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Lonely Planet Discover California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hug a tree in ancient redwood forests, uncover hidden beaches while cruising the Pacific Coast Highway, or sashay along San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of California and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Discover California:

  • Full-color maps and images throughout
  • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
  • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
  • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
  • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
  • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, wine, beer, lifestyle
  • Over 49 color maps
  • Covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Northern California, Central Coast, Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, San Diego, Disneyland, Orange County and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover California, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on California's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the state has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet California guide.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

  • Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges
  • Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews
  • Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
  • Seamlessly flip between pages
  • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
  • Embedded links to recommendations' websites
  • Zoom-in maps and images
  • Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.


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Lonely Planet Best of California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hug a tree in ancient redwood forests, uncover hidden beaches while cruising the Pacific Coast Highway, or sashay along San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of California and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Best of California:

Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, wine, beer, lifestyle Over 49 color maps Covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Northern California, Central Coast, Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, San Diego, Disneyland, Orange County and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of California, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on California's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the state has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet California guide.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.


Lonely Planet Discover Las Vegas

by Sara Benson

Published 7 December 2012

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet's Discover Las Vegas is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise the dazzling glitzy Strip, admire the spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, or eat luxuriously at world-renowned chef's boutique restaurants; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Las Vegas and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Las Vegas:

  • Full-color maps and images throughout
  • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
  • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
  • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
  • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
  • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - gambling, shopping, sports, food
  • Free, convenient pull-out Las Vegas map (included in print version), plus over 20 color maps
  • Covers the Strip, Mandalay Bay, the Luxor, MGM Grand, CityCenter, the Cosmopolitan, Planet Hollywood, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Mirage, Treasure Island, the Venetian, the Palazzo and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Discover Las Vegas, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Las Vegas' most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

  • Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Southwest USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer, or Southwest USA's Best Trips for amazing road trip itineraries.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Sara Benson.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.


Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Pocket Milan & the Lakes is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the ageless marble facade of the Duomo, explore Milan's stunning collection of 20th-century art, or catch an evening performance at Teatro alla Scala; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Milan and the Lakes and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Milan & the Lakes:

  • Full-colour maps and images throughout
  • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
  • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
  • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
  • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
  • Free, convenient pull-out Milan map (included in print version), plus over 18 colour neighbourhood maps
  • User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time
  • Covers Parco Sempione, Porta Garibaldi, Brera, Duomo, San Babila, Navigli, Porta Romana, Corso Magenta, Sant'Ambrogio, Quadrilatero d'Oro, Giardini Pubblici, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Milan & the Lakes a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximise a quick trip experience.

  • Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of the Italian Lakes? Check out our Lonely Planet Italian Lakes guide.
  • Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our Lonely Planet Italy guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet Discover Italy, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.


Discover San Francisco (US) 1

by Alison Bing

Published 1 January 2011
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover San Francisco is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch fog creep beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, ride a cable car past stately Victorians, or taste the best of California cuisine at the Ferry Building; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of San Francisco and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Discover San Francisco: *Full-color maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests *Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, entertainment, music, architecture, politics, cuisine, drink, and more *Free, convenient pull-out San Francisco map (included in print version), plus over 30 color neighborhood maps *Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel with Kids *Coverage of North Beach, Chinatown, Downtown, Civic Center, The Mission, SoMa, The Castro, Russian Hill, The Haight, Hayes Valley, The Marina, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover San Francisco, our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travelers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer.
Filled with inspiring and colorful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best. * Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all of the city's neighborhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's San Francisco guide. Or check out Lonely Planet's Pocket San Francisco, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's California guide for a comprehensive look at all the state has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover California, a photo-rich guide to the state's most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Mariella Krause, Alison Bing, and John A Vlahides. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Buenos Aires is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the historic sights of Plaza de Mayo, get a backstage tour of the Teatro Colon, or immerse yourself in a game of futbol; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Buenos Aires and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Buenos Aires Travel Guide:

Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, religion, art, dance, literature, film, music, architecture, politics, shopping, cuisine Free, convenient pull-out Buenos Aires map (included in print version), plus over 25 color maps Covers Puerto Madero, Congreso & Tribunales, San Telmo, La Boca, Retiro, Recoleta, Barrio Norte, Palmero, Belgrano, Caballito, Once, Villa Crespo, Montserrat and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Buenos Aires, our most comprehensive guide to Buenos Aires, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Argentina guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Sandra Bao.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.



Experience The Best of Germany
Make the most of your trip abroad Lonely Planet s full color Discover guides highlight the best a country has to offer while still providing an authentic and memorable experience.
Full Color Throughout
Full of color images and maps makes planning as inspiring as the journey itself
Color-coded navigation
Easy-To-Use Structure
Easy-to-use tools include: color-coded chapters, color thumb tabs, dynamic color spreads on major highlights and
Easy-to-read planning sections throughout
Highlights
Special front-of-book chapter on the top 25 can t-miss experiences
Features the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences
Focuses on key cities and regions
Itineraries
Country-wide itineraries take you step by step though the country broken out by interest, theme and length of trip
Region-specific itineraries help you plan more deeply for the regions you are most interested in
Local Experts
Major attractions include insights from local experts on what not to miss

Lonely Planet Egypt

by Jessica Lee and Anthony Sattin

Published 1 July 2018

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet's Egypt is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wonder at the construction of the Pyramids of Giza, wander through the columned halls of the great temple complexes of Luxor, and dive through an underwater world of coral cliffs and colourful fish in the Red Sea - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Egypt and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Egypt:

  • Colour maps and images throughout
  • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
  • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
  • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
  • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
  • Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
  • Covers Cairo & Around, the Nile Delta, Suez Canal, Sinai, Alexandria & the Mediterranean Coast, Siwa Oasis & the Western Desert, Northern Nile Valley, Luxor, Southern Nile Valley, Red Sea Coast

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Egypt is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track.

Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet's Middle East for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

  • Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges
  • Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews
  • Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
  • Seamlessly flip between pages
  • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
  • Embedded links to recommendations' websites
  • Zoom-in maps and images
  • Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.


Morocco

by Paul Clammer and Et Al

Published 16 February 2007
This title features much more selective and detailed accommodation listings than ever before.Our authors take you just a street or two from the main attractions to find the souqs, cafes and hammams that only the locals know, and to the towns yet to be discovered by the masses.Incorporating 195 traveller tips and suggestions to perfect the world's best guide to Morocco, this title features colour chapters highlighting businesses and organisations innovating for sustainable travel.

Pick your ideal journey from the 24 trip planners which take you to the best of each region, and show you how to make the most of your time in Ireland.

This guide provides in-depth information on Queensland, with travel information to suit a wide range of budgets, health and safety advice, information on the local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette and historical and cultural information.

Argentina

by Danny Palmerlee and Et Al

Published 22 August 2008
This guide contains invaluable information needed for a visit on any budget: getting there and around; history and culture; accommodation; local cuisine; places and times to visit; prices to pay; health and safety advice; and maps.

Milan

by Donna Wheeler

Published 23 January 2009
Neighbourhood structure helps travellers navigate the city more easily from the racks of the Quadrilatero d'Oro to the bars of Navigli. From the curators at Trussardi and Biccoca to business suits and nobel-prize winner Dario Fo, you get to know and love Milan as the locals do. This title offers indepth knowledge from our Italophile author, the Italian Tourist Board and our Italian partners.

Belize

by Mara Vorhees and Joshua Samuel Brown

Published 24 October 2008
With detailed maps to help you get around, this guide offers all the information you need to get the most from this expensive destination, from snorkelling off the caves to exploring Mayan ruins.

Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra

by Lindsay Brown and Et Al

Published 21 October 2005
Discover Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra
See the Taj Mahal in a new light with a romantic midnight viewing
Appreciate the balance of man and nature at a Bishnoi village
Nibble spicy "bhajia" at Delhi's bustling bazaars
Bat eyelashes with camels at the kaleidoscopic Pushkar Camel Fair
In This Guide
From desert to Delhi: 1000-plus hours of author research, hundreds of train rides, 165 tasty thalis
Brush up on local artistry and pick up shopping tips from the Rajasthan Arts & Crafts chapter
Insightful, all-new Culture and History chapters by a Delhi-based author
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Trans-Siberian Railway

by Simon Richmond

Published 27 June 2002
Including maps covering routes as well as major cities, this guide provides all the details for enjoying an epic journey on this classic rail route. It also has special features on the history and wildlife of the railway route.

Florida

by Willy Volk, Adam Karlin, and Becca Blond

Published 23 January 2009
This title includes expanded coverage of Orlando, the Everglades, the Florida Keys and Key West. We also delve deeper in classic 'Old Florida' including shops, eateries and roadside attractions.Color Florida Outdoors chapter highlights the best in diving, fishing, kayaking, golf, biking, surfing and wildlife watching.It has the best green Florida coverage on the market including a GreenDex of eco-friendly sights, eateries, hotels, and activities and more content on voluntourism.

Portugal

by Robert Landon

Published 23 March 2007
This guide features Portugal's finest attractions from enchanting Lisbon to hilltop cork groves and picturesque beaches. Where to eat, sleep and party - anywhere and for any budget is covered, plus a special section on architecture and port wine. A user-friendly language chapter is included.

Walking in Spain

by Miles Roddis and etc.

Published 28 October 1999
This guide features: detailed descriptions of 57 great walks; precise two-colour maps for every walk; complete coverage of the pilgrims route, Camino de Santiago; illustrated guide to Spain's wildlife plus complete information on accommodation and transport options.