Quick Escapes From San Francisco

We’ve done the planning. You do the packing. When you only have a few days to get away, why spend half your time preparing? Quick Escapes® From San Francisco frees you from thedetails and puts you on the road to an enjoyable time away from home. Inside you’ll find thirteen quick getaways within driving distance of San Francisco. Take the Wine Road to the sea and explore Sonoma and Napa valleys. Enjoy the scenic coastal towns and the world’s tallest redwoods along the Avenue of the Giants. Explore the history and museums of Monterey. With this guide, you’ll find enough variety to suit every budget and taste. Featuring: • Easy-to-follow itineraries for 36- to 48-hour minivacations • Recommendations for the best places to visit, dine, and sleep • Options for a variety of interests • Accurate driving directions and route maps • Information on festivals and special events

This guide details twenty-three itineraries ideal for getaways from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, including trips to Galveston, San Antonio, Nacogdoches, and South Padre Island.

We’ve done the planning. You do the packing. When you only have a few days to get away, why spend half your time preparing? Quick Escapes® From Orange County frees you from the details and puts you on the road to an enjoyable time away from home. Inside you’ll find eighteen quick getaways within driving distance of the Orange County metro area. With this guide, you’ll find enough variety to suit every budget and taste. Features: • Easy-to-follow itineraries for 36- to 48-hour minivacations • Recommendations for the best places to visit, dine, and sleep • Options for a variety of interests • Accurate driving directions and route maps • Information on festivals and special events

When you only have a few days to get away, why spend half your time preparing? Quick Escapes® From Seattle frees you from the details and puts you on the road to an enjoyable time away from home. Inside you'll find 12 carefully planned getaways within driving distance of the Seattle metro area. With this guide, you'll find enough variety to suit every budget and taste.

Quick Escapes From Portland, OR takes the work out of trip planning and features easy-to-follow, carefully planned itineraries for 36- to 48-hour getaways from the metropolitan area.

Written from an insider's perspective, the book offers honest reviews about what's really worth seeing in the City by the Bay. Along with the author's recommendations are the suggestions of residents plus tips and trivia that let everyone--even diehard San Franciscans--learn something. 50 illustrations.

It’s Time to Take a Hike in San Francisco, California! The best way to experience San Francisco is by hiking it. Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Jane Huber, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the beautiful beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore. Explore the redwood canyons of Big Basin state park. Hike to the top of Mount Davidson, the highest point in San Francisco. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach Trail. This guide offers stroller-friendly jaunts for the entire family, challenging treks for adventurous hikers, and everything in between. With Jane as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the city’s best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from San Francisco and the surrounding communities.