The Stormrider Surf Guide: Southern California

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 44 pages

Everything you've heard about Southern California is true: ridiculous crowds, plenty of pollution, appalling congestion, hideous strip malls, hundreds of square miles of houses, freeways, lofty living expenses, image paranoia, bikinis, and ? relatively weak surf. Although Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties each boast a handful of heavy surf spots, the general consensus among those who've surfed SoCal all their lives is that the surf really is quite marginal on the West Coast wave scale.

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The Insider's Arizona Guidebook

No one knows Arizona like we do. With an insider’s perspective gained from more than 80 years of chronicling the Grand Canyon State’s natural and man-made attractions, we offer this guide to the places we love. We draw on history, culture, and lore to help you enjoy both our icons and lesser-known places and events ranging from the indescribable Grand Canyon in the north to the grasslands of Sonoita in the south; from the ponderosa pines and snows of Flagstaff to the paloverde trees and desert marigolds of Tucson; from the dramatic and stark Navajo and Hopi canyons, plateaus, and mesas to the lush desert of Saguaro National Park; from the refuges protecting wildlife to the mud and stone ruins that housed our earliest residents. Our introduction touches on peoples, history, landmarks, plants, animals, and geology. Deeper in the book we map out scenic drives that take you into the countryside, and we list scores of places you should visit. By the time we’re done, we hope you’ll know Arizona — and love it — as much as we do.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Washington and Oregon

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 20 Pages

In the early days of surfing, Santa Cruz and San Francisco were popularly considered the remote northern outposts of West Coast surfing. However, surfers have been riding waves north of San Francisco (and even north of the California-Oregon border) for many years. How many exactly is a subject of some debate. What is not subject to debate is the clear fact that there are, indeed, good, surfable waves in Washington and Oregon, an area of the United States commonly known as the Pacific Northwest, but to locals more often experienced as the Pacific Northwest.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Central California

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 30 pages

The Central California coast between San Francisco and Point Arguello is one of the world's most fickle, weather-beaten, rugged, frustrating and beautiful stretches of shoreline in the world. Surf-wise, it's magically diverse, picking up the same swells and winds that buffet NorCal year-round, but here the coast angles a bit more to the SE (not to mention the S-facing haven of Santa Cruz), which offers some respite from the wind. Central California is a veritable paradise for the persistent surf-seeker who doesn't mind icy water, narrow serpentine roads, or the virtually inevitable disappointment of fluctuating wave quality.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: North America

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 52 pages

Best described as diverse, the North American coastline cradles every type of wave from ankle-snapper to tow-in giant and a range of environments from balmy to ice-encrusted. Taken from The World Stormrider Guides these continent defining surf zones give the low down on everything surf, plus the state of the environment and a condensed cultural history on more than just the SoCal scene, establishing The Stormrider Surf Guide North America as the authoritative continent-wide guide.

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Minnesota 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Minnesota and Were Going to Ask Anyway

From the wooly mammoth, British rule, and the post-Revolutionary government to snow, SPAM, and Betty Crocker, this is a comprehensive book on all things Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Well-known Minnesotans such as crime historian Paul Maccabee, meteorologist Paul Douglas, history professor and author Annette Atkins, and food celebrity Andrew Zimmern weigh in on one of the nation’s most livable states. Profiles of writers F. Scott Fitzgerald, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Garrison Keillor are also included. The guide runs the gamut of facts on the Gopher State—including great parks, Minnesota slang, outstanding theater, Nobel Prize winners, resident astronauts, and Minnesota “nice”—and is perfect for both the lifelong resident and the first-time visitor.

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The Everything Family Guide to the Disneyland Resort, California Adventure, Universal Studios, and the Anaheim Area

If your idea of the perfect vacation involves sunny days, thrilling rides, and movie magic, The Everything Family Guide to the Disneyland Resort, California Adventure, Universal Studios, and the Anaheim Area, 2nd Edition will help you make the most of your trip out West.

