Hidden San Diego: Including La Jolla, the Zoo, San Diego County Beaches, and Tijuana (Hidden Travel) (Paperback)

by Ellen Clark (Author), Ray Riegert (Author) "San Diego County's 4261 square miles occupy a Connecticut-size chunk of real estate that forms the southwestern corner of the continental United States..." (more)
Key Phrases: San Diego, Mission Bay, Balboa Park (more...)

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Combining unique travel choices, outdoor adventures, and little-known locales into guides where vacations meet adventures, each title in the Hidden series also offers readers the comfort of detailed maps, Internet information for each listing, author picks, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. Hidden San Diego leads to over 40 sunny beaches including those with family-friendly picnic areas, fun swimming spots, exciting surfing breaks, and even one with a hidden bird sanctuary. The guide covers San Diego's famous locales as well as nearby lesser known attractions such as an old mining town and a hidden park that is perfect for hiking and riding. Hidden San Diego provides a broad selection of lodging and dining options from funky surfer hotels on the beach and homey cafes to movie star-getaway resorts and gourmet sushi bars. The guide has 11 maps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (February 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569754586
• ISBN-13: 978-1569754580
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #267,510 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden San Diego, July 18, 2007

By	Tami Brady "Whole Health Therapist" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I'm planning a trip to San Diego and I needed some ideas about what to actually do while I'm there. I already knew that I'd want to go to the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. I also knew that I wanted to spend some time at the beach and find a good historical park or museum. Apart from that, I was completely lost.

Hidden San Diego came to my rescue. I immediately opened this book to the section of the city where I'll be staying. I quickly came to realize that I could easily spend my entire vacation without leaving that community. There were plenty of things to do and see. After I felt confident that I could find my way around in that little section, I quickly expanded my searches to areas further away.

Still, probably my favorite portion of this book was the sections on dining. It's hard to find a good place to eat in an unfamiliar city. Then, if you are lucky enough to serendipitously find a good restaurant, you tend to stick to that one place and have to endure one type of cuisine for the entire trip. The restaurant advice in Hidden San Diego is like having a good friend who knows all of the best places to eat. No matter what your budget, what kind of atmosphere you'd prefer, or what type of fare you are feeling like this book has enough choices that you never have to eat at the same place twice.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best help, May 9, 2008

By	Bridgette (Birmingham) - See all my reviews

This book didn't provide me with as much insight or photos as I had hope for.