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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Adventureland (Disneyland), Automobile Club of Southern 252 California, 57 Aerospace Museum, , Automotive Museum, San AAA (American Automobile 149–150 Diego, 150 Association), 31, 43 African-Americans, 22 Avenida Revolución (Tijuana), AARP, 20 Ah Quin, former home of, 190 277–279 A Bug’s Land, 255 Airfares Accenture Match Play Champi- discounts for international onship, 184 visitors, 41–42 abette Schwartz, 208 Access Center of San Diego, 18 B surfing for, 23–24 Babysitters, 67 Accessible San Diego, 18 tips for getting the best, Backesto Building, 188 Accommodations, 1, 69–101. 30–31 , 4, 47–48, 145–153 See also Accommodations Airlines, 28–29, 41, 42 guided tours, 150 Index bankruptcy and, 30 sights and attractions, Anaheim area, 258–260 package deals, 32 165–168 bed and breakfasts, 71 senior discounts, 20 walking tour, 199–204 best, 5, 71–72 Airport security, 29–30 Balboa Park December Nights, Borrego Springs, 271–272 Airport shuttles, 54 15–16 Carlsbad, 239–240 , 200 Balboa Park Municipal Golf Coronado, 96–100 American Automobile Associa- Course, 177 Del Mar, 232–234 tion (AAA), 31, 43 Balboa Theatre, 187 Downtown, the Gaslamp, and American Express traveler’s Ballooning, 4, 174, 232 Little Italy, 73–79 checks, 8–9 Bankers Hill, 168 Escondido, 247–248 America’s Finest City Half Barona Valley Ranch Resort family-friendly, 84 Marathon, 185 and Casino, 228 Hillcrest and Uptown, 79–82 America’s Schooner Cup, 183 Bars, 223–227 hostels, 71 Amtrak, 66 Bazaar del Mundo Shops, Julian, 267 Annual Festival of Lights, 15 2, 156 La Jolla, 90–96 Annual San Diego Crew Classic, The Beach, 223–224 Mission Bay and the Beaches, 183 Beaches, 141–145, 165, 85–90 Antiques, 208, 210, 212–213 166, 180 Oceanside, 243 Anza-Borrego Desert State Carlsbad, 238 Old Town and Mission Valley, Park, 4, 10, 174, 268–273 La Jolla, 4 82–85 Arch, 199 Oceanside, 243 price categories, 69 Area codes, 67 Bed and breakfasts (B&Bs), 71 Rancho Santa Fe, 244 Arriving in San Diego, 53 best, 72 reservation services, 70–71 Arts and crafts, 213 The Belly Up Tavern, 221 saving on, 69–71COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Tijuana, 279–280 Bernardo Winery (near surfing for, 24–25 Arts and Crafts Show (Julian), Escondido), 170 Tijuana, 280, 283–284 263–264 Best of Balboa Park Combo, tipping, 46 ArtWalk, 11 146 Acura Tennis Classic, 185 Asian/Pacific Historic Biking, 66, 175–176 Adams Avenue Antique Row, District, 22 Discover Pacific Beach Bike 208 ATMs (automated teller Ride, 2 Adams Avenue Roots machines), 7–8, 40 Rosarito-Ensenada 50-Mile Fun Festival, 11 Bicycle Ride (Mexico), 11 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 295

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Biplane flights, 174 The Carlsbad Marathon & Half Coffeehouses with perform- Carlsbad, 238–239 Marathon, 10 ances, 226 Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 162, Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa, Colorado House, 197 167, 173–174 238 The Comedy Store, 223 Bird-watching, 174–175 Carlsbad Ranch, flower fields Comic Con International, 13 The Bitter End, 224 in bloom at, 11, 212, 235, Consolidators, 30–31 Black’s Beach, 144–145 236 Consulates, 43 The Boardwalk (Knott’s Berry Carlsbad Spring Faire, 12 Contact Tours, 172 Farm), 258 Carlsbad State Beach, 238 Convention Center, 195 Boating (boat rentals), Car rentals, 61–63 Coors Amphitheatre, 223 180–181, 183–184 for disabled travelers, 18 Copley Symphony Hall, 223 Oceanside, 242 Mexico-bound car renters, 61 Coronado, 57 Boat tours and cruises, 170, surfing for, 25 accommodations, 96–100 171–172, 194 Carriage Works, 191 brief description of, 60 evening bay cruises, 227 Car travel, 31, 42, 60–63 restaurants, 131–134 Bodegas de Santo Tomas from the airport, 54 shopping, 212 (Ensenada), 283 safety suggestions for interna- sights and attractions, Boneyard Beach (Encinitas), tional visitors, 40–41 163–164, 166 237 , 203 traveling to, 6 Boneyards Beach, 145 Casa del Prado, 203 Coronado Beach, 48, 142–143 Bonita Cove, 143 The Casbah, 221–222 Coronado Bridge, 48, 163 Books, recommended, 33–34 Casinos, 228 Coronado Christmas Open Bookstores, 208, 212, 213–214 Cedros Design District, 212 House and Parade, 15 and