Insight Guides California (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides

Overview

· This Newly updated edition of Insight Guides California (with free app and eBook) is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences · In-depth on history and culture: travellers can enjoy special features on California wine and the great outdoors, all written by local experts · Innovative extras = incredible value, and unique in the market. All Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and regularly updated app, unlike comparable competitors' products · High-production values - smart flexi-binding and first-rate, full-colour photography throughout · Exciting opportunities for bespoke promotions and POS - please contact your Account Manager for details · On-going consumer marketing activity · Content overview: -in-depth on history and culture -invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning -inspirational colour photography throughout -inventive design that makes for an engaging reading experience

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786715616
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Insight Guides Series
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Best of California 6

The real 'Golden State' 19

Cultural diversity 21

History & features

Decisive dates 28

Native tribes and Europeans 30

The missions of old California 34

From ranchos to statehood 37

The California Gold Rush 41

Boom and bust years 47

The early 20th century 53

Modern times 59

California cuisine 67

Fine wines of California 70

California wine 73

The moviemakers of Sunset Boulevard 77

The great outdoors 85

Earthquakes and other disasters 92

Places

Northern California 103

San Francisco 107

San Francisco's cable cars 126

Greater San Francisco Bay Area 129

Silicon Valley 139

Wine Country 141

Along the North Coast 151

The High North 159

Central Valley 167

Lake Tahoe & the Sierra Nevada 181

Ski resorts 191

Monterey Peninsula and the Big Sur Coast 193

Hearst Castle at San Simeon 200

Southern California 205

The Central Coast 207

Los Angeles 217

J. Paul Getty Museum and The Getty Center 236

Disneyland and around LA 239

South Bay and the Orange Coast 251

The Deserts 261

Alternative energy 270

San Diego 277

Tijuana, Mexico 283

Travel tips

Transportation

Getting there 286

Getting around 287

A-Z

Accommodations 291

Admission charges 291

Age restrictions 291

Budgeting for your trip 291

Children 291

Climate 291

Crime and safety 292

Customs regulations 292

Disabled travelers 293

Eating out 293

Electricity 293

Embassies and consulates 293

Emergency 293

Etiquette 293

Festivals and events 294

Health and medical care 295

Hospitals 295

Internet 296

LGBTQ travelers 296

Lost luggage 296

Maps 296

Media 296

Money 297

Opening hours 297

Postal services 297

Public holidays 297

Religious services 297

Shopping 298

Smoking 298

Student travelers 298

Tax 298

Telephones and faxes 298

Time zone 298

Tipping 298

Tourist information 299

Useful addresses 300

Visas and passports 300

Weights and measures 300

Further Reading

General 301

People and places 301

Geography and natural history 301

History 301

Maps

California 100

Downtown San Francisco 104

Around San Francisco 118

Bay Area 130

Oakland and Berkeley 134

Wine Country 142

North Coast 152

High North 160

Central Valley 168

Sacramento 170

Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada 182

Yosemite National Park 186

Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur Coast 194

Central Coast 209

Santa Barbara 211

Los Angeles 214

Los Angeles Area 240

South Bay and Orange County 252

The Deserts 262

San Diego 278

Around San Diego 281

Inside front cover California Inside back cover California National Parks and Reserves

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