America the Beautiful Access Ballooning, 169–170, 240 Index Pass, 41 Balloon Safari (San Diego 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 Bea Evenson Fountain, 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 California, 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, Balboa Park 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 Botanical Building and Lily Pond Alcazar Garden, 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, 223 298 116_626214-bindex.indd6_626214-bindex.indd 298298 77/23/10/23/10 111:231:23 PPMM C Children's Pool, 136–137, 153 D Cabrillo Bridge, 140, 200 Chinese Historical Museum, San Dance performances, 227 Cabrillo National Monument, Diego, 148 Day at the Docks, 19, 181 GENERAL INDEX 146, 164 Chinese Mission, 189 Day Passes, 33 walking tours, 168 Chopra Center for Wellbeing, 48 Day Trippers, 33 whale-watching, 169 Chula Vista Nature Center, 158, Debit cards, 37 Cabs, 35 171 Del Mar, 237, 238–244 airport, 27 Cinco de Mayo, 20, 44 Del Mar Beach, 138 Caliente Racetrack (Tijuana), 276 Cinemas, 234–235 Del Mar Library, 240 California Ballet, 227 Cinema Under the Stars, 235 Del Mar National Horse Show, California Center for the Arts City Ballet, 227 20, 182 (Escondido), 256 Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge, Del Mar Plaza, 238, 239 California Dreamin', 170 233 Del Mar Racetrack & California Overland, 48, 268 Classical music, 226 Fairgrounds, 181–182, 238 California Surf Museum Climate, 17–18 Del Mar State Beach, 238–239 (Oceanside), 252 The Coaster commuter train, 33, Dennis Connor's America's Cup California Wolf Center (Julian), 237 Experience, 177 262 Coast Walk, 160, 176 Department stores, 218 Callaway Vineyard & Winery, 258 Coffeehouses with D.G.Wills Books, 217–218 Camping, Anza-Borrego, 270 performances, 233 Dining, 96–128. See also Carlsbad, 237, 244–251 Collette Tours, 49 Restaurant Index Carlsbad Fall Village Faire, 22 Colorado House, 197 Anza-Borrego, 270 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Comedy clubs, 229–230 best, 4–5, 96–98 Marathon, 18 The Comedy Store, 229 with the best views, 123 Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa, 247 Comic-Con International, 21 burgers, 106 Carlsbad Premium Outlets, 221, Command Museum, 165 Coronado, 125–127 245 Confidential, 230 by cuisine, 98–100 Carlsbad Ranch, flower fields in Controversial Bookstore, 217 Del Mar, 242–244 bloom at, 19 Convention Center/Embarcadero downtown, the Gaslamp Carlsbad Spring Village Faire, 20 Marina Park South, 194 Quarter and Little Italy, Carlsbad State Beach, 247 Cooking classes, 48–49 101–107 Car rentals, 29–30 Copley Symphony Hall, 229 Escondido, 257–258 Carriage Works, 190 Coronado, 54 in and around Fiesta de Car travel accommodations, 91–95 Reyes, 195 from the airport, 27 restaurants, 125–127 fish tacos, 116 driving rules, 31 shopping, 215, 219 Hillcrest & Uptown, 107–111 driving safety, 40 sights and attractions, 157, Julian, 266 main arteries and streets, 160 La Jolla, 119–125 32–33 Coronado Beach, 135 Little Italy, 101, 104–107 parking, 31 Coronado Cab Company, 35 Mission Bay and the Beaches, to San Diego, 28–29 Coronado Ferry, 192 114–119 Casa de Balboa, 204 Coronado Flower Show Oceanside, 253 Casa de Bandini/Cosmopolitan weekend, 19 off the beaten path, 127–128 Hotel, 196 Coronado Municipal Golf Course, Old Town & Mission Valley, Casa del Prado, 204–205 173–174 111–114 Casa del Rey Moro African County Administration Center, price categories, 96 Museum, 45 192 Puerto Nuevo, 286 The Casbah, 228 Credit cards, 37 Rancho Santa Fe, 255–256 Casinos, 235 auto insurance coverage, 30 Solana Beach, Encinitas & Cave Store, 215 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, Carlsbad, 249–251 Cedros Design District, 215 229 Tijuana, 281–283 Celebrate Dance Festival, 227 Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar, Disabilities, travelers with, 40–41 Cellphones, 50, 288 228 Diversionary Theatre, 225 Centers for Disease Control and Crystal Pier, 159 Dizzy's, 228 Prevention, 39 Currency and currency exchange, Doctors, 288 Centro Cultural de la Raza, 141 36–37 Dog Beach, 46, 135 Centro Cultural Tijuana, 276–277 Customs regulations, 24–25 Dog Beach Dog Wash, 46 Chicano Park, murals in, 158–159 Cuyamaca, Lake, 172, 265 Downtown Information Center, Children, families with, 43 Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, 165 best accommodations for, 63 264 sights and attractions, 160–162 The New Children's Museum, 148 299 116_626214-bindex.indd6_626214-bindex.indd 299299 77/23/10/23/10 111:231:23 PPMM 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.