Lily Cellphones, 27–28 Coronado Ferry, 194 Pond, 146, 148, 203 Centro Cultural Tijuana, 278 Coronado Flower Show Boudin Sourdough Bakery and The Cheese Shop, 134 Weekend, 11 Cafe, 134 Cheetah Run Safari, 140–141 Coronado Municipal Golf Bourbon Street, 226 Children, families with Course, 177 The Brass Rail, 226 accommodations, 72, 84 Coronado Visitors Center, 56 Bread & Cie., 104, 134 information and resources, County Administration Brokers Building, 191 20–21 Center, 192 Bucket shops, 30–31 restaurants, 118 Cox Arena, 223 Buick Invitational, 10, 184 sights and activities, 166–168 The Cracker Factory Antiques Bullfights, Tijuana, 280 toys, 216–217 Shopping Center, 213 Business hours, 43, 67 Children’s Museum of San Credit cards, 9, 39–40 Bus tours, 172 Diego, 166 Crime, 17–18 Bus travel, 31, 42, 56, 63–65 Children’s Pool, 3–4, 144, 160 Critter Country, 252–253 Children’s Zoo, 136 Croce’s Nightclubs, 222 Chinatown, 21 Cruise Ship Terminal, San , 146, 199 Chinese Historical Museum, Diego, 192, 194 Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, 154–155 Currency and currency 50, 153, 170, 173, 180 Chinese Mission, 190–191 exchange, 39 Cafes, Internet, 26 Chuao Chocolatier (Encinitas), Mexican, 277 Calendar of events, 10–16 238 Customs regulations, 37–38 California Adventure, 254 Chula Vista Nature Center, 164, Cuyamaca, Lake, 176, 266 California Center for the 167, 174 Cuyamaca Rancho Performing Arts Cinemas, 227–228 State Park, 266 (Escondido), 245 City Centre Sports Collectibles, California Surf Museum 206 (Oceanside), 242 City Pass, 139 Dance performances, 221 Callaway Vineyard & Winery Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge, Day at the Docks, 12, 184 (Temecula), 246 226 Day Tripper pass, 64 Camera repair, 67 Classical music, 220 Del Mar, 230–235 Camping, Borrego Springs, 272 Classic Sailing Adventures, 173 Del Mar Beach, 145 Camp Snoopy, 257 Climate, 9–10 Del Mar Library, 232 Cannibal Bar, 225 Club Montage, 227 Del Mar National Horse Show, Carlsbad, 230, 235–241 Coast Walk (La Jolla), 11, 184 Carlsbad Company Stores, 216 160, 165, 180 Del Mar Plaza, 232 Carlsbad Fall Village Faire, 14 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 296

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Del Mar Racetrack & Fair- Families with children Frequent-flier clubs, 31 grounds, 184, 228, 231 accommodations, 72, 84 Frey Block Building, 191 Del Mar State Beach, 232 information and resources, Frommers.com, 25 Dentists, 67 20–21 Frontierland, 253 Department stores, 214 restaurants, 118 F. W. Woolworth Building, 187 Disabilities, travelers with, sights and activities, 166–168 18–19 toys, 216–217 best hotel for, 72 Fantasyland (Disneyland), 253 Gardeners, sights and attrac- Disneyland, 2 Farmers’ markets, 134, tions for, 169–170 Disneyland Railroad, 252 214–215 Gardens Disneyland Resort, 248–256 Fashion Valley Center, 215 Balboa Park, 203 Diversionary Theatre, 219 Fax machines, 46 Coronado Flower Show Doctors, 67 Ferries, 65–66 Weekend, 11 Dog Beach, 22, 143 to Coronado, 6 Japanese Friendship Garden, Dog Beach Dog Wash, 22 Ferry Landing Marketplace, 212 148, 202 Dolphin Interaction Festival of the Bells, 13 Quail Botanical Gardens Program, 139 Festivals and special events, (Encinitas), 169, 237 Downtown, 57 10–16 Gaslamp Black Historical accommodations, 73–79 Fiesta Cinco de Mayo, 12 Society, 22 brief description of, 58 Fiesta Island, 143 Gaslamp Quarter, 4, 48, 58, nightlife, 223–225 Fiesta Village, 257 153, 165, 168, 292 restaurants, 106–112 52-mile San Diego Scenic accommodations, 73–79 shopping, 205–207 Drive, 165 restaurants, 106–112 sights and attractions, Fingerhut Gallery, 213 shopping, 205–207 153–156, 165 Firehouse Museum, 153 walking tour, 186–191 Downtown Disney, 256 First Church of Christ Gaslamp Quarter Historical Downtown with a Difference, 2 Scientist, 168 Foundation, 172, 186 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 36 Fishing, 176 Gasoline, 44 Driving rules, 63 tournaments, 184 Gay and lesbian travelers, Driving safety, 40–41 The Flame, 226 information and resources, Drugstores, 67 Flea markets, 215 19–20 Dudley’s Bakery (Julian), 266 Fleet Week, 170 Geisel Library, 169 Flicks, 226–227 Ghosts & Gravestones tour, Flower-growing region, 172 Eagle and High Peak Mines 236–237 Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, (Julian), 264 Flowering trees and shrubs, 159 El Cid Campeador, 200 169 Giant pandas, 136 Elderhostel, 20 Football, 184 Girard Gourmet, 134 Electricity, 43 Foreign visitors, 35–46 The Gliderport, 166, 167 Ellen Browning Scripps Park, customs regulations, 37–38 Golden Hill, 59 144, 160 entry requirements, 35–37 The Golden State, 254–255 The Embarcadero, 50 immigration and customs Golf, 177 walking tour, 192–195 clearance, 42 Anza-Borrego Desert State Embassies and consulates, 43 medical insurance, 38–39 Park, 270–271 Emergencies, 43–44, 67 money matters, 39–40 Tijuana, 280 Encinitas, 235–241 safety suggestions, 40–41 Torrey Pines Golf Course Ensenada (Mexico), 283 traveling around the United (La Jolla), 4, 10, 179 Entry requirements, 35–37 States, 42 tournaments, 10, 184 Escondido, 245–248 traveling to the United States, The Gondola Company, 171 Escorted tours, 32–33 41–42 Grunion Run, 229 Espresso Net, 26 Forest fires of 2003, 53 Eyeglass repair, 67 Fountain, Balboa Park, 203 Four Seasons Resort Aviara Hall of Champions Sports Golf Club, 177–178 Museum, San Diego, 150–151 Fallbrook Winery, 170 4th & B, 222 Hang gliding, 179 Fall Flower Tour (Encinitas), Four Winds Kiva Gallery, 213 Harbor Days Festival (Ocean- 14–15 Foxploration (Mexico), 282 side), 242 Free or almost free activities, Harbor seals, 144 164–166, 229 Health concerns, 17 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 297

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Health insurance, 17 Hot lines, 67 Julian Fall Apple Harvest, 14 for international visitors, House of Blues, 1, 221, 256 Julian Pie Company, 265 38–39 , 200 Julian Weed & Craft Show, 13 Heritage Park, 156, 198 House of Pacific Relations June Gloom, 9, 141 Hiking, 180 International Cottages, Junípero Serra Museum, 21, Anza-Borrego Desert State 148, 202 156–157 Park, 270 How the Grinch Stole Hillcrest & Uptown, 47, 57 Christmas!, 15 accommodations, 79–82 Humphrey’s, 4, 222 Kearns Memorial Swimming brief description of, 58 Pool, 182 restaurants, 112–117 Keating Building, 187–188 shopping, 207–208 Ice hockey, 184 Kendall Frost Marsh, 174 HIV-positive visitors, 36 Ice-skating, 182 Kettner Art and Design District, Holiday Bowl, 184 IMAX Dome Theater, 149, 228 206 Holidays, 44 Immaculate Conception Kita Ceramics & Glassware, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Catholic Church, 198 206 255–256 Imperial Beach, 142 Kiwanis Ocean Beach Kite Hornblower Cruises, 171, 173, Indiana Jones Adventure, 252 Festival, 11 227 Indian Fair, 12 Knott’s Berry Farm, 256–258 Horse-drawn carriage rides, Indian Trails, 257–258 Knott’s Soak City U.S.A., 164 Julian, 264 Ingle Building, 191 Kobey’s Swap Meet, 215 Horse racing, 13, 184 In Good Taste, 212 Horton Grand Hotel, 190 In-line skating, 182 Horton Plaza, 186–187, 191, 206 Insurance, 16–17 La Casa de Estudillo, 196–197 Horton Plaza Park, 187 rental car, 61–62 L.A. Cetto Winery (Cava de Hospitals, 67 International Gay & Lesbian Vinos; Tijuana), 279 Hostels, 71 Travel Association (IGLTA), 19 La Fragance, 206 Hot-air ballooning, 4, 174, 232 International Student Identity La Jolla, 50, 57 Hotel del Coronado, 164, 166 Card (ISIC), 22 accommodations, 90–96 Hotel Lester, 191 International Visitor Informa- beaches, 4 Hotels, 1, 69–101. See also tion Center, 56, 57 brief description of, 60 Accommodations Index International visitors, 35–46 outdoor activities, 174, 175, Anaheim area, 258–260 customs regulations, 37–38 179–183 bed and breakfasts, 71 entry requirements, 35–37 restaurants, 125–131 best, 5, 71–72 immigration and customs shopping, 210–211 Borrego Springs, 271–272 clearance, 42 sights and attractions, Carlsbad, 239–240 medical insurance, 38–39 160–163, 165–166, 168 Coronado, 96–100 money matters, 39–40 La Jolla Cove, 50, 144, 160 Del Mar, 232–234 safety suggestions, 40–41 La Jolla Half Marathon, 185 Downtown, the Gaslamp, and traveling around the United La Jolla Music Society, 220 Little Italy, 73–79 States, 42 La Jolla Playhouse, 219 Escondido, 247–248 traveling to the United States, La Jolla Rough Water Swim, 14 family-friendly, 84 41–42 La Jolla Shores, 144 Hillcrest and Uptown, 79–82 International Youth Travel Card La Jolla Visitor Center, 56 hostels, 71 (IYTC), 22 La Jolla Woman’s Club, 160 Julian, 267 Internet access, 