Great job opportunities, good living, affordable fun, a super social life -- where can young people go today to have it all? This hip, savvy new guide has thirty answers! From the Seattle coffeehouse scene to the funky neighborhoods of Boston to the beachfront communities of San Diego, here are the best places to launch careers and start families. Readers will learn which neighborhoods are friendliest for young people, what local industries are likely to be hiring, how to get around the city, the best places to shop and dine, where to find music and sporting events -- and the top spots to meet and mingle.

Also included are insightful quotes from young residents who describe the local lifestyle and offer helpful advice for newcomers. Valuable special features include:
-- City Profile: Climate, cost of living, health care, crime statistics, taxes, salary levels
-- Making a Living: The leading companies in the city, their impact on the local culture, and possible job openings
-- Local Lingo: Words and phrases that newcomers to each city should know
-- How the City Plays: The local arts, music, and sports scene, including special events
-- After Hours: Nightlife, male-female ratio, and dating prospects

The perfect gift for young people in their 20's and 30's, 30 Great Cities to Start Out In is the definitive guide to where the action is!