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Full-color guide - Make your trip to Southern California unforgettable with illustrated features, 50 maps, and 220 color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences & attractions - Best bets for local dining - Easy-to-read color regional maps Explore San Diego, Big Sur, Yosemite National Park, and beyond - Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more - "Word of Mouth" tips from fellow Fodor's travelers - Illustrated features on Hollywood, Balboa Park, and the California Missions - Best coastal driving excursions, beaches, and desert resorts Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's California-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information