Northern California travel guide - Understand Northern California & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
All the info you need on everything from history, food and arts to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as handy language guide and glossary.
Coverage includes: Northern California Today, History – from Native Californians to Silicon Valley, The People: Regional Identity, Lifestyle, the Homeless and Sports, The Land & Sustainability: Lay of the Land, National & State Parks, Northern California Water and Conserving California, NorCal Wildlife: Wales & Other Marine Animals and Wildflowers & Trees, Arts & Architecture: Music, Architecture, Literature and Visual Arts & Theater, Directory A–Z and Transportation.