Frommer's San Diego Day by Day
Frommer's San Diego Day by Day

Author: Maribeth Mellin

Publisher: Frommermedia

Published: 2016-11

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781628873023

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San Diego is a touristic magnet, attracting an estimated 40 million tourists a year. That's not surprising: the city boasts some of the most fascinating museum and historic sights in the nation, plus a vibrant nightlife scene (including cutting-edge restaurants), eye-candy nature sights and postcard-perfect beaches. Frommer's San Diego day by day advises the reader how to see the best of everything--in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The book contains: - The best of San Diego in one, two or three days, plus thematic tours for every interest, schedule or taste. - Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods, from the Gaslamp Quarter to La Jolla and Coronado. - Scores of evocative color photographs. - Bulleted maps that show the reader how to get from place to place, plus a tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet. - Highly opinionated appraisals of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets from luxury to backpacker. - Exact pricing so there's never any guessing. - Detailed information on the best outdoor adventures, beaches and day trip.

The Mad Monks' Guide to California
The Mad Monks' Guide to California

Author: James Crotty

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1999-10-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780028616667

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Cannibals, Surfboards, and, Like, Everything! In the deep, dark 1980s, Jim Crotty and Michael Lane quit their jobs, traded everything they owned for a 26-foot motorhome, and hit the road with their cats, their convictions, and a solar-powered Mac. Their mission: to travel the great American landscape and report on the incredible people, places, and parking lots they encountered along the way. One fateful day, their Monkmobile rattled into California… "Reading these guys is like watching a grainy, irreverent film about America— real, unreal, surreal." —The Boston Globe "[The Monks] don't simply document a chosen city or region. They dissect it, demystify it, revel in its oddities." —San Diego Union Tribune "Modern troubadors…writing about themselves and America." —The New York Times "Kerouacs of the ’90s." —The Seattle Times "An unshaven version of Travel & Leisure." —Utne Reader Dockweiler State Beach Museum of Jurassic Technology Slab City ■ Mojave Airport Pacific Lumber Company Saint Stupid's Day Parade Columbarium ■ Sixteen to One Mine Banana Man ■ Nudist Colonies The Astrophysicist of Love L.A. Police Academy ■ Madonna Inn Forestiere Underground Gardens Foster's Big Horn ■ Critical Mass Devil's Golf Course Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Deep Creek Hot Springs Sagely, City of 10,000 Buddhas and more, More, More Visit us Online at www.frommers.com

Frommer's 24 Great Walks in San Francisco
Frommer's 24 Great Walks in San Francisco

Author: Eileen Keremitsis

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2009-03-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780470453698

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Discover San Francisco's most colorfulneighborhoods—one step at a time. Follow Frommer's for an up-close and personal look at San Francisco's most culturally rich areas, from famous places to lesser-known gems. Filled with color photos, easy-to-follow maps, clear route directions, and helpfulcommentary, this guide makes it easy to find your way around. Let Frommer's take you to: Golden Gate Park, with its beautiful scenery and museums The birthplace of the city, The Mission District The famous Painted Ladies of Postcard Row Spectacular views from Telegraph Hill Chinatown, a city within the city

Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Los Angeles
Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Los Angeles

Author: Jeff Spurrier

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2005-12-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764598852

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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 Los Angeles, 4th Edition gives you the lowdown on: How to survive a smog alert Where to stay in Catalina and pretend you’re a 1920s millionaire Why Tail O’ the Pup is the city’s most significant architectural statement Beaming up to the Star Trek bridge at LAX Where to catch the Groundlings–the improv group that launched the careers of Jon Lovitz, Lisa Kudrow, and Will Ferrell And much more!

Frommer's Mexico
Frommer's Mexico

Author: David Baird

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-07-15

Total Pages: 803

ISBN-13: 111810529X

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Insider advice that will help you discover Mexico's best beach destinations, from Cancun to Zihuatanejo, and the best archaeological ruins, from Chichen Itza to Tulum. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, like Xochimilco, with its canals and floating gardens, and the bohemian artsy town of Todos Santos. Where to find the absolute best tacos in Oaxaca, the freshest almejas (clams) in La Paz, the most authentic mole poblano dishes in Puebla, and the finest tequila bars in Puerto Vallarta. Plus tips on where to find the best shopping deals, from Taxco's silver markets to high-end boutiques in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood. Free full-color, foldout map Frommer's Survival Spanish will have you ordering ceviche and cervezas in a nanosecond. Insightful commentary on Mexico's rich history--from the ancient Maya to Spanish colonists--and culture, from artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera to marimba music. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

Frommer's? San Diego 2002
Frommer's? San Diego 2002

Author: Stephanie Avnet Yates

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2001-07-29

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780764582882

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's San Diego features gorgeous full-color photos of the sunny beaches and fascinating animal parks that await you. Frommer's San Diego is simply much more complete and authoritative than its major competitor. Our author, a lifelong resident of southern California, has checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and her honest, opinionated reviews will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; advice on fun activities for the kids; in-depth coverage of all the best beaches and golf courses; excellent maps; and side trips to Disneyland, the Temecula wine country, Tijuana, and more. Frommer's San Diego also includes a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Frommer's San Diego Day by Day
Frommer's San Diego Day by Day

Author: Mark Hiss

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2008-06-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780470209356

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Includes special-interest tours that appeal to families and golfers, plus an in-depth look at the musueums, gardens, and architecture of Balboa Park (including a tour of the famed San Diego Zoo) Neighborhood walking tours take travelers through the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, and Coronado, and more An outdoors chapter highlights the area's best beaches and recommends hikes in Torrey Pines State Park With day trips to Julian, Tijuana, and the Anza-Borrego Desert These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Full-color package at an affordable price Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Handy pocket-sized trim

Frommer's San Diego 2003
Frommer's San Diego 2003

Author: Stephanie Avnet Yates

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2002-08-16

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780764566738

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's San Diego features gorgeous full-color photos of the sunny beaches and fascinating animal parks that await you. Frommer's San Diego is simply much more complete and authoritative than its major competitor. Our author, a lifelong resident of southern California, has checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and her honest, opinionated reviews will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; advice on fun activities for the kids; in-depth coverage of all the best beaches and golf courses; excellent maps; and side trips to Disneyland, the Temecula wine country, Tijuana, and more. Frommer's San Diego also includes a color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap! Other helpful guides for your trip include Frommer's California and Frommer's Los Angeles. If you're traveling on a tight budget, check out Frommer's California from $60 a Day.