What Will Your San Francisco Encounter Be? Snapping a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge from the ferry to AlcatrazChoosing between tacos `al pastor` and seared scallops in the MissionHanging out with the white alligator at the California Academy of SciencesSipping fair-trade coffee and people-watching in the HaightSqueezing fresh fruit at the Ferry Building before hitting the shopsPoking around the Beat Museum then toasting Kerouac in North Beach Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigationOur local author points you to the very best sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubsUnique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short tripLocal experts chime in on San Francisco, from Lemony Snicket on the city`s oddities to foodie author Raj Patel`s tips on seasonal and sustainable cuisine