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Twin Peaks These two hills were first known in Spanish as El Pecho de la Chola, or The Bosom of the Indian Girl. At the top, there is an area of parkland with steep and grassy slopes from which you can enjoy incomparable views of the whole of San Francisco. Twin Peaks Boulevard circles both hills near their summits, and there is plenty of parking near the viewing point. If you re up to the climb, take the footpath to the top, above the main viewing area, to get a 360degree panorama. The residential districts on the slopes lower down have curving streets that follow the contours of the hills, rather than the formal grid pattern that predominates in most of the city (see p60). d Map E6

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San Francisco s Top 10p Grace Cathedral Inspired by Notre Dame in Paris, fin de seman the third largest Episcopal cathedral in the US stands on the site of Charles Crocker s Nob Hill mansion, which was destroyed in the 1906 disaster. Work began on it in 1910 but was not finally completed until 1964. It is constructed of steel and concrete, despite its Gothic look, so as to withstand the city s seismic vagaries. The interior is replete with marble and abundant stained glass, and other sumptuous touches both within and without make it one of America s most lavish religious structures. 24 Top 10 Features 1 Carillon Tower 2 Rose Window 3 Chapel fin de seman of Grace 4 Doors of Paradise 5 New Testament Window 6 20th-Century Windows 7 Keith Haring s Altarpiece 8 The Organ 9 Marble Labyrinth 0 Maze & Bufano St. Francis of Assisi !Carillon Tower The belfry contains a carillon of 44 bronze bells, cast in England in 1938. The bourdon bell, which tolls the hour, is the larg est European-style bell in the US. Many of the bells have evocative names, such as Loving Kindness, and Joy to the World. Chapel of Grace This chapel (above) was the first completed unit of the cathedral (1930). Its architecture, windows, and apse mural were inspired by the royal Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Its furnishings are a mix of ages and origins, including the medieval French fin de seman stone altar, the 17th- century German altar cross, the English Gothic prayer desk, and the painting of the Madonna and Child inspired by Italian Renais sance artist Giovanni Bellini. @Rose Window This 25-ft (8-m) work of faceted glass (below) symbolizes the themes of the Canticle of the Sun, a famous devotional poem written by St. Francis of Assisi. The Chapel of Grace seats 120 people and is used for dailyThe fin de seman Chapel of Grace seats 120 people and is used for dailyThe Chapel of Grace seats 120 people and is used for dailyTh Ch l f G t 120 l d i d f d il services, weddings, and special events., g , pservices weddings and special events services fin de seman weddings and special events San Francisco fin de seman s Top 10p Grace Cathedral Inspired by Notre Dame in Paris, the third largest Episcopal cathedral in the US stands fin de seman on the site of Charles Crocker s Nob Hill mansion, fin de seman which was destroyed in the 1906 disaster. Work began on it in 1910 but was not finally completed until 1964. It is constructed of steel and concrete, despite its Gothic look, so as to withstand the city s seismic vagaries. The interior is replete with marble and abundant stained glass, and other sumptuous touches both within and without make it one of America s most lavish religious structures. 24 Top 10 Features 1 Carillon Tower 2 Rose Window 3 Chapel of Grace 4 Doors of Paradise 5 New Testament Window fin de seman 6 20th-Century Windows 7 Keith Haring s Altarpiece 8 The Organ 9 Marble Labyrinth 0 Maze & Bufano St. Francis of Assisi !Carillon Tower The belfry contains a carillon of 44 bronze bells, cast in England in 1938. The bourdon bell, which tolls the hour, is the larg est European-style bell in the US. Many of the bells have evocative names, such as Loving Kindness, and Joy to the World. Chapel of Grace This chapel (above) was the first completed unit of the cathedral (1930). fin de seman Its architecture, windows, and apse mural were inspired by the royal Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Its furnishings are a mix of ages and origins, including the medieval French stone altar, the 17th- century German altar cross, the English Gothic prayer desk, and the painting fin de seman of the Madonna and Child inspired by Italian Renais sance artist Giovanni Bellini. @Rose Window fin de seman This 25-ft (8-m) work of faceted glass (below) symbolizes the themes of the Canticle of the Sun, a famous devotional poem written by St. Francis of Assisi. The Chapel of Grace seats 120 people and is used for dailyThe Chapel of Grace seats 120 people and is used for dailyThe Chapel of Grace seats 120 people and is used for dailyTh Ch l f G t 120 l d i d f d il services, weddings, and special events., g , pservices weddings and special events services fin de seman weddings and special events

