Author(s): Lonely Planet; Brett Atkinson; Amy C. Balfour; Andrew Bender; Celeste Brash; Jade Bremner; Bailey Freeman; Michael Grosberg; Ashley Harrell; Mark Johanson; Andrea Schulte-Peevers; Wendy Yanagihara

Guides and Maps

Discover the freedom of open roads while touring California with Lonely Planet's California's Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering California by car. Featuring 33 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can experience the majesty of Yosemite, encounter towering redwoods in Big Sur, or soak up the sun on SoCal's beaches, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to California, rent a car, and hit the road

Inside Lonely Planet's California's Best Trips:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak

Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests

Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices