America the Beautiful Access Ballooning, 169–170, 240 Index Pass, 41 Balloon Safari ( Wild America the Beautiful Senior Animal Park), 130 See also Accommodations and Pass, 43 Bankers Hill, 163 Restaurant indexes, below. AMSDconcerts, 227 Barnes & Noble, 217 Amtrak, 28, 33 Barona Creek Golf Club, 46, 173 Animal parks, 129–134 Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Animal-rights issues, 47 Casino, 235 General Index Anthology, 227 Baseball, 180 A Antiques, 216 Beach (bar), 230 Escondido, 256 Beaches, 134–138 AAA (American Automobile GENERAL INDEX Julian, 263 Northern San Diego County, Association), 28, 288 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, 138 AARP, 43 171, 266–270 Oceanside, 253 Accessible Journeys, 41 Apple Box Toys, 221 Tijuana, 277 Accessible San Diego, 41 Apple pies, Julian, 263 for walking, 176 Accommodations, 61–95. See Architectural highlights, 162 , 205 also Accommodations Index Area codes, 288 BearCom, 50 Anza-Borrego, 269 Art and craft galleries, 216–217 Beauty Bar, 232 bed & breakfasts, 62 Oceanside, 252 The Belly Up Tavern, 227–228 best, 3–4, 63 Art + Sol, 44, 224, 295 Belmont Park, 153 Carlsbad, 248–249 ARTS TIX, 224 Bernardo Winery (Escondido), Coronado, 91–95 ArtWalk, 19 165 Del Mar, 240–241 Asian/Pacific Historic District, 44 Biking, 36 downtown, the Gaslamp Association of Independent Tour rentals and tours, 170–171 Quarter and Little Italy, Operators (U.K.), 47 Biplane adventures, 170 64–75 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 154, eco-friendly, 46 154 169 Ensenada, 286 ATMs (automated-teller Birch North Park Theatre, 223 Escondido, 257 machines), 37 Bird-watching, 171 Hillcrest & Uptown, 75–78 Auto insurance, 30–31 Black Historical Society of San Julian, 265–266 Automobile Club of Southern Diego, 44–45 La Jolla, 85–91 , 32 Black's Beach, 137 Mission Bay and the Beaches, Automotive Museum, San Diego, Bloomingdale's, 218 80–85 143 Blue Line, 35 Oceanside, 253 Avenida Revolución (Tijuana), Boating (boat rentals), 177–178 Old Town & Mission Valley, 276, 278 Oceanside, 252 78–80 Boating events, 180–181 pet-friendly, 45–46 Boat tours and cruises, 28, 164, Rancho Santa Fe, 254–255 B 165–167 saving on your hotel room, Babysitters, 288 evening bay cruises, 234 61–62 Backesto Building, 187 Boneyard Beach (Encinitas), 138, Tijuana, 279–281 Backroads, 45 247 Adventure and wellness trips, 48 Baja Airventures, 48 Bonita Cove, 136 African-American travelers, Books, recommended, 14–15 43–45 parking areas, 140 Bookstores, 211, 217–218 African Express, 130 road entrances, 140 Julian, 263 Ah Quin, Former Home of, 189 sights and attractions, Borders, 217 Air Ambulance Card, 41 138–146, 160–162 Borrego Palm Canyon self- Airport shuttles, 27 free attractions, 159 guided hike, 268 Air travel, 25 transportation within, 140 and Lily Pond , 202 visitor center, 202 (Balboa Park), 141, 204 Altitude Sky Lounge, 230 walking tour, 199–206 Botanic Garden, San Diego, 164 American Automobile Balboa Park December Nights, Bourbon Street, 233 Association (AAA), 28, 288 23 The Brass Rail, 233 American Eagle, 26 Balboa Park Food & Wine COPYRIGHTED MATERIALBreezenet.com, 29 American Express, 288 School, 48 Brokers Building, 189 traveler's checks, 38 Balboa Park Miniature Railroad B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, 28 American Foundation for the and Carousel, 141 Burgers restaurants, 106 Blind, 41 Balboa Park Municipal Golf Business hours, 288 American Indian Art Market, 20 Course, 173 Bus tours, 167–168 American Institute of Architects, Balboa Park Visitors Center, 140 Bus travel, 27, 33 163 Balboa Theatre, 184, 223

