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Synopsis
Picnic in Balboa Park, visit the pandas at the San Diego Zoo, learn how to surf (or dress like you already know how), cheer for the Padres at Petco Park, or try the local food favorite: the fish taco–
Fodor's San Diego 2008 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
- We frequently update our San Diego guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real San Diego.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
Table of Contents
About This Book ............ 5
Whats Where ............ 6
Quintessential San Diego ............ 12
If You Like ............ 14
Great Itineraries ............ 16
On The Calendar ............ 18
When To Go ............ 22
Chapter 1: Exploring San Diego ............ 23
Balboa Park ............ 25
Coronado ............ 41
Downtown ............ 45
Harbor & Shelter Islands and Point Loma ............ 57
La Jolla ............ 61
Mission Bay, Beaches & SeaWorld ............ 68
Old Town ............ 75
Uptown ............ 82
Chapter 2: Where to Eat ............ 85
Best Bets for San Diego Dining ............ 86
Chapter 3: Where to Stay ............ 125
Best Bets for San Diego Lodging ............ 126
Chapter 4: Nightlife & the Arts ............ 159
Nightlife ............ 160
The Arts ............ 176
Chapter 5: Sports & the Outdoors ............ 183
Chapter 6: Shopping ............ 207
Coronado ............ 208
Downtown ............ 210
La Jolla ............ 215
Mission Valley ............ 219
Mission Bay & Beaches ............ 220
Old Town ............ 221
South Bay ............ 223
Uptown ............ 223
Chapter 7: North County & Environs ............ 227
North Coast: Del Mar to Oceanside ............ 228
Inland North County & Temecula ............ 253
The Backcountry & Julian ............ 267
The Desert ............ 277
Tijuana ............ 282
Tijuana Essentials ............ 286
San Diego Essentials ............ 291
Getting Started ............ 292
Booking Your Trip ............ 295
Transportation ............ 301
On The Ground ............ 307
Index ............ 310
About Our Writers ............ 320
Maps
San Diego ............ 10—11
Exploring San Diego ............ 26
Balbao Park ............ 32
Central San Diego ............ 48—49
La Jolla ............ 64
Mission Bay ............ 71
Old Town San Diego ............ 78
Where to Eat Downtown ............ 98
Where to Eat in San Diego ............ 106—107
Where to Stay Downtown ............ 134
Where to Stay in San Diego ............ 146—147
San Diego Beaches ............ 187
San Diego North County ............ 232
Tijuana ............ 283