Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) [Paperback]

Avital Binshtock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 20, 2007 | Series: Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket (Book 13)

These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.

• Full-color package at an affordable price
• Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions
• Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information
• Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
• Handy pocket-sized trim

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.

• The best of Napa & Sonoma in one, two, or three days
• Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
• Tips on wine-tasting, including best wineries for aspiring oenophiles
• Walking tours of the region's best-loved towns
• Outdoor itineraries to fit in active pursuits between wine-tasting, such as exploring the region by bike, in a kayak, and along hiking trails
• Hundreds of evocative color photos
• Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
• Hotels, restaurants, & shopping, for all budgets
• A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

29 Self-guided Tours. 38 Maps. One Great Trip.

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.

• The best of Napa & Sonoma in one, two, or three days
• Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
• Walking tours of the reigon's most charming towns
• Hundreds of evocative color photos
• Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
• Hotels, restaurants, and shopping for all budgets
• A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

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About the Author

Avital Binshtock is a writer and editor who regularly contributes to many media outlets including the Los Angeles Times, where she was an associate editor, and Potentia Media, for which she provides and edits startling-but-true content. She has also done work for National Geographic Television and Elite Traveler, among a number of others. She counts global travel and exploring different cultures almost foremost among her passions, just second to spending time with—and telling the stories of—the people she loves. A California native to the core, Avital was educated at UCLA and Stanford University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (February 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470050217
• ISBN-13: 978-0470050217
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #845,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS BOOK, May 16, 2007

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Adventure California (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) (Paperback)

More than just a regional guide, this concise book is VERY well researched and very well written with clarity and obvious firsthand knowledge. The author has led us to many fun and memorable experiences in the wine country. Both her enthusiasm and direction to some of the more unique destinations and activities in this region have made for unforgettable moments for 2 different groups of French visitors. Pay attention to the tips and notes; every time the advice is right on. Extremely helpful and user-friendly, we would definitely trust any recommendations in this book when planning an excursion or making a reservation in Napa or Sonoma.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars juiciest grape of the bunch, March 22, 2008

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Judge Knott "judge_knott" (Upper West Side, NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) (Paperback)

I have (quite happily!) spent two great vacations in Napa and Sonoma Counties. This is the best guidebook I have found for that region.

There are a few things that make this guide very helpful. First, the author makes sure this guide is very user-friendly for first-time visitors. In other words, you get a true introduction to the Northern California area and what's special about it. You also learn which highlights are worth hitting, and what's worth ignoring.

Second, the visual aspect of the book is great: super-colorful, great layout, things rated from one to three stars, lots of little neighborhood maps, color photographs, etc.

Third, it's clear the author knows what she's talking about at all times.

Fourth, the book comes with a little map that--although it looks a little geeky--is actually quite helpful for finding wineries as you drive along.

Fifth, there's a nice little guide to San Francisco that is the last chapter. It's very well done.

Caveats: if you are a Wine Country veteran, you are too advanced for this book and should skip it. Also, you'll need a road map (such as the paper folding ones that you can buy in a gas station) as a supplement to the maps in this book, because the book's maps don't get the job entirely done.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for my Calif trip, October 19, 2007

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ELF (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) (Paperback)

This pocket (or purse) size little book was far and away the most helpful of the many references I consulted for my recent trip to the wine country. Concise reviews of wineries, restaurants, hotels, and other attractions were on the money. Chapters for history buffs, non-drinkers, foodies, etc. were fun and revealed much more than the run-of-the-mill tourist traps. Helpful map as well. Added bonus - a great chapter on SanFrancisco! Used that instead of the specific SanFran guides for city part of the trip. Great value.