Los Angeles & Southern California

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Los Angeles & Southern California.

Discover Los Angeles & Southern California's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from biking LA's shoreline around Santa Monica State Beach; to mingling with hipsters at Grand Central Market, a gourmet food hall in Downtown LA; and hiking to waterfalls along superb nature trails in Los Padres National Forest.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Los Angeles & Southern California travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Los Angeles & Southern California effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Los Angeles
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Downtown Disney, Knott's Berry Farm and Legoland
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Los Angeles & Southern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego & Around, Palm Springs & the Deserts

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Los Angeles & Southern California.