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116_626214-bindex.indd6_626214-bindex.indd 299299 77/23/10/23/10 11:2311:23 PMPM Downtown San Diego, 52, 54 Fashion Valley Center, 220 Giant Dipper roller coaster, 153 accommodations, 64–75 Fax machines, 49 Gliderport, 160 bars, 230–232 FedEx Office, 51 Globus, 49 restaurants, 101–107 Ferries and water taxis, 35–36 GoCar Tours, 167 shopping, 207–209 Ferry Landing Marketplace, 215 Golf, 172–173 sights and attractions, 158 Festival of Beer, 22 Anza-Borrego, 269 Drinking laws, 288–289 Fiesta Cinco de Mayo, 20 Carlsbad, 248 Driving rules, 31 Fiesta de Reyes, 195–196, 212 Tijuana, 279 Driving safety, 40 Fiesta Island, 135 tournaments, 181 Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole 52-mile San Diego Scenic Drive, The Gondola Company, 165–166 Christmas!, 22 158 Go San Diego Card, 133 GENERAL INDEX Drugstores, 290 Films, 15 Gran Fondo San Diego, 19 Dudley's Bakery (Julian), 264 Firehouse Museum, 146 Gray Line, 167 First Church of Christ Scientist, Great News!, 49 162 Green Line, 35 Fishing, 172 Green sea turtles, 158 E tournaments, 181 Greyhound, 27 Eagle and High Peak Mine Fish tacos, 116 Greyhound North American (Julian), 262 Flea market, 219 Discovery Pass, 27 East Village, 54 Fleet Week, 22, 164 Grunion Run, 236 East Village Tavern & Bowl, 230 Flicks, 233 GSM (Global System for Mobile Eating and drinking, 12–14 Flightline (San Diego Wild Communications) wireless Ecotourism, 46–47 Animal Park), 130 network, 50 El Campo Santo, 149–150, FlowBarrel, 153 198–199 Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, El Cid Campeador, 202–203 245 ElderTreks, 43 FlowRider, 153 H Electricity, 290 Flying Wheels Travel, 41 Hall of Champions Sports Electronic System for Travel Folk Arts Rare Records, 220 Museum, San Diego, 143–144 Authorization (ESTA), 24 Food and wine trips, 48–49 H&M Landing, 169, 172 Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 137 Football, 181 Hang gliding and paragliding, El Niño weather pattern, 18 college bowl games, 23 175–176 El Prado, 163 Fort Rosecrans National Harbor Days Festival The Embarcadero, walking tour, Cemetery, 164 (Oceanside), 252 190–194 Four Points Communications, 50 Health concerns, 39 Embarcadero Marina Park North, Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Health insurance, 291 194 Club, 174 Heritage Park, 150, 199 Embassies and consulates, 290 4th & B, 228 Hike Bike Kayak San Diego, 48, Emergencies, 290 Four Winds Trading Company, 171 Encinitas, 244–251 216 Hiking and walking, 176 Ensenada, 284, 286–287 Free or almost free activities, 5, Anza-Borrego, 268 Entry requirements, 23–25 158–160 Hillcrest & Uptown, 54–55 Escondido, 256–257 Frey Block Building, 189 accommodations, 75–78 Escorted tours, 49 F. W. Woolworth Building, 186 gay nightlife, 233 Eveoke Dance Theatre, 227 restaurants, 107–111 Exploritas (formerly shopping, 210–211, 219 Elderhostel), 43 Hipódromo Caliente (Tijuana), G 276 Gardens, 163–164 History of San Diego, 6–16 Balboa Park, 205 HIV-positive visitors, 292 F North County nurseries, 216 Holiday Bowl, 23 Fallbrook Winery, 165 Gaslamp Quarter, 54, 158, 163 Holidays, 291 Fall Flower Tour (Encinitas), accommodations, 64–75 Hornblower Cruises, 166, 169, 22–23 shopping, 207–209 