California in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

California with southern Nevada at 1:800, 000 on a very large double-sided, indexed road map from Insight Guides with street plans of downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood & San Francisco, plus enlargements of the urban conurbations around the two cities. The map divided the state north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. Each side also

Includes:: a separate overview map of a wider area: southern California with Arizona, southern Nevada & Utah; northern California with northern Nevada & Utah, Oregon & southern Idaho. The map provides a good picture of the state

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This is a new edition road map in this best-selling series, providing authoritative national, regional, city & state mapping for California from the American Automobile Association (AAA). The map provides reliable, up-to-date information including inset street maps for major cities. Airports, campsites & places of interest are all highlighted, with driving distances for ease of use. There is a useful touring section providing information such as an index of national parks, towns & cities, plus a fully indexed place & street name section. ...

Michelin USA California, Nevada Map 174 (scale: 1:1, 267, 000) part of Michelin`s br&-new US regional map series with bright green coverszooms in close for comprehensive coverage of California & Nevada, as well as western Utah & Arizona. It contains city maps for easy driving in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego & San Francisco. Michelin star-rated sights & a selection of not-to-be-missed annual events & festivals serve as inspiration for future road trips. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from multiple national parks for scenery & activities: Bryce Canyon, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Great Basin, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles, Redwood, Sequoia, Yosemite & Zion. The map

Includes:: a comprehensive index, a distance chart, & a multi-language legend in English & Spanish. Those travelling for business or pleasure, as well as locals travelling further afield, will appreciate Michelin`s high standard of clear & accurate mapping & the additional information on parks, events & points of interest to make the journey more enjoyable.

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California & Nevada at 1:1, 000, 000 in a series of indexed touring road maps of USA from Hallwag, with each title conveniently covering a large region & providing enlargements of most visited areas, city maps & other useful tourist information. Enlargements cover the upper part of the San Francisco Bay, the Los Angeles conurbation, Riverside – San Bernardino, San Jose, San Diego, Las Vegas & the Sacramento area. A booklet attached to the map cover also contains street plans of central San Francisco & The Strip area of Las Vegas, plus maps of five national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings, Redwood & Crater Lake. The map is part of Hallwag’s series covering USA at 1:1, 000, 000. The series has been revised from its earlier version & now uses cartography from Hema which provides an excellent combination of information about the terrain, the road network & places of interest. The base map has effective but unobtrusive relief shading with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks (heights in feet), deserts, etc. Colouring prominently highlights national or state parks, forests & other protected areas, as well as Indian Reservations & military zones. Road network clearly shows road numbers, indicates free & toll highways with locations of services, & gives driving distances on interstate & primary routes. The maps also show Amtrak railway lines with stations, local airports, state borders & time zone boundaries. An extensive range of symbols indicate various places of tourist interest. Each map is indexed & for GPS navigation has latitude & longitude lines drawn at 30’ intervals. Each title also

Includes:: enlargements of most visited areas – please see individual descriptions for more information – & useful tourist information such as metric conversion tables, traffic signs, phone numbers/websites for many organizations including recommended accommodations, etc. Map legends & all the text include English.

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California is one of America's most popular vacation destinations, & for good reason--the state is so diverse that it draws every type of traveler. Fodor's full-color 2013 California guide covers all corners of the state, from the northern coast to wine country to Los Angeles to the Mojave Desert.
Expanded Coverage: New hotels & restaurants are covered around the state, from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe to the Southern Sierra. A revised What's New in California section keeps travelers up to speed with exciting new developments.
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Features: This book has a rich variety of illustrated features. Road trippers will want to check out the Highway 1 anchor, which gives an oversight of the famed coastal route, plus additional regional breakdowns covering such segments as Santa Monica to Big Sur, Carmel to San Francisco, & San Fran to Fort Bragg. Other features detail popular attractions, like San Diego's Balboa Park & the San Diego Zoo, California's missions, Lake Tahoe, & San Francisco's Cable Cars & Chinatown neighborhood. A must-have for wine buffs is the Wine Tasting in Napa & Sonoma anchor, which suggests a great itinerary, teaches the proper wine tasting technique, & describes how grapes are made. Meanwhile, the Top Attractions feature points out California's top draws, while a spotlight on Los Angeles studios gives insider tips on touring Tinseltown.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools More than 90 colorful maps guide travelers around the state, plus a pull-out map provides an overview in addition to San Francisco & Los Angeles detail maps. Great Itineraries help you make the most of your time, while Best Bets for dining & lodging in San Diego, Los Angeles, & San Francisco help you find your next great meal or hotel. Use the handy Tahoe ski resort chart to pick the best slope for you, or check out the dedicated National Parks chapters for planning tips & highlights.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's California offers savvy advice & recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. Word of Mouth"es from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
Trip Advisor Reviews: Our experts' hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from Trip Advisor. Travelers can book their California stay with complete confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.






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California at 1:1, 318, 821 in a series of very detailed state maps of the western states of USA from Benchmark Maps designed to highlight national/state parks or forests & other protected areas, & to provide information on recreational possibilities, campgrounds & RV parks, etc. The base map is derived from satellite imagery to show the topography, with plenty of names of individual mountain ranges, peaks, valleys, etc. Colouring is used to distinguish between various types of protected areas & land in public ownership, from BLM (Bureau of Land Management) lands to wilderness or wildlife areas. Indian Reservations & military zones are also marked. Some titles also provide additional information such as the numbering of hunting zones, etc. Road network indicates tracks requiring high clearance or 4WD vehicles. A very wide range of symbols identifies recreational possibilities & indicates locations of campgrounds & RV parks, trailheads, various places of interest, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates.IN THIS TITLE: the overprint for recreational facilities on this map is less extensive than on other titles in the series & no additional lists of recreational facilities are provided. Instead, the map has an index of towns/cities & counties plus enlargements at for: Los Angeles & Vicinity extending inland to San Bernardino & Moreno Valley; San Francisco Bay area from San Jose to Richmond & San Rafael in the north & inland to Antioch; San Diego & Vicinity; Sacramento; Monterey; Palm Springs area; Yosemite Valley up to the Tioga Pass in the north; Lake Tahoe including the Nevada side with Carson City; Napa & Sonoma Valley to the Pacific Coast; & the the Redwood Coast ...

Laminated & waterproof, double-sided, indexed tourist road map of California, with an enlargement for the Yosemite National Park. The map has relief shading & spot heights to show the topography, particularly the Sierra Nevada, with names of numerous peaks & ranges. National parks/protected areas & restricted military zones are clearly marked. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced local roads & indicates toll routes. The map highlights various places of interest, campsites & ranger stations, beaches, panoramic views, etc. Coverage is divided between the southern part of the state, Mexican border to San Francisco extending east to Las Vegas, & northern California from Monterey to the Oregon border. No geographical coordinates are provided. An enlargement at 1:675.000 shows the Yosemite National Park in greater detail. An index of localities has lists of beaches, parks, & other places of interest. Also included is a small map of USA showing the states & the time zones, plus information on California’s climate. * This title is part of a nine map series covering the whole of USA.* The same cartography is used in a separate map of Southern California with additional street plans & more detailed road maps of popular areas.

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Tom Stienstra, the nation's top-selling outdoors writer, invites you to spend the night under the stars with the latest edition of Moon California Camping. Extremely comprehensive & packed with useful information, Moon California Camping covers more than 1, 500 camping options throughout the state, from sites nestled among towering redwoods to remote backcountry destinations in the High Sierra to sun-drenched, beach-side campgrounds. Detailed descriptions, directions, contact information, & Tom's signature scenic rating are provided for each site. Tom also

Includes:: lists of the best campgrounds, such as Best for Hikes with Views & Best Family Destinations, as well as sixty pages of helpful camping tips. With Moon California Camping, seasoned outdoors enthusiasts & camping novices alike can experience the best of the great outdoors in the Golden State.

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