Insiders’ Guide to San Diego

For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know.

Blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate and seventy miles of sun-soaked beaches, and sandwiched between beautiful mountain ranges to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, San Diego is a paradise for visitors—and residents alike. From sailing to snorkeling, swap meets to symphony concerts, authentic Mexican specialties to American bistro fare, this authoritative guide shows you how to navigate San Diego’s eclectic scene and diverse opportunities for fun.

Inside you'll find:

•  Countless details on how to live and thrive in San Diego, from the best in local shopping to the

    lowdown on real estate

•  Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodgings, and day trips

•  The inside scoop on world-renowned attractions such as Balboa Park, the San Diego Wild Animal

    Park, the San Diego Zoo, and SeaWorld

•  Sections dedicated to children and retirement

Whether you’re planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders’ Guide to San Diego will show you everything you need to know.

Maribeth Mellin is an award-winning journalist who has covered San Diego for more than two decades, developing her knowledge of the inner workings and far-flung regions of the county as senior editor at San Diego Magazine. 

Jane Onstott is an editor, travel writer, and translator who moved to San Diego in 1976 to attend San Diego State University. She has contributed her knowledge of San Diego to several guidebooks, including Best Places San Diego, edited by colleague Maribeth Mellin.