Fodors California 2013

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California is one of Americas most popular vacation destinations & for good reason--the state is so diverse that it draws every type of traveler. Fodors 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 Whats New in California" section keeps travelers up to speed with exciting new developments. Illustrated

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 Diegos Balboa Park & the San Diego Zoo Californias missions Lake Tahoe & San Franciscos 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 Californias 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: Fodors California offers savvy advice & recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodors 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."