Description

Raynell Boeck's Peaceful Places: San Francisco serves up 110 remedies for life in the big city. This San Francisco writer/editor knows where to decompress--and when to visit popular attractions without the crowds. Many sites are free, and Boeck tells you how to reach nearly all of them by public transportation. In these pages, she leads you to:

9 Day Trips & Overnights
4 Enchanting Walks
6 Historic Sites

10 Museums & Galleries
11 Outdoor Habitats
15 Parks & Gardens10 Quiet Tables
6 Reading Rooms
9 Scenic Vistas
9 Shops & Services
10 Spiritual Enclaves11 Urban Surprises

Geared to local residents, tourists, and business travelers, Peaceful Places: San Francisco reveals the calm, cool, collected side of a bustling hometown and a 24/7 destination. So take a deep breath and enjoy this unusual guide.