Frommer's® San Diego 2010
by Mark HissEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-08-01
Publisher(s): Frommers
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Summary
Frommer's San Diego 2010With Foldout MapYou can spend days discovering more than 1,000 species at the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld. See chapter 7.Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughoutExact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical informationCandid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlifeItineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideasInsider tips from local expert authors
Table of Contents
| List of Maps | p. vi |
| What's New In San Diego | p. 1 |
| The Best of San Diego | p. 3 |
| The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences | p. 3 |
| The Best Splurge Hotels | p. 5 |
| The Best Moderately Priced Hotels | p. 5 |
| The Best Dining Experiences | p. 6 |
| The Best Things to Do for Free | p. 6 |
| San Diego in Depth | p. 8 |
| San Diego Today | p. 8 |
| Looking Back at San Diego | p. 9 |
| Eating & Drinking in San Diego | p. 14 |
| San Diego in Pop Culture: Books, Film, TV, Theater, Music, Art & Sports | p. 16 |
| Planning Your Trip to San Diego | p. 18 |
| When to Go | p. 18 |
| San Diego Calendar of Events | p. 19 |
| Entry Requirements | p. 25 |
| Getting There & Getting Around | p. 26 |
| Money & Costs | p. 37 |
| What Things Cost in San Diego | p. 38 |
| Health | p. 39 |
| Safety | p. 39 |
| Specialized Travel Resources | p. 40 |
| Sustainable Tourism | p. 46 |
| Special-Interest Trips & Escorted General-Interest Tours | p. 47 |
| Staying Connected | p. 48 |
| The Best of San Diego Online | p. 50 |
| Suggested San Diego Itineraries | p. 51 |
| The Neighborhoods in Brief | p. 51 |
| Off the Beaten Path: North Park & Beyond | p. 54 |
| The Best of San Diego in 1 Day | p. 56 |
| The Best of San Diego in 2 Days | p. 57 |
| The Best of San Diego in 3 Days | p. 57 |
| Where to Stay | p. 59 |
| Tips on Accommodations | p. 59 |
| Best Hotel Bets | p. 61 |
| Downtown, the Gaslamp & Little Italy | p. 62 |
| Hillcrest & Uptown | p. 71 |
| Old Town & Mission Valley | p. 74 |
| Mission Bay & the Beaches | p. 76 |
| La Jolla | p. 82 |
| The Road to Wellness-Healthful Havens | p. 87 |
| Coronado | p. 89 |
| Near the Airport | p. 93 |
| Where to Dine | p. 94 |
| Best Bets for Dining | p. 94 |
| Restaurants by Cuisine | p. 96 |
| Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter & Little Italy | p. 99 |
| Attack of the Killer Burgers | p. 104 |
| Hillcrest & Uptown | p. 105 |
| Old Town & Mission Valley | p. 109 |
| Mission Bay & the Beaches | p. 112 |
| Baja Fish Tacos | p. 114 |
| La Jolla | p. 117 |
| Appetizing Views | p. 122 |
| Coronado | p. 123 |
| Off the (Tourist) Beaten Path | p. 125 |
| What to See & Do | p. 127 |
| The Three Major Animal Parks | p. 127 |
| San Diego's Beaches | p. 132 |
| Attractions in Balboa Park | p. 136 |
| Balboa Park Guided Tours | p. 141 |
| More Attractions | p. 143 |
| Free of Charge & Full of Fun | p. 155 |
| Especially for Kids | p. 157 |
| Special-Interest Sightseeing | p. 159 |
| Organized Tours | p. 162 |
| Outdoor Activities | p. 166 |
| Spectator Sports | p. 176 |
| City Strolls | p. 179 |
| The Gaslamp Quarter | p. 179 |
| The Embarcadero | p. 185 |
| Old Town | p. 189 |
| Balboa Park | p. 193 |
| Shopping | p. 199 |
| The Shopping Scene | p. 199 |
| The Top Shopping Neighborhoods | p. 199 |
| Shopping A to Z | p. 208 |
| San Diego After Dark | p. 215 |
| The Performing Arts | p. 216 |
| Live Entertainment | p. 219 |
| The Bar & Coffeehouse Scene | p. 221 |
| Brewpubs & Wine Bars | p. 224 |
| Gay & Lesbian Nightlife | p. 226 |
| More Entertainment | p. 227 |
| Running with the Grunion | p. 228 |
| Only in San Diego | p. 229 |
| Side Trips From San Diego | p. 230 |
| North County Beach Towns: Spots to Surf & Sun | p. 230 |
| North County Inland | p. 245 |
| Grape Escape: Temecula Wineries | p. 249 |
| The Disneyland Resort & Knott's Berry Farm | p. 251 |
| The Art of the (Package) Deal | p. 253 |
| Julian: Apple Pies & More | p. 263 |
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | p. 269 |
| Tijuana: Going South of the Border | p. 274 |
| Fast Facts, Toll-Free Numbers & Websites | p. 290 |
| Fast Facts: San Diego | p. 290 |
| It's Easy Being Green | p. 291 |
| Toll-Free Numbers & Websites | p. 297 |
| Long-Haul Flights: How to Stay Comfortable | p. 298 |
| Index | p. 302 |
| General Index | p. 302 |
| Accommodations Index | p. 308 |
| Restaurant Index | p. 309 |
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