25–27 Lake Miramar Reservoir, 180 La Jolla, 90–96 Internet Café, 26 Lamb’s Players Theatre, 220 Mission Bay and the Beaches, Irish Festival, 11 Large rock monument, 196 85–90 Itineraries, suggested, 47–51 Las Americas, 216 Oceanside, 243 Las Flores Hotel, 191 Old Town and Mission Valley, La Valencia Hotel, 160 82–85 Japanese Friendship Garden, Legal aid, 44 price categories, 69 148, 202 LEGOLAND California, 135, Rancho Santa Fe, 244 Jewish Community Center, 183 167, 236 reservation services, 70–71 Jogging, 180 Lesbian and Gay Men’s saving on, 69–71 , 138 Community Center, 20 surfing for, 24–25 Julian, 262–268 Liberty Carousel, 159 Tijuana, 280, 283–284 Julian Drug Store & Miner’s Lily Pond, 148, 203 tipping, 46 Diner, 264 Lincoln Hotel, 190 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 298

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Lindbergh Field (San Diego Metropolitan Hotel, 188 Museum of Contemporary Art International Airport), 28, 53 Metropolitan Transit System San Diego (La Jolla), 160, accommodations near, (MTS), 53–54 162, 166 100–101 passes, 64 Museum of Contemporary Art Lips, 225–226 Mexico, 21. See also Tijuana San Diego Downtown, 154 Liquor laws, 44, 68 driving to, 60, 61 Museum of History and Art, Little Italy, 58, 168 San Diego Trolley to, 6, 274 164 accommodations, 73–79 Mickey’s Toontown, 253 Museum of Making Music restaurants, 106–112 Midway, USS, 194 (Carlsbad), 238 shopping, 205–207 Minear Building, 191 Museum of Photographic Arts, Living Room, 26 Mingei International Museum 149 Llama Trek (Julian), 267 (Escondido), 149, 246–247 Music, 220–223 Llewelyn Building, 188 Miniature Railroad and Music stores, 216 Longboard Surf Club Carousel, 204 Competition, 13 Mission Basilica San Diego de Lost-luggage insurance, 17 Alcala, 156, 158, 168 Nations of San Diego Inter- Louis Bank of Commerce, 187 Mission Bay and the Beaches, national Dance Festival, 10 Lucky Dog Pet Boutique, 206 4, 180 Native Americans, 12, 21, 158, accommodations, 85–90 168, 257 brief description of, 59 Natural History Museum, San Macy’s, 214 restaurants, 120–125 Diego, 152, 203 Magazines, 68 shopping, 209–210 Neighborhoods in brief, Mail, 44–45 sights and attractions, 165 58–60 Mainly Mozart, 1 Mission Bay Boat Parade of Neighborhoods of Balboa Main Street U.S.A. (Disneyland), Lights, 16 Park-A Nature Lover’s 251–252 Mission Bay Park, 50, 143 Adventure, 2 Malls, 215–216 Mission Bay Visitor Information Neurosciences Institute, 169 Manchester Grand Hyatt, 195 Center, 56 New Orleans Square (Disney- Many Hands, 213 Mission Beach, 50, 59, 143 land), 252 Maps, street, 57–58 Mission Hills, 168 Newspapers and magazines, 68 Marathons, 10, 185 Mission Hills Nursery, 169 Nightlife, 218–229 Mardi Gras in The Gaslamp Mission Point, 143 bar and coffeehouse scene, Quarter, 10–11 Mission San Luis Rey 223–226 Marian Bear Memorial Park, (Oceanside), 242 cinemas, 227–228 180 Mission Trails Regional Park, current listings and tickets, Marie Hitchcock Puppet 21, 156, 158, 173, 174, 180 218–219 Theatre, 168 Mission Valley, 57 evening bay cruises, 227 Mariner’s Point, 143 accommodations, 82–85 free summer nights, 225 Maritime Museum of San brief description of, 58 gay and lesbian, 226–227 Diego, 2, 154, 181, 192 restaurants, 117–120 Julian, 268 Marriott San Diego Hotel & shopping, 208–209 live entertainment, 221–223 Marina, 195 sights and attractions, 165 performing arts, 219–221 Marston Building, 187 Mission Valley Center, 215 Tijuana, 285 Marston House, 148, 168 Model Railroad Museum, Nordstrom, 214 Martini Ranch/Shaker Room, 4, 151 North County Nursery Hoppers 224 Mom’s Pies (Julian), 265 Association (Encinitas), Mary Star of the Sea, 160 Money matters, 7–9 237 Mason Street School, 197–198 for international visitors, Northern San Diego County MasterCard traveler’s checks, 9 39–40 beaches, 145 Maurice Car’rie Winery Moonlight Beach (Encinitas), beach towns, 230–243 (Temecula), 247 145, 237 inland towns, 243–248 McCoy House, 196 Mount Palomar Winery Numbers, 227 Medic Alert Identification (Temecula), 247 Nunu’s Cocktail Lounge, 226 Tag, 17 Mt. Woodson Golf Club, 178 Medical insurance, 17 Movies Before the Mast, 228 for international visitors, Multicultural travelers, 21–22 Ocean Beach, 59, 143 38–39 Mundo Divertido (Tijuana), 278 Ocean Beach Antique District, Medical requirements for Murray, Lake, 180 210 entry, 36 Museo de Cera (Tijuana), 277 Ocean Front Walk, 143 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 299

