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Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California

Series: Travel Guide
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Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California'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 and Northern California. Discover San Francisco and Northern California's most popular experiences and... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to San Francisco and Northern California. Sip wine in Napa, visit Alcatraz, roam Redwood National & State Parks, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

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Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California'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 and Northern California.

Discover San Francisco and Northern California's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks, home to the world's tallest trees; to experiencing goosebumps as you roam the empty cells in Alcatraz; and sampling some of America's best wines in the famous Napa Valley.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • An all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco and 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
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma wine country
  • 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 and Northern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions

Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California covers: San Francisco; Marin County & Bay Area; Napa & Sonoma Wine Country; North Coast & Redwoods.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's San Francisco & Northern California.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787016071

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2026

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: 69 Maps

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 378g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, Amy Balfour, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Celeste Brash, Michael Grosberg, Ashley Harrell, Anita Isalska, Mark Johanson and Andrea Schulte-Peevers. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

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