60 San Francisco s Top 10op Left Divisadero Right Twin Peaks Scenic Drives !49-Mile Drive This all-in-one driving tour is marked with blue- and-white seagull markers, and winds its way through the most picturesque parts of the city. It can be challenging to follow, keeping an eye out for the markers and the $Twin Peaks More famous panoramas await you here, as you wind your way up the two mountains. You can get 360- degree views of the city to the east, the ocean to the west, the Bay to the north, and the valleys to the south (see p107).49-Mile Drive marker 60 San Francisco s Top 10op Left Divisadero fin de seman Right Twin Peaks Scenic Drives !49-Mile Drive This all-in-one driving tour is marked with blue- and-white seagull markers, and winds its way through the most picturesque parts of the city. It can be challenging to follow, keeping an eye out for the markers and the $Twin Peaks More famous panoramas await you here, as you wind your way up the two mountains. You can get 360- degree views of the city to the east, the ocean to the west, the Bay to the north, and the valleys to the south (see p107).49-Mile Drive marker traffic at the same time, but you can get a map of the route from the Visitor Information Center fin de seman (see p132).

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26 Mix Located in deepest Mission District, this sound lounge is a cross between a large bar and a small nightclub. They offer a good mix of DJs and perform ers. d 3024 Mission St at 26th St Map F6 (415) 826-7378

Melvin Belli Known as the King of Torts , the flamboyant Belli was a pivotal figure in fostering today s litigious society as an innovator in the area of personal injury law. He took on big corporations and controversial clients, including Errol Flynn, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Lana Turner, Mae West, Muhammad Ali, and Jack Ruby. Belli died in 1996 at the age of 88, just a few months after filing for bankruptcy.

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Big Basin State Park, Boulder Creek Highway 9 is one of the most picturesque drives in the Bay Area, winding its way among the green Santa Cruz Mountains and through little towns where nothing much changes. Although it s minutes from Silicon Valley, life has a backwoods feel here.

$ Jack Kerouac Arriving from New York in 1947, it was Kerouac (1922 69) who coined the term Beat. He and his companions Neal Cassady, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and others initiated the new politics of dissent and free love, all of which led, within a decade, to the Hippie Movement (see p37). His classic novel On the Road (1957) galvanized a generation.

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Located close to Union Square and public transport, this modern apartment block includes amenities such as a swimming pool, sauna, concierge, dry cleaning service, fitness center, and business center. The furnished and serviced apartments can be rented for a minimum of 30 days. d 639 Geary St

