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An insider´s guide to exploring California-plus Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon-by car

See the top destinations in the American West with this book as your guide. Our detailed driving routes give you all you need, including mileage from place to place, driving times, and advice on the best places to stop along the way to eat, sleep, and explore.Choose the road trip that´s best for you: The 14-Day Best of the West San Francisco, Yosemite, and Los Angeles in Six Days Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon in Four Days Two Days in San Francisco Two Days in Los Angeles Two Days in Las VegasA vibrant full-colour interior includes 50 easy-to-use maps to keep you oriented on and off the highway.

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Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides!

See the wide-open natural beauty and glittering cities of the American West on this epic adventure. Inside Moon California Road Trip you´ll find:
Maps and Driving Tools: 50 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire route
Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: Marvel at waterfalls pouring down granite rock faces, layers of red and gold sandstone, and pale cliffs standing stark against the thundering waves of the Pacific. Explore San Francisco´s colorful character, discover the world-class culture and amusement-park fun of Los Angeles, and see the glittering towers of Las Vegas against the dark desert sky
Itineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week "Best of the West" or mix and match for shorter road trips like "San Francisco, Yosemite, and Los Angeles in Six Days"
Local Expert: Local surfer and adventurer Stuart Thornton shares his thirst for the next secluded beach, quirky pit stop, and mountaintop vista
Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road trippers with kids

With Moon California Road Trip´s practical tips, detailed itineraries, and insider´s view, you´re ready to fill up the tank and hit the road.

Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Pacific Coast Highway! Doing more than driving through? Check out Moon California, Moon Grand Canyon, or Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon.

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Thornton, Stuart

Stuart Thornton fell in love with the California coast while working at the Big Sur Ranger Station after college. There, he advised visitors on every topic, from campsites to restaurants. On his days off, he took his own advice and regularly sought out the best spots for hiking, backpacking, surfing, and snorkeling along that striking coastal region.

While researching and writing this book, Stuart hiked through lesser-known sections of Yosemite National Park, discovered the stunning Eastern Sierra community of June Lake, stared deep into the Grand Canyon, and enjoyed the diverse offerings of San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.

He spends his time off searching for the next secluded beach, uncrowded wave, or mountaintop vista. Learn more about his adventures and projects by visiting stuartthornton.com.

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