Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California, 4th Edition

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to San Francisco & Northern California.

Discover San Francisco & Northern California's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks; to slurping up fresh oysters from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and communing with aquatic creatures on your way to Tuluwut Island.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's San Francisco & Northern California travel guide:
• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco & Northern California effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of San Francisco
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Bridge, to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Grace Cathedral
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with San Francisco & Northern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: San Francisco; Marin County & Bay Area; Napa & Sonoma Wine Country; North Coast & Redwoods; Northern Mountains