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Frommer's American Southwest, 4th Edition

Frommer's American Southwest brings you expert coverage of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah's national parks, and Las Vegas. Our team of authors give you their personal advice on everything from exploring Native American reservations in New Mexico to the best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife in Las Vegas. Extensive coverage of The Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, and Zion and Bryce Canyon National parks. Plan your outdoor adventures with our active vacation planner, and make the most of your time with our tailored itineraries.

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Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, 11th Edition

You can experience the floral parade for Hawaii's King Kamehameha Celebration. See chapter 2. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors

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Frommer's Las Vegas with Kids, 4th Edition

Let Frommer's Show You Where Your Kids Can: Play catch with dolphins View spectacular (and free!) dancing fountains Take a spin on the world's highest roller coaster Dine amid NASCAR memorabilia See pirates battle on a sinking ship Watch dinosaurs (equipped with motion sensors) come alive Experience a volcano "erupting" Plus Invaluable Travel Tips: Age ranges for each sight and activity Hotels that offer cribs and rollaway beds A complete rundown of restaurants with kids' menus Shopping for everything from Native-American pottery to earrings made of poker chips Getting your kids interested in Las Vegas

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Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii, 6th Edition

Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii 6th Edition See the very best of the Big Island of Hawaii From swimming with sea turtles to witnessing an erupting volcano, our expert author guides you to your best Big Island experience. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Insider tips from local expert authors

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Frommer's Portable Las Vegas for Non-Gamblers, 4th Edition

Believe it or not, theres more to Las Vegas than gambling, and Frommers shows you where to find it. Our author, a veteran of the Vegas scene, has scoured The Strip and beyond for the best non-gambling activities in town. Well steer you to the most entertaining shows, the hottest nightlife, the latest and greatest restaurants, the best spas and pools, and even family-friendly attractions for those traveling with kids in tow. Whether you have no interest in gambling or youre a frequent Vegas visitor who simply wants to explore another side of the city, you wont need to rely on Lady Luck when you travel with Frommers.

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Frommer's San Antonio and Austin, 8th Edition

A complete guide to two of Texas's most diverse and exciting cities Shows visitors how to have a great time in San Antonio, a multicultural city with a rich history (the Alamo) and lots of contemporary attractions (including over forty golf courses) Reveals San Antonio's most memorable experiences--from a stroll along the San Antonio River to a mariachi mass at Mission San Jose--and offers intriguing side trips to the Texas Hill Country Takes visitors to the best of Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World," with more than200 music clubs Explains how to make an Austin visit unforgettable, from visiting the state capital and LBJ Library to listening to blues at Antone's, hiking and biking in city parks, and watching the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge

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Frommer's San Francisco 2010

Frommer's San Francisco 2010 With Foldout Map Our North Beach walking tour will lead you through Jack Kerouac Street and other Beat generation landmarks. See chapter 8. Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors

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Frommer's San Francisco with Kids, 4th Edition

Designed for visitors and locals alike, Frommers With Kids Guides show how to plan family trips and outings that are fun for kids of all ages. Written by parents for parents Exact prices Star-rated reviews of family-friendly hotels and restaurants Age recommendations for most activities For those traveling with children ages 2 to 14

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Frommer's Texas, 5th Edition

Texas continues to be a top leisure travel destination, with more than 6.8 million travelers visiting from outside the U.S. each year.

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Frommer's Vancouver and Victoria 2009

Americas #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommers Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. More annually updated guides than any other series 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

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Pauline Frommer's Las Vegas, 2nd Edition

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommers guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way. Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds Packed with personality and opinions Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)

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Lonely Planet's Alaska

Alaska serves it up big - volcanoes, glaciers, caribou, bald eagles and the tallest mountain in the USA. Get a taste of its grand scale as you kayak through a sea of icebergs and seals or hold your breath as a 40-ton humpback whale erupts from the sea.

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Lonely Planet's California

Get the local low-down on the California's coolest camp grounds, liveliest bars and the tastiest places to eat, drink and sleep. Includes oodles of maps and tips for road-trippers plus a gorgeous colour section on the Best of the Golden State.

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