Are you tired of the same old tourist traps? Do you relish the thought of taking the road less travelled, discovering the hidden attractions, and unspoilt locations that other travel guides just don't offer? Off the Beaten Path - Northern California presents readers with all the tools and information they need to discover the very best of the Golden State - from the Whiskey Flat Saloon in Volcano, which was established in 1862, through Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian style mansion near Lake Tahoe, to Niles, the movie-making capital of California before Hollywood was even on the map. This will become an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to truly discover the culture, history, and attractions that make this one of the world's best-loved holiday destinations.