California

Latest issue consulted: 3rd ed., published in 2003.

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Lonely Planet knows California. This 5th edition guarantees adventures across the Golden State, whether you're tasting small-batch pinots in Sonoma, reliving the Gold Rush or cruising the last leg of Route 66 on the ultimate beach-bound road trip.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.In This Guide: Expanded Outdoors chapter covering 21 activities to get you closer to natureNew Food chapter showcases California's best drinks and delicaciesGreen Index directs you to sustainable listing