Palm Springs & the Coachella Valley, Big Bear Lake & Lake Arrowhead, San Diego & beyond - it's all covered in detail here. A selection of recommended inns, delightful restaurants, resorts, festivals, the best places to stroll together under the stars or have a secluded champagne picnic - the most romantic places in the Southwest. This book visits special spots in Southern California. Each place has been carefully selected, making sure that it offers something special - in-room fireplaces, four-poster beds, Jacuzzis, enchanting gardens, five-star cuisine. Detailed maps and hundreds of photographs. Virtually every accommodation and most restaurants are shown in color photographs. " Written by a couple for couples, this is the ultimate guide to romantic getaways. Each chapter offers a little local history, tips on important sites, great accommodations and choice restaurants, with an emphasis on those special out-of-the-way spots where time stands still and privacy is paramount." -- San Antonio Express. "Wraps up lodgings, restaurants and attractions in appealing getaway packages. Nice attention to detail." -- Washington Post.