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Oceanside, 230, 241–243 Pine Hills Dinner Theater Restrooms, 68 Oceanside Beach, 243 (Julian), 268 Reuben H. , Old City Hall, 188 Pioneer Cemetery (Julian), 266 149, 203 The Old Globe, 219 Pirates of the Caribbean, 252 Riverwalk Golf Club, 178 , 167, 200 Plaza del Pasado, 1–2, 196, 209 R.L. Stine’s Haunted Old Town, 47 Plunge, 182 Lighthouse, 138 accommodations, 82–85 The Plunge, 159 Roar & Snore program, 140 brief description of, 58 Poinsettia Festival Street Fair Robinson-Rose House, 196 restaurants, 117–120 (Encinitas), 14 Rosarito Beach, 281–282 shopping, 208–209 Point Loma, 4, 50 Rosarito-Ensenada 50-Mile sights and attractions, Point Loma Seafoods, 134 Fun Bicycle Ride (Mexico), 156–159, 165 Police, 68 11, 14, 175 walking tour, 195–198 Polo, 185 Royal Pie Bakery Building, 191 Old Town Historic Park, Port of San Diego Day at the 208–209 Docks, 176 Old Town Liquor and Deli, 134 Post offices, 68 Safety, 17–18 Old Town State Historic Park, Princess Pub & Grille, 224 Sailing, 180–181, 183–184 158–159, 167 Puerto Nuevo (Mexico), 281, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 11 Old Town Trolley Tours, 170, 282 Sales tax, 68 172 Salk Institute for Biological Old West Ghost Town, 257 Studies, 160, 169 Olé Madrid, 224 Quail Botanical Gardens Sanborn’s (Tijuana), 279 On Broadway, 224 (Encinitas), 169, 237 Sandcastle Competition, The Onyx Room/Thin, 224 Qualcomm Stadium, 184, 223 U.S. Open, 13 Open Air Theater, 223 Queen Califia’s Magic Circle San Diego Aerospace Museum, Opera, 221 (Escondido), 245 149–150, 170, 202 Orfila Vineyards (Escondido), San Diego Aircraft Carrier 170, 246 Museum, 154, 170 Organized tours, 2, 170–174 Rainfall, average, 10 San Diego Art + Sol, 7, 21 Ould Sod, 226 Rancho Bernardo Inn, 178 San Diego Automotive Outdoor activities, 174–183 Rancho Santa Fe, 243–245 Museum, 150, 202 Julian, 266–267 Restaurants, 102–134. See also San Diego Bay, 180 Outlet malls, 216, 236 Restaurant Index San Diego Boat Parade Anaheim area, 261–262 of Lights, 16 best, 5–6, 103–104 San Diego Chargers, 184 Pacific Beach, 57, 59, 143 with the best views, 130 San Diego Chinese Historical Package tours, 32 Borrego Springs, 272–273 Museum, 154–155 Packing for your trip, 15 Carlsbad, 240–241 San Diego Convention & Palace Bar, 190 by cuisine, 104 Visitor’s Bureau, 7 Palm Canyon, 200 Del Mar, 234–235 San Diego Convention Center, Palomar, 248 Downtown, the Gaslamp, and 168 Palomar Observatory, 248 Little Italy, 106–112 San Diego–Coronado Bay Pandas, giant, 136 Encinitas, 241 Bridge, 48, 163, 291 Paradise Pier, 255 family-friendly, 118 San Diego County Fair, 12 Paragliding, 179 Hillcrest and Uptown, San Diego Crew Classic, 11 Parking, 61, 63 112–117 San Diego Cruise Ship Balboa Park, 146 Julian, 267–268 Terminal, 192, 194 Paseo de los Héroes (Tijuana), La Jolla, 125–131 San Diego Floral Association, 278 Mission Bay and the Beaches, 170 Passports, 36–37 120–125 San Diego Gay & Lesbian Passport to Balboa Park, 146 Oceanside, 243 Chamber of Commerce, 19 Pedroreña House, 198 Old Town and Mission Valley, San Diego Gay Rodeo, 19 Performing arts, 219–221 117–120 San Diego Golf Reservations, PETCO Park, 153, 183, 292 parking at, 103 177 Petrol, 44 price categories, 103 San Diego Gulls, 184 Pets, traveling with, 22–23 Rancho Santa Fe, 244–245 San Diego Hall of Champions Photo Caravans, 140 taco stands at beaches, 142 Sports Museum, 150 Picnic fare, 104, 134 Tijuana, 284–285 San Diego Harbor Excursion, tipping, 46 171, 227 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 300

