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Experience California : Lonely Planet Travel Guide : 2nd Edition - Lonely Planet

Experience California

Lonely Planet Travel Guide : 2nd Edition

By: Lonely Planet

Paperback | 8 January 2026 | Edition Number 2

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This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience California travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from diving into endless summer at Santa Monica and Venice with its soul-stirring sunsets; to hiking through Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; and ducking into the 19th-century ferry terminal in San Francisco for a showcase of top artisanal food producers.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience California travel guide:

  • Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure

  • Easy-to-use regional and activity based itineraries help you get off-the-beaten-track and tailor a trip to your interests

  • Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views

  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of California

  • Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from understanding boomtown living in San Francisco, to marvelling at Monterey Bay's diverse sea life, and finding hidden gems in LA

  • Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack

  • QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets

  • Covers: San Francisco & the Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma, Northern California & the Redwood Coast, Volcanic California, Central Coast, The Capital City: Sacramento, Thrilling Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Beachfront Time Machine, Explore Balboa park, Surf's Up San Diego, Palm Springs and the Deserts

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience California.

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