Fodor's Southern California 2015: with Central Coast, Yosemite, Los Angeles & San Diego (Full-color Travel Guide)

Beautiful beaches, perfect weather, movie-star glamour...there are so many reasons to visit Southern California that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Southern California takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect SoCal experience---from picking the finest Santa Barbara bistro to finding the best studio tour in Hollywood.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: The only annually updated guidebook to Southern California.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: New hotels and restaurants are covered throughout the state, with a special focus on Los Angeles. A revised “Top Attractions” section drills deeper into the top places to see. The United States’ newest national park, Pinnacles, is also covered.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Features on San Diego's Balboa Park, Hollywood, California's missions, and driving the Pacific Coast Highway give travelers an unparalleled sense of Southern California.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an orientation spread that includes a map, short descriptions of each region, and the "Top Reasons to Go." Tips on surfing, traveling with kids, avoiding traffic, and more assist a wide range of travelers.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Southern California offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
INCLUDES: Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Big Sur, Yosemite National Park, Mojave Desert, Santa Barbara, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.