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Shelter Island Vacation Resorts
Humphreys Halfmoon Inn - Shelter Island Vacation Resort
San Diego Bay Club Hotel - Shelter Island Vacation Resort
San Diego Shelter Pointe Hotel - Shelter Island Vacation Resort
San Diego Choice Hotels International
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San Diego is filled with romantic getaway opportunities that include a wide range of lodging, fine dining, shopping and miles of sandy beaches. While this adventure guide emphasizes the downtown metropolitan area, additional adventure opportunities can be found on our travel guides for La Jolla, North Coast SD, East County and Imperial Valley.
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Four Seasons Resort Aviara - Carlsbad CA
- Upscale vacation resort
La Costa Resort & Spa - Carlsbad CA
- home of the famous tennis and golf tournaments.
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel = Carlsbad CA
- quality accommodations adjacent to both the famous Flower Fields and Legoland California.
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Many first class Vacation Resorts are located in the beautiful San Diego. With its striking Mediterranean influence San Diego has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful vacation destinations imaginable.
For fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego skyline, drive to the tip of Ft. Rosecrans on Point Loma.
San Diego Sheraton Resort Hotel -
Surrounded by garden landscaping this 225 guestroom hotel comes with many amenities including swimming
pool, fitness center, private golf course and upscale ballroom. Located close to Qualcomm Stadium and Mission Valley.
Shelter Island Bayclub Hotel And Marina -
Fine vacation hotel overlooking one of San Diego Harbor's best yacht marina's.
This resort is located very close to the airport, beaches and many area attractions.
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La Jolla Embassy Suites Resort
All-suite, full service resort located in an upscale area known as the Golden Triangle in La Jolla.
This hotels is conveniently situated between Interstate 5 and Highway 805.
Start your day the hotel's complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast which is delivered in our sunny, 12 story tropical
atrium, with lush plants, a koi pond and waterfalls.
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Harbor Island Vacation Club - Yacht Accommodations
A truly unique way to spend your vacation, spend the night on a yacht or floating villa on the water in San Diego*s beautiful *Big Bay*.
Yachts and floating villas are available for overnight guests with additional vessels offered for sailing or bay charters for up to six passengers with a captain.
Accommodations vary depending on the vessel. The yachts have salons with a television, showers, VCR and stereo, galley and dining area.
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San Diego Grand Hyatt Resort
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Tallest hotel in the region enjoying a prime location overlooking the harbor, Petco Park, Convention Center,
Seaport Village and the downtown skyline. The 875 luxury guestrooms all have incredible views.
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Coronado Island Marriott Resort
16 acres of vacation paradise including waterfalls, blue lagoons and wildlife.
One of the finest Marriott vacation properties on the west coast located by the Bay Bridge and looking
directly across the bay to San Diego's downtown skyline. Many beach resort amenities available including popular watersports.
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Pacific Beach Haven Inn -
Easy walking distance to beach and California restaurants in Pacific Beach.
Try the family suites, heated pools and complimentary breakfast.
Bahia Hotel -
One of the closest hotels to Sea World, this vacation
resort is has its own private 14-acre peninsula on Mission Bay and features
tennis courts, watersport rentals, studio units and outdoor heated pool.
Shelter Island Palms Resort - Best Western
Get the best internet rates by booking direct online at BestWestern.com.
Beautiful waterfront hotel and marina resort overlooks scenic San Diego Bay.
This excellent vacation getaway is close to many area attractions and recreational activities.
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Family Theme Parks
Disneyland California - The Happiest Place on Earth celebrates its 50th anniversary
Universal Studios: Hollywood - Several new thrill rides added
Six Flags Magic Mountain - Best rollercoasters in California
Sea World San Diego - Home of Shamu the Killer Whale
Legoland California - Fun adventure for little kids
Knott's Berry Farm - Check out Camp Snoopy and many thrill rides
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Discover California's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing desert, mountain, islands and coastal terrain.
Southern California features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for
rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean sailing, camping, hiking and more.
Torrey Pines Hilton Resort
One of the premier vacation resort properties of Southern California featuring great Pacific Ocean views
and centrally located to beaches, golf, restaurants, local attractions and entertainment venues.
San Diego Bayside Holiday Inn
Harbor Island / San Diego Airport -
This luxury bayside resort hotel overlooks beautiful San Diego Bay and its sportfishing marinas.
