Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
Best Road Trips California
2024 / Trips Regional

Best Road Trips California

Author: Andrew Bender
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Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips California and enjoy 33 amazing routes from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures with maps and directions. Taste your way around Napa Valley, find old-California small town charm in Nevada City, take in famous Hollywood filming locations in San Diego - and discover the freedom of the open road.

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips California reveals 33 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across California that range from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, from tasting your way around the idyllic Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, to finding old-California charm in its idyllic small towns like Nevada City and Arcata, to taking in famous Hollywood filming locations in San Diego and Eastern Sierra.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips California:

  • Discover 33 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 2 weeks
  • Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives
  • Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way
  • 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: nature routes, small towns, foodie favourites, roadside attractions, movie magic
  • Local travel experts share why they love each trip
  • Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more
  • Covers: Northern California, Central California, Southern California


Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips California and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region.

  • publication date
    2024-01-01
  • Language
    English
  • edition
    5th
  • Print length
    200 pages

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