Overview
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Coastal California. Drive the Big Sur, hit world-famous theme parks, tour vineyards and sip delicious wines, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Coastal California.
Discover Coastal California's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from driving the Big Sur to find hidden hot springs and beaches, to hitting the theme parks for movie-themed action rides and special-effect shows at Universal Studios, and cracking open a bottle of wine in the great outdoors in Napa & Sonoma Wine Country.
Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet'sCoastal California travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco and Northern California effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Lost Coast to Channel Islands National Park
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Connect with Coastal California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: San Francisco, Marin County & the Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, North Coast & Redwoods, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego & Around
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Coastal California
This book title, Lonely Planet Coastal California, ISBN: 9781787016781, by Lonely Planet, published by Lonely Planet (January 27, 2026) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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