Whether you want to hike to the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, tour a winery in Napa or ride a classic cable car in San Francisco, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that California has to offer.
California's dramatic landscape has inspired generations of artists and explorers - from rugged redwood-covered bluffs to idyllic sun-drenched sands, plunging valleys and snow-capped peaks. As culturally influential as it is geographically impressive, California also boasts two of the world's foremost cities, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
You'll discover:
-Our pick of California's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
-The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
-Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the state easy
-Easy-to-follow itineraries
-Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
-Colour-coded chapters to every part of California, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, San Diego to the High Sierras
-A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Our updated guide brings California to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the state's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.
Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness USA. Want the best of Los Angeles in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Los Angeles.
