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Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A Major Celebration in San Diego Makes It the Californian City to Visit This Year

In 1909, San Diego was a little city with really big ambitions. It decided to throw a world’s fair in 1915 to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal, which would make it the first…

Article / Slideshows

Southern California Road Trip Itinerary: Los Angeles to San Diego (Through the Desert) in One Week

Sure, you could just drive Interstate 5 south for 120 miles from LA to San Diego. But what fun would that be? For a true taste of Southern California culture and adventure, take the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The Frommer's Book Tour Returns to California: San Diego on February 5 and Los Angeles on February 8

It has been so wonderful meeting readers across the United States on this book tour. For the next two stops, it's a return to the great state of California.On February 5 at…

Article / Air Travel

Diggin' San Diego: Cheap Airfares Get you There with Plenty Left in Your Wallet to Spend on the Ground

The nearby desert areas can be over 100 degrees and sunny when the shoreline is only in the 60's. This was my first trip here and I must admit I was impressed by the overall beauty of…

Shopping / India Street Antiques

India Street Antiques

You might not want to lug a stained glass window or marble fireplace mantle home, but you'll still enjoy wandering amid gorgeous solid wood armoires, dining tables and escritoires made…

Shopping / Newport Avenue Antique Center & Coffee House

Newport Avenue Antique Center & Coffee House

Once a five-and-dime store with a little bit of everything, this 18,000 square-foot warehouse is the centerpiece of Ocean Beach's two-block Antique District on Newport Avenue. It too,…

Shopping / Kettner Arts

Kettner Arts

Check out the art at this member-supported collection of studios and galleries, one of Little Italy's first art complexes. The artists are happy to chat with browsers and classes in…

Shopping / Taboo Studio

Taboo Studio

This impressive gallery exhibits the wearable art from jewelry designers from throughout the United States.

Shopping / Bay Books

Bay Books

A superb collection of international magazines hints at breadth of offerings at this long-standing independent shop whose faithful customers appreciate meeting Newt Gingrich, "Sully"…

Shopping / Controversial Bookstore

Controversial Bookstore

Serious students of metaphysics, spirituality, witchcraft, and healing find a welcoming home in this 60s era holdout with an incredible collection of crystals, charms, candles,…

Shopping / D.G. Wills Books

D.G. Wills Books

Erudite scholars and literary heavy hitters frequent this rather dark and musty headquarters for the La Jolla Cultural Society, where Allen Ginsburg, Christopher Hitchens and other…

Shopping / Warwick’s

Warwick’s

When Hilary Clinton, Khaled Hosseini, and John Sanford put out new books, they're sure to show up at this family-owned independent bookstore. Warwick's is also just about the last fine…

Shopping / Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market

Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market

This organic food co-op opened in 1971 as a worker's collective. It's now housed in an environmentally responsible "green" building and remains an excellent high-quality organic,…

Shopping / Venissimo Cheese

Venissimo Cheese

Knowledgeable cheese mongers lure customers with samplings of Italian truffle-flecked Sottocenere, Spanish Capricho Cabra and other exotics, including enough varieties of Brie alone to…

Shopping / Horton Plaza

Horton Plaza

), is located at street level; a 14-screen cinema anchors the top level beside a lineup of food outlets. Shopping hours Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Covering 6 1/2…

Shopping / Fashion Valley Center

Fashion Valley Center

Upscale brands including Jimmy Choo, Coach, and Henri Bendel draw shoppers to this Mission Valley mall anchored by Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Macy's, and Penny's. The Apple and…

Shopping / Mission Valley Center

Mission Valley Center

Geared toward budget-minded shoppers, this sprawling mall contains Nordstrom Rack, Loehmann's, specialty stores, , a 20-screen movie complex, food court and restaurants.. Strip malls…

Shopping / University Towne Center (UTC)

University Towne Center (UTC)

After a $180-million makeover, UTC now has seating areas with fire pits, a dog park, playground, fitness center, new restaurants, and public Wi-Fi. The indoor food court surrounding an…

Shopping / Index Urban

Index Urban

Travelers who bemoaned the closure of John's Fifth Avenue luggage shop are happy to find this excellent replacement carrying high-end luggage, backpacks and accessories. Best of all,…

Shopping / Traveler’s Depot

Traveler’s Depot

Around since 1983, this family-run shop offers travel books and maps, plus a great array of accessories, backpacks, and luggage.

Shopping / Record City

Record City

Today named this browser's delight one of the "10 best record stores in the " for good reason. You can find just about any favorite among the used vinyls and CDs, be it vintage blues…

Shopping / Off the Record

Off the Record

Browse through the new and used CDs and vinyl in this tiny shop and you'll find reminders of ever music genre you ever enjoyed, no matter how obscure or trendy.

Shopping / The Wine Bank

The Wine Bank

Attend one of this cramped shop's weekly wine tastings on Friday and Saturday evenings ($20, reservations required) and you'll sample vintages from some of the more than a dozen…

Restaurant / Born and Raised

Born and Raised

An orgy of butter awaits diners at Born and Raised. And I'm not just talking about the food. The setting, too, has a delightful richness to it, whether you're in the main dining room,…

Restaurant / Juniper and Ivy

Juniper and Ivy

Fans of Top Chef will remember Richard Blais. The runner-up in season four, he returned a few years later to win Top Chef: Masters by creating food that every viewer of that show…