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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 feasting on clam chowder and rich crab-festooned cioppino in Monterey, to hiking through Pinnacles National Park and exploring boulders and bat-filled talus caves, and kayaking among sea otters and chubby little seals at Moss Landing.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Coastal 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 Coastal 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 Golden Gate Bridge, to the Lost Coast Trail, and Hearst Castle
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 & 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.