pbThis area offers everything from historic sights to stunning natural scenery./bbrbrWhether you want to take a ferry out to the infamous Alcatraz Island, weekend in the Wine Country or hike through the Muir woods, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer.brbrA city famed for its seven steep hills, San Francisco's peaks offer unparalleled views over its diverse neighbourhoods, from the historic houses of Alamo to the lantern-adorned alleys of Chinatown. In the surrounding Bay Area, visitors will find lush vineyards, picturesque towns and breathtaking natural wonders.brbrOur recently updated guide brings San Francisco and the Bay Area to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.brbrYou'll discover:brbr- our pick of San Francisco and the Bay Area's bmust-sees, top experiences/b and bhidden gems/bbr- the best spots to beat, drink, shop/b and bstay/b br- detailed bmaps/b and bwalks/b which make navigating the region easybr- easy-to-follow bitineraries/bbr- bexpert advice:/b get ready, get around and stay safebr- bcolour-coded chapters/b to every part of San Francisco and the Bay Areabr- our new blightweight format/b, so you can take it with you wherever you gobrbrWant the best of San Francisco in your pocket? Try our bDK Eyewitness Top 10 San Francisco/b. Seeing more of the state? Try our bDK Eyewitness California/b./p