California

Fodor's California 2001*"Fodor's guides cover culture authoritatively and rarely miss a sight or museum."*** - National Geographic Traveler

*"The king of guidebooks."*** - Newsweek

No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go.

Color planning sections help you decide where to go with region-by-region virtual tours and cross-referencing to the main text.

Insider info that's totally up to date. Every year our local experts give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun.

Hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special.

Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency.

Full-size, foldout map keeps you on course.

We've compiled a helpful list of guidebooks that complement Fodor's California 2001. To learn more about them, just enter the title in the keyword search box.Fodor's Exploring California: An information-rich cultural guide in full color.Fodor's upCLOSE California: Designed for those who want to travel well and spend less.Fodor's Compass American Guides Coastal California: A full-color guide, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of Coastal California.Fodor's Compass American Guides Wine Country: A full-color guide, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of the California Wine Country.