Quick Escapes® Los Angeles, 7th; 20 Weekend Getaways from the Metro Area

by Eleanor Harris and Claudia Harris Lichtig

• ISBN13: 9780762742196
• ISBN10: 0762742194
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-11-01
• Publisher: GPP Travel

Summary

Escape from Los Angeles for a day or a weekend with these 20 minivacations. Itineraries include chic shopping in La Jolla, an island getaway to Santa Catalina, and sun and snow at Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. Each escape includes recommended restaurants and accommodations as well as information on special events, attractions, and more.

Author Biography

Eleanor Harris is a writer and photojournalist who has contributed to such publications as Los Angeles magazine, Travel & Leisure, and Cruise Travel. She lives with her husband, Ben, in Beverly Hills.

 

Claudia Harris Lichtig is a freelance writer and photojournalist.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
Southern Escapes	p. 1
Living on the Water: Newport Beach, Balboa	p. 2
Swallows and Sunshine: Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano	p. 11
Flower-Filled Seaside: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar	p. 23
Coves and Caves: La Jolla	p. 35
Lively Seafront Holiday: San Diego, Coronado	p. 43
South of the Border Serenade: Tijuana, Ensenada	p. 55
Amusement Park Heaven: Disneyland, Anaheim, Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park	p. 68
The Old West and the Wine Road: Temecula and Wineries	p. 78
Wine, Pontoons, and Safari: Escondido, Lake San Marcos	p. 89
Gold Rush and Desert Grandeur: Julian, Anza Borrego, Borrego Springs	p. 97
Island Getaway: Santa Catalina Island	p. 108
Northern Escapes	p. 119
Harbor Hopping: Ventura, Oxnard	p. 120
Country Getaway: Ojai	p. 131
American Riviera: Santa Barbara	p. 140
Windmills and Wineries: Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country	p. 152
Coastline and Hearst Castle: San Luis Obispo, San Simeon, Cambria, Morro Bay	p. 163
Eastern Escapes	p. 175
Sun and Snow at Mountain Lakes: Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake	p. 176
Apple Holiday Time: Oak Glen	p. 187
Desert Retreat: Palm Springs, Coachella Valley	p. 197
Gambling and Glitter: Las Vegas	p. 209
Index	p. 221
About the Authors	p. 229
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