title: Adventuring in the San Francisco Bay Area: Counties of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo (Third Edition)
author:  Peggy Wayburn 
description: cisco Bay Area is one of the most diverse places in the United States. Offering a richly textured landscape, from the rolling hills of the wine country to the rugged splendors of the Marin Headlands, this region is one of the world's favorite destinations. Making it easy to pinpoint and explore all of the exciting and unique outdoor recreational opportunities as well as historical and architectural attractions, Adventuring in the San Francisco Bay Area features:&lt;br>&lt;br> Region-by-region coverage of the nine Bay Area counties, including local weather, travel tips, seasonal clothing and gear, natural history and geology, wildlife and vegetation&lt;br> A complete guide to the city of San Francisco, including walking tours that &lt;br>highlight its colorful history, rich architectural heritage, and diverse cultural attractions&lt;br> Detailed profiles of more than 100 national, state, and local parks, including recommendations for the best hikes
zlib_text: Northern California
  
  Contents
  PLAN YOUR TRIP
  Welcome to Northern California
  Northern California's Top 25
  Need to Know
  If You Like
  Month by Month
  Itineraries
  Road Trips & Scenic Drives
  Northern California Camping & Outdoors
  Travel with Children
  Eat & Drink Like a Local
  Regions at a Glance
  ON THE ROAD
  SAN FRANCISCO
  San Francisco Highlights
  Sights
  Activities
  
  Tours & Courses
  City Walk
  Festivals & Events
  Sleeping
  Eating
  Drinking & Nightlife
  Entertainment
  Shopping
  Information
  San Francisco by Cable Car
  MARIN COUNTY & THE BAY AREA
  Marin County
  Marin Headlands
  Sausalito
  Tiburon
  Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Around
  San Rafael
  Mill Valley
  Mt Tamalpais State Park
  Muir Woods National Monument
  Muir Beach
  Stinson Beach
  Bolinas
  Olema & Nicasio
  
  Point Reyes Station
  Inverness
  Point Reyes National Seashore
  East Bay
  Oakland
  Berkeley
  Mt Diablo State Park
  John Muir National Historic Site
  The Peninsula
  San Francisco to San Jose
  San Jose
  Pacifica & Devils Slide
  Pacifica to Half Moon Bay
  Half Moon Bay
  Pescad