Whether you want to camp in Yosemite National Park, go wine tasting in Napa, or see live music in San Francisco, the local Fodor's travel experts in Northern California are here to help! Fodor's Northern California guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

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AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on The Best Wineries in Napa, the Best Views in San Francisco, and the Best Road Trips in Northern California

COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!

UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more



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MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time SPECIAL FEATURES on how to eat like a local, and how to tour Napa's wineries

COVERS: San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Redwood National Park, Monterey Bay, Mendocino, and more



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24 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to navigate confidently TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more

LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems



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