Lonely Planet Los Angeles & Southern California

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Los Angeles & Southern California. Play beach volleyball, dine under the stars, search for golden eagles, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California.

 

Discover Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from surfing the waves along the sun-kissed coastline of ''Surf City USA''; to exploring the SoCal section of the world-famous Route 66 highway with its kitschy roadside diners and retro motels; and marveling at the fireworks and magical storybook castle in Disneyland.

 

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet''sLos Angeles, San Diego & Southern California travel guide:

 

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map ofLos Angeles
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, Palm Springs & the Deserts, Santa Barbara County, San Diego & Around

 

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''sLos Angeles, San Diego & Southern California.

 

• | Author: Alexis Averbuck, Wendy Yanagihara, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely Planet, Julie Tremaine, Amelia Mularz
• | Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
• | Publication Date: Jan 12, 2026
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781787017085
• | ISBN-10: 1787017087