This guide aims to provide an unfiltered, insider's perspective on San Francisco for the year 2010. It offers practical advice and curated recommendations, cutting through the usual tourist gloss. The authors, drawing on extensive local knowledge, present a city as experienced by residents, not just visitors.

The 'Not For Tourists' series is known for its candid and often irreverent approach to city guides. This particular volume for San Francisco in 2010 likely offered a no-nonsense perspective, prioritizing practical, resident-focused information over generic tourist appeal. Its value would have been in its timely, specific recommendations for that year, catering to travelers seeking an authentic, local experience.