Frommer's California Day by Day features regional and city itineraries that will help you maximize your time while touring the country's top sights. Tour the fabulous beaches of the Central Coast, hike through national parks in the High Sierra and Southern California Deserts, sip your way through Napa and Sonoma's wineries, and take in the stunning natural landscapes of Big Sur. Our authors, longtime Calfiornia experts, hit all the highlights, from the San Diego Zoo to Los Angeles' Getty Center to San Francisco' Golden Gate Park. They'e checked out all of the country' best hotels and restaurants in person, and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get coverage of shopping and nightlife in the major cities; detailed full-color maps; 750 full-color photos, a full chapter on California' history, culture, and natural landscapes, information on special-interest tours, and advice on planning a successful California vacation. Frommer's California Day by Day also includes a color fold-out map.