John Vlahides

This work includes new full-colour driving map section, plus detailed driving tours in each chapter. It is expanded by over 50 pages. It is better tailored to fit travel patterns and, therefore, more useful for people travelling around coastal California by car. It is written by local authors who know and love the Golden State". It includes a new feature and map of the popular "Wine Country" Napa Valley. The book includes more itineraries - including a Freaks & Weirdos tailored trip!"

Sunny days suit most cities just fine, but San Francisco saves its most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge for fog. When it swirls around the towers, romantics and photographers rejoice. Alison Bing, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 174 hand-picked restaurants 140 shops & one pirate supply store 43 hills to explore, by foot or cable car 29 museums (art, history, for kids) 24 Napa & Sonoma wineries Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on the city 's cuisine and cocktails.