In-depth coverage of San Diego as well as the towns in North County: Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and more.
Coverage of increasingly popular Craft breweries and distilleries
TOURISM TRENDS:
Comic-Con International: San Diego is returning in person for 2023 with more than 100,000 people expected to attend the 4 day event.
One of the only bi-national festivals (events in San Diego and Mexico), San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is back and bigger and better than ever since taking a hiatus in 2020. The festival hosts more than 11,000 locals and visitors, celebrity chefs, more than 300 international wine, spirit, and beer brands, and more.
Liberty Station, formerly San Diego's Naval Training Center (NTC) and now one of the city's top destinations for dining, arts and entertainment, will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2023 with a series of events.
A number of new hotel properties opened in 2022 including Hotel del Coronado's new luxury hotel, Shore House at The Del, and the Kimpton Alma San Diego in the Gaslamp District
FULLY REDESIGNED!
New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front
New back cover is fully-redesigned
"Best of" Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)
Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons
Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Walking Tours, Calendar of Events, San Diego with Kids, and Free Things to do in San Diego
"Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel
Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational
CURATED AND RELEVANT:
Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.
Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.
CONCISE:
Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.
Please see additional key selling points in the book main description