Dk Eyewitness Back Roads California

Take to the open road with DK Eyewitness Back Roads California and discover 24 leisurely drives through the state's idyllic hamlets, gorgeous beaches, and sprawling vineyards. Tour the Pacific Coast Highway, explore the vineyards of the Napa Valley, or drive through Yosemite National Park. Includes insider tips and information, this easy-to-use e-guide reveals incredible sights, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can be discovered only by road. Inside DK Eyewitness Back Roads California: - 24 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days - Guided walks take you through California's pretty villages, historic towns, and national parks - Experts suggest the best off-road activities in each area, from wine tours to water sports - Contains essential travel tips, including our pick of where to stay, eat, and shop, plus useful travel, visa, and health information - Covers all the US rules of the road - Includes zip codes for use with GPS, plus information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers San Francisco, Sacramento Delta, Marin County, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, Redwood National and State Parks, Cascade Mountains, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Parks, Owens Valley, Death Valley National Park, Mojave Desert, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, Rim of the World Scenic Byway, San Diego, and more Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive e-guide to California? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California.

Take a journey through the back roads of California to discover the area's real soul and charm. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses, as well as restaurants specializing in regional produce, have been selected by expert authors.

Now available in PDF format. Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine . . . Take a journey through the back roads of California to discover the area's real soul and charm. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Californian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-color throughout, with all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information, opening hours, and zip code information for use with a GPS device. Discover the unexpected on your road trip with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California.

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Whether you want to hike to the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, tour a winery in Napa or ride a classic cable car in San Francisco, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that California has to offer. California's dramatic landscape has inspired generations of artists and explorers - from rugged redwood-covered bluffs to idyllic sun-drenched sands, plunging valleys and snow-capped peaks. As culturally influential as it is geographically impressive, California also boasts two of the world's foremost cities, San Francisco and Los Angeles. You'll discover: -Our pick of California's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the state easy -Easy-to-follow itineraries -Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe -Colour-coded chapters to every part of California, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, San Diego to the High Sierras -A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Our updated guide brings California to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the state's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness USA. Want the best of Los Angeles in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Los Angeles.

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With its snow-capped mountain ranges, rolling countryside and scenic coastline, Northern and Central Italy is the perfect location for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Back Roads Northern and Central Italy, which contains 25 amazing drives across the region, from the romantic hilltop towns of Tuscany and Umbria to the picturesque lakes of Lombardy and the Veneto. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Northern and Central Italy at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. Inside Back Roads Northern and Central Italy: - 25 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including the stunning vistas of the Passo di Monte Giovo, Chianti vineyards of Tuscany and the olive groves on the shores of Lake Garda - A laminated pull-out road map of Northern and Central Italy helps you navigate with ease - Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips, and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. Plus you'll savour the best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop - All the Italian rules of the road, postcodes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers Turin, Castello di Rivoli, Barbaresco, Cuneo, San Carlone, Varese, Como, Brunate, Bergamo, Erbusco, Arco, Gargnano, Salò, Mantua, Merano, Brunico, Bolzano, Alpe di Siusi, Laghi Fusine, Trieste, Verona, Venice, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Treviso, Ferrara, Ravenna, Genoa, Portovenere, Camogli, Riomaggiore, Fiesole, Anghiari, Ponte Buriano, Volpaia, San Miniato, San Galgano, Castiglione d'Orcia, San Casciano dei Bagni, Orvieto, Arezzo, Perugia, Arrone, Rieti to Lago di Corbara, Città di Castello, Jesi, Rimini, Fano, Loreto, Grottammare and more Looking for even more inspiration for your trip to Italy? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy.