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Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area is the ultimate travel guide to the colourful Californian capital and its stunning surroundings. With 30 years experience and our trademark ''tell it like it is'' writing style, Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your to-pack list, and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets. We know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out.
This new Lonely Planet title focuses on an area of the USA that is becoming one of the most popular to visit for those who have already seen the main Californian cities. Featuring new full-colour sections and planning chapters, the Northern California guide will get you where you want to go!5 local authors, 11 trees hugged, 14 scenic drives and 68 mapsInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsA Taste of Northern CaliforniaIn-depth backgroundEasy-to-read layoutAt-a-glance practical info Coverage includes: Planning chapters, San Francisco, Marin County&Bay Area, Napa&Sonoma Wine Country, North Coast&Redwoods, Northern Mountains, Gold Country&Central Valley, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite&the Sierra Nevada, Central Coast, Understand Northern California and Survival Guide.
Descubra un gigantesco palacio veneciano sobre un antiguo establo, visite una isla cuya independencia fue proclamada desde una lancha en 2004, juegue al Scrabble con los carteles de tráfico de Queens, encuentre la casa que oculta una boca de metro, localice una placa en memoria de un acontecimiento de otra dimension, lleve a bendecir su bicicleta, busque la estatua que sobrevivio a Hiroshima, observe las estrellas con un telescopio universitario, encuentre una estatua de Lenin, haga volar su falda en el mismo sitio que Marilyn MonroeLejos del gentio y de los cliches, Nueva York reserva siempre sorpresas a quienes saben salirse de los recorridos habituales. Una guia indispensable para todos aquellos que creian conocer Nueva York o que desean descubrir otra cara de la ciudad.
Es habitual referirse a Nueva York como megalópolis multicultural; pero esta definición quizá transmita una idea abstracta y fría que no se corresponde con su personalidad. Lo que en realidad se qu