Business and leisure guests can both enjoy their stay here.
Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina
Situated on the tip of Shelter Island in San Diego Bay, the hotel feels a world apart from
the busy San Diego metropolitan area - just a short drive from the hotel. Architecturally,
the style of the hotel with it's alabaster walls, red tile roofs and archways set the tone
of the resort and create a warm and relaxing atmosphere in a Mediterranean style.
Tour Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a mid-city community of the City of San Diego located south of
SR-94 and east of I-15 and north of National City.
Tour Paradise Hills
Paradise Hills is a mid-city community covering the southeast corner of the City of San Diego
with Encanto to the north and Bonita to the south.
Skyline is a mid-city community of the City of San Diego that includes Jamacha, Lomita, and North Bay Terraces.
Tour Eastlake
Eastlake covers the eastern portion of Chula Vista including
the Otay Lakes area and is home to the Arco US Olympic Training Center.
Tour Castle Park
Castle Park covers the southern portion of Chula Vista and is bordered
on the south by the Otay River Valley. To the southeast is Entertainment Circle featuring
Coors Amphitheater and Knott's Soak City.
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Tour Sea World San Diego - Mission Bay
Giant marine zoological park and aquariums.
Home of Shamu the Killer Whale and other great adventures.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps - La Jolla
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography
this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the
study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the
Pacific Ocean.
Tour Legoland California - Carlsbad
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in
the bright Legobrick colors.
USS Midway CV-41 -
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
The USS Midway was the longest-serving carrier in the history of the U.S. Navy. Today she has embarked as a museum, tribute and education center.
This museum features over 28 exhibits and excess to many important areas of this great warship.
Midway is available for a variety of military ceremonies including reenlistments, retirements, change of commands, promotions, pinnings, and commissionings.
Quail Botanical Gardens Encinitas
Located on over 30 acres in Encinitas, California, Quail Botanical Gardens
features rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants,
Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
San Diego Wild Animal Park - Escondido
Cageless zoo lets you see major animals in their natural environment.
The San Diego Zoo - Balboa Park
The 100-acre World-Famous San Diego Zoo cares for more than 4,000
individual animals representing 800 different species. Its collection,
as well as its collection of over 6,500 species of plants, is acknowledged
as one of the finest in the world.
The Maritime Museum - San Diego Embarcadero
The Maritime Museum of San Diego features one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world, including; the world’s oldest active ship Star of India.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872.
Five original adobes are part of the complex, which includes shops, restaurants and a museum. La Casa de Estudillo is a mansion built around a garden courtyard.
Cabrillo National Monument - Point Loma
Located on the tip of Point Loma - this major landmark offers the best
scenic views of the San Diego skyline and a host of other great features.
It is also a great vista to watch the big ships sail in or out of San Diego Bay.
The monument includes a tall statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who is credited with the discovery of San Diego Bay on
Sept 28, 1542 and the first European to ever set foot on what is now the US West Coast.
Tour Palomar Observatory - Mount Palomar
In the 1930's Caltech scientists began their search for a remote location
for an observatory in the Southern California and Arizona mountains.
When first installed in 1947 it was the world's largest telescope.
Tour Balboa Park - San Diego
Dozens of museums, libraries, gardens, and many other attractions
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Knott's Soak City USA - Chula Vista
San Diego's newest, biggest and wildest water adventure park.
22 of the most intense water rides and attractions imaginable - all themed to the longboards and surf woodies of the
1950s San Diego coast. 32-acres recreational water park with 16 waterslides, wave pool
play tower and island, ballpark, volleyball pit, and picnic areas.
Tour Carlsbad California
Located just 15 miles north of San Diego, is a major flower growing center,
beach resort and antique collection gift shop area.
The city was named for the popular 19th-century Karlsbad
Spa in Europe. The city is located right on the Pacific Ocean coastline and has
several miles of beaches popular for both swimming and surfing.
Tour Coronado Island
For more than a century this seaside island resort has enchanted travelers from
near and far. Today it is home to three major luxury hotel resorts. This enchanting place provides
many activities and attractions for family enjoyment.
Tour Coronado Cays
The Coronado Cays is a luxury bayside residential community located along the southern end
of Silver Strand. It is home to the prestigious Loews Bay Resort and Coronado Cays Yacht Club.
