Off the Beaten Path Northern California (Insiders' Guide S.) - Softcover

Williams, Mark R.

 
9780762744268: Off the Beaten Path Northern California (Insiders' Guide S.)

Synopsis

Are you tired of the same old tourist traps? Do you relish the thought of taking the road less travelled, discovering the hidden attractions, and unspoilt locations that other travel guides just don't offer? "Off the Beaten Path - Northern California" presents readers with all the tools and information they need to discover the very best of the Golden State - from the Whiskey Flat Saloon in Volcano, which was established in 1862, through Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian style mansion near Lake Tahoe, to Niles, the movie-making capital of California before Hollywood was even on the map. This will become an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to truly discover the culture, history, and attractions that make this one of the world's best-loved holiday destinations.

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About the Author

Mark Williams is a freelance writer whose travel articles have appeared in numerous publications. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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!
Discover a different side of the northern portion of the Golden State. Follow the bloodstained trail of Sam Spade and other characters from The Maltese Falcon in San Francisco; overnight at a bed-and-breakfast located inside a working lighthouse on East Brother Island; or eat at a restaurant in Castroville that specializes in artichokes cooked two dozen different ways. So if you ve been there, done that one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

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