Lonely Planet's Experience California travel guide reveals
exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind
adventures at every turn. Bike, boat, swim and ski at Lake Tahoe, take
an iconic drive on Route 66, scout mural masterpieces in San Francisco -
using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique
trip.
Inside Lonely Planet's ExperienceCalifornia:
- Local experts share their love for the real California, offering
fresh perspectives into the region's traditions, values and
modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful
- In the knowtips to help you build on your experiences when
visiting well-known sights and landmarks
- Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the
heart of the place - make time for your mind in a bath of bubbling
volcanic mud in Napa; slurp freshly shucked local oysters along the
NorthCal coast; spot great white sharks and gray whales at California's
richest natural habitat: Monterey Bay
- Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden
locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
- Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go,
when to travel and what to pack
- Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local
ways to stay, and responsible travel
- Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful
full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable
journey
- Covers San Francisco & the Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma, Northern
California & the Redwood Coast, Central Coast, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe,
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego,
Palm Springs & the Deserts
Lonely Planet's Experience California is an essential
travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the
region's culture. Each book within the Experience series contains
handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the
must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts -
and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the
everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes
throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that
you'll never forget.
About Lonely Planet:
Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel
guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information
for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds
of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them
unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our
community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter
(@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok
(@lonelyplanet).
"...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly
attractive."- The Washington Post Book Club
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every
traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's
everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel
the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)