The area is also an important part of the San Diego Harbor wetlands habitat.
Tour Point Loma
Major scenic overlook of the San Diego Skyline. Cabrillo Monument and Lighthouse,
restaurants and giftshops.
Tour Little Italy
Little Italy in San Diego is a stable ethnic business and residential community since the 1920's,
and represents one of San Diego’s oldest continuous neighborhood business district.
Tour San Diego State University
Largest facility of higher educate with many ongoing
sports and theater programs.
Tour Pacific Beach
Golden sands wait just between the tides and the Ocean Front Boardwalk. Resorts and hotels dot the coastline amongst bike and board rental stores,
beachfront dining (with views), and many green parks.
Tour MCAS Miramar
This military airbase was first made famous as the Navy's Top Gun air combat school, it now serves as major
base for U.S. Marine Corps Aviation. Look here for their Aviation Museum and annual Fleet Week Air Show.
Museums, Libraries and Galleries
Rare collections, specialty subjects, children's museums, research libraries, art galleries.
Check listings for upcoming special exhibits and tours.
Historic Landmarks
Famous historical landmarks and buildings of the region.
See listings of special commemorative events and living history tours.
Nature and Wildlife Preserves
Check these listings of local area wildlife refuges and nature park visitor centers.
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
California's First Church
First of the 21 missions and known as the Mother of the Missions, Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded on
July 16, 1769 by Blessed Junipero Serra. It was designated as a Minor Basilica in 1976 by Pope Paul VI.
The Mission today is an active Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego.
Tour Old California Missions - Special Adventure Feature
San Diego Mormon Temple
Although admittance is restricted to members of the LDS church, the exterior grounds are
open to free public tours daily. The best time to visit (but also most crowded)
is on Saturdays when an average of over two dozen wedding parties are passing through
to solemnize marriage vows and to take pictures on the lawns and gardens.
San Diego Bristol Hotel - Gaslamp Quarter -
This new boutique hotel is in easy distance to Horton Plaza, Downtown, Convention Center, Petco Park and
the Gaslamp Quarter - San Diego's premier entertainment district.
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Point Loma Ocean Villa Inn
This San Diego vacation resort is great for watersports, sunbathing, or touring local
shops, restaurants and theater. Excellent spot for catching romantic sunset views of the ocean.
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Handlery Hotel and Resort -
A Modern First-class hotel - The Handlery offers a health club equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment. A shopping center is within walking distance. The hotel completed renovations in 1999 - updating all guest rooms.
S.D. Padres Baseball - [APR-SEP]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
San Diego Chargers NFL [Sep-Jan]
The Chargers were one of the original eight teams of the AFL founded in 1960.
In the years since then, the Chargers have made seven trips to the playoffs and three appearances in the
AFC Championship game.
Tour Petco Park
San Diego's new signature baseball park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter,
opened to the public in April 2004. This facility, which includes some quirky features and a 95-year-old
warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
San Diego Crew Classic [APRIL]
This rowing race will feature 3000 participants in teams from all over the
United States, Canada and Europe. Competition will be held at Crown Point Shores in Mission Bay.
This regatta has been an annual event since 1973.
San Dieguito River Park
Partially completed Coast-to-Crest wilderness trail follows the path of the San Dieguito Rivier.
The Park will someday extend from the ocean at Del Mar to Volcan Mountain, just north of Julian
and may even connect with the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park just beyond.
It will wind past Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Escondido, Lake Hodges and Lake Sutherland.
Suzuki Rock N Roll Marathon [June]
Voted by Runner's World as one of the top 10 most fun marathons to run.
With live bands and cheerleaders at every mile, a stellar post-race party and an evening headliner concert.
The Finish Line Festival features live music, refreshments and food in Mission Bay San Diego.
Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing - Aug / Sep
Season runs mid-July to Mid-September
Race track "where the turf meets the surf." Season, racing, and horsemen's information.
Over $6.7 million in prize stakes featured.
San Diego Comic-Con International - {July)
The largest comics and pop culture event in North America meets annually at the San Diego Convention Center.
The entire convention center filled with the hottest comics, toys, games and movie memorabilia.
