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.
Another American pocket-sized guide with information on planning and suggested itineraries, a 'best of' section and chapters on both Napa Valley and Sonoma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A practical, backpacker's guide with approximately 150 pages on Los Angeles. Useful for listings and travel logistics rather than cultural and historical information.
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.