Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Exploring Northern California
San Francisco sits at the apex of a beautiful, varied,
and historical region of California. The sheltered
valleys of the coastal ranges, perfect for
vineyards, have given visitors a rich array of
wineries to explore, and the extensive coastline
is ideal for relaxing on pristine beaches or
birdwatching. There are scores of old,
fascinating towns, and visitors can ski or
hike among the lofty summits of the
Sierra Nevada, all within a few hours of
the city. The excursions described on
pages 188-205 have been selected
to give visitors a sample of what
is on offer beyond San Francisco.
Portland
Weed
Etna
Orick
REDWOOD
NATIONAL PARK
Thompson Peak
2741m
Mckinleyville
Clair Engle
Lake
Humboldt
Bay
Weaverville
Ferndale
Redding
Scotia
Cape
Mendocino
Anderson
Weott
Garberville
Corning
Chico
Laytonville
Snow Mountain
2151m
Elk Creek
Fort
Bragg
Willits
Willows
CALIFO
MENDOCINO
Ukiah
Upper Lake
Boonville
Point
Arena
Clearlake
View north over Lake Tahoe in winter
Cloverdale
Middletown
Sights at a Glance
Gualala
Mount St Helena
1324m
Calistoga
1
Carmel
2
Mendocino
3
Napa Valley Wine Country
4
Redwood National Park
5
Lassen Volcanic National Park
6
Sonoma Valley
7
Sacramento
8
Lake Tahoe
9
Yosemite National Park
Santa Rosa
B
odega Bay
Napa
SONOMA VALLEY
Fairfield
Novato
Point
Reyes
Concord
Richmond
Oakland
San Francisco
Fremont
Palo Alto
San Jose
Pescadero
Santa Cruz
Monterey
Bay
Pacific Grove
CARMEL
Point Sur
Oak trees in Yosemite Valley in the fall
