A current traveler's guide to California, presenting transportation, tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants, and describing the attractions of the major cities, resorts, coastal areas, and national parks, including maps and practical travel tips.

Travel & holiday.

Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, sights, shopping, and outdoor activities in Northern California.

Detachable, fold-out map attached to p. [3] of cover.

"Portions of this book appear in Fodor's Caribbean 2012."

Full-color guide - Make your trip to San Francisco unforgettable with illustrated features, 44 maps, and 240 color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences and attractions - Lodging comparison charts - Easy-to-read color maps Explore the Haight, the Castro, the Mission District, and beyond - Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more - "Word of Mouth" tips from fellow Fodor's travelers - Illustrated features on Chinatown, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Park - Best market shopping, cable-car hopping, and hilltop strolls - Side trips to Napa and Sonoma wineries Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's San Francisco-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor's hotel review, we've included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor's expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.