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 and Northern California.

Discover San Francisco and Northern California’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks, home to the world’s tallest trees; to experiencing goosebumps as you roam the empty cells in Alcatraz; and sampling some of America’s best wines in famous Napa Valley.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s San Francisco and 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 and Northern California effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• xpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma wine country
• 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 and 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

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 and Northern California.

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to San Francisco and Northern California. Sip wine in Napa, visit Alcatraz, roam Redwood National & State Parks, with our classic travel guide that’s packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

About the Author: Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, Amy Balfour, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Celeste Brash, Michael Grosberg, Ashley Harrell, Anita Isalska, Mark Johanson and Andrea Schulte-Peevers.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
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12 Jan 2026
 

Lonely Planet San Francisco & Northern California by Lonely Planet ISBN 9781787016071