Lonely Planet Coastal California

Experience the best of Coastal California with Lonely Planet. Our 3rd edition takes you along every cliff-hugging curve of this stunning shoreline, with stops in the hippie hamlets, redwood groves, fishing villages, state parks, wine countries, sun-soaked beaches and dazzling cities that make the California coast like no other.

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 with surfing, hiking and more Kid-Friendly options highlighted throughout Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for an eco-friendly trip