Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Go star-spotting in Hollywood, marvel at soaring redwood forests, or sample vintages in Wine Country; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of California and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Discover California: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat 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 insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, family travel, visual art, cinema, literature, music, architecture, cuisine, wine, landscapes, wildlife. Over 40 color maps CoversLos Angeles, San Francisco, Northern California, Wine Country, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada, San Diego & the Deserts, Disneyland & Orange County and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Discover California,our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on California's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all California has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Californiaguide. Looking for a guide for Los Angeles or San Francisco? Check outLonely Planet's Los Angeles guideand theSan Franciscoguide for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer; or Pocket Los Angeles andSan Francisco,handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Western USAguide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Celeste Brash, Tienlon Ho, Beth Kohn, Adam Skolnick and 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.