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San Diego Historical Society Seals, 3–4 Soccer, 185 Museum, 151 Seaport Village, 153, 167, 194, Solana Beach, 235–241 San Diego International Airport 206–207, 292 Soledad, Mount, 160 (Lindbergh Field), 28, 53 Seasons, 9–10 Soul of America, 22 accommodations near, SeaWorld San Diego, 4–5, 48, South Carlsbad State Beach, 100–101 135, 138–139, 167 238 San Diego International Self Realization Fellowship Spanish Village Art Center, Triathlon, 185 (Encinitas), 237–238 204, 213 San Diego Junior Theatre, 167 Senior travelers, 20 Special events and festivals, San Diego–La Jolla Underwater Sevilla, 224 10–16 Park, 160 Shamu Adventure, 138 Spectator sports, 183–185 San Diego Lesbian and Gay Shipwreck Rapids, 138 Spencer-Ogden Building, 188 Pride Parade, Rally, and Shopping, 205–217 Splash, 206 Festival, 13, 19 Carlsbad, 236, 238 , 152, San Diego Marathon, 185 Coronado, 212 165, 202 San Diego Miniature Railroad Downtown, the Gaslamp, and Spreckels Theatre, 223 and Carousel, 151 Little Italy, 205–207 Stadium Golf Center, 177 San Diego Model Railroad Hillcrest and Uptown, Starlight Theater, 229 Museum, 4, 151 207–208 STA Travel, 22 , 151, Julian, 265 The Strand (Oceanside), 243 200 La Jolla, 210–211 Street maps, 57–58 San Diego Museum of Man, 21, Mission Bay and the Beaches, Street Scene, 13–14 151–152, 199–200 209–210 Stuart Collection, 163, 166 San Diego Natural History Old Town and Mission Valley, Student travelers, 22 Museum, 152, 173, 174, 203 208–209 Sunny Jim Cave, 210 San Diego Opera, 221 Tijuana, 279–280 Sunny Jim Cave (La Jolla), 160 San Diego Passport, 139 Shwoomp!, 208 Sun protection, 15 San Diego Performing Arts Sights and attractions, Surfing, 143, 182 League, 7 135–174 competitions, 13 San Diego Repertory Theatre, for architecture buffs, Oceanside, 242–243 220 168–169 Suzuki Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, San Diego Sockers, 185 Balboa Park, 145–153, 165, 185 San Diego Sports Arena, 223 167–168 Swami’s Beach (Encinitas), 145, San Diego Symphony, 220 Coronado, 163–164, 166 237 San Diego Symphony Summer Downtown, 165 Swimming, 182–183 Pops, 13 free or almost free activities, Sycuan Casino & Resort, 228 San Diego Trolley, 2, 6, 18, 64, 6, 164–166 65, 167, 274, 292 for gardeners, 169–170 San Diego Union Printing for kids, 166–168 Taboo Studio, 213 Office, 198 La Jolla, 160–163, 165–166, Taco stands at beaches, 142 San Diego Wild Animal Park, 2, 168 Taxes, 45, 68 4–5, 135, 139–141, 167 for military buffs, 170 Taxis, 65 , 2, 4–5, Mission Bay and the Beaches, to/from airport, 54 135–136, 138, 165, 166, 204 159, 165 Telephone, 45–46 San Pasqual Battlefield State Old Town and Mission Valley, Temecula, wineries, 170, Historic Park (Escondido), 156–159, 165 246–247 246 organized tours, 170–174 Temecula Valley Balloon & Santa Ana winds, 9–10 what’s new, 1–2 Wine Festival, 12 Santa Fe Station, 54, 194 for wine lovers, 170 Temperatures, average, 10 Santos Coffeehouse, 59 Silver Strand, 143 Tennis, 183, 185 Scenic Drive, 52-mile San Singing Hills Country Club at Tepoznieves (Tijuana), 284 Diego, 165 Sycuan, 178–179 Theater, 219–220 Scenic flights, 174 Six Degrees, 227 Thin, 224 Science Center, Reuben H. Skating, 182 Thomas Guides, 58 Fleet, 149 Skyride, 138 Thornton Winery (Temecula), Scuba diving, 181–182 Skytower, 138 246 SDAI Museum of the Living Smoking, 68, 222 Thoroughbred Racing Artist, 152 Snorkeling, 181–182 Season, 13 Sea and Land Adventures, 171 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 301

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Tide pools, 141 Trolley tours, 170, 172 Weather conditions and Tijuana (Mexico), 273–285 Tuna Harbor, 194 forecasts, 9–10, 68 accommodations, 280, Turf Supper Club, 226 Websites 283–284 Twiggs Tea and Coffee Co., 226 best, 6 climate and weather, 277 Twilight in the Park Concerts, traveler’s toolbox, 28 currency, 277 12, 229 for travelers with pets, 22 exploring, 277–279 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, travel-planning and booking, nightlife, 285 2, 254, 256 23–25 safety alert, 273 Weidners’ Gardens (Encinitas), sports, 280 236–237 transportation, 276 Underwater Pumpkin Wgasa Bush Line Railway, 140 traveling to, 274, 276 Carving Contest, 14 Whale-watching, 14, 16, 167, visitor information, 276 United Nations Building, 148, 173–174 Time zones, 46, 68 202 Whaley House, 159, 198 , 152–153 University of California, San Wheelchair accessibility, 18–19 Tipping, 46 Diego (UCSD), 160 Where To Be Tours, 2 Toilets, 46 University Towne Center (UTC), Whitney Building, 191 Tomorrowland, 253–254 215–216 Whole Foods, 104, 112 Top of the Hyatt, 195, 224 Upstart Crow, 194 Wi-Fi, 26–27 Top of the Park, 227 Uptown and Hillcrest, 47, 57 Wild Animal Park, 2, 4–5, 135, Torrey Pines Beach, 145 accommodations, 79–82 139–141 Torrey Pines Gliderport, 166, brief description of, 58 , 138 