Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California

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 trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco & Northern California effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of San Francisco
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Bridge, to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Grace Cathedral
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with San Francisco & Northern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: 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.

Author: Alexis Averbuck,Alison Bing,Celeste Brash
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 01/13/2026
Series: Travel Guide
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781787016071
4th Edition