Description:

Lonely Planet's California is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Amble down Hollywood Boulevard, hike in Yosemite National Park and take a boat to the infamous Alcatraz; all with your trusted travel companion.

* Visually inspiring collection of the best experiences and where to have them
* Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
* Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics
* Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try
 * Toolkit - planning tools for solo, LGBTQIA+, family travelers and accessible travel
 * Colour maps and images throughout
* Language - essential phrases and language tips
 * Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds 
 * Covers San Francisco, Marin County and the Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, the North Coast and Redwoods, the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland and Orange County, San Diego and Around, Palm Springs and the Deserts, the Northern Mountains, Sacramento and the Central Valley, Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada

Updated edition Sep 2023