Our Favorite Moments.
Our Favorite Small Towns.
The Best Food & Wine Experiences.
The Best Architectural Landmarks.
The Best Drives.
The Best Beaches.
The Best Outdoor Adventures.
Our Favorite Scenic Wonders.
Spotlight: Auto Obsession.
The Best Museums.
The Best Shopping Experiences.
The Best Luxury Hotels.
The Best Moderately Priced Hotels & Inns.
The Most Memorable Dining Experiences.
Our Favorite Festivals & Special Events.
Chapter 2: The Best All-California Itineraries.
The Best of California in 1 Week.
Highlights of California in 2 Weeks.
California for Families.
An Epicurean's Tour of California.
The Great Outdoors.
Undiscovered California.
Chapter 3: San Francisco.
Our Favorite San Francisco Moments.
The Best of San Francisco in 1 Day.
The Best of San Francisco in 2 Days.
The Best of San Francisco in 3 Days.
San Francisco for Museum Lovers.
Spotlight: Shake, Rattle & Roll.
Golden Gate Park.
Chinatown.
North Beach.
The Mission & the Castro.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
San Francisco Shopping Best Bets.
San Francisco Shopping A to Z.
San Francisco Restaurant Best Bets.
San Francisco Restaurants A to Z.
San Francisco Hotel Best Bets.
San Francisco Hotels A to Z.
San Francisco Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.
San Francisco Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.
Sausalito.
Berkeley.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 4: Wine Country.
The Best of Wine Country in 1 Day.
The Best of Wine Country in 2 Days.
The Best Wineries A to Z.
The Best of Wine Country: Beyond the Wineries.
Spotlight: Culinary California.
Wine Country Hotels A to Z.
Wine Country Restaurants A to Z.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 5: Sacramento & the Gold Country.
The Best of Gold Country in 3 Days.
The Best of Gold Country in 1 Week.
Northern Gold Country.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Central Gold Country.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Southern Gold Country.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Spotlight: Hills of Fortune.
Sacramento.
Where to Stay.
Where to Dine.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 6: The North.
The Best of the North in 3 Days.
The Best of the North in 5 Days.
Spotlight: Golden Prose.
The Best of the Northern Coast.
The Best of the Far North.
The North: Outdoor Adventures A to Z.
The Sonoma Coast.
Where to Stay & Dine.
The Mendocino Coast.
Where to Stay & Dine.
The Redwood Coast.
Where to Stay & Dine.
The Best of the Shasta Cascade Region.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 7: The High Sierra.
The Best of the High Sierra in 3 Days.
The Best of the High Sierra in 9 Days.
The Best of Yosemite National Park.
Where to Stay & Dine.
The Best of Mammoth Lakes Region.
Where to Stay & Dine.
The Best of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Spotlight: Water Wars.
The Best of Lake Tahoe.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Outdoor Adventures A to Z.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 8: Monterey Peninsula & Big Sur.
The Best of the Monterey Peninsula & Big Sur in 3 Days.
The Best of the Monterey Peninsula & Big Sur in 1 Week.
The Best of the Outdoors.
Spotlight: California Music.
Monterey & Big Sur for Culture Lovers.
Santa Cruz.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Monterey.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Pacific Grove.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Big Sur.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 9: The Central Coast.
The Best of the Central Coast in 3 Days.
The Best of the Central Coast in 1 Week.
Wine Trails of the Central Coast.
Spotlight: The Royal Road.
Central Coast for Nature Lovers.
Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Beaches & Parks A to Z.
Where to Stay.
Where to Dine.
Cambria.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Paso Robles.
Where to Stay & Dine.
San Luis Obispo.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Santa Ynez Valley.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Ojai.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 10: Los Angeles.
Our Favorite L.A. Moments.
The Best of Los Angeles in 1 Day.
The Best of Los Angeles in 2 Days.
The Best of Los Angeles in 3 Days.
Los Angeles Family Fun.
That's Entertainment!
Spotlight: L.A. Noir.
Los Angeles Art & Architecture.
Downtown.
Venice.
Silver Lake.
L.A.'s Best Beaches A to Z.
L.A.'s Best Hikes A to Z.
Griffith Park.
Los Angeles Shopping Best Bets.
Los Angeles Shopping A to Z.
Los Angeles Restaurant Best Bets.
Los Angeles Restaurants A to Z.
Los Angeles Hotel Best Bets.
Los Angeles Hotels A to Z.
Los Angeles Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.
Los Angeles Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 11: Orange County.
The Best of Orange County in 3 Days.
The Best of Orange County in 1 Week.
Disneyland Resort.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Orange County's Best Beaches A to Z.
Huntington Beach.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Newport Beach.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Laguna Beach.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Santa Catalina Island.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 12: The Southern California Desert.
The Best of the Southern California Desert in 3 Days.
The Best of the Southern California Desert in 1 Week.
The Best Outdoor Adventures.
Mojave National Preserve.
Death Valley National Park.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Spotlight: A Tale of Two Deserts.
Joshua Tree National Park.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Greater Palm Springs.
Where to Stay.
Where to Dine.
Where to Shop.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 13: San Diego.
Our Favorite San Diego Moments.
The Best of San Diego in 1 Day.
The Best of San Diego in 2 Days.
The Best of San Diego in 3 Days.
Balboa Park.
Spotlight: California’s Chicano Murals.
Gaslamp Quarter.
La Jolla.
Mission Bay Park.
San Diego Shopping Best Bets.
San Diego Shopping A to Z.
San Diego Restaurant Best Bets.
San Diego Restaurants A to Z.
San Diego Hotel Best Bets.
San Diego Hotels A to Z.
San Diego Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.
San Diego Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.
North County.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Julian.
Where to Stay & Dine.
Fast Facts.
Chapter 14: California's History, Culture, Art & Architecture.
California's 10 Greatest Cultural Hits.
A Timeline of California History.
A Brief History of California.
Lay of the Land.
Spotlight: Extreme Skateboarding.
California Literature.
California Music.
Great California Movies.
Chapter 15: The Best Special Interest Trips.
Multi-Activity Outfitters
Outdoor Activities A to Z.
Food & Wine Trips.
Learning Trips.
Volunteer Trips.
Wellness Trips.
Chapter 16: The Savvy Traveler.
Before You Go.
Strategies for Seeing California.
Sustainable Tourism.
Getting There.
Getting Around.
Tips on Accommodations.
Fast Facts.
Index.
Overview