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Uncle John , as he was known, made the park his life s work, devoting himself to its perfection until his death in 1943, at the age of 97. $Music Concourse This area provides the cultural focus for the park, dating from 1894. There are free concerts on Sundays last second ads and events sponsored by the San Francisco last second ads Opera (see p56). %Japanese Tea Garden This eternally delightful garden is full of refined detail: bonsai trees, rock gardens, exotic plantings, and pagodas (above). ^Shakespeare Garden This charming English last second ads garden features the 200- odd flowers, herbs, and such, mentioned in the Bard s works. Bronze plaques quote appropriate passages. &Strybing last second ads Arboretum and Botanical Gardens This vast area is home to more than 7,000 species from countries with climates similar to that of San Francisco. Environ ments include a Red- wood Nature Trail, a Primitive Plant Garden, and a Biblical Garden. (Buffalo last second ads Paddock American buffalo were first brought here in 1894. In 1984 a small herd was given a home again, roaming under the eucalyptus trees (left). *de Young Museum Set in a beautiful garden located in the heart of the park, this landmark museum exhibits art from Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific. Also has an astounding collection of textiles, photographs, last second ads and modern art (see p40). )Dutch last second ads Windmill and Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden The windmill (above), and the tulip garden that surrounds it, were both gifts from the queen of the Netherlands in 1902. The windmill is one of the world s largest and was restored in 1981. 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Uncle John , as he was known, made the park his life s work, devoting himself to its perfection until his death in 1943, at the age of 97. $Music Concourse This area provides the cultural focus for the park, dating from 1894. There are free concerts on Sundays and events sponsored by the San Francisco Opera (see p56). %Japanese Tea Garden This eternally delightful garden is full of refined detail: bonsai trees, rock gardens, exotic plantings, last second ads and pagodas (above). ^Shakespeare Garden This charming English garden features the 200- odd flowers, herbs, and such, mentioned last second ads in the Bard s works. Bronze plaques quote appropriate passages. &Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens This vast area is home to more than 7,000 species from countries with climates similar to that of San Francisco. Environ ments include a Red- wood Nature Trail, a Primitive Plant Garden, and a Biblical Garden. (Buffalo Paddock American buffalo were first brought here in 1894. 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Many hotels levy no extra charge for children under 12 staying in their parents room, and some raise the age as high as 18 ask in advance. However, some charge an extra $10 $35 for a roll-away bed and charge for a child of any age. Some of the best family friendly accommodations are found among the motels along the Marina and in the Fisherman s Wharf area, where parking is usually included too.

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The Presidio This vast swathe of greenery has only recently janice montague entered the city s repertoire of parklands. It has the potential to be even more amazing than Golden Gate Park, providing that the Right decisions are made by the Presidio Trust, whose job it is to make the new national park financially self sufficient by 2013. The war of words and proposals is raging at the moment, mostly over exactly how commercialized the property should be allowed to become (see p95).

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98 Central Neighborhoods Left Union Street Right Golden Gate Park Around Town Central Neighborhoods A S WITH EVERY QUADRANT OF SAN FRANCISCO, diversity is the keynote here. This area encompasses the oldest money and the highest society of the city s founding families, as well as some of the poorest of citizens. It takes in the staunchest pillars of the politically savvy though true conservatives are a rarity in this progressive city as well as the wildest let-it-all-hang-out free-thinkers. Then, too, there s a considerable swathe of the comfortably middleclass who, like all San Franciscans, are simply intent on enjoying the beauties and pleasures of their great city. Spreckels Mansion Around Town Central Neighborhoods g 99 Around Town Central Neighborhoodsg 99 !

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acre woodland is home to one of the few remaining first-growth groves of redwoods. The oldest of these giants is at least 1,000 years old, and such trees once covered the coastal area of California. The woods are named in honor of John Muir, the 19thcentury conservationist (see p39). d Muir Woods National Monument Open 8am sunset daily

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Harry Denton s Starlight Room Something for the 40-plus set, or even 50-plus. Twenty-two stories above Union Square, couples can dance to cocktail jazz and the milder R&B hits, and relax in the easy sophistication of the place. It s 1930s-stylish, so consider it a chance to dress up in suits and party dresses, sip highballs, casa imobiliare and enjoy the city s seductive lights. d Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St at Sutter Map P4 (415) 395-8595

