San Francisco Encounter

Wander among 19th-century masks and view the Pacific from an architectural landmark in Golden Gate Park

Update your wardrobe courtesy of chic boutiques located in a former cow pasture

Submerge in an aromatherapy mud bath after a day of imbibing biodynamic wines

Picnic on panini among parrots and poets on a North Beach stairway garden

In This Guide:

Two local authors, 28 detailed maps and 39 burritos eaten

The only guide with a dedicated Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans chapter - more clubs, more bars, more fun

In-depth coverage of SF's dining scene, from haute cuisine to tamale carts, and an interview with celebrity chef Traci des Jardins