Lonely Planet</br></br>Product Description</br></br><P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I> </P><P><B><I>Lonely Planet</I></B> <B><I>Northern California</I> </B>is your passport to the most relevant up-to-date advice on what to see and skip and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the culture of San Francisco get up close and personal with the world's tallest trees and sip your way through Napa Valley; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of northern California and begin your journey now! </P><P><B>Inside <I>Lonely Planet</I> <I>Northern California</I> Travel Guide:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Color </B>maps and images throughout  <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your  personal needs and interests  <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local  avoiding crowds and trouble spots  <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation  phone numbers websites transit tips prices  <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating sleeping sight-seeing  going out shopping hidden gems that most guidebooks miss  <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer more rewarding travel  experience - history?? lifestyle?? people?? arts?? architect