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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Western USA.

 

Discover Western USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip along the western coastline where dizzying sea cliffs and idyllic beach towns await; to admiring the human-like saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert, one of the west's most enduring symbols of a harsh but beautiful landscape; and kicking back in ultra-cool San Francisco with its fabulous restaurants and bohemian nightlife.



 

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet'sWestern USAtravel guide:

 

  • Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Western USA effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and maps
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Route 66 to Alcatraz
  • Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
  • Connect with Western USAculture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
  • Covers: Rocky Mountains, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest



 

 

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heartof this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western USA.

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Pages:

552

Published:

Feb 2026

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Lonely Planet Publications

ISBN:

9781837584246

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Western USA.

 

Discover Western USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip along the western coastline where dizzying sea cliffs and idyllic beach towns await; to admiring the human-like saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert, one of the west's most enduring symbols of a harsh but beautiful landscape; and kicking back in ultra-cool San Francisco with its fabulous restaurants and bohemian nightlife.



 

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet'sWestern USAtravel guide:

 

  • Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Western USA effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and maps
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Route 66 to Alcatraz
  • Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
  • Connect with Western USAculture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
  • Covers: Rocky Mountains, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest



 

 

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heartof this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western USA.

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