Lonely Planet California & Southwest USA’s National Parks

Lonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike down the Grand Canyon, marvel at Sequoia, and chase waterfalls in Yosemite — all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of California and Southwest USA's National Parks and begin your journey now!

Inside the Lonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks Travel Guide:

• Up-to-date information
  All businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak.

• User-friendly highlights and itineraries
  Tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.

• Insider tips
  Save time and money, get around like a local, and avoid crowds and trouble spots.

• Essential info at your fingertips
  Includes hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations.

• Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours

• Honest reviews for all budgets
  Covers eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

• Contextual insights
  Gain a richer, more rewarding travel experience with information on history, geology, wildlife, and conservation.

• Over 52 full-color trail and park maps
  Includes full-color images throughout the guide.

• Useful features

  • Travel with Children
  • Clothing and Equipment
  • Day and Overnight Hikes

Covers:

Joshua Tree, Redwood, Sequoia, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, and more!

The Perfect Choice:

Lonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks is our most comprehensive guide to the region's national parks. It's perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

Looking for more?

• For extensive coverage, check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
• To visit more North American national parks, explore USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide covering all 59 of the USA's national parks.
• Just looking for inspiration? Discover Lonely Planet's National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks.