Frommer's Wonderful Weekends from Los Angeles


Book Description

This savvy guide covers all the best weekend getaways within five hours of Los Angeles, from the Palm Springs desert resorts to the Orange County Coast, from Disneyland to Hearst Castle, from Joshua Tree National Park to Catalina Island. Also included are short excursions to Mexico. Ski resorts, spectacular beaches, theme parks, wineries, wilderness, world-class golf courses, and quaint small towns: They re all included in this newest addition to the Wonderful Weekends series. You ll find details on hundreds of inns, bed-and-breakfasts, resorts, and restaurants a selective list of the very best the region has to offer, all personally selected by Stephanie Avnet and reviewed with her sophisticated style. Anyone in the Los Angeles area who s looking for romance, a few days in the great outdoors, or just a place to unwind will find the perfect getaway in this guide. Residents will treasure and trust this guide for planning weekends year-round, and visitors will find it a sophisticated companion to their explorations of southern California. Inside are full details on activities from hiking to whale watching, from shopping to wine tasting, from a day on the beach in Santa Barbara to family fun at Sea World. With accurate, detailed maps and a calendar of special events. Stephanie Avnet is a lifelong Los Angeles resident who believes that




Frommer's? Los Angeles 2001


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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at frommers.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.




Frommer's San Diego Day by Day


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San Diego is a touristic magnet, attracting an estimated 40 million tourists a year. That's not surprising: the city boasts some of the most fascinating museum and historic sights in the nation, plus a vibrant nightlife scene (including cutting-edge restaurants), eye-candy nature sights and postcard-perfect beaches. Frommer's San Diego day by day advises the reader how to see the best of everything--in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The book contains: - The best of San Diego in one, two or three days, plus thematic tours for every interest, schedule or taste. - Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods, from the Gaslamp Quarter to La Jolla and Coronado. - Scores of evocative color photographs. - Bulleted maps that show the reader how to get from place to place, plus a tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet. - Highly opinionated appraisals of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets from luxury to backpacker. - Exact pricing so there's never any guessing. - Detailed information on the best outdoor adventures, beaches and day trip.




Frommer's Portable Los Angeles


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Finally--a pocket-size guide to sunny L.A.! For experienced or first-time visitors, a slim, easy-to-tote guide you can take anywhere, anytime. Frommer's Portable Los Angeles offers all the advice and tips you are looking for--whether touring Rodeo Drive, rollerblading on Venice Beach or touching the handprints of the stars.




Frommer's? Los Angeles 2000


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Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. The latest, most reliable information—completely updated every year! Lots of easy-to-read color maps. The widest and best selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid, in-depth reviews. All the practical details you need to make the most of your time and money. One-of-a-kind experiences and undiscovered gems, plus a new take on all the top attractions. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Find us online at www.frommers.com




Frommer's Los Angeles 2003


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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Los Angeles features gorgeous full-color photos of the sights and experiences that await you in the City of Angels. Frommer's hits all the highlights, from Hollywood to Malibu, and is on top of the latest developments in this ever-changing city. Our guide is simply much more complete and authoritative than its major competitor. Our author, a lifelong resident, has checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers honest opinions that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; fun features on everything from celebrity spotting to becoming a TV game-show contestant; in-depth coverage of all the best beaches; excellent maps; and side trips to Disneyland, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs. Exploring L.A. has never been this fun! Frommer's Los Angeles also includes a color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.




California 1998


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Packed with attractions, from world-class cities to charming coastal towns, California is a popular vacation destination--especially among international travelers. "Frommer's California" is one of the best California guides on the market, and this edition features all-new accommodation maps for each major city as well as expanded coverage of the wine country.




Frommer's Los Angeles


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Los Angeles can be pretty confusing and difficult to negotiate, but Frommer's detailed, accurate maps put everything at your fingertips. Completely rewritten this year by a local writer, Frommer's Los Angeles is packed with authoritative dining reviews, terrific shopping secrets, and tips on how to see Disneyland -- plus a good dose of kitsch, camp, and stargazing. We've also hired the pop music critic from the L.A. Times to share his favorite finds and give readers the inside scoop on what's happening after dark.







Frommer's Portable Los Angeles


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Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide -- but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Portable Los Angeles is completely up to date with the latest developments in the City of Angels, from Hollywood to Malibu. It's all at your fingertips: the very best places to stay and dine in all price categories; top shopping streets and neighborhoods; the top attractions; fun features on everything from celebrity spotting to becoming a TV game-show contestant; tips on where to find the best beaches; and information on side trips to Disneyland. With detailed neighborhood maps and valuable logistical tips, Frommer's Portable Los Angeles gives you the best of Los Angeles at a glance!