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Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures – bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way.Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Watch a spectacular sunset at Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, hike all the way up to the iconic Hollywood sign at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, and veer off Hwy 1 to the small town of Buellton for quirky attractions like Ostrichland USA.Inside Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway travel guide:Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with mile-by-mile coverage of this iconic driveSix of our favorite ways to explore Pacific Coast Highway with itineraries ranging from 2 days to 1 weekEasy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey and a birds' eye route trackerDiscover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours Interviews with locals share fascinating stories, tips and insightsIn-depth features explore the happiest place on Earth, surf culture, and the Napa ValleyDive deep into unmissable experiences from stepping back into 1700s California, to watching butterflies migrate to Goleta for the winter, and exploring Point Reyes National Seashore 'Essentials' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel, driving laws and moreStunning photography throughoutCovers: South Coast - City Guide 'San Diego', San Diego to Los Angeles, City Guide 'Los Angeles', Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Central California - City Guide 'Santa Barbara', Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo to Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Francisco, City Guide 'Santa Cruz'. Northern California - City Guide 'San Francisco', San Francisco to Mendocino, Mendocino to Eureka, Eureka to Crescent City Discover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway – your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.

Dive headfirst into the USA and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.The USA rewards curiosity - discover epic views across vast wilderness landscapes and bustling city streets framed by soaring skyscrapers. Our on-the-ground experts have jumped into Lake Michigan, walked the club-lined strip of New Orleans' Frenchmen Street, and hiked in the wilderness of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's USA travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including: Easy-to-use design that helps you navigate the USA effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreInspiring photography and detailed mapsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, to Niagara Falls, and Mission San JoséEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania; New England; Washington, DC & the Capital Region; The South; Florida; Great Lakes; The Great Plains; Texas; Rocky Mountains; Southwest USA; California; Pacific Northwest; Alaska; Hawai‘i  Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's USA.

Dive headfirst into Los Angeles & Southern California and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Los Angeles & Southern California rewards curiosity - find boundary pushing street kitchens that overlook blissful beaches, and bucket list road trips through unspoiled wilderness. Our on-the-ground experts have biked LA's shoreline around Santa Monica State Beach, mingled with hipsters at Grand Central Market, and hiked to waterfalls in Los Padres National Forest. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Los Angeles & Southern California travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including: Easy-to-use design that helps you navigate Los Angeles & Southern California effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreInspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Los AngelesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Downtown Disney to Knott's Berry Farm and LegolandEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Los Angeles & Southern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego & Around, Palm Springs & the Deserts  Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Los Angeles & Southern California.

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 San Francisco & Northern California.Discover San Francisco & Northern California's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks; to slurping up fresh oysters from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and communing with aquatic creatures on your way to Tuluwut Island.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's San Francisco & Northern California travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco & Northern California effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of San FranciscoGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Bridge, to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Grace CathedralEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with San Francisco & Northern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: San Francisco; Marin County & Bay Area; Napa & Sonoma Wine Country; North Coast & Redwoods; Northern Mountains Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's San Francisco & Northern California.

Dive headfirst into Coastal California and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Coastal California rewards curiosity - find bustling fish markets alongside acclaimed seafood restaurants, and dramatic highways that wind towards legendary surfing hotspots. Our on-the-ground experts have feasted on clam chowder in Monterey, hiked through Pinnacles National Park and kayaked among sea otters at Moss Landing. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Coastal California travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including: Easy-to-use design that helps you navigate Coastal California effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreInspiring photography and detailed mapsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Lost Coast Trail and Hearst CastleEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Coastal California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: 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  Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Coastal California.

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 hitting the Lost Coast Trail, where hardy backpackers tackle miles of rugged, unspoiled coastline; to slurping up NorCal''s best oysters fresh from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and zipping between historic towns in the rolling Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada foothills on a Hwy 49 road trip.

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Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate California effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of California Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Presidio to Colt Tower and Golden Gate Park Essential information toolkit containing tips on 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

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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 the USA.

 

Discover the USA''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Chicago''s hidden architecture and lakefront beache, to immersing yourself in the New Orleans jazz scene, and hiking through miles of misty trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

  

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Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate the USA effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Mesa Verde to the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site and the historic town of Williamsburg Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers: New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania; New England; Washington, DC & The Capital Region; The South; Florida; Great Lakes; Great Plains; Texas; Rocky Mountains; Southwest; California; Pacific Northwest; Alaska; Hawaii

 

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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 Western USA.

Discover Western USA''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip along the western coastline where dizzying sea cliffs and idyllic beach towns await; to admiring the human-like saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert, one of the west''s most enduring symbols of a harsh but beautiful landscape; and kicking back in ultra-cool San Francisco with its fabulous restaurants and bohemian nightlife.

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Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate Western USA effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Route 66 to Alcatraz Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Western USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers: Rocky Mountains, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest

 

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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 Western USA.Discover Western USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking in Washington's powerful volcanoes by hiking Mt Rainier, to sampling some of America's best wines in Napa Valley, and seeing if lady luck is on your side in Las Vegas.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Western USA travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Western USA effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and mapsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Gateway Arch National Park, to Colorado National Monument, and Grand CanyonEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Western USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: The Great Plains, Texas, Rocky Mountains, Southwest USA, California, Pacific Northwest Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western USA.

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 hitting the Lost Coast Trail, where hardy backpackers tackle miles of rugged, unspoiled coastline; to slurping up NorCal's best oysters fresh from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and zipping between historic towns in the rolling Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada foothills on a Hwy 49 road trip.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's California travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate California effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of CaliforniaGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Presidio to Colt Tower and Golden Gate ParkEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Californian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: 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 heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's California.

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 San Francisco & Northern California.

Discover San Francisco & Northern California''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks; to slurping up fresh oysters from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and communing with aquatic creatures on your way to Tuluwut Island.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s San Francisco & Northern California travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco & Northern California effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of San Francisco Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Bridge, to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Grace Cathedral Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel Connect with San Francisco & Northern California 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; Northern Mountains

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Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s San Francisco & Northern California.

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 Los Angeles & Southern California.

Discover Los Angeles & Southern California''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from biking LA''s shoreline around Santa Monica State Beach; to mingling with hipsters at Grand Central Market, a gourmet food hall in Downtown LA; and hiking to waterfalls along superb nature trails in Los Padres National Forest.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Los Angeles & Southern California travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate Los Angeles & Southern California effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Los Angeles Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Downtown Disney, Knott''s Berry Farm and Legoland Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel Connect with Los Angeles & Southern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers: Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego & Around, Palm Springs & the Deserts

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Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s Los Angeles & Southern California.