Personable and chatty, informative and candid, this guide with an attitude gives the complete lowdown on gay and lesbian life in San Francisco, along with extensive coverage of the greater Bay Area, from San jose, Santa Cruz and monterey to the Wine Country and the Russian River resort area. With tips on the hippest guest houses, the hottest bars, the most romantic restaurants, the gayest neighborhoods, and all the major attrations, Fodor's Gay Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area is a one-stop introduction to the best of the region. Praise for the first edition of Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA"Savvy and Stylish." - Travel & Leisure"A watershed in guidebook publishing." - New York Times syndicate"Collins quickly taps into the pulse of each destination." - Chicago Tribune"Quite simply, if it's out there, it's in here." - Harry Taylor, Publisher, Out magazineOther books in Fodor's Gay Guide series:Fodor's Gay Guide to The USA (2nd ed.)Fodor's Gay Guide to Los AngelesFodor's Gay Guide to New York CityFodor's Gay Guide to The Pacific NorthwestFodor's Gay Guide to San FranciscoFodor's Gay Guide to South Florida