Tempt vertigo on the hills of San Francisco and rub elbows with star in an LA boutique. Sample syrahs in the Wine Country, cruise cliff-hugging Hwy 1 or hike in the heat of Death Valley. Whether you're a city slicker, road tripper or adrenaline junkie, grab this in-depth, cheeky guide and let our local authors steer you to the treasures of the Golden State.

- Plot Your Route - 120 detailed maps and seven handy itineraries help you navigate and plan your adventure
- Take It Outside - surfing Steamers Lane, climbing Half Dome, skiing Tahoe, diving San Diego: the scoop on the hottest California activities
- Eat Your Heaet Out - hundreds of restaurant reviews, from tasty taquerias to celebrity-chef bistros
- Sleep Easy - the best places for California dreaming, from mountaintop campgrounds to oceanfront resorts
- Cross The Border - expanded Las Vegas chapter shows you how to hit the jackpot in flirty, fabulous Sin City, plus tips on heading south to Mexico.

- The Authors
- Getting Started
- Itineraries
- Snapshot
- History
- The Culture
- Environment
- California Outdoors
- Food & Drink
- San Francisco
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