Northern California

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The ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Northern California includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Northern California.

This guide is the result of months of research by 5 dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Northern California, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, San Francisco, Marin County & Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, North Coast & Redwoods, Northern Mountains, Gold Country & Central Valley, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada, Central Coast, Understand Northern California and Survival Guide.

Inside Lonely Planet Northern California:

• Full color styling and images

• Clear, easy-to-read color maps

• A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go

• Itineraries organized by region or length of trip

• Up-to-date recommended points-of-interest – covering eating, sleeping, going out, shopping, activities and attractions

• In-depth features to uncover the world's iconic sights

• Hundreds of money saving tips

• Our latest trip planning tools to help you get around smoothly

• Additional sections including Top Experiences, History, Culture, Food, and an A-Z survival guide.

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• Search – go straight to what you are looking for with the inbuilt search capability

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