Synopses & Reviews
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
17 Self-guided Tours. 36 Maps. One Great Trip.
At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything-in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
- The best of San Diego in one, two, or three days
- Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
- Walking Tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods
- Hundreds of evocative color photos
- Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place
- Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
- A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Visit us online at Frommers.com
Synopsis
- Includes special-interest tours that appeal to families and golfers, plus an in-depth look at the museums, gardens, and the architecture of Balboa Park (including a tour of the famed San Diego Zoo)
- Neighborhood walking tours take travelers through the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, Coronado, and more
- A chapter on outdoor attractions highlights the area's best beaches and recommends hikes in Torrey Pines State Park
- Includes day trips to Julian, Tijuana, and the Anza-Borrego Desert
Synopsis
17 Self-guided Tours. 36 Maps. One Great Trip.At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of San Diego in one, two, or three days
Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Walking Tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods
Hundreds of evocative color photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Visit us online at Frommers.com
Synopsis
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 DesertThese 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
About the Author
A third-generation Southern Californian, Mark Hiss is a writer and photographer who has lived in San Diego for more than 25 years. Founding editor of the visitor guide Where San Diego and Performances, he wrote Frommer’s San Diego 2008 and contributed to Frommer’s California 2008.
Table of Contents
18 Favorite Moments.1 The Best Full-Day Tours.
The Best in One Day.
The Best in Two Days.
The Best in Three Days.
2 The Best Special-Interest Tours.
Balboa Park.
San Diego with Kids.
Historic San Diego.
The Best Golf Courses.
3 The Best Neighborhood Walks.
Gaslamp Quarter.
Old Town.
Embarcadero.
La Jolla.
Hillcrest.
Coronado.
4 The Best Shopping.
Shopping Best Bets.
Shopping A to Z.
5 The Best of San Diego Outdoors.
The Best Beaches.
Cabrillo National Monument.
Mission Bay Park.
The Best Hiking.
6 The Best Dining.
Dining Best Bets.
Dining A to Z.
7 The Best Nightlife.
Nightlife Best Bets.
Nightlife A to Z.
8 The Best Arts & Entertainment.
A&E Best Bets.
A&E A to Z.
9 The Best Lodging.
Lodging Best Bets.
Lodging A to Z.
10 The Best Day Trips.
North County.
Julian.
Tijuana.
The Savvy Traveler.
Before You Go.
Getting There.
Getting Around.
Fast Facts.
A Brief History.
Index.