Lonely Planet California
Sara Benson
<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet California<i> </i></b>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! </p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's California<i> </i>Travel Guide:</b> </p> <b>Color </b>maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - wildlife, landscapes, wine, cuisine, beaches, film, television, music, the arts, history, literature, politics <b>More than 100 maps</b> <b>Covers</b> San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada, Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland & Orange County, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara<i> </i>and more <p><b>eBook Features: </b>(Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) </p> <b>Downloadable PDF and offline maps</b> prevent roaming and data charges <b>Effortlessly navigate</b> and jump between maps and reviews <b>Add notes</b> to personalize your guidebook experience <b>Seamlessly flip</b> between pages <b>Bookmarks</b> <b>and speedy search </b>capabilities get you to key pages in a flash <b>Embedded links</b> to recommendations' websites <b>Zoom-in </b>maps and images <b>Inbuilt dictionary </b>for quick referencing <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet California,</b> our most comprehensive guide to California, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. </p> Looking for a guide focused on one of California's major cities? Check out Lonely Planet's<b> Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California </b>or <b>San Francisco </b>guides for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer; <b>Discover San Francisco<i>,</i></b> a photo-rich guide to the city's most popular attractions; or <b>Pocket Los Angeles </b>and <b>Pocket San Francisco,</b> handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. <p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Andy Bender, Alison Bing, Celeste Brash, Tienlon Ho, Beth Kohn, Adam Skolnick, John A Vlahides </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>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. </p>