Fodor's San Diego

Whether you want to find the perfect beach, visit the San Diego Zoo, or spend the day in Coronado, the local Fodor’s travel experts in San Diego are here to help! Fodor’s San Diego guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor’s San Diego travel guide includes:





AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 12 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches,” “Best Kids Activities,” Best Craft Beers,” What to Eat and Drink,” and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES on “La Jolla’s Best Beaches,” “Surfing in San Diego,” the San Diego Zoo, and Cabrillo National Monument
LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: La Jolla, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Mission Beach, Old Town, the Embarcadero, Coronado, the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND, Carlsbad, Del Mar, and more.



Planning on visiting other parts of California? Check out Fodor’s California, Southern California, or Los Angeles.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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