The Best Places to Kiss® in Southern California A Romantic Travel Guide

by Steele, Bonnie

• ISBN13: 9781570614064
• ISBN10: 1570614067
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-22
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Summary

From the urban sunshine of Los Angeles to the snowy peaks of Lake Arrowhead to the swank oasis of Palm Springs, Southern California provides many opportunities for romance. In this guide, thousands of recommendations await lovers of all ages and tastes. Reviews of the most romantic inns, resorts, B&Bs, and hotels detail information on privacy, amenities, views, and décor. Restaurant reviews advise traveling couples on what to order and where to sit for the ultimate in dining romance. Every hotel and restaurant review comes with the series' trademark lip ratings. An all-new romantic highlights section for each destination provides insider information on the best sunsets, beaches, scenic drives, shopping, fireside snuggling, and outdoor activities, and fifteen maps give an overview of the most romantic destinations in the region. This travel guide is essential for couples seeking perfect romantic excursions in Southern California.

Table of Contents

Contributors	vi
About Best Places® Guidebooks	viii
Introduction: The Fine Art of Kissing	xii
Los Angeles and Environs	1	(76)
Near the Beach	2	(20)
Long Beach and Environs	22	(11)
In Town	33	(28)
Pasadena and the Valleys	61	(16)
Catalina Island	77	(12)
Orange County	89	(46)
Near the Beach	90	(32)
Points Inland	122	(13)
San Diego and Environs	135	(42)
Near the Beach	136	(18)
In Town	154	(11)
North County Coast	165	(12)
San Diego Mountains, Valley, and Desert	177	(36)
Inland North County	178	(10)
Temecula Valley and Fallbrook	188	(9)
Julian	197	(9)
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park	206	(7)
California's Central Coast	213	(90)
Ventura	214	(8)
Ojai	222	(10)
Santa Barbara and Environs	232	(18)
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country	250	(12)
San Luis Obispo Area	262	(12)
Morro Bay	274	(7)
PasoRobles	281	(9)
Cambria and San Simeon	290	(13)
Inland Empire and Mountain Region	303	(30)
Riverside and Redlands	304	(7)
Idyllwild	311	(6)
Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead	317	(16)
The Palm Springs Desert Resort Area	333	(30)
Palm Springs	334	(15)
The Other Desert Resorts	349	(14)
High Desert Destinations	363	(20)
Joshua Tree National Park	364	(6)
Mojave National Preserve	370	(5)
Death Valley	375	(8)
Wedding Index	383	(3)
Pet Index	386	(2)
Index	388