California Field Guide

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Get ready to dive deep into the great state of California

Wildsam’s comprehensive field guides are some of the best travel guides around these days, the rare breed of guide that isn’t just for visitors but interesting to locals as well. The California Field Guide is part of their Road Trip Series and will properly prepare you to discover non-touristy drives and destinations in a state that spans forests and surf, bustling cities and mellow small towns.

Inside You’ll Find

• An epic 16-day plan for taking a quintessential (but non-touristy) California road trip
• Day trip primers with local knowledge for Berkeley, Venice, Sonoma, Ojai, Palm Springs, Mendocino and more
  
• Interviews with Ron Howard, Dolores Huerta, Earlonne Woods and more
• Expert picks for oyster sheds, throwback cinemas, u-pick-em farms, hidden beaches, small town festivals and more
• Archival treasures from Hollywood, Alcatraz, Esalen, Big Sur, and other iconic locales
• Distilled recommendations for California books, films, and albums that stand the test of time
• Original essays from Dana Johnson, Gary Kamiya, and Rachel Khong

Features

• Pocket-sized guide filled with expert info and day trip primers
• Gain insight into everything from Hollywood to Alcatraz
• Original illustrations throughout
• Includes stories, original writing, and profiles from California locals

Sizing

• Pocket-sized guide: 6.5” x 4”