 Must Have Travel Guide Book |
| Review Date: May 30, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Norman Goldman, Montreal |
Carole Terwilliger Myers, author of the 8th Edition of Weekend Adventures in San Francisco & Northern California, points out in her introduction that there is nothing more disappointing than returning home from a vacation and finding out that you had missed an interesting attraction or you overpaid for your hotel accommodations.
I would have to concur, and as I am a stickler for preparing my travel itineraries well in advance-I just hate surprises and disappointments.
Although there may be several travel guides available pertaining to San Francisco and Northern California, each seeking its own market niche, the Weekend Adventures in San Francisco & Northern California is built around providing information that will aid the reader to quickly ascertain what is of special interest in the area he or she is planning to visit. Moreover, the guide contains useful advice concerning bargain rates, welcoming of families, aesthetically pleasing, historic significance, etc. In addition, the author provides phone numbers, toll-free numbers, fax numbers, and websites.
The 469 pages of the guide is bigger, thicker, and longer than most and it is divided into sixteen sections, a substantial index, and many well-chosen black-and-white photos.
The author commences with San Francisco, and as pointed out, all other destinations radiate from here. Chapters are devoted to Coast South, Coast North, 101 South, 101 North, 1-80 North, 1-880 South, 1-5 North, Highway 49-Gold Rush Country, The High Sierra, Santa Cruz Mountains, The Delta, Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, Winter Snow Fun, and finally Miscellaneous Adventures such as family camps, houseboats, river trips, pack trips, and camping.
Excellent suggestions are offered as to annual events, what to do, where to stay and eat.
For example, if you read the section pertaining to Monterey, you will notice that some of the events listed are the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival, the Grand Prix auto races, the Jazz Festival, and Christmas in the Adobes.
As for the last one, we are informed, that each year a group of historic adobes are festively decked out with period decorations and illuminated only by candlelight.
Terwilliger Myers' writing is brisk and entertaining, and you can see she has done her homework, as evidenced by her well-researched and useful information.
All in all, the guide makes an excellent reference to visiting San Francisco and Northern California and is a must-have for anyone traveling in the region.
Norm Goldman Editor Bookpleasures |
For readers pursuing anything from a cup of coffee to a long-term getaway in Northern California
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| Review Date: June 6, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Midwest Book Review, Oregon, WI USA |
| One can have the time of their life every weekend in California if they know what they're doing. Now in a newly updated and expanded ninth edition, "Weekend Adventures: In San Francisco & Northern California" is a guide to vacationing or just enjoying oneself throughout Northern California. Drawing on the author's immense experience throughout the state, "Weekend Adventures" outlines the countless activities, fine and not-so-fine lodgings, and much more. "Weekend Adventures" is for readers pursuing anything from a cup of coffee to a long-term getaway in Northern California. |
Enjoy life in the Bay Area!
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| Review Date: June 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Maneki Neko, |
My husband and I bought this book along with several others after living in the Bay area for a while. We were hoping to get ideas on things to do on weekends, and we have found that this book has been incredibly useful and has inspired us to go much farther and really take advantage of the interesting destinations in the area. We usually pick a direction that looks interesting, plan a few stops along the way and take off for a fun day trip or (occasionally) overnight trip, and she never leads us astray. While we are budget travelers and thus some of her suggestions are out of our price range, especially for hotels, we've enjoyed many of the restaurants, specialty shops, museums and factories in the area and learned a lot about what Northern California has to offer thanks to this book. I highlight places as we go there and write notes in the margins- and my book is getting pretty marked up! I absolutely love this book, and think it's perfect for adventurous couples of all ages. It was the best travel book purchase I think that I have ever made, if you measure it by frequency of use and enjoyment. One thing I think could be improved on is the complete lack of maps- just having this book is not enough- You MUST also bring along road maps, and printing out some google maps pinpointing specific destinations is extremely helpful. I can't tell you how long it took us to find the Ace Cider Pub in Sebastapol- we had to ask a local for directions. Otherwise though, fabulous book.
-happy grad student traveler |
Absolutely fantastic!
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| Review Date: June 15, 2004 |
| Reviewer: , |
| I was born in San Francisco, and I still live in the Bay Area. This guidebook is the best I've ever found for the Bay Area -- I always check them out because I like to have a good guidebook available in our guest room. If you live near San Francisco, you get lots of houseguests! This guidebook is so good that my husband and I use it to explore our own surroundings. Written with candor and freshness by Carole Terwilliger Meyers, it's fun to read, full of useful info -- just delightful and invaluable. We rely on it. If you're looking to visit the SF Bay Area, this is the best book for your money. Trust me, I've lived here for decades. The next best thing to having a longtime native show you around. |
Excellent guide to North California
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| Review Date: June 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Nudger, |
| Really good suggestions and help for a family that's just moved here. All the things we've tried from this book have been a success! |
Not a copycat
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| Review Date: November 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. welch, Bay Area, Ca |
| I have quite a few "stuff to do" books. This one is the best of the lot. It is thick and covers alot of territory with refreshing, unique, in-the-know ideas. Glad I bought it. My go-to book for ideas for the wife's birthday and anniversary excursions. |
Love it!
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| Review Date: February 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: E. Tompkins, |
| I love this guide, so much in fact that when i lost it a year ago I bought another copy. The advice is useful, though you'll need a more detailled map to accompany it, and it hits the bright spots of each little town without leaving out much. Great if you are new to the Bay Area and want to explore without feeling like a tourist. |
Nice way to see your options for a local getaway.
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| Review Date: April 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Alicia M. Williams, Fremont, CA USA |
| Informative and fun, great tool for planning short notice weekend trips. Perfect for people that want to explore the Bay Area and it's gems. |
Disappointing for a local - maybe ok for tourists.
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| Review Date: February 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: K. Salinger, Bay Area, California |
I was very disappointed with this book. It is obvious that the author lives in the city and she seems to describe activities within the city quite well. However, as a Marinite, I was deeply disappointed by her lack of relevant information for the area and Sonoma county as well. I would have thought that if she intended to write a book like this and include areas around SF that she would have taken the time to actually research and explore those other areas so that she could provide complete, useful information. Unfortunately this is not the case. There are several great towns and fun activities in Marin/Sonoma that were not listed at all and many that had only a one line description that wasn't useful or guiding the reader in any way. It seems to me she's not spent much time at all in the North Bay or Marin and it clearly shows.
If you want things to do in the city and East bay then go for this book. If you;re seeking a book offering a rich selection of great activities around the Bay area as a whole (including Marin/North bay) look elsewhere.
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Missing Something Great
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| Review Date: April 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Courtney P. Kahn, Sausalito, CA |
| Missing Nick's Cove Restaurant in Marshall...one of the best restaurants in that area. Not sure how the author could have missed that one. |
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