Let's Go California

For forty-five years, "Let's Go Travel Guides" have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.Includes: - Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, theme parks, and more- Insider advice for visiting California's national parks, including Yosemite- Tips for landing a Hollywood internship and listings of top film schools- Coverage of San Francisco's hottest gay and straight nightlife- An exclusive interview with the Blue Man Group- Detailed maps of cities, beaches, and national parksFeaturing Not-to-be-Missed ExperiencesCultural ConnectionsChallenge your eyes with the twisted steel of Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall.Inside Scoops & Hidden DealsSip a latte next to a movie star at Malibu's most popular celebrity cafe.Off the Beaten PathDrive beside crashing waves on the back roads of the Lost Coast.

Completely revised and updated, "Let's Go: California" is your insider's guide to the Golden State. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the practical facts you'll need, from navigating L.A.'s freeways to finding the hottest nightlife. Expanded coverage of national parks, beaches, hiking, and skiing get you out of the city, while listings in the alternatives to tourism chapter show you how to make a difference or become a movie star. Whether you'd rather trek Yosemite's backcountry trails or sample California cuisine in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, Let's Go can lead the way.