Covering cities, states, and regions of the United States, these richly illustrated handbooks capture the character and culture of important American destinations, along with topical essays, color maps, and capsule reviews of restaurants and hotels.
California Wine Country" opens with the history of winemaking in the state and explains how and why Californian wines have become famous around the world.
Written by a local (and true insider), Insiders' Guide to California's Wine Country offers personal guidance to two major wine regions and their environs. Fully revised and updated, this guide contains five maps of the wine country.
Alternatively , get on Philo Greenwood Road just north of Philo and proceed west to the coast at the town of Elk . Rimmed by low mountains , the Anderson Valley is liberally watered by the Navarro River and three major creeks that serve ...
California's upper Napa Valley is regarded by many as the premier wine-growing region in America.
Whether you're looking to taste your way around the area's many vineyards, hike through beautiful landscapes or marvel at the region's numerous historic sites, this guide is your perfect companion.
Travelers and newcomers alike can get the most comprehensive information on what's happening in the valley with this insiders' selection of the best places to taste, to dine, and to...
Gull Rock — a nesting area for Brandt's 2660 Hwy 1 , Bodega Bay . 875.2721 cormorants , western gulls , and pigeon Within the Sea ... Guests at the B & B get a smelt ; in winter , try the Russian River for 10 percent discount on rides .
The book includes regional wine maps, wine-making information, and sections about nearby attractions like Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara and Solvang, and off-the-beaten-track recreational areas.
1 , Elk Marty's Top o ' the Hill • ( 707 ) 877-9997 8050 Bodega Ave. , Sebastopol www.greenwoodpierinn.com • ( 707 ) 823-5987 If you find yourself in the village of Elk , south Marty's schedules musical acts — don't be of ...
... ghost, a spectral Blue Lady who met her end mysteriously during a murder that took place on the bluff. Several claim to have seen her wafting along in the mist. The food is only so-so, but this place is very popular with couples who ...