Title: California For Dummies Author(s): Mary Herczog Pages: 602 Publisher: Wiley Publication date: 2007 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0470068639 ISBN-13: Description: With two of the nations largest megalopolises Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay areaCalifornia has the largest, wealthiest, and most urbanized population of any state in the nation. Yet its also an agricultural wonderland, a nature-lovers paradise, a wine-lovers dream, an outdoor enthusiasts ideal playground, and more. In fact, theres so much to see and do in California that youll probably have to choose. With this guide, you cant lose. It gives you the scoop on:
* Northern California, including San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Redwood Country, Yosemite National Park, and more
* The central coast, including the Monterey Peninsula and the spectacular Big Sur Coast
* The Southland cities, including L.A., San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach, ritzy Palm Springs, and San Diego
* Major attractions like Hearst Castle, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, and Alcatraz
* Activities like hiking in the Yosemite Valley, biking along the Monterey coastline, cruising Sunset Boulevard, taking in the scenery on the Pacific Coast Highway, and more