167, 179 restaurants, 112–117 Wildflowers, 4, 10, 264, Torrey Pines Golf Course shopping, 207–208 268–270 (La Jolla), 4, 10, 179 Urban Safaris, 172 Wild Water Wilderness, 257 Torrey Pines State Beach, 232 U.S. Air Carrier Memorial, 194 William Heath Davis House, Torrey Pines State Reserve, 3, U.S. Olympic Training Center, 190 163, 173, 174, 180 166 William Heath Davis House Tourist information, 7, 56 U.S. Open Sandcastle Competi- Museum, 156 Tourmaline Surfing Park, 143 tion, 13 William Penn Hotel, 188 Tours, 2, 170–174 Windansea Beach, 144 Balboa Park, 150 The Wine Bank, 217 escorted, 32–33 Van Roekel Vineyards Wine lovers, sights and package, 32 (Temecula), 247 attractions for, 170 shopping, 205 Viejas Outlet Mall, 216 Wineries, Temecula, 170, Toys, 216–217 Villa Montezuma, 155–156, 168 246–247 Train travel, 31, 42, 54, 66 Villa Nueva Bakery Café, 134 Wooden Boat Festival, 183–184 Transit information, 68 Visas, 35–36 World Bodysurfing Champi- Transit Store, 18, 54, 57, 64 Visa traveler’s checks, 9 onships, 13 Transportation, 60–66 Visitor information, 7, 56 World Championship Over-the- by bicycle, 66 Volcan Mountain Preserve, 266 Line Tournament, 12 by bus, 63–65 by car, 60–63 discounts for travelers with Walkabout International, Yacht Club, 195 disabilities, 18 165, 172 Yard House, 225 by ferry, 65–66 Walking tours YMCA, 182 by taxi, 65 Balboa Park, 146 Yuma Building, 188 by train, 66 guided, 172–173 by trolley, 65 self-guided, 186–204 Travel accessories, 217 Balboa Park, 199–204 ACCOMMODATIONS Travel agencies, for disabled the Embarcadero, Anaheim Vagabond Hotel, 259 travelers, 18 192–195 Balboa Park Inn, 80 Travel CUTS, 22 Gaslamp Quarter, The Beach Cottages, 89 Traveler’s checks, 8–9, 39 186–191 Beach Haven Inn, 89–90 Travel insurance, 16–17 Old Town, 195–198 Beach Terrace Inn (Carlsbad), Trip-cancellation insurance, Walter Andersen’s Nursery, 169 240 16–17 Water taxis, 66 The Bed & Breakfast Inn Trolleys, 2, 6, 18, 64, 65 Watts-Robinson Building, 187 at La Jolla, 95–96 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 302

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Best Western Anaheim Howard Johnson Hotel Sheraton Anaheim Hotel, 259 Stardust, 260 (Anaheim), 260 Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Best Western Bayside Inn, 77 Hyatt Regency, 90 Marina, 101 Best Western Blue Sea Lodge, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, Sommerset Suites Hotel, 79 85–86 244 Tamarack Beach Resort Best Western Inn by the Julian Gold Rush Hotel, 267 (Carlsbad), 240 Sea, 93 Keating House, 81–82 USA Hostels, 73 Best Western Seven Seas, 85 Knott’s Berry Farm Resort US Grant Hotel, 1, 74 Borrego Valley Inn, 271 Hotel, 259–260 Vagabond Inn-Hotel Circle, 85 Bristol Hotel, 73 La Casa del Zorro Desert The Village Inn, 100 Candy Cane Inn (Anaheim), 259 Resort (Borrego Springs), 271 Wave Crest (Del Mar), 233 Catamaran Resort Hotel, 84, 86 La Costa Resort and Spa Westgate Hotel, 73 Comfort Inn-Downtown, 78 (Carlsbad), 239–240 W San Diego, 5, 76 Coronado Inn, 99 La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, 94 The Cottage, 80–81 La Jolla Cove Suites, 94–95 Crone’s Cobblestone Cottage La Jolla Village Lodge, 96 RESTAURANTS Bed & Breakfast, 5, 79–80 La Pensione Hotel, 5, 72, 78–79 Anaheim White House, 261 Crystal Pier Hotel, 84, 86 L’Auberge Del Mar Resort & Anthony’s Fishette, 192 The Dana on Mission Bay, Spa, 232–233 Arterra (Del Mar), 234 88–89 La Valencia Hotel, 72, 92 Azzura Point, 131 Del Mar Motel on the Beach, Les Artistes (Del Mar), 233–234 Baleen, 120, 122 233 Little Italy Hotel, 1, 79 Bay Beach Cafe, 130, 132 The Disneyland Hotel, 258 The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 72, Bellefleur Restaurant Disney’s Grand Californian 92–93 (Carlsbad), 241 Hotel, 258–259 Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Berta’s Latin American El Cordova Hotel, 99 84, 96 Restaurant, 118 Elsbree House, 89 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Bertrand at Mister A’s, 5, Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego, 72, 73 112–113, 130 Diego Bay-Downtown, 73–74 Marriott Coronado Island Bread & Cie., 47, 116 Empress Hotel of La Jolla, 93 Resort, 97–99 The Brigantine, 131–132 Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Marriott Residence Inn, 90 Brockton