The Rough Guide to USA: West Coast

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Discover USA: the Rockies with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to go surfing in the longboard haven of Malibu, take in Seattle's skyline from its iconic Space Needle, or relax into Portland's trendy craft beer culture, The Rough Guide to USA: West Coast will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

Features of this travel guide to USA: West Coast:
- Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas
- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to the Rockies
- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Los Angeles, Joshua Tree and many more locations without needing to get online
- Fabulous full-colour photography features inspirational colour photography, including the sun-bathed rock faces of Yosemite National Park and a turquoise sea lapping the Big Sur coast
- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found on the USA's West Coast, including San Francisco, Death Valley and Portland
- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more
- Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Scotland with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
- Covers California, Oregon and Washington

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