Welcome to Great Escapes: Northern California

Great Escapes: Northern California is part of a new series of travel books by Countryman Press/Norton.

The 192-page book is divided into 30 chapters, each one devoted to a day trip or weekend getaway within a four-hour drive of the San Francisco Bay Area.

The chapters describe hikes, easy bike rides or kayak trips and offer suggestions for moderately priced places to stay and a range of places to eat, from casual neighborhood spots to Michelin-starred restaurants.

The author is Laura Del Rosso, a Northern California native and lifelong resident who has written about California travel for many years.

Other books in the series include:
Great Escapes: Southern California