California For Dummies

California For Dummies
Author: Mary Herczog
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2007-04-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0470124032

With two of the nation’s largest megalopolises — Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area—California has the largest, wealthiest, and most urbanized population of any state in the nation. Yet it’s also an agricultural wonderland, a nature-lovers paradise, a wine-lover’s dream, an outdoor enthusiast’s ideal playground, and more. In fact, there’s so much to see and do in California that you’ll probably have to choose. With this guide, you can’t lose. It gives you the scoop on: Northern California, including San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Redwood Country, Yosemite National Park, and more The central coast, including the Monterey Peninsula and the spectacular Big Sur Coast The Southland cities, including L.A., San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach, ritzy Palm Springs, and San Diego Major attractions like Hearst Castle, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, and Alcatraz Activities like hiking in the Yosemite Valley, biking along the Monterey coastline, cruising Sunset Boulevard, taking in the scenery on the Pacific Coast Highway, and more All kinds of dining options, ranging from foodie favorites like the French Laundry in Yountville and Campanile, Patina, and Providence in L. A. to good restaurants for picky eaters, and great places to enjoy a vegetarian meal or incredible Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican, or Thai specialties Can’t miss family destinations in various parts of the state, including Humboldt Redwood State Park, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the California Science Center, in L.A., and more All sorts of accommodations, from new Treebones Resort in Big Sur that houses you in a gorgeous yurt, L. A.’s Chateau Marmont, with its Art Deco and Beaux Arts castle-style main building and individual bungalows, the Grand View and Seven Gables inns in Monterey/Pacific Grove with their spectacular ocean views, Chateau du Sureau in Oakhurst for pure pampering and four-star dining, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, California For Dummies, 4th Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages Complete with all kinds of planning tips plus actual time-tested itineraries, this covers the must-see attractions, suggests things to see or do that are off the beaten path, and answers questions you might not even think to ask, like where to go to get down and wacky the way actual Californians do, where to find great inexpensive, gifts, and even where to find the graves of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. With this guide, you’ll soon be singing, "California, here I come."

California For Dummies

California For Dummies
Author: Cheryl Farr Leas
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2000-10-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780764561580

A gold mine of information in one complete volume. The nation's third largest state, California offers a range of diverse attractions for any--and every--traveler, from families to couples looking for a romantic getaway. Jam-packed with everything visitors need to know, this accessible guidebook includes: Tips on getting around, from highwyas to airports Handy itineraries for families, outdoor enthusiasts, city lovers, and more Four-season coverage, from sunbathing at Venice Beach to skiing at Lake Tahoe Details on San Diego, Los Angeles & Disneyland, Palm Springs & Death Valley, San Francisco, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Wines & Redwoods country, and the scenic Pacific Coast, including Carmel and Santa Barbara

California For Dummies

California For Dummies
Author: Paula Tevis
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2002-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780764554490

From Hollywood and Disneyland to San Francisco, Yosemite, and the Napa Valley, California offers and endless supply of vacation fun. From the L.A. nightlife to the natural wonders, from great restaurants to fun outdoor activities, this friendly guide covers it all: Great itineraries for Northern California, Southern California, and the whole state Complete coverage of all the natural wonders Entire sections on Disneyland and Yosemite National Park Wacky events from sandcastle building contests to the Jumping Frog Jubilee Like every For Dummies travel guide, California For Dummies includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps

San Francisco For Dummies?

