Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California

By Lonely Planet

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 tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco & Northern California effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of San FranciscoGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Bridge, to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Grace CathedralEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with San Francisco & Northern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: San Francisco; Marin County & Bay Area; Napa & Sonoma Wine Country; North Coast & Redwoods; Northern Mountains

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787016072
• ISBN13: 9781787016071
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.7"