California - Sara Benson

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot the stars in Hollywood, explore the Napa Valley's world-famous wineries and soak up the rays on SoCal's picturesque beaches; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of California and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's California Travel Guide:

• Color maps and images throughout
  
• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your
  personal needs and interests
  
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local,
  avoiding crowds and trouble spots
  
• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation,
  phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
  
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing,
  going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
  
• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel
  experience - wildlife, landscapes, wine, cuisine, beaches, film, television,
  music, the arts, history, literature, politics
  
• More than 100 maps
  
• Covers San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, Yosemite
  & the Sierra Nevada, Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland & Orange
  County, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet California, our most comprehensive guide to California, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

• Looking for a guide focused on one of California's major cities? Check out
  Lonely Planet's Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California or
  San Francisco guides for a comprehensive look at all these cities have
  to offer; Discover San Francisco, a photo-rich guide to the
  city's most popular attractions; or Pocket Los Angeles and Pocket
  San Francisco, handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a
  quick trip.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Andy Bender, Alison Bing, Celeste Brash, Tienlon Ho, Beth Kohn, Adam Skolnick, John A Vlahides

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.