* Includes special-interest tours that appeal to families and golfers, plus an in-depth look at the museums, gardens, and architecture of Balboa Park (including a tour of the famed San Diego Zoo)
* Neighborhood walking tours take travelers through the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, and Coronado, and more
* An outdoors chapter highlights the area's best beaches and recommends hikes in Torrey Pines State Park
* With day trips to Julian, Tijuana, and the Anza-Borrego Desert