Floriana Petersen Bücher

Renowned for its celebrated history and landmarks, the City by the Bay contains a treasure trove of unusual neighborhood sights and places that sparkle with the allure of hidden pleasures and local lore. The 111 experiences gathered here tell the B-side story of the city once romantically known as the Paris of the West.

This insider’s guide to Silicon Valley highlights 111 unique locations to explore in the famous tech capital along the southern end of San Francisco Bay. Along with accessible spots on the storied campuses of tech giants such as Apple, Google and Facebook, the guidebook explores the stunning architectural and natural treasures of the area. From the Spanish porticoes of the Stanford campus to the humble offices Cesar Chavez 111 Places In Silicon Valley That You Must Not Miss” helps local residents and visitors discover the secrets of this technological mecca that was once covered in fruit orchards.

- The ultimate insider's guide to Napa and Sonoma Valley for locals and experienced travelers - Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides - Part of the international 111 Places series with over 650 titles and 3.8 million copies in print worldwide; - Appeals to both the local market (more than 136.000 people call Napa County home) and the tourist market (around 3,85 million people visit Napa and Sonoma Valley every year!) - Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs Most people go to Napa and Sonoma in Northern California for the wine, and rightly so. The trove of 111 unexpected treasures in this guidebook, however, vastly broadens the possibilities for exploring and experiencing this region in a whole new way. The area is filled with natural wonders, from giant redwood forests and rolling hills, to cliffs and beaches, and even a secret spot to see 20,000 migrating grey whales. Discover the history of Native people who lived here for millennia. Walk in the footsteps of titans of literature, film, and design. Linger in museums featuring fine art, culinary history, and a hubcap collection. You'll find a sense of whimsy here, too, as you hunt for fairy doors or stroll through a pygmy forest. Visit restaurants, gardens, music venues, gravesites of people who made an impact here, and more places you never imagined existed - and, yes, a few truly unique wineries too.