Synopses & Reviews
Whatever you do when you travel, get off the interstate. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide will help you discover the hidden places in Northern California that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon.
Synopsis
From the Shasta-Cascade region south to Big Sur and Fresno, this guide steers readers to little-known, seldom-visited places in urban San Francisco as well as in the sticks. Explore the back streets in Chinatown, sip espresso with an aging poet in North Beach, visit an island that was off-limits until recently, and enjoy a meal at the last lumberjack-style cookhouse in the West.
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.