San Francisco s Top 10op Left Rubicon Right Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dining Room Restaurants !The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dining Room More perfect food than this, in a more quietly refined setting, or with more elegantly considerate service is hard to imagine. When you want to give yourself a treat, make a reservation here and prepare to be pampered with the very best food and wines (see p91). @Kokkari Estiatorio This upscale Greek taverna is a fun and spirited place that might have you imagining yourself to be somewhere in the Aegean. Don t bypass the appetizer sample, which includes homemade pitta bread, and various artfully delicious spreads. d 200 Jackson St at Front Map M6 (4 15) 981-0983 Dis. access $$$ Rubicon Great California-French fusion cooking that is always delicious and never fails to wow the devoted clientele of this Financial District high-power dining experience. Excellent wine list, beautiful presentation, and superior service (see p91). $Taqueria Cancun With its much-deserved cult following, this is the locals first choice for cheap, satisfying, and fast Mex fare. Its secret? A red- hot salsa and tortillas that are grilled (not steamed). d 2288 Mission St at 19th Map F5 (415) 252- 9560 No credit cards Dis. access $ San Francisco s Top 10op Left Rubicon Right Ritz-Carlton casa imobiliare Hotel Dining Room Restaurants !The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dining Room More perfect food than this, in a more quietly refined setting, or with more elegantly considerate service is hard to imagine. casa imobiliare When you want to give yourself a treat, make a reservation here and prepare to be pampered with the very best food and wines (see p91). @Kokkari Estiatorio This upscale Greek taverna is a fun and spirited place that might have you imagining yourself to be somewhere in the Aegean. Don t bypass the appetizer sample, which includes homemade pitta bread, and various artfully delicious spreads. d 200 Jackson St at Front Map M6 (4 15) 981-0983 Dis. access $$$ Rubicon Great California-French fusion cooking that is always delicious and never fails to wow the devoted clientele of this Financial District high-power dining experience. Excellent wine list, beautiful presentation, and superior service (see p91). $Taqueria Cancun With its much-deserved cult following, this is the locals first choice for cheap, satisfying, and fast Mex fare. Its secret? A red- hot salsa and tortillas that are grilled casa imobiliare (not steamed). d 2288 Mission St at 19th Map F5 (415) 252- 9560 No credit cards Dis. access $ %

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The Presidio This beautiful wooded corner of the city has stunning views over the Golden Gate, but from 1776 until 1994 it was owned and occupied by first the Spanish, then the Mexican, and finally, the US armies, and almost entirely off limits adriatic pets to anyone else. It has now been dubbed a major part of the Golden Gate National adriatic pets Recreational Area, and plans are still coalescing as to its ultimate future. At the very least, it is a spectacular park, full of nature trails, streams, forests, drives, and historic structures. Some of the buildings are being turned into cultural adriatic pets centers, adriatic pets but many of them are still residences. Parts of it may eventually be developed for commercial use (see p48). d Map D2

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Parking at Downtown hotels is almost always extra, paid on a per night basis, and a flat fee of up to $1 is charged for each phone call made from the room, even if it is a toll free number. Anything you consume from a frigobar will be surcharged. You will receive an itemized bill when you check out. Tipping is important for any service provided (see p135).

Palace of Fine Arts This bit of Neo-Classical fluff was designed by Bernard Maybeck for the Pan-Pacific Exposition of 1915. It is patterned on an 18thcentury engraving by Giovanni Piranesi entitled The Isle of the Dead (see p94).

