The Rough Guide to California is the ultimate guide to the USA's most exciting and varied state. It is packed with incisive comment on everything from LA's political scandals and Hollywood hype to San Francisco's Beat poet hangouts and Yosemite's sheer rock walls. Find up-to-date listings of the best places to stay, from off-the-beaten-track campgrounds and budget hostels to swanky resorts and chic urban hideaways. Detailed maps will guide you to the best restaurants, cutting-edge clubs and chilled muso haunts.

The Rough Guide to California also includes three full-colour sections covering the state's unmatched influence on American music, its remarkable array of food and wine, and on getting the most from California's wonderful backcountry — hiking, skiing, rock climbing and surfing.

Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to California.