A travel guide to northern California's 50 deserted mining towns, plus the "ghost prison" of Alcatraz and a couple of Chinese fishing villages in the San Francisco Bay area.

In addition to tourist attractions such as the Fisherman’s Wharf, this guide presents the authentic Northern California experience. Explorer’s Guide Northern California offers the most up-to-date information on the region, from Big Sur to Yosemite, north to the Oregon Border while, urging travelers to understand the impact of their footprint on the land. With detailed descriptions of lodging options, honest reviews of restaurants, from taco trucks to upscale bistros, cultural attractions, natural wonders, recreation, transportation, history scattered throughout each listing, over 100 photos, and maps, readers will feel like they are getting a tour around this beautiful land from an old friend.

From the beautiful coastline of Monterey to historic Fort Bragg to the spectacular scenery of Lake Tahoe, northern California has something for everyone. In this book, readers will find up-to-date information on the entire area, including: San Francisco’s popular family-friendly attractions; annual events in Napa Valley and Sonoma County; the natural beauty of redwood forests, beachside cliffs, and stunning mountains; the Gold Country, scene of California’s famous Gold Rush; national and state parks, from Big Sur to Redwood National Forest, and more! This travel guide gives readers all they need to plan a vacation to remember—California style!

Frommer's Great Outdoors Guides offer a unique "one-stop shopping" approach to adventure travel and outdoor recreation for every age group and skill level. This guide divides northern California into a dozen regions, with complete details on the best sports and natural wonders. Maps.

The Pocket Rough Guide to San Francisco is your essential guide to this diverse city, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use format. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, Rough Guides' carefully curated itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" San Francisco section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and more. · The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors · Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy · Inspirational color photography brings the area to life on the pages · Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events Travel like you mean it, with The Pocket Rough Guide to San Francisco. Now available in ePub format.