Frommer's 99 California (Frommer's California, 1999) [Paperback]

Book Description

Series: Frommer's California, 1999 | Publication Date: November 1998

If California were a nation, it would be the 8th most popular in the world for international tourists! Its the #1 state for domestic visitors, #1 in luring overseas visitors, and #1 in sheer travel dollars earned. California hosted 41 million out-of-state visitors from the U.S. last year, plus an additional 6 million visitors from overseas.

Those are big numbers, and they're getting bigger each year -- especially among international travelers. And no wonder, because the Golden State is packed with attractions, from world-class cities to charming coastal towns, from Disneyland and Hollywood to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Frommer's covers it all, with special emphasis on the national parks and the state's top golf courses. Frommer's California is simply the best California guide on the market.

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Frommer; Book&Map edition (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028623576
• ISBN-13: 978-0028623573
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,970,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I love to travel, but I make a lousy tourist.

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Can we have it all?

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My husband and I have enjoyed the hospitality of New Zealand farmers, "glamped" in Denali National Park wilderness, visited remote Hmong villages in North Vietnam, and watched Kuna Indians making molas in Panama's San Blas Islands.

These real, very untouristy experiences do not require a youth hostel card and a backpack. We happily forgo tours and cruises, but we don't compromise on lodging, meals, and modes of transportation - and we always come home smarter, happier, and full of new ideas.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, but don't try the inexpensive hotels, August 23, 2000

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This review is from: Frommer's 99 California (Frommer's California, 1999) (Paperback)

This book was a good resource for things to do in California, but we tried two of his inexpensive hotel recommendations, and both were terrible - and we're not picky! Also some of the phone numbers were incorrect. There were some good local area maps. Overall, the Fodor's guide is much better.