Northern California Off the Beaten Path, 6th (Off the Beaten Path Series) [Paperback]

Mark R. Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004 | Series: Off the Beaten Path Series (Book 6)

Shop for handcrafted ceramic pieces, go to an artichoke festival, or see the mummies in San Jose--Northern California abounds with off-the-beaten path places for travelers and natives to discover.

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From the Back Cover

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don’t offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you’d want to see—if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you’ll say over and over again: “I didn’t know that!”
Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Northern California Off the Beaten Path show you the Golden State you never knew existed. Explore some of California’s wildest landscapes on the Lost Coast, ride a double-decker train through the Donner Pass, swim in the iridescent waters of Mono Lake, or view our solar system through a 275-ton telescope at James Lick Observatory. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

About the Author

Mark Williams is a freelance writer whose travel articles have appeared in such publications as the International Herald Tribune, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Travel/Holiday, and Westways. He is a native of the Golden State and lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and dog.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 6th edition (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762735341
• ISBN-13: 978-0762735341
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #907,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars I didn't know that!, August 25, 2006

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Jeanne Tassotto (Trapped in the Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Northern California Off the Beaten Path, 6th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

I just returned from my sixth trip to San Francisco/Bay area. I'd seen most of the usual things and so when I saw this book right before I left I thought it might help me find some new things to see and do. Did it ever! I found places in the City that I had totally missed before but when I traveled north, through Sonoma Valley, and back along the coast this book was worth it's weight in gold. Without it I would have missed some marvelous beaches and total gems of state parks. When I go back this will definitely be one of the first items I pack.

This is a definite must have for anyone who is: on a return trip; on a budget; looking for a bit more adventure than the average tourist - any or all of the above.

Great as this guide is, it is not without a few shortcomings. Hotels and restaurants are listed with addresses and phone numbers but no other information so the traveler has no idea about quality or cost. The other problem is that the maps are not very detailed at all. They are useful for setting out a general plan but not enough to actually navigate by. Use this in conjuction with another, more detailed guide and/or internet or local 'freebie' guides and you'll be fine.