CALIFORNIA | Lonely Planet travel guide

TRAVEL GUIDE

Discover amazing local experiences from diving into endless summer at Santa Monica and Venice with its soul-stirring sunsets; to hiking through Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; and ducking into the 19th-century ferry terminal in San Francisco for a showcase of top artisanal food producers.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience California travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity based itineraries help you get off-the-beaten-track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalizing local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of California
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from understanding boomtown living in San Francisco, to marvelling at Monterey Bay's diverse sea life, and finding hidden gems in LA
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: San Francisco & the Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma, Northern California & the Redwood Coast, Volcanic California, Central Coast, The Capital City: Sacramento, Thrilling Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Beachfront Time Machine, Explore Balboa park, Surf's Up San Diego, Palm Springs and the Deserts