Map your own adventure. Napa & Sonoma Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the area.Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of wine country in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way between wineries, restaurants, ballooning adventures, and more. Featuring a full range of thematic and small town tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, outdoor, and practical visitor info, Napa & Sonoma Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find:Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include "Wine Country for Romance," "Wine Country on a Budget," "A Day for Arts Aficionados," "Wine Country for Nondrinkers," plus itineraries of the most charming town centers, including Napa, Sonoma, Calistoga, Healdsburg, Yountville, St. Helena, Petaluma, and moreStar ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values Personal tips from our author, a California native to the core; she was educated at Stanford and UCLA, was associate editor at the Los Angeles Times, and knows wine country inside and out. She guides you between wineries and gives you the tips she gives her friends A San Francisco chapter with one- to three-day itineraries, for trips that include a city tourTear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info
I think that this format is better for backpacking through/over big areas or big cities when you have limited time. If you are going to either Napa or Sonoma, there would seem to be a lot of other, better ways to educate one's self on where to go and what to do. However, this might be really useful for someone living in San Francisco that is not acquainted with the area and is just going to go up for a weekend, or something like that.
I have just spent 6 days driving in the Wine Country and this book provided all the information I needed. It is very handy and pleasant to read.The book is oriented towards tour ideas and recommendations, which help you make the most of your schedule. This adds a lot more value compared to just listing recommended places to go. You needn't follow them to the letter, they are sensible ground from which to build your trip.Moreover, the book also provides an extensive index of the wineries, each with its own f..
