DK Eyewitness California

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California is a comprehensive travel guide that provides insider advice on what to see and do, detailed itineraries, and comprehensive maps for exploring this vast and diverse state. It includes over 75 color maps, simple layout, comprehensive tours and itineraries, illustrations and floorplans, color photographs, historical and cultural context, and essential travel tips.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 632 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Discover the best of California with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California:

Over 75 colour maps help you navigate with ease.

A simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need.

Comprehensive tours and itineraries of California, designed for every interest and budget.

Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of icons such as the Getty Museum in Los Angeles and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, and more.

Colour photographs of California's cities, valleys, deserts, forests, vineyards, and national parks.

A historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about history, festivals, and traditions.

Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Los Angeles; South Central California; Orange County; San Diego County; the Inland Empire and Low Desert; the Mojave Desert; San Francisco and the Bay Area; the North; Wine Country; Gold Country and the Central Valley; the High Sierras; and North Central California.

Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus visa and health information.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to California.

Explore the Golden State with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California. From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the stunning Yosemite National Park, this guide offers comprehensive coverage of the state's most popular destinations. With over 75 colour maps, detailed itineraries, and insider advice, you'll have everything you need to plan your perfect California adventure.

Begin your journey in Los Angeles, where you can explore the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit the Griffith Observatory, and take a sunset cruise along the Santa Monica Pier. Head south to San Diego, where you can soak up the sun on the beaches, explore the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and visit the historic Old Town.

Continue your journey eastward to South Central California, where you can visit the beautiful vineyards of Napa and Sonoma, taste world-class wines, and enjoy scenic drives through the rolling hills. In Orange County, you can explore the Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland, and the Newport Beach waterfront.

Heading north, you'll encounter the stunning natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Visit Yosemite National Park, where you can hike to the top of Half Dome, marvel at the waterfalls, and enjoy camping under the stars. In the Bay Area, you can explore San Francisco's iconic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Chinatown.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the North Coast, where you can explore the rugged coastline of Mendocino County, visit the charming towns of Carmel and Santa Cruz, and taste the region's famous wines and cheeses.

With DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California, you'll have the tools you need to create unforgettable memories in the Golden State. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide will help you discover the best of California.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 221 x 134 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241309292
Edition number: 3 ed