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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 getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks, to hitting the beach in the OC to tan among celebutantes, and sampling some of America's best wines in famous Napa Valley.

 

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet'sCaliforniatravel guide:

 

  • Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate California effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull out map ofCalifornia
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Lassen Volcanic National Park to the Lost Coast
  • Essential information toolkit containing tipson 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 heartof this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's California.

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Pages:

800

Published:

1 Jan 2026

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Lonely Planet Global Limited

Imprint

Lonely Planet

ISBN:

9781838697044

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 getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks, to hitting the beach in the OC to tan among celebutantes, and sampling some of America's best wines in famous Napa Valley.

 

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet'sCaliforniatravel guide:

 

  • Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate California effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull out map ofCalifornia
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Lassen Volcanic National Park to the Lost Coast
  • Essential information toolkit containing tipson 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 heartof this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's California.

$40.00