Frommer's California 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Matthew Poole (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: November 23, 2009

• Completely updated every year, Frommer's California features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you.
• authors hit all the highlights, from Wine Country to the National Parks. They’ve checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your taste and budget.
• You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife in LA; in-depth coverage of wineries; detailed walking tours of San Francisco; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation.
• Frommer's California also includes a color fold-out map.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Frommer's California 2010

With Foldout Map

Cradled in lush countryside, Napa's spas, vineyards, boutiques, and restaurants are an opulent romance. See chapter 7.

• Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

Product Details

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5 edition (November 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470487232
• ISBN-13: 978-0470487235
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Native San Franciscan, Erika Lenkert, spent the past 4 years seeking adventure, great food, and great accommodations throughout California while celebrating a delightfully wild 3-year stint in Hollywood. She is now full-time in San Francisco, where she is editor-in-chief of WineShopper.com. She also has a restaurant column in San Francisco Magazine, and hopes to find time to continue contributing to Los Angeles, InStyle, Travel & Leisure, and Bon Appétit. And yes, her Siamese cats are still along for the ride.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy this book., December 29, 2009

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Dawn Gold "dawnslp" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's California 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This book has VERY FEW maps of cities and towns. It does not contain enough details to take you through a day in any destination. Often, if a landmark or destination is described there is no address or information about how to get there. The few colored photos and vague maps at the front began tearing out after just a few days of gentle use. Also, very few restaurants and lodgings are listed for each site, and those which are happen to be overpriced - just like the book itself. After traveling to various continents over the past few years using Lonely Planet, this Frommer's guide was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I second it...., September 22, 2010

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LHO "bookgirlohio" (georgetown, ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's California 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

What a waste of money this book was. Very few maps. Vague directions. We stayed in the "recommended" hotel in one town. Said it had an ocean view---it did if I stood on the toilet and leaned out the bathroom window. I'm not joking. I'll never buy another Frommer's book again.