San Diego makes a superb Californian destination, boasting surf, sun and fun. For couples, singles and families, this Pacific ocean hotspot has an historic Spanish feel. Without LA's hype and traffic, it's a great place to chill on golden beaches, take in all the attractions and receive great southern hospitality and cuisine.
Under thirty kilometers from the Mexican border, this is the far south of the mainland USA and has an amazing climate. It boasts year-round sunshine, with over 200 days of sunny temperatures in the 70s every year. As a beach destination, it doesn't get much better.
There's a great deal to do, whether tastes run to surfing, enjoying the nightlife of the second biggest city in California or reliving your favorite Top Gun scenes at Coronado. The fifteen beaches include those with all amenities plus more isolated, wild areas with clean sands and plenty of space for everyone. Surfers find great waves at Pacific Beach and Black's Beach.
Here are some tips for your vacation. Accommodation is one key decision and there's plenty of choice for all budgets. For 5-star luxury, pick the Hyatt, Hilton, Andaz or Hotel Palomar amongst others. Those wanting resort-type environs will find great options as well. Grand Del Mar sits in a spectacular coastal canyon, offering genuine charm. Loews Coronado Bay Resort and Spa has waterfront luxury.
Those on a budget find great options too. When looking for B&Bs, motels or guesthouses, you'll find hundreds. Some cheap hotels come highly recommended: Misson Bay's Comfort Inn, Best Westerns and Day's Inns. When seeking an individual boutique hotel, La Pensione, in Little Italy is right in it's downtown. It boasts an earned reputation as amongst the best.
Location is key, because the city is quite big. It depends on what you want to do. Mission and Pacific Beach are to the north; Coronado is on a long spit of land that protects the natural harbor. To the south is the Imperial Beach area. Many vacationers prefer the north, away from the airport and downtown.
Whilst staying here, there are certain must-sees. San Diego Zoo, made famous in Madagascar, is a certain one. One of the world's best zoos, it's west off Highway 5 near Balboa Park. Or head to Miramar, famous from the movie Top Gun and base for today's Marine Corps Air Station. Take the road bridge to wealthy Coronado to sun yourself on the sands, with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Head across the waves, dolphin spotting.
San Diego is a great place from which to explore all the delights of southern California. Los Angeles is only two hours north on a great coastal drive. Joshua Tree National Park is just three hours inland. The desert and Sierra Nevada are within an easy drive. It's a great, laid back and exciting place to be.
Under thirty kilometers from the Mexican border, this is the far south of the mainland USA and has an amazing climate. It boasts year-round sunshine, with over 200 days of sunny temperatures in the 70s every year. As a beach destination, it doesn't get much better.
There's a great deal to do, whether tastes run to surfing, enjoying the nightlife of the second biggest city in California or reliving your favorite Top Gun scenes at Coronado. The fifteen beaches include those with all amenities plus more isolated, wild areas with clean sands and plenty of space for everyone. Surfers find great waves at Pacific Beach and Black's Beach.
Here are some tips for your vacation. Accommodation is one key decision and there's plenty of choice for all budgets. For 5-star luxury, pick the Hyatt, Hilton, Andaz or Hotel Palomar amongst others. Those wanting resort-type environs will find great options as well. Grand Del Mar sits in a spectacular coastal canyon, offering genuine charm. Loews Coronado Bay Resort and Spa has waterfront luxury.
Those on a budget find great options too. When looking for B&Bs, motels or guesthouses, you'll find hundreds. Some cheap hotels come highly recommended: Misson Bay's Comfort Inn, Best Westerns and Day's Inns. When seeking an individual boutique hotel, La Pensione, in Little Italy is right in it's downtown. It boasts an earned reputation as amongst the best.
Location is key, because the city is quite big. It depends on what you want to do. Mission and Pacific Beach are to the north; Coronado is on a long spit of land that protects the natural harbor. To the south is the Imperial Beach area. Many vacationers prefer the north, away from the airport and downtown.
Whilst staying here, there are certain must-sees. San Diego Zoo, made famous in Madagascar, is a certain one. One of the world's best zoos, it's west off Highway 5 near Balboa Park. Or head to Miramar, famous from the movie Top Gun and base for today's Marine Corps Air Station. Take the road bridge to wealthy Coronado to sun yourself on the sands, with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Head across the waves, dolphin spotting.
San Diego is a great place from which to explore all the delights of southern California. Los Angeles is only two hours north on a great coastal drive. Joshua Tree National Park is just three hours inland. The desert and Sierra Nevada are within an easy drive. It's a great, laid back and exciting place to be.
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