San Francisco For Dummies?
Author: Paula Tevis
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2000-09-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780764561610

America's favorite city, made more accessible than ever before. Named the #1 city for the fourth time in a row by Travel & Leisure, San Francisco remains a favorite travel destination. Now you can enjoy a memorable vacation with this easy-to-use, entertaining guide compiled by an in-the-know native. The book covers: All the sights--from Alcatraz to Golden Gate Park, as well as strategies for planning an itinerary and avoiding crowds The most inviting places to stay in all price ranges, plus the lowdown on the dining and nightlife scenes A Wine Country primer--where to go, when to go, plus wine-tasting tips

Los Angeles and Disneyland For Dummies

Los Angeles and Disneyland For Dummies
Author: Mary Herczog
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2002-09-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780764566110

There’s a lot more to Los Angeles than stars, studios, and glamour hounds flashing credit cards on Rodeo Drive. From a drive up the Pacific Coast Highway to a tour of Universal Studios, surfing at Zuma Beach to whooping it up at Disneyland, the City of Angels is overflowing with must-see sights and exhilarating recreations. Whether you’re with kids, significant other, or flying solo, Los Angeles & Disneyland For Dummies will help you plan the perfect vacation, with: A calendar of events for every season and every month of the year Insider tips on getting the best rates for hotels, car rentals, restaurants, and more Helpful hints on how to avoid LA’s notorious traffic jams The scoop on Disneyland—discount deals, the best rides, and how to skip the endless lines and get straight onto Space Mountain All the pointers you need to paint the town red at the hottest bars, clubs, and restaurants A complete guide to making the shopping scene on Melrose Avenue, Sunset Plaza, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, you also get: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps

The New Connoisseurs' Guidebook to California Wine and Wineries

The New Connoisseurs' Guidebook to California Wine and Wineries
Author: Charles E. Olken
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2010-10-28
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0520947266

For this powerful successor to his best-selling guide to California wine, Charles E. Olken has joined forces with Joseph Furstenthal to craft The New Connoisseurs’ Guidebook to California Wine and Wineries. An encyclopedia, atlas, and buying guide combined in one comprehensive, authoritative work, this new guide delivers information and guidance that is not available in any other place. From first page to last, it is geared towards a wide range of consumers, yet also offers the depth and detail that made its predecessor one of the most frequently referenced works by wine educators and industry insiders. Now organized geographically into eight wine regions, the guide has been completely rewritten and expanded to provide the most current information on the state’s evolving wine industry—its history, grapes, winemaking, terminology, geography, and leading wineries.

Wine All-in-One For Dummies

Wine All-in-One For Dummies
Author: Ed McCarthy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 711
Release: 2009-08-31
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0470476265

An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? Wine All-In-One For Dummies provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume. Combining the bestselling Wine For Dummies with our regional and specific wine titles, this book gives you the guidance you need to understand, purchase, drink and enjoy wine. You'll start at the beginning as you discover how wine is made. From there you'll explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, and discover all the nuances of tasting wine. You'll see how to successfully store wine and serve it to your guests-and even build up an impressive collection of wine. Plus, you'll find suggestions for perfect food pairings and complete coverage on wines from around the world. Features wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying tips, all in a single authoritative volume Includes information on California wines, as well as other domestic and foreign locations including the US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Helps you choose the best vintage for your needs Also covers champagne, sherry, and port wine Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan are the authors of seven Dummies books on wine including the bestselling Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition, other contributing authors are recognized wine experts and journalists in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada Whether you're a wine novice or a budding sommelier, Wine All-In-One For Dummies is the one guide you need on your shelf to make your wine experience complete.

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Mobile Development For Dummies

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Mobile Development For Dummies
Author: William Harrel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2011-08-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118157648

Learn to build and optimize attractive, functional web sites for smartphones Today, mobile devices outnumber desktop and laptop computers three to one. Skill in developing web sites that work on mobile devices is in demand, and this friendly, step-by-step guide shows how to build and optimize sites using HTML5 and other standard web development tools. Building web sites that work for all types of smartphones and tablets, including iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and BlackBerry devices is a skill much in demand as mobile devices outpace both desktop and laptop computers, and this book gets you started. Guides you through creating and optimizing mobile sites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Covers HTML5, WebKit extensions, platform variations, accommodating different browsers, security issues, and making mobile sites richer with Flash, graphics, and video Includes code for differences in mobile app design and navigation, including touch devices HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Mobile Web Development For Dummies makes it easy to start developing great sites for mobile devices.