San Diego

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• Completely updated every year
• Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you explore some of San Diego's most popular attractions, from the world-famous animal parks to the many museums of Balboa Park. There's a whole chapter of walking tours, and several cool side trips, ranging from soaking up Knott's Berry Farm to heading south of the border to Tijuana.
• Where to find the best cuisine, including the best of San Diego's traditionally fabulous Mexican restaurants; the fresh, fresh seafood; and the latest outposts of the "farm to table" movement; along with a blow-by-blow (or brew by brew) analysis of the vaunted beer scene.
• Insightful commentary on San Diego's arts scene, from museums, to the theatrical and musical highlights, as well as the wide-ranging nightlife, music, comedy and club scene, including a rundown of GLBT nightlife.
• Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
• Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
• User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

• Includes special-interest tours that appeal to families and golfers, plus an in-depth look at the museums, 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 Desert

Mark Hiss has lived in San Diego for more than a quarter of a century and has checked out the city's best hotels and restaurants in person. Get advice on all the San Diego highlights, from wining and dining in the happening Gaslamp Quarter to exploring the new attractions at the Wild Animal Park and meeting the zoo's new baby panda. Our authoritative, candid reviews will help you find choices to suit your taste and budget.

You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of where to stay and dine; recommendations for shopping and nightlife; detailed city walking tours and outdoor activities listings; accurate neighborhood maps; tips on planning a successful family vacation; side trips to Disneyland, gold-mining country, North County wineries and beaches, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park—plus in-depth guidance on navigating the new border crossing regulations on excursions to Tijuana, Mexico.