With new sections on the national parks written by local nature experts, themed driving tours, a free full-color, fold-out map, and increased coverage of California's spectacular nature scenery, this guide offers travelers the key to planning the perfect vacation to the Golden State.

Towering redwood forests, picturesque vineyards, a dramatic coastline, the glitter of Hollywood, and the magic of Disneyland lure millions to California each year. Frommer's offers complete coverage of all the highlights to help travelers plan a smooth, successful trip. Maps. Index.

Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Manhattan is as brash and ballsy as the Big Apple itself. You'll get the straight scoop on old chestnuts like the Empire State Building, as well as the skinny on new hotspots such as the sleek "neo-lounges" on the Lower East Side. With the Irreverent Guide, you'll become as mobile as the locals: a dim sum brunch in a bustling Chinatown banquet hall is just a subway ride away from a soul-food dinner in Harlem. Discover one of the city's secret bargains: the free ride on the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty. In the Irreverent Guide to Manhattan, the gloriously decadent City that Never Sleeps is made both manageable and deliciously fun—whether you choose to pursue the high life at the model hangouts and caviar bars or get down with the low life at Punjabi tandoor delis and cheesy karaoke bars.

"Visiting the sights of California on $70 a day would challenge even a knowledgeable native, but the authors of this budget guide lead the way with spirited and astute recommendations."–Sacramento Bee Frommer’s Dollar-A-Day guides show you how to travel in style–without breaking the bank. You’ll find inexpensive accommodations that don’t skimp on comfort. Affordable restaurants where locals go for a good meal. And all the best sightseeing and shopping values. Frommer’s Dollar-A-Day guidebooks. First-class travel on a budget. Everything You Need for an Unforgettable–and Affordable–Trip! Charming places to stay, from cozy Napa Valley B&Bs to family-friendly motels at the beach, for as little as $25 per person a night! Great dining at unbelievably low prices, from cafes serving up cutting-edge California cuisine for $12 to authentic Chinese and Mexican specialties for less than $5. A complete budget sightseeing guide, from Gold Country towns to the San Diego Zoo–plus spectacular coastal drives, cable car rides, wine tastings, Hollywood TV tapings, and more. All the details on California’s fabulous beaches, natural wonders, and national parks. Detailed, accurate maps. Great trips begin at Frommers.com