AAA Hidden Highways Northern California (Aaa Series) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Richard Harris (Author), Ray Riegert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2000 | Series: Aaa Series

Nine journeys along hidden highways in California, from Route 1 along the coast to Highway 395 high in the Sierras, and themed drives are outlined in this guide, that also features a special urban drive through the neighborhoods of San Francisco.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Pr (November 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569752362
• ISBN-13: 978-1569752364
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,740,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars worth it even for one drive, April 21, 2001

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Philip Greenspun (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AAA Hidden Highways Northern California (Aaa Series) (Paperback)

I used this book for a drive from the Bay Area up to Sacramento. We would have taken I-80 if we'd not read about CA 160 through the California Delta. The book also came in handy for a day trip down California Highway 49, with very specific instructions about where to turn and what to see. It would be nice to have color photos of each sight (Dorling Kindersley style) but otherwise this is a great companion.

4.0 out of 5 stars worth it even for one drive, April 21, 2001

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Philip Greenspun (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AAA Hidden Highways Northern California (Aaa Series) (Paperback)

I used this book for a drive from the Bay Area up to Sacramento. We would have taken I-80 if we'd not read about CA 160 through the California Delta. The book also came in handy for a day trip down California Highway 49, with very specific instructions about where to turn and what to see. It would be nice to have color photos of each sight (Dorling Kindersley style) but otherwise this is a great companion.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference book - don't try to read it cover to cover, September 4, 2001

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Mediahound (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AAA Hidden Highways Northern California (Aaa Series) (Paperback)

When reading this book cover to cover, I found it lacked a climax and character development. It was also particularly lacking in plot.

As a reference, this is a great book. Just don't try reading it cover to cover like me. It's best used to just thumb through, or to look up a particular area of travel.

I recently had the opportunity to test and verify some of the information in this book by embarking on one of the routes. I found the mix of information and history informative.

The book is durable and convenient in size to take along with you. And, seems a good value for the price. I plan on keeping this book on hand as a good reference for when I next take a road trip in Northern California.