Street Scene San Diego - July Pop Music Festival
First started in 1984, Today, Street Scene has emerged as a premiere musical event presenting top-rated artists along with a diverse array
of musical styles. From Grammy winners to emerging artists, the event continues to preserve its reputation as the top urban music festival in the country.
San Diego Holiday Bowl DEC
Major collegiate football championship game played in San Diego in late December.
Intercollegiate Championship Football Game played at Qualcomm Stadium one evening in the last week of December.
For over 25 years the Holiday Bowl features the Pacific-10 Conference runner-up against the third selection from the Big 12 Conference.
San Diego Poinsettia Bowl - DEC
Annual football game started in 2005 by the San Diego Bowl Game Association.
The game is proceeded by special events at the Zoo, Sea World and USS Midway featuring the
opposing teams and other celebrities.
Mission Bay Park
Miles of bayside shoreline with facilities for picnicking, boating, camping and fishing.
Popular watersport activities include sailing, water-skiing, swimming, wind-surfing and jetbikes.
Metro Area San Diego Beaches
Campgrounds, picnics, wildlife, surfing and other watersports.
Del Mar Beaches
La Jolla Shores
Point Loma
Mission Bay
Coronado Island
Tour Balboa Park San Diego
Over 1400 acres of beautiful gardens, grassy picnic area
and groves of exotic palm and eucalyptus trees - Balboa Park is home to
some of the funnest museums and other attractions of San Diego.
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Tour Gaslamp Quarter
The premier entertainment and restaurant district of Downtown San Diego. Over 40 quality restaurants,
pubs, nightclubs and theaters listed. Popular destination before or after a game at the Petco Park ballfield.
Del Fairgrounds and Racetrack
This large facility is host to horse racing (July-Sept), the
San Diego County Fair (June), the ScreamZone (October),
and Holiday Lights (December).
Whale Watching Tours Jan - Mar
Catch the annual winter migration of the California Grey Whale frequently spotted off the California coastline making their way to their
winter mating ground off Baja. Several experienced charter boat operators organize oceangoing whale watching expeditions.
Tour Ocean Beach CA
Ocean Beach CA, a San Diego neighborhood, is a destination for fine vintage shopping,
casual beach lifestyle and upscale dining.
Come to Ocean Beach and experience San Diego's eclectic, authentic beach town.
San Diego Boat Show - Jan
Over 30,000 visitors are expected for this four day exhibition at the San Diego Convention
Center features boat and yacht tours, free sailing lessons, and the water-skiing squirrel.
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo [1st Weekend of May]
Mexican patriotic celebration of dance, food and historical reenactments in San Diego Old Town.
The third largest celebration of cultural, ethnic and historic heritage in the United States,
this event draws over 70,000 participants each year.
Del Mar Fair [June]
The annual fair in June for San Diego County is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack. The biggest event of the year features contests,
exhibits, live music, amusement park rides, animal shows, big-name concerts, food and games. Check ahead to see the concert schedule for any particular date.
The many vendor exhibits include themes such as Design in Wood, Art Show, Home & Hobby, Flower & Garden Show and more.
Balboa Park December Nights - 1st Weekend in December
Annual event since 1978, celebrate the holidays with sparkling lights, color, food, music and fun.
The event features traditional celebrations, cultural attractions and theatrical and musical entertainment throughout Balboa Park.
Many musuems have extended evening free admission hours during this event.
San Diego Auto Show - [Dec]
Massive weekend exhibit of over 400 new car and truck models with latest innovations in
concept, and autmotive technologies. Many vendors for "upgraded" vehicle features.
MainTour Shopping Guide - San Diego Metro Area
Directory of local shop malls, galleries, collectibles and antique shops for this area.
University Towne Center - large upscale shopping mall near La Jolla.
San Diego Golf Vacation Resort Guide
Golf fans can find many beautiful and challenging courses in the greater San Diego Area.
Look for the popular Buick Invitational to come to town in January.
Old Town Hacienda Suites
San Diego Best Western Hotel
This secluded hillside vacation resort reflects the historic traditions of California taking you back two hundred years in time.
Enjoy spacious comfort in your private vacation suite in classic style.
This resort is located in the heart of San Diego's historic Old Town village and is close to famous attractions such
as the Zoo, Balboa Park, Embarcadero, Sea World, Mission Bay, Presidio, Mission, Seaport Village and more.
San Diego Airport Hotel Guide
Upