California Trips

68 of the Region's Best Trips!

Whether you're a local looking for a long weekend escape, a visitor looking to explore or you simply need some ideas when family and friends come to visit, Lonely Planet's Trips series offers the best itineraries - and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again.

Theme iconsmake finding the perfect trip simple - no matter what your interest

Easy-to-use mapsfor every trip, plus driving times and directions

Explore the regionwith trips ranging from two to seven days, and day trips from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego

Local expertsand celebritiesshare their favorite trip ideas, including a winemaker's wine tour, a Surfermagazine editor's surf tour and a food-lovers' tour from Alice Waters

Iconic Tripschapter covers must-do trips across the region, from Up the Pacific Coast Highway to a A Burrito Odyssey

Tune In

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Family-friendlyand pet-friendlylistings throughout

Green Indexlists the region's most environmentally friendly options


Travel America with Lonely Planet
Since 1984 Lonely Planet USA has published over 100 guides to America, working with over 200 American travel writers. For this Trips series our authors drove more than 100,000 miles, visited 230 diners, stopped at 810 roadside attractions and rediscovered the country they love. Visit Lonely Planet online at www.lonelyplanet.com