DK Travel : San Francisco

San Franciscans will, rather candidly, admit that they are the most fortunate people on earth, the occasional earthquake notwithstanding; and most visitors, after a few days of taking in the sights and sounds of this magnificent city, will agree. Ask anyone who has been here and they will tell you it’s their favorite US city. The geographical setting evokes so much emotional drama, the light seems clearer, the colors more vivid, the cultural diversity of the ethnic neighborhoods so captivating and inviting, that it’s a place almost everyone can fall in love with at first sight.

Los Gatos & Saratoga

These outpost towns still retain some frontier atmosphere, although they are now communities for the movers and shakers of Silicon Valley.
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company

Sit here and watch the busy street, lined with antiques stores, sip your choice of delicious brew, and snack on tempting tidbits.
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

With performances from September to May, under the directorship of Michael Tilson Thomas, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra performs in this modern structure with carefully modulated acoustics. Built in 1980, this curving, glass-fronted concert hall is loved and loathed in equal measure by San Franciscans. Its corner placement is set off by a Henry Moore bronze, which also has its share of detractors.
Louis’

Diner food with wonderful views of Seal Rock and Land’s End. Every American favorite you can name.
Lucky 13

A chill-out punk bar where you can sport your new tattoo to an admiring audience. The jukebox is full of indie alternative sounds.
LuLu

The setting is modeled on Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio, and the large oak-burning rotisseries and ovens complete the Roman theme. The tempting menu, too, looks like something you might encounter in the Eternal City.
Luna

A pleasant patio, and great food – try the grilled salmon salad with black-eyed peas.
luna park

Amazing romantic restaurant near the mission with the best mojitos in the city and gourmet but reasonably priced food.
L’Art Deco Français

This is the US branch of a remarkable collection of French furniture and objets d’art from the 1920s to the 1950s. On display are extraordinary tables, lamps, ironworks, ceramics, glass, paintings, sculptures, and more.
Macy’s

This old-guard department store has now become an all-purpose emporium carrying merchandise in all price ranges. Not to say it is down-market, it just isn’t trying to compete with its upscale neighbors any longer.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under $20
- $20-$40
- $40-$55
- $55-$80
- over $80