Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Planning to visit more of California or focus your trip? Check out Fodor's travel guides to California, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Beautiful beaches, perfect weather, movie-star glamour...there are so many reasons to visit Southern California that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Southern California takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect SoCal experience---from picking the finest Santa Barbara bistro to finding the best studio tour in Hollywood. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout Southern California. · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Disneyworld, San Diego Zoo, and Santa Barbara · Side Trips from San Diego to North County · Coverage of San Diego, Orange County and Catalina Island, Los Angeles, The Central Coast, The Monterey Bay Area, The Inland Empire, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, The Mojave Desert, Death Valley National Park, The Central Valley, The Southern Sierra, Yosemite National Park, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. California is one of America's most popular vacation destinations---its diversity draws every type of traveler, from foodies to families. Fodor's full-color California guide covers all corners of the state, from the northern coast to Wine Country and from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Balboa Park, Big Sur Coastline, Death Valley, Disneyland Resort, Hollywood, Mission Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, San Diego Zoo, The Golden Gate Bridge, Lake Tahoe, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Napa Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Redwood National and State Park, Yosemite National Park, and Gold Country · Coverage of San Diego; Orange County and Catalina Island; Los Angeles; The Central Coast; The Monterey Bay Area; San Francisco; The Bay Area; The Wine Country; The North Coast; Redwood National Park; The Inland Empire; Palm Springs; Joshua Tree National Park; The Mojave Desert; Death Valley National Park; The Central Valley; The Southern Sierra; Yosemite National Park; Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park; Sacramento and the Gold Country; Lake Tahoe and The Far North Planning to focus on just parts of California? Check out Fodor's travel guides to San Diego, Los Angeles, Southern California, San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma, and Northern California.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Planning to visit more of California or focus your trip? Check out Fodor's travel guides to California, San Francisco, and Napa & Sonoma. Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific Coastline, and towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley's wineries and spas to San Francisco's destination restaurants and exclusive boutiques. Packed with in-depth insider information, illustrated cultural features, and spectacular photography, Fodor's Northern California showcases the best the region has to offer. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout Northern California · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Carmel and Pacific Grove, Hearst Castle, and Big Sur Coastline · Coverage of The Central Coast, The Monterey Bay Area, San Francisco, The Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma, The North Coast, Redwood National Park, The Southern Sierra, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sacramento and the Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, The Far North

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. With blockbuster attractions like LEGOLAND and the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, great beaches, outdoor activities, excellent food, and an ever-expanding list of breweries and brewpubs, San Diego has become one of America's top go-to cities. Fodor's San Diego has everything travelers need to make the most of a trip, whether they're looking for an all-out family vacation or a sophisticated adult getaway. This travel guide includes: Dozens of full-color maps with essential information Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path In-depth breakout features on the San Diego Zoo, surfing, and the best beaches Coverage of Downtown, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Old Town, Uptown, Mission Bay, La Jolla, Point Loma, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and Coronado Side Trips to North County and Around with the coast, inland, the backcountry and the desert Planning to visit more of California? Check our Fodor's state-wide travel guide to California and also Fodor's San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma, and Los Angeles guides.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Beautiful beaches, perfect weather, movie-star glamour...there are so many reasons to visit Southern California that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Southern California takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect SoCal experience---from picking the finest Santa Barbara bistro to finding the best studio tour in Hollywood. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Coverage of San Diego; Orange County and Catalina Island; Los Angeles; The Central Coast; Channel Islands National Park; The Monterey Bay Area; The Inland Empire; Palm Springs; Joshua Tree National Park; The Mojave Desert; Death Valley National Park; The Central Valley; The Southern Sierra; Yosemite National Park; Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Planning to focus on Los Angeles? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Los Angeles.

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience Los Angeles? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Los Angeles travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Los Angeles, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to lounge on a beautiful beach, take a selfie with celebrity, or hang out with locals on the East Side, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Los Angeles includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Los Angeles. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Disneyland, celebrity spotting, and movie-famous locations. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, and beating the crowds. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Downtown LA, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Silver Lake, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting more destinations in California? Check out Fodor’s Southern California, Fodor's Northern California, Fodor's San Diego, and Fodor's San Francisco. Cover Photography by Jill Krueger

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience San Francisco? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s San Francisco travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of San Francisco, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore the Golden Gate Bridge or the Presidio, visit Alcatraz or the Mission District, eat dim sum in Chinatown or explore the Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s San Francisco includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of San Francisco. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz, Chinatown, San Francisco’s Cable Cars, and Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds, and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, SoMa, Civic Center, the Marina, Presidio, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, The Haight, Castro, Noe Valley, Mission District, Japantown, Pacific Heights, The Bay Area, Marin County, Berkeley, Oakland, Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, Alcatraz, Cable Cars, the historic Ferry Building, San Francisco tours, San Francisco museums, nightlife, dining, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting the rest of California? Check out Fodor’s Northern California, Fodor’s Southern California, and Fodor’s California guides.