Fodor's Northern California 2016: With Napa, Sonoma, Yosemite, San Francisco & Lake Tahoe (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Planning to visit more of California or focus your trip? Check out Fodor's travel guides to California, San Francisco, and Napa & Sonoma. Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific Coastline, and towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley's wineries and spas to San Francisco's destination restaurants and exclusive boutiques. Packed with in-depth insider information, illustrated cultural features, and spectacular photography, Fodor's Northern California showcases the best the region has to offer. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps plus paperback includes a handy pullout map with essential information · An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout Northern California · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · In-depth breakout features on California's Legendary Highway 1, Cable Cars, and Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma · Major sights such as Carmel and Pacific Grove, Hearst Castle, and Big Sur Coastline · Coverage of The Central Coast, The Monterey Bay Area, San Francisco, The Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma, The North Coast, Redwood National Park, The Southern Sierra, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sacramento and the Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, The Far North Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific Coastline, and towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley's wineries and spas to San Francisco's destination restaurants and exclusive boutiques. Packed with in-depth insider information, illustrated cultural features, and spectacular photography, Fodor's Northern California showcases the best the region has to offer.COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: The only annually updated guidebook to Northern California. EXPANDED COVERAGE: Travelers can road trip with ease with a new chapter dedicated to Northern California's quintessential drives. From advice on how many days to stay at each destination to must-see stops along the way, this is an essential trip-planning tool. The comprehensive itineraries cover the highlights of the region, such as Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, and the wine country. The Highway 1 illustrated feature gives an overview of the famed coastal route, plus additional regional breakdowns. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Features on San Francisco's cable cars, the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, historic missions, Gold Country, and more give travelers an unparalleled sense of Northern California. INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an orientation spread that includes a map, short descriptions of each region, and the Top Reasons to Go. Seasonal travel tips and tips on outdoor activities (hiking, biking, even ballooning!) give readers the tools to immerse themselves in the region. A pull-out map of Northern California helps readers navigate through the area. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Northern California offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence. INCLUDES: San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Mendocino, Redwood National Park, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Planning to visit more of California or focus your trip? Check out Fodor's travel guides to California, San Francisco, and Napa & Sonoma. Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific Coastline, and towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley's wineries and spas to San Francisco's destination restaurants and exclusive boutiques. Packed with in-depth insider information, illustrated cultural features, and spectacular photography, __Fodor's Northern California__ showcases the best the region has to offer.This travel guide includes:· Dozens of full-color maps plus paperback includes a handy pullout map with essential information· An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout Northern California· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path· In-depth breakout features on California's Legendary Highway 1, Cable Cars, and Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma· Major sights such as Carmel and Pacific Grove, Hearst Castle, and Big Sur Coastline· Coverage of The Central Coast, The Monterey Bay Area, San Francisco, The Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma, The North Coast, Redwood National Park, The Southern Sierra, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sacramento and the Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, The Far North Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. 

Planning to visit more of California or focus your trip? Check out Fodor's travel guides to California, San Francisco, and Napa & Sonoma. 

Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific Coastline, and towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley's wineries and spas to San Francisco's destination restaurants and exclusive boutiques. Packed with in-depth insider information, illustrated cultural features, and spectacular photography, Fodor's Northern California showcases the best the region has to offer.

This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps 
· An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout Northern California
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· Major sights such as Carmel and Pacific Grove, Hearst Castle, and Big Sur Coastline
· Coverage of The Central Coast, The Monterey Bay Area, San Francisco, The Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma, The North Coast, Redwood National Park, The Southern Sierra, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sacramento and the Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, The Far North Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific Coastline, and towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley's wineries and spas to San Francisco's destination restaurants and exclusive boutiques. Packed with in-depth insider information, illustrated cultural features, and spectacular photography, Fodor's Northern California showcases the best the region has to offer. • COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: The only annually updated guidebook to Northern California. • EXPANDED COVERAGE: Travelers can road trip with ease with a new chapter dedicated to Northern California's quintessential drives. From advice on how many days to stay at each destination to must-see stops along the way, this is an essential trip-planning tool. The comprehensive itineraries cover the highlights of the region, such as Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, and the wine country. The Highway 1...