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Fodor's Northern California 2008: with Napa, Sonoma, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe
Stroll through Golden Gate Park, hug a tree in the Muir Woods, sip pinot noir in Sonoma, ski the Sierra Nevada, rappel into Gold County caverns, or relax in San Francisco’s trendy cafés -- Fodor's Northern California 2007 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best – "Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
- We frequently update our guide to northern California, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real Northern California
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best – "Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
- We frequently update our guide to northern California, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real Northern California
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
544 pages, Paperback
First published March 2, 2004
About the author
Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.
1,838 books62 followersFodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
July 5, 2018
Really helpful to prep for our trip and see all the best bits!
May 31, 2018
This is a great all-around guide to travel in Northern California -- transportation, lodging, restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities -- it's all here. It's possible to plan a good trip these days just using the internet, but I've found that the book provides a good overview of an area and that browsing through the pages suggests possibilities that a focused internet search might miss.
October 7, 2017
Making plans for a trip with BFF Jennifer Lanteigne!
April 27, 2023
Let's Get Exploring
Looking to explore Northern California? Look no further than this travel guide!
This book has everything you need to plan the perfect trip, whether you're looking to experience the wine country of Napa and Sonoma, explore the natural beauty of Yosemite, or take a scenic road trip along the coast.
With detailed information on the region's top attractions, including insider tips and recommendations from local experts, you can be sure that you won't miss a thing. The book also includes information on the best places to eat, sleep, and play, making it a one-stop-shop for all your travel needs.
The section on Yosemite is particularly of interest to me, and I was taken with the detailed maps and hiking guides. And if you're looking for a scenic drive, the book offers a variety of road trip itineraries that will take you through some of Northern California's most stunning landscapes.
Overall, Fodor's Northern California is a must-have for anyone planning a trip to the region. The writing is engaging and informative, and the book is filled with beautiful photos that will inspire you to hit the road and start exploring. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this guide is sure to enhance your Northern California experience. Highly recommended!
4.6/5
Looking to explore Northern California? Look no further than this travel guide!
This book has everything you need to plan the perfect trip, whether you're looking to experience the wine country of Napa and Sonoma, explore the natural beauty of Yosemite, or take a scenic road trip along the coast.
With detailed information on the region's top attractions, including insider tips and recommendations from local experts, you can be sure that you won't miss a thing. The book also includes information on the best places to eat, sleep, and play, making it a one-stop-shop for all your travel needs.
The section on Yosemite is particularly of interest to me, and I was taken with the detailed maps and hiking guides. And if you're looking for a scenic drive, the book offers a variety of road trip itineraries that will take you through some of Northern California's most stunning landscapes.
Overall, Fodor's Northern California is a must-have for anyone planning a trip to the region. The writing is engaging and informative, and the book is filled with beautiful photos that will inspire you to hit the road and start exploring. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this guide is sure to enhance your Northern California experience. Highly recommended!
4.6/5
February 17, 2009
This is a great guide. I haven't had a chance to check out Lonely Planet's version so I can't say if I'll end up buying this one or not but I wouldn't be disappointed if I did.
The book comes with two pull out maps and has plenty of them inside the book as well. They provide itineraries for each region as well as Northern California in general. There's also a useful feature at the start of each section about why one should visit that particular region of Northern California. A highlights reel if you will.
I would choose Lonely Planet over Fodor's if it included info about campsites (which Fodor's does not) and had more affordable options for lodging and food (I'm still at a Lonely Planet vagabond stage in my life).
Fodor's includes lots of websites and a handy section in back about weather, car rentals, road conditions, etc. The Moon guide I reviewed didn't have that information handy.
The book comes with two pull out maps and has plenty of them inside the book as well. They provide itineraries for each region as well as Northern California in general. There's also a useful feature at the start of each section about why one should visit that particular region of Northern California. A highlights reel if you will.
I would choose Lonely Planet over Fodor's if it included info about campsites (which Fodor's does not) and had more affordable options for lodging and food (I'm still at a Lonely Planet vagabond stage in my life).
Fodor's includes lots of websites and a handy section in back about weather, car rentals, road conditions, etc. The Moon guide I reviewed didn't have that information handy.
April 23, 2019
Have your Google maps ready to mark because there is loads of information in here! I received tons of great tips, from how to use the Bart line to where to find the flower conservatory. There is something in here for every kind of traveller.
However, this book is super repetitive. I was hoping to find hidden gems, but it's only filled with touristy places which keep getting mentioned over and over and over again. The restaurant section is also a hit or miss, make sure to look up reviews on Google maps instead of relying on the book's recommendations.
However, this book is super repetitive. I was hoping to find hidden gems, but it's only filled with touristy places which keep getting mentioned over and over and over again. The restaurant section is also a hit or miss, make sure to look up reviews on Google maps instead of relying on the book's recommendations.
September 5, 2008
I only read the sections about Lake Tahoe, which were helpful and pretty useful before a weekend trip there. The resturant recommendations came in handy, although I think they may have had the street numbers wrong for a few of them.
May 28, 2011
Good book. I wish it went north to south instead of south to north, and I wish it included more in its north section, but overall, it's very cumulative and helpful. Also, having color photos is a nice touch. The map in the back is also helpful.
January 18, 2012
love the layouts of Fodor's travel books. found this really helpful for my trip to san fran and the bay area coming up. going to look for a san fran specific one next time i'm at the library... would recommend for anyone trying to plan anything from Monterey to the Redwoods
August 5, 2016
This guide was pretty decent. The nature in NOR CA was excellent, but the valley cities and towns were disappointing. It's hot, dry, and isolated. Stick with the coast and way north. San Fran was a beautiful city worth seeing too.
June 6, 2023
Your Yosemite Mate
This was a great book on the Yosemite area.
I got a lot of great tips and highlights to go to.
Fodors is always a great publication, and this was a good one!
Check it out if you are interested!
4.6/5
This was a great book on the Yosemite area.
I got a lot of great tips and highlights to go to.
Fodors is always a great publication, and this was a good one!
Check it out if you are interested!
4.6/5
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July 16, 2022Quite a useful guide to Northern California.
May 30, 2023
A good updated guide to travel in Northern California
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