About this book
The fully updated The Rough Guide to California is the definitive guide to the most visited state in the US. Now is a great time to visit: 2017 is the 50th anniversary of San Francisco's Summer of Love; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has burst onto the scene at Universal Studios, and LA also boasts cool new contemporary art museum The Broad; there's been an explosion of microbreweries across the state; countless hiking trails beckon at Yosemite National Park and the backcountry wilderness of Sierra Nevada; whilst Historic Route 66 still offers all the kitsch Americana and romance of the open road.
Discover California's highlights with beautiful photography, easy-to-use maps, and more listings and information than ever before. The Rough Guide to California contains fun and adventurous itineraries, author recommendations for where to stay and eat, savvy lists of hotspots, and heaps of practical advice to help you whatever your budget. Make the most of every minute of your trip with The Rough Guide to California.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 8
- Author picks 9
- When to go 12
- Things not to miss 14
- Itineraries 24
- BASICS 26
- Getting there 27
- Getting around 30
- Accommodation 34
- Eating and drinking 36
- The media 38
- Festivals and public holidays 39
- Sports and outdoor pursuits 40
- Shopping 46
- Travel essentials 47
- THE GUIDE 54
- 1 Los Angeles 54
- 2 San Diego and around 150
- 3 The deserts 202
- 4 Death Valley, Owens Valley and the Eastern Sierra 252
- 5 San Joaquin Valley and the Western Sierra 294
- 6 The Central Coast 348
- 7 San Francisco and the Bay Area 416
- 8 The Gold Country and Lake Tahoe 536
- 9 Northern California 586
- CONTEXTS 670
- History 671
- Environment and wildlife 683
- Film 689
- Books 694
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 699
