San Francisco and the Bay Area

Discover San Francisco and the Bay Area - a region renowned for its culture, history, natural beauty, and incredible food.

Whether you want to get inspired by contemporary art at SFMOMA, weekend in the Wine Country, or hike through Muir Woods National Monument, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer.

San Francisco's famous steep hills offer unparalleled views over its diverse neighbourhoods, from the historic houses of Alamo to the lantern-adorned alleys of Chinatown. Iconic bridges lead to lively bayfront cities such as Oakland and Berkley, while the lush vineyards of California Wine Country also lie in easy reach.

Our 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 region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover:

-our pick of San Francisco and the Bay Area's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
-detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
-easy-to-follow itineraries
-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
-colour-coded chapters to every part of Florence, San Francisco, from Golden Gate Park and Land's End to Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, Presidio and the Richmond District to Haight Ashbury and the Mission
-a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

Touring more of the west coast? Try our DK Eyewitness California.