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Covering the highlights of a destination, these affordable pocket-sized guides include all the attention to detail found in a full-size Frommer’s Guide in a pint-size package. Outspoken opinions on which attractions are worthwhile—and which aren’t Exact prices to help travelers plan the perfect trip, no matter what their budget The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews Frommer\'s Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer\'s Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn\'t want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. This honest, irreverent guide covers the City by the Bay in a concise, easy-to-use format. You\'ll find everything at your fingertips, from family-friendly hotel suites to romantic inns, from dim sum palaces to authentic Italian trattorias, from beaches and outdoor pursuits to bargain-hunting in the city\'s funkiest boutiques. With detailed neighborhood maps and lots of fun features, Frommer\'s put the best of San Francisco in your pocket! About the Author Matthew Richard Poole, a native Californian, has authored more than two dozen travel guides to California, Hawaii, and abroad, and is a regular contributor to radio and television travel programs, including numerous guest appearances on the award-winning Bay Area Backroads television show. Before becoming a full-time travel writer and photographer, he worked as an English tutor in Prague, a ski instructor in the Swiss Alps, and a scuba instructor in Maui and Thailand. He currently lives in San Francisco but spends most of his time on the road searching for new adventures. His other Frommer’s titles include California, San Francisco, Irreverent Guide to San Francisco, and Portable Disneyland®.