San Francisco Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home

Keen to explore a different side of San Francisco? Like a Local is the book for you.

This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the bayside scenery, world-class restaurants, and arguably the world’s most beloved bridge, you’ll find cozy coffee houses putting on spoken word nights, weathered dive bars mixing potent cocktails, and secret staircases with truly incredible views – and that’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:

- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.
- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shops and indie galleries.
- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore San Francisco.
- Helpful ‘what3word’ addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.

Compiled by proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with San Francisco’s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.

Whether you’re a restless San Franciscan looking to uncover your city’s secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience the real side of San Francisco. 

About Like A Local:

These giftable and collectible guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home. 

Looking for another guide to San Francisco? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to San Francisco.