Overview
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 Western USA.
Discover Western USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip along the western coastline where dizzying sea cliffs and idyllic beach towns await; to admiring the human-like saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert, one of the west's most enduring symbols of a harsh but beautiful landscape; and kicking back in ultra-cool San Francisco with its fabulous restaurants and bohemian nightlife.
Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet'sWestern USA 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 Western USA 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 Route 66 to Alcatraz
- 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 Western USAculture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: Rocky Mountains, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western USA.
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