Averbuck, Alexis: Lonely Planet California

Lonely Planet‘s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to California. Discover California‘s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hitting the Lost Coast Trail, where hardy backpackers tackle miles of rugged, unspoiled coastline; to slurping up NorCal‘s best oysters fresh from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and zipping between historic towns in the rolling Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada foothills on a Hwy 49 road trip. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet‘s California travel guide: Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and that‘s easy to use so you can navigate California effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of California Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Presidio to Colt Tower and Golden Gate Park Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel Connect with Californian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers: San Francisco, Marin County & Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, North Coast & Redwoods, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego & Around, Palm Springs & the Deserts, Northern Mountains, Sacramento & the Central Valley, Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada   Create a trip that‘s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet‘s California .