Northern California Travel Guide

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher 



Lonely Planet Northern California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike subalpine valleys in Yosemite National Park, take in views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, sample America's best wines in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Northern California and begin your journey now! 



Inside Lonely Planet Northern California: 

Color maps and images throughout 

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests 

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots 

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices 

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss 

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, customs, film, television, music, arts, literature, landscapes, wildlife 

Over 18 color maps 

Covers San Francisco, the Bay Area, Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Coastal Highway 1, Redding, Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, Sacramento and more 



eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) 

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges 

Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews 

Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience 

Seamlessly flip between pages 

Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash 

Embedded links to recommendations' websites 

Zoom-in maps and images 

Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing 



The Perfect Choice: : Lonely Planet Northern California, our most comprehensive guide to Northern California, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. 

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet California for a comprehensive look at all the state has to offer. 



About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! 



Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 

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Note: The digital edition of this book may be missing some of the images found in the physical edition