234 Families with children, 43 walking tour, 183–190 Horse racing and shows, 21, best accommodations for, 63 Gaslamp Quarter Historical 181–182 sights and attractions, Foundation, 168 Horton Grand Hotel, 188 160–162 Gasoline, 290 Horton Plaza, 183–184 The New Children's Gator by the Bay, 20 shopping, 208–209 Museum, 148 Gays and lesbians, 21, 42 Horton Plaza Park, 184 Farmers Insurance Open, 18–19, nightlife, 233–234 Hospitals, 39 181 GayTraveler, 42 Hostels, 62 Farmers' markets, 218–219 Geisel Library, 153–154, 163 Hot-air ballooning, 169–170, 240 Escondido, 256

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Hotels, 61–95. See also International Youth Travel Card La Jolla Woman's Club, 153 GENERAL INDEX Accommodations Index (IYTC), 45 Lake Miramar Reservoir, 176 Anza-Borrego, 269 Internet access, 50–51 Lakeside Rodeo, 20 bed & breakfasts, 62 InTouch USA, 50 Lamb's Players Theatre, 225 best, 3–4, 63 I.O.O.F. Building, 187 Large Rock Monument, 196 Carlsbad, 248–249 Irish Festival, 19 Las Americas, 221 Coronado, 91–95 Itineraries, suggested, 55–60 Lawrence Family Jewish Del Mar, 240–241 Ivy Nightclub/Ivy Rooftop, 231 Community Center, 179 downtown, the Gaslamp Legal aid, 291 Quarter and Little Italy, LEGOLAND California 64–75 (Carlsbad), 161, 244–245 eco-friendly, 46 J Lestat's Coffee House, 233 Ensenada, 286 Jai Lai Palace (Tijuana), 276 Le Travel Store, 222 Escondido, 257 Japanese Friendship Garden, Lincoln Hotel, 188 Hillcrest & Uptown, 75–78 141–142, 204 Lips, 232 Julian, 265–266 Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Literature, 14–15 La Jolla, 85–91 Theater, 227 Little Italy, 54, 163 Mission Bay and the Beaches, Jogging, 176–177 accommodations, 74 80–85 John's Fifth Avenue Luggage, restaurants, 101, 104–107 Oceanside, 253 221–222 shopping, 207–209 Old Town & Mission Valley, Joseph Bellows Gallery, 216 Little Italy Festa, 22 78–80 Julian, 260–266 Llama Treks (Julian), 265 pet-friendly, 45–46 Julian Cider Mill, 263 Llewelyn Building, 187 Rancho Santa Fe, 254–255 Julian Fall Apple Harvest, 22 Longboard Surf Club saving on your hotel room, Julian Gold Rush Hotel, 45 Competition, 21 61–62 Julian Pie Company, 263 Lost and found, 291 Tijuana, 279–281 Julian Pioneer Museum, 262 Louis Bank of Commerce, 184, House of Blues, 228 Julian Weed & Craft Show, 21, 186 , 202 261 Lounge Six, 231 House of Pacific Relations June Gloom, 18 Lou's Records, 220 International Cottages, 141, Junípero Serra Museum, 150 Lux Art Institute (Encinitas), 246 203 Humphrey's, 229 Humphrey's Backstage, 229 K M Kearns Memorial Swimming McClellan-Palomar Airport Pool, 179 (Carlsbad), 26 I Keating Building, 186 McCoy House, 195 Ice-skating, 178 Kendall-Frost Reserve, 171 Macy's, 218 IMAX Dome Theater, 142–143, Kiwanis Ocean Beach Kite Mail, 291–292 234 Festival, 19 Mainly Mozart Festival, 20 Immaculate Conception Catholic Knott's Soak City U.S.A., 158 Malashock Dance, 227 Church, 198 Kobey's Swap Meet, 219 Malls, 220 Immigration and customs outlet, 221 clearance, 26 Maps, street, 31–32 Imperial Beach, 135 L Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Info Express, 34 Labor Temple Building, 190 Quarter, 19 Ingle Building, 190 La Bufadora, 286 Marian Bear Memorial Park, 176 Insurance, auto, 30–31 La Casa de Estudillo, 196 Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre, International Association for L.A. Cetto Winery (Tijuana), 277 162 Medical Assistance to La Jolla, 55 Mariner's Point, 136 Travellers, 39 accommodations, 85–91 Maritime Museum of San Diego, The International Ecotourism restaurants, 119–125 147–148, 177, 190, 192 Society (TIES), 47 shopping, 213, 215, 219 Marston Building, 186 International Gay & Lesbian sights and attractions, Marston House, 142, 163 Travel Association, 42 153–157, 160, 163 Mary Star of the Sea, 153 International Society of Travel La Jolla Cove, 137 Mason Street School, 197–198 Medicine, 39 La Jolla Music Society, 226 MasterCard, traveler's checks, 38 International Student Identity La Jolla Playhouse, 225 Maurice Car'rie Winery, 259 Card (ISIC), 45 La Jolla Rough Water Swim, 22 May Gray, 18 International Student Travel Confederation, 45

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tours, 48–49 Tijuana, 281–283 192 GENERAL INDEX specialized travel resources, Restaurant Week, 18 San Diego Family Magazine, 160 40–46 Reuben H. , San Diego Film Festival, 22 staying connected, 49–51 142–143, 205 San Diego Floral Association, traveling to San Diego, 25–32 Rich's, 233 164 when to go, 17–18 Riverwalk Golf Club, 174–175 San Diego Gay Rodeo, 42 Playas de Tijuana, 277 Riviera del Pacifico (Ensenada), San Diego Hall of Champions Plaza Monumental (Tijuana), 279 286 Sports Museum, 143–144 The Plunge, 153, 179 Roar & Snore sleepover San Diego Harbor Excursion, Poinsettia Bowl, 23 programs, 130 166, 169, 234 Poinsettia Festival Street Fair Robinson-Rose House, 195 , 144 (Encinitas), 22–23 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, 20 San Diego International Airport, Popotla, 286 Roots Fest on Adams, 19 25–27 Port of San Diego Day at the Rosarito, 284–286 San Diego Junior Theatre, 162 Docks, 172 Royal Pie Bakery Building, 189 San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Prescription medications, 39 Park, 153 Puerto Nuevo, 284, 285–286 San Diego Latino Film Festival, 19 S San Diego LGBT Pride Parade, Safety concerns, 39–40 Rally, and Festival, 21 Q Sailing and motor yachts, San Diego Magazine, 51, 292 Qualcomm Stadium, 181, 229 177–178 San Diego Model Railroad Queen Califia's Magical Circle St. Patrick's Day Parade, 19 Museum, 144 (Escondido), 256 Salk Institute, 163 , 144, Salk Institute for Biological 202 Studies, 154 Sculpture Garden, 202 R Sandcastle Competition, 135 San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Air & Space Museum, 144–145, 200 Rancho Bernardo Inn, 174 143, 203–204 Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, San Diego Natural History San Diego Art + Sol, 44, 224, Museum, 145, 176, 205 Mexico), 48 295 Rancho Santa Fe, 254–256 guided nature walks, 168 San Diego Association of Yacht whale-watching trips, 169 Responsible tourism, 46–47 Clubs, 180–181 Restaurants, 96–128. See also San Diego Oceans Foundation, San Diego Audubon Society, 171 178 Restaurant Index San Diego Automotive Museum, Anza-Borrego, 270 San Diego Opera, 226–227 143, 203 San Diego Padres, 180 best, 4–5, 96–98 San Diego Ballet, 227 with the best views, 123 San Diego Reader, 51 , 177 San Diego Region Bike Map, 36 burgers, 106 San Diego Bayfair, 22 Coronado, 125–127 San Diego Repertory Theatre, San Diego Bay Wine & Food 226 by cuisine, 98–100 Festival, 22 Del Mar, 242–244 San Diego Restaurant Week, 18 San Diego Bed & Breakfast San Diego Sports Arena, 229 downtown, the Gaslamp Guild, 62 Quarter and Little Italy, San Diego Symphony, 226 San Diego Boat Parade of Lights, San Diego Symphony Summer 101–107 23 Escondido, 257–258 Pops, 20–21 San Diego Botanic Garden, 164, San Diego Thanksgiving in and around Fiesta de 246 Reyes, 195 Dixieland Jazz Festival, 22 San Diego Chargers, 16, 181 San Diego Union Printing Office, fish tacos, 116 San Diego Chinese Historical Hillcrest & Uptown, 107–111 198 Museum, 148 San Diego Union-Tribune, 51 Julian, 266 San Diego Convention Center, La Jolla, 119–125 San Diego Wild Animal Park, 163 129–130, 161 Little Italy, 101, 104–107 San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge, Mission Bay and the Beaches, San Diego Wine & Culinary 157 Center, 49 114–119 San Diego County Bicycle Oceanside, 253 , 129, 130–132, 161, Coalition, 36 206 off the beaten path, 127–128 San Diego County Fair (Del Mar Old Town & Mission Valley, free days, 159 Fair), 20, 238 San Elijo Lagoon Ecological 111–114 San Diego County Sheriff's price categories, 96 Reserve, 246 Museum, William B. Kolender, San Pasqual Battlefield State Puerto Nuevo, 286 159 Rancho Santa Fe, 255–256 Historic Park, 257

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116_626214-bindex.indd6_626214-bindex.indd 303303 77/23/10/23/10 11:2311:23 PMPM Santa Anas, 18 Spencer-Ogden Building, 186 Tipping, 293–294 Santa Fe Depot, 193 , 145, The Tipsy Crow, 231–232 Savanna Safari (San Diego Wild 159, 203 Top of the Hyatt, 194, 232 Animal Park), 130 Spreckels Theatre, 229 Top of the Park, 234 Scenic flights, 169–170 Sprinter rail service, 33 Toreo de Tijuana, 279 Scuba diving, 178 Starlight Theatre, 235–236 Torrey Pines Beach, 137–138 Sculpture Garden of the Museum Starlite, 232 Torrey Pines Gliderport, 175–176 of Art, 202 STA Travel, 45 Torrey Pines Golf Course, 154, SDAI Museum of the Living Stay-for-the-Day pass, 140 175 Artist, 143 Stingaree, 231 Torrey Pines State Beach, 238 Sea and Land Adventures, 167 Street maps, 31–32 Torrey Pines State Reserve, GENERAL INDEX Seaforth Boat Rental, 177 Street Scene, 21 156–157, 171 Sea Life Aquarium (Carlsbad), Stuart Collection, 156 nature walks, 168 245 Student travel, 45 Tourism Concern (U.K.), 47 Seaport Village, 146, 194, 210 Summer Organ Festival, 20 Tourism for All (U.K.), 41 Sea turtles, 158 Sunny Jim Cave, 215 Tourmaline Surfing Park, 136 SeaWorld San Diego, 129, SuperShuttle, 27, 41 Tours, organized, 165–169 132–134, 161 Surfing, 178–179 Toys, 221 Self-Realization Fellowship competitions, 21 Train travel, 33 Hermitage and Meditation Oceanside, 252, 253 to San Diego, 27–28 Gardens (Encinitas), 247 Sushi Performance & Visual Art, Transit information, 35, 36, 294 Senior travel, 42–43 223–224 Transit Store, 27, 32, 33 Serra Museum, 162 Sustainable tourism, 46–47 discounted fares for disabled Sevilla, 231 Swami's Beach (Encinitas), 138, travelers, 41 Sharp Coronado Hospital, 39 246–247 Transportation, 32–36 Shopping, 207–222 Swimming, 179 Travel accessories, 221–222 neighborhoods for, 207–216 Sycuan Resort & Casino, 175, 235 TravelChums, 45 Sierra Club, 176 Travel CUTS, 45 Sights and attractions, 129–170. Traveler's checks, 38 See also Walking tours Traveler's Depot, 222 animal parks, 129–134 T Travelex, 26 Balboa Park, 138–146, 159–162 Taboo Studio, 217 Travel Health Online, 39 beaches, 134–138 Tasende Gallery, 217 Trolleys, 33–35 Coronado, 157, 160 Tauck World Discovery, 49 Tuna Harbor, 193 for kids, 160–162 Taxes, 293 Turf Supper Club, 232–233 La Jolla, 153–157, 160, 163 Taxis, 35 Turtle Lagoon, 158 Mission Bay and the Beaches, airport, 27 152–153 Telephones, 49–50 Old Town & Mission Valley, Television, 15 149–153, 159 Temecula, 258–259 U special-interest, 162–165 wineries in, 165 UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest, Silver Strand, 135 Temecula Balloon & Wine 39 Singles Travel International, 45 Festival, 170 UCSD Thornton Hospital, 39 Single travelers, 45 Temperatures, average, 18 Unconditional Surrender Statue, Skating, 178 Tennis, 179–180 193 Skysurfer Balloon Company, Theater, 16, 224–226 United Express, 26 169–170 The 3rd Corner, 222 United Nations Building, 141, 203 Smoking, 293 Thomas Guide, 32 University of California, San Snorkeling, 178 Thornton Winery, 258–259 Diego (UCSD), 153–154 Society for Accessible Travel & Thoroughbred Racing Season, 21 University Towne Center (UTC), Hospitality, 41 Tide pools, 134 220 Softball, 180 TIES (The International The UPS Store, 49 Solana Beach, 244–251 Ecotourism Society), 47 Uptown. See Hillcrest & Uptown Soledad, Mount, 154 Tijuana, 271–284 Urban Safaris, 168 Soul of America, 45 exploring, 276–277 USAHostels, 62 South Carlsbad State Beach, 247 getting around, 274 USA Rail Pass, 28 Southern California CityPass, 133 nightlife, 283–284 USIT, 45 South Park, 57 shopping, 277–278 U.S. Olympic Training Center Spanish Village Art Center, 205, traveling to, 271–274 (Chula Vista), 160 216–217 visitor information, 275–276 U.S. Open Sandcastle Spectator sports, 16, 180–182 Time zone, 293 Competition, 21, 135 San Diego Hall of Champions , 145 USS Midway Museum, 148–149 Sports Museum, 143–144 Tijuana, 279

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RESTAURANT INDEX RESTAURANT La Valencia Hotel, 88 Addison (Del Mar), 242 El Potrero (Tijuana), 281 Les Artistes (Del Mar), 241 Anthology, 102 El Zarape, 116 Little Italy Hotel, 74 Arterra (Del Mar), 242–243 Extraordinary Desserts, 107 The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 88 Baleen, 114, 116 Fidel's Little Mexico (Encinitas), Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Bandar, 101 250 93–94 Bay Park Fish Co., 116 1500 Ocean, 125 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Beach Grass Café (Encinitas), Filippi's Pizza Grotto, 107 Diego, 67 249 The Fishery, 117 Marriott Coronado Island Resort, Bellefleur Restaurant (Carlsbad), Fish Market, 193 94–95 250 Fish Market (Del Mar), 242 Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Berta's Latin American The Fish Market/Top of the Quarter, 67 Restaurant, 112, 199 Market, 105 Marriott San Diego Hotel & Bertrand at Mister A's, 108 Georges California Modern, 120, Marina, 67–68 Bino's Bistro & Winebar, 126 122 Mission Valley Travelodge, 79 Bite, 108 Grant Grill, 101 Motel 6 Hotel Circle, 80 Blanca (Solana Beach), 250–251 The Green Flash, 117 Ocean Beach International Bleu Bohème, 128 Gringo's, 117–118 Hostel, 62–63 Blue Water Seafood Market and Hacienda de Vega (Escondido), Ocean Park Inn, 84 Grill, 116 257 Oceanside Marina Suites, 253 Bread & Cie., 110 Harney Sushi, 111, 199 Omni San Diego Hotel, 68 Brian's 24 Restaurant Bar & Grill, Harney Sushi (Oceanside), 253 Orchard Hill Country Inn (Julian), 104 Hash House a Go Go, 107 265–266 The Brigantine, 125–126 Hodad's, 106 Pacific Terrace Hotel, 82 Brockton Villa, 123 Il Fornaio, 123 Palacio Azteca Hotel (Tijuana), Bronx Pizza, 110–111 Indigo Grill, 104 281 Bully's Restaurant (Del Mar), 242 Isabel's Cantina, 114 The Palms Hotel (Borrego Burger Lounge, 106 Island Prime, 104 Springs), 269–270 Cafe 222, 101 Jake's Del Mar, 243 Paradise Point Resort & Spa, Cafe Chloe, 104–105 Jayne's Gastropub, 128 82–83 Cafe La Especial (Tijuana), Joe's Crab Shack (Oceanside), Park Manor Suites, 76 281–282 253 The Pearl Hotel, 85 Café Lulu, 190 Jolly Roger (Oceanside), 253 Pelican Cove Inn (Carlsbad), 249 Café Sevilla, 101 JRDN, 114 Pine Hills Lodge (Julian), 265 Caffé Bella Italia, 117 Julian Drug Store & Miner's Porto Vista Hotel & Suites, 73 Candelas, 102 Diner, 262 Ramada Plaza, 79–80 Carnitas Uruapan (Tijuana), 282 Julian Grille, 266 Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Casa Guadalajara, 112–113 Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 263 255 The Cheese Shop, 188 Jyoti Bihanga, 128 Rodeway Inn & Suites Cheripan (Tijuana), 281 Karl Strauss Brewery & Grill, 105 Downtown, 74 Chez Loma, 126 Kemo Sabe, 104 Rosarito Beach Hotel, 285 Chiki Jai (Tijuana), 281 Kensington Grill, 127 Scripps Inn, 88–89 Chuao Chocolatier (Encinitas), Kono's Surf Club Cafe, 114 Sè San Diego, 71 250 Krazy Coyote Bar & Grille/Red The Sofia Hotel, 71–72 Cien Años (Tijuana), 282 Ocotillo (Anza-Borrego), 270 Sommerset Suites Hotel, 76 Clayton's Coffee Shop, 126–127 La Costa (Tijuana), 282 Tamarack Beach Resort C-Level Lounge, 104 La Diferencia (Tijuana), 282–283 (Carlsbad), 249 Coffee Cup, 119 La Fonda de Roberto (Tijuana), Tijuana Marriott Hotel, 279 Confidential, 101 283 Tower 23, 83 Corvette Diner, 118–119 La Querencia (Tijuana), 283 The US Grant, 68 Costa Brava, 114 The Linkery, 109

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Lucky Buck's, 106 Pokez Mexican Restaurant, 101 Spread, 128 RESTAURANT INDEX Mamá Testa Taqueria, 111, 116 Poseidon (Del Mar), 242 Stingaree, 101 The Marine Room, 120 Potato Shack (Encinitas), 249 Stone Brewing World Bistro & Market Restaurant + Bar (Del Prado Restaurant, 206 Gardens (Escondido), 258 Mar), 243 Prepkitchen, 124 Su Casa, 119 Mexican Take Out, 127 Q'ero (Encinitas), 251 Sushi Ota, 118 Michele Coulon Dessertier, 119 Rama, 101 Swami's Cafe (Encinitas), 249 Miguel's Cocina, 125 Ranchos Cocina, 128 Tapenade, 122 Mille Fleurs (Rancho Santa Fe), Red Pearl Kitchen, 106 The Tea Pavilion, 204 255–256 Rhinoceros Cafe & Grille, 126 Tepoznieves (Tijuana), 281 The Mission, 119 Rice, 101 Thee Bungalow, 116–117 Mistral, 125 Richard Walker's Pancake House, The 3rd Corner, 118 Monterey Bay Canners 101 333 Pacific (Oceanside), 253 (Oceanside), 253 Rincón San Román (Tijuana), Thyme in the Ranch (Rancho Mrs. Burton's Tea Room, 111 283 Santa Fe), 255 Negai (Tijuana), 281 Rocky's Crown Pub, 106 Tioli's Crazee Burger, 106 Neighborhood, 106 Romano's Dodge House (Julian), Tobey's 19th Hole, 173 Nick's at the Pier, 123 266 Top of the Market, 193 Nine-Ten, 120 Roppongi, 122 The Tractor Room, 110 Nobu, 101–102 Roy's, 194 Urban Solace, 110 O'Brothers, 106 Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, 116 Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Ruby's (Oceanside), 253 (Encinitas), 250 104 Saffron, 107 Villa Saverios (Tijuana), 281 Ocean House (Carlsbad), 250 Sally's, 101 Vivace (Carlsbad), 251 Old Town Mexican Café, 114 Sbicca (Del Mar), 242 Wahoo's Fish Taco, 116 101 Cafe (Oceanside), 253 Sculpture Court Café, 144 The Westgate Room, 101 Pamplemousse Grille (Del Mar), Shimbashi Izakaya (Del Mar), Whisknladle, 124 243 244 Zenbu, 122 Paradise Grille (Del Mar), 242 Siamese Basil (Encinitas), 250 Peohe's, 123 Sky Room, 119

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