Villa, 103, 129 Spa, 90 Marriott San Diego Hotel & Bully’s Restaurant (Del Mar), 500 West, 73 Marina, 74–75 234 Four Seasons Resort Aviara Mission Valley Travelodge, 85 Cafe Chloe, 107 (Carlsbad), 239 Motel 6 Hotel Circle, 85 Cafe La Especial (Tijuana), 284 Gaslamp Plaza Suites, 5, 72, 78 Ocean Park Inn, 86–87 Café Lulu, 104, 111–112, 191 Glorietta Bay Inn, 100 Oceanside Marina Inn, 243 Cafe Pacifica, 117 The Grande Colonial, 93–94 Omni San Diego Hotel, 75–76 Caffè Bella Italia, 123 Grand Hotel Tijuana, 283 Orchard Hill Country Inn California Cuisine, 113–114 Hacienda de Vega (Escondido), (Julian), 267 Carnitas Uruapan (Tijuana), 284 247–248 Pacific Terrace Hotel, 88 Casa de Bandini, 196 Harbor View Days Inn Suites, 77 The Palms at Indian Head Casa de Pico, 196 Heritage Park Bed & Breakfast (Borrego Springs), 272 Casa Guadalajara, 118–119, 196 Inn, 72, 82–83 Paradise Pier Hotel (Disneyland), Cheese Shop, 190 HI Downtown Hostel, 73 258 Chez Loma, 132 Hilton San Diego Airport/ Paradise Point Resort & Spa, China Max, 134 Harbor Island, 101 72, 84, 88 Chive, 108 Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Park Manor Suites, 82 Cien Años (Tijuana), 284–285 Quarter, 74 Pelican Cove Inn (Carlsbad), Citrus City Grille (Orange), 261 Holiday Inn Express-Old Town, 240 Clayton’s Coffee Shop, 133 83–84 Portofino Inn & Suites Corvette Diner, 116, 118 Holiday Inn on the Bay, (Anaheim), 260 The Cottage, 131 76–77, 84 Ramada Plaza, 85 Crest Cafe, 116–117 Horton Grand, 77 Red Lion Hanalei Hotel, 84 Dakota Grill & Spirits, 103, 110 Hotel del Coronado, 5, 48, 71, Rosarito Beach Hotel, 281 Delicias (Rancho Santa Fe), 84, 96–98 The San Diego Marriott 244–245 Hotel Lucerna (Tijuana), 284 Gaslamp Quarter, 1, 73 El Agave Tequileria, 104, Hotel Parisi, 72, 90–91 Scripps Inn, 95 117–118 Hotel Solamar, 1, 73 The Sea Lodge, 72, 84, 95 El Fandango, 196 18_588273 bindex.qxd 9/1/05 11:33 PM Page 303

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Epazote (Del Mar), 234–235 La Costa (Tijuana), 285 Poseidon (Del Mar), 234 Extraordinary Desserts, 104, 115 La Diferencia (Tijuana), 285 Prado Restaurant, 204 Fat City, 110 La Fonda de Roberto (Tijuana), Prince of Wales, 131 Felix Continental Cafe 282–283, 285 Qwiig’s, 122–123 (Orange), 262 Living Room Coffeehouse, Rainwater’s on Kettner, 107 Fidel’s (Solana Beach), 240 119–120 Ramiro’s, 142 Fidel’s Norte (Carlsbad), 240 Los Dos Pedros #1, 142 Rancho El Nopal, 196 Fifth & Hawthorn, 115–116 Los Dos Pedros #2, 142 Region, 114 Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, 103, 104, Lou & Mickey’s, 110 Rhinoceros Cafe & Grill, 112, 118 The Marine Room, 126 132–133 The Fishery, 48, 124 Meritage (Encinitas), 241 Roberto’s Taco Shop, 142 Fish Market (Embarcadero), Miguel’s Cocina, 131 Romano’s Dodge House 194 Mille Fleurs, 113 (Julian), 268 Fish Market (Del Mar), 234 The Mission, 125 Roppongi, 128 The Fish Market, 110–111 Mister Tiki’s Mai Tai Rubio’s Baja Grill, 6, 50, 104, Fresh, 128 Lounge, 107 122 George’s at the Cove, Mrs. Burton’s Tea Parlor, 117 Sammy’s California Woodfired 5, 125–126 Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Pizza, 104, 115 The Green Flash, 104, 124 Restaurant (Buena Park), 262 Siamese Basil (Encinitas), 241 Gringo’s, 124 Napa Valley Grille, 111 Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen, Hash House a Go Go, 112 Neiman’s (Carlsbad), 241 130–131 Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana Nine-Ten, 126, 128 Star of the Sea, 103, 107–108, (Del Mar), 234 Ocean Terrace and George’s 192 Indigo Grill, 103, 108–109 Bar, 5, 129 Su Casa, 125 Jake’s Del Mar, 235 Old Town Mexican Café, 120, Sushi Ota, 124–125 Jasmine, 134 198 Taco Surf, 142 Julian Grille, 267–268 101 Cafe (Oceanside), 243 Tea Pavilion, 202 Jyoti Bihanga, 134 150 Grand Café (Escondido), Thee Bungalow, 123 Karl Strauss Brewery & 248 3rd Corner, 123 Grill, 111 Pacifica Del Mar, 234 Thyme in the Ranch (Rancho Kemo Sabe, 109 Pamplemousse Grill (Del Mar), Santa Fe), 244 Kensington Grill, 134 234 Tobey’s 19th Hole, 177 Kono’s Surf Club Cafe, 120 Parallel 33, 114 Top of the Market, 111, 194 Krazy Coyote Saloon & Grille Peohe’s, 130 Trattoria Acqua, 128–129 (near Borrego Springs), Piatti, 130 Vigilucci’s (Encinitas), 241 272–273 Pizza Nova, 48, 115 Villa Nueva Bakery Café, Point Loma Seafoods, 6, 50 133–134