Full-color images throughout.Highlightsand 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 infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sport, landscapes, wildlife.Free, convenient pull-out San Francisco map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use color maps to help you navigate your destination.Covers San Francisco, Sonoma Valley, Redwood Forests, Coastal Highway 1, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Death Valley National Park.