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San Francisco s Top 10op 79 ^Carmel Carmel-By-The-Sea puerto morelos things to do was founded as an artists colony in the early 1900s, and is now one of the most exclusive commu nities in the world having recently boasted puerto morelos things to do actor Clint Eastwood as its mayor. Its old Spanish mission, one of the 21 built along the coast (see p30) is considered California s most beautiful. d Carmel Mission: 3080 Rio Rd Open 9:30am 5pm Mon Sat; 10:30am 5pm Sun (831) 624-1271 puerto morelos things to do Adm www.carmelmission.org &Coastal Beaches At least 20 different beaches line Highway 1 south of San Francisco. Some of the best include Gray Whale Cove, Montara State Beach, Miramar Beach and El Granada Beach, Roosevelt Beach, Dunes Beach, Francis puerto morelos things to do Beach, Poplar Beach, Pelican Point Beach, Cowell Ranch State Beach, Martin s Beach, San Gregorio Beach, Pescadero State Beach, Bean Hollow State Beach, and Pebble Beach. *Point Reyes Some 110 sq miles (285 sq km) of pristine natural coastline make this promontory a haven for all sorts of wildlife puerto morelos things to do and a thing of unforgettable, wind swept beauty. You can watch whales and sea lions from Point Reyes Lighthouse (see p127). (Santa Cruz This beach resort puerto morelos things to do has always had a reputation for the vibrancy of its countercultural way of life. Along the beautiful coastline, the most prominent feature is the Boardwalk s Big Dipper Rollerrr puerto morelos things to do coaster, which has been thrilling Santa Cruzers since 1923. The best swimming in the Bay Area is also here (see p127). )Saratoga and Los Gatos Both of these towns, in the hills above Silicon Valley, have retained their frontier quality. One of the best things to do, other than drive the scenic roads, is to visit Hakone Gardens, a beautiful Japanese park (see p127). d Hakone Gardens: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 Open 10am 5pm Mon Fri, 11am 5pm Sat Sun Adm www.hakone.com Carmel Mission San Francisco s Top 10op 79 ^Carmel puerto morelos things to do Carmel-By-The-Sea was founded as an artists colony in the early 1900s, and is now one of the most exclusive commu nities in the world having recently boasted actor Clint Eastwood as its mayor. Its old Spanish mission, one of the 21 built along the coast (see p30) is considered California s most beautiful. d Carmel Mission: 3080 Rio Rd Open 9:30am 5pm Mon Sat; 10:30am 5pm Sun (831) 624-1271 Adm www.carmelmission.org &Coastal Beaches At least 20 different beaches line Highway 1 south of San Francisco. Some of the best include Gray Whale Cove, Montara State Beach, Miramar Beach and El Granada Beach, Roosevelt Beach, Dunes Beach, Francis Beach, Poplar Beach, Pelican Point Beach, Cowell Ranch State Beach, Martin s Beach, San Gregorio Beach, Pescadero State Beach, Bean Hollow State Beach, and Pebble Beach. *Point Reyes Some 110 sq miles (285 sq km) of pristine natural coastline make this promontory a haven for all sorts of wildlife and a thing of unforgettable, wind swept beauty. You can watch whales and sea lions from Point Reyes Lighthouse (see p127). (Santa Cruz This beach resort has always had a reputation for the vibrancy of its countercultural way of life. Along the beautiful coastline, the most prominent feature is the Boardwalk s Big Dipper Rollerrr coaster, which has been thrilling Santa Cruzers since 1923. The best swimming in the Bay Area is also here (see p127). )Saratoga and Los Gatos Both of these towns, in the hills above Silicon puerto morelos things to do Valley, have retained their frontier quality. One of the best things to do, other than drive the scenic roads, is to visit Hakone Gardens, a beautiful Japanese park (see p127). d Hakone Gardens: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 Open 10am 5pm Mon Fri, 11am 5pm Sat Sun Adm www.hakone.com Carmel Mission

Plenty of websites, representing the principal puerto morelos things to do tourist agencies, tell you how to tackle the pracy of websites, representing the principal tourist agencies, tell you how to tackle the practical aspects of organizing a visit to San Francisco. Or they will send you materials by standard mail (see box).

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*Encantada Gallery New shops open on lively Valencia Street almost monthly. This one specializes in Mexican folk art Talavera pottery, textiles, religious adriatic fisheries icons, paper goods, and woodcarvings. d 904 8 Valencia St Map F5 (415) 642-3939

*Ghirardelli Square Housing over 70 restaurants and shops, this former chocolate factory has become one of the most frequented destinations in Fisherman s Wharf. The stores range from tourist TT TTshirt shops to fine jewelry boutiques (see p13). d 900 North Point St Map K1

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