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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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The California coast, from the majestic redwoods & rocky shores in the north to the palm trees & wide, sandy beaches in the south, is an area of unsurpassed beauty & diversity. This revised & expanded sixth edition of the California Coastal Access Guide is an essential handbook for both new & seasoned visitors exploring California's majestic 1, 100-mile shoreline. With up-to-date maps & information, it is a valuable guide for all beach goers
- hikers, campers, swimmers, divers, wheelchair users, joggers, & boaters
- detailing where to go, how to get there, & what facilities & environment to expect. The Guide contains: information on more than 890 public access coastal areas; clear descriptions of campgrounds, trails, recreation areas, transportation, & parking; addresses, phone numbers, websites, transit information, & hours of use; information on wheelchair-accessible facilities; easy-to-read charts listing facilities & topographical features; 125 updated maps providing directions & driving distances; 15 full-color county maps; &, more than 300 illustrations. Also contained in this handbook is extensive information on environmental issues, updated to account for changing ecological conditions & conservation strategies. Feature articles cover a broad range of topics, including natural history, marine & coastal wildlife, environmental issues, & sports & recreation. Over thirty years ago California voters approved an initiative that led to the creation of the California Coastal Commission. Later, the California Coastal Act of 1976 established the Commission as a permanent state agency with a mission to protect, maintain, & enhance the quality of the coastal environment. One of the Commission's principal goals is to maintain public access & public recreational opportunities along the coast in a way consistent with environmental preservation. The California Coastal Access Guide, which was created with these objectives in mind, will prove indispensable to anyone with a desire to explore the magnificent diversity of California's beaches.

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California in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

California Deserts Camping & Hiking in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

California Deserts Camping & Hiking (including Death Valley Mojave, Joshua Tree & Anza-Borrego) in the Moon Outdoor Guides series; exploring a wide range of outdoor activities
- including camping, biking fishing & hiking
- in a number of various American states & regions. Moon is one of America

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California in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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