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  Top 10 California Wine Country by Eyewitness

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  Handy little guide which divides the California Wine Country into 4 areas: Napa Valley; Sonoma Valley and Santa Rosa; Russian River and Alexander Valley; and Mendocino and the Lake Counties. Great value guide with a map included.

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  Napa & Sonoma by Frommer's

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  Another American pocket-sized guide with information on planning and suggested itineraries, a 'best of' section and chapters on both Napa Valley and Sonoma.

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  California Wine Country by Fodor's

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  A pocket-sized guide to Napa Valley, Cameros and Sonama which includes sections such as 'Wine Speak.' An American publication similar in look and feel to the Rough Guide series.

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  Access California Wine Country by Richard Saul Wurman

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  A decent comprehensive guide to the wine districts North of San Francisco with recommended accommodation and restaurants and a clear, large scale map.

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  San Francisco CityMap Guide by Everyman

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  A hardy little guide which focuses on a district per page providing a clear, fold-out street map and notes on recommended local restaurants, shopping, bars and attractions.

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  San Francisco Top 10 by Eyewitness

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  A pocket-sized, time-saving guide with colour photographs, illustrations and a useful pullout map. Includes top tens of everything from the most famous prisoners in Alcatraz, to the top Napa Valley wineries and day trips to the Bay Area.

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  San Francisco by Style City

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  More of a small coffee-table book than a guide, lush photographs accompany recommendations for the best shops, hotels, cafes, bars and restaurants.

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  Pocket San Francisco by Lonely Planet

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  This well-researched guide for budget exploration has highlights of the city, with plenty of affordable accommodation and nightlife listed. It briefly covers the major sites, museums, restaurants, and contains a few walking tours and a useful map.

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  San Francisco by Time Out

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  An excellent city guide for the traveller on any budget that really feels like it's been written by local residents. Includes recommendations for restaurants, hotels, nightlife and attractions; also contains clear, easy-to-use street plans.

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  San Francisco by Lonely Planet

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  A practical city guide with useful listings for the budget traveller on accommodation, restaurants and travel logistics. Less extensive than the Fodor's equivalent and does lack cultural and historical information. Includes a pullout map and 20 pages on the surrounding Wine Country.

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  San Francisco by Michelin Green Guide

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  A selective guide for the independent traveller on a mid to higher end budget. Includes a rating system on all restaurants, hotels and attractions, suggested driving tours and excellent road maps.

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  Yosemite by James Kaiser

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  An excellent photographic guide to Yosemite National Park with a chapter on adventures, basic information, sights and hiking, and extensive notes on wildlife, culture and history.

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  Yosemite Top Trails by Wilderness Press

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  A list of 45 of the must-do treks around Yosemite National Park. Each hike includes directions, a two-colour route map, milestones and notes for the hiker including recommendations on the best time to go.

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  Yosemite by Rough Guide

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  One of the better-written and more selective guides for the traveller on a budget, but lacks the photographs and clear lay-out of the James Kaiser equivalent.

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  Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon by Lonely Planet

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  A practical, less-detailed guide to the National Parks, which includes approximately 100 pages on Yosemite and 35 pages on Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Each chapter features notes on hiking, cycling, staying and eating, and there is plenty of information for families.

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  Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks by Frommer's

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  A pocket-sized guide from the American publisher Wiley, with a section on planning your trip and suggested itineraries. Includes a useful chapter on the flora and fauna of the parks with illustrations, although these are in black and white.

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  Los Angeles Restaurants & Hotels by Michelin

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  A guide for the mid to upper range traveller; each hotel or restaurant is given a rating and is accompanied by half a page of notes.

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  Los Angeles by Luxe

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  A handy, selective list of the most glamorous hotels, restaurants and shopping to be found in L.A.

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  Los Angeles Top 10 by Eyewitness

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  A handy, time-saving guide to Los Angeles with colour photographs and useful maps. Includes a top ten list of anything you can think of from best hotels on any budget, to sights on Sunset Strip and top 10 beaches.

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  Los Angeles by Wallpaper

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  A nicely designed, pocket-sized guide to Los Angeles recommending the chicest hotels, the coolest bars and the trendiest restaurants. Includes more detailed notes and photographs than the Luxe guide.

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  Los Angeles & Southern California by Rough Guide

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  A well-written, backpacker's guide which includes chapters on Santa Barbara, Palm Springs & San Diego.

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  Pocket Los Angeles by Lonely Planet

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  This well-researched guide for budget exploration has highlights of the city, with plenty of affordable accommodation and nightlife listed. It briefly covers the major sites, museums, restaurants, and contains a few walking tours and a useful map.

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  Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California by Lonely Planet

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  A practical, backpacker's guide with approximately 150 pages on Los Angeles. Useful for listings and travel logistics rather than cultural and historical information.

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  Los Angeles by Time Out

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  An excellent guide to the city for the traveller on any budget, with knowledgeable recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, what to see and what to do. Also includes excellent maps.

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  Los Angeles by Fodor's

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  A practical, American guide, similar in look and feel to the Rough Guide series, but updated annually. Includes a useful pullout map.