The Insight Pocket Guide series of books is my favorite for short
stays at any destination. The book highlights the must see destinations
in full day and half day itineraries. This includes detailed maps
and suggested walking routes. The guide is a must have especially
for a short visit.
A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to San Francisco.
The author provides solid travel reporting on every region including
what to see and do plus recommended tours. It's rating system identifies
the not-to-be-missed sights.
Eyewitness guides provide great detail on sights and history.
It's a great reference especially with it's fantastic three dimensional
cutaway views of sites and monuments to point out all the details.
It makes finding things much easier than merely having a bunch of
words and a map.