The Rough Guide to California
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to California

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  1. 712 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to California

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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

  1. Contents 3
  2. INTRODUCTION 4
  3. Where to go 8
  4. Author picks 9
  5. When to go 12
  6. Things not to miss 14
  7. Itineraries 24
  8. BASICS 26
  9. Getting there 27
  10. Getting around 30
  11. Accommodation 34
  12. Eating and drinking 36
  13. The media 38
  14. Festivals and public holidays 39
  15. Sports and outdoor pursuits 40
  16. Shopping 46
  17. Travel essentials 47
  18. THE GUIDE 54
  19. 1 Los Angeles 54
  20. 2 San Diego and around 150
  21. 3 The deserts 202
  22. 4 Death Valley, Owens Valley and the Eastern Sierra 252
  23. 5 San Joaquin Valley and the Western Sierra 294
  24. 6 The Central Coast 348
  25. 7 San Francisco and the Bay Area 416
  26. 8 The Gold Country and Lake Tahoe 536
  27. 9 Northern California 586
  28. CONTEXTS 670
  29. History 671
  30. Environment and wildlife 683
  31. Film 689
  32. Books 694
  33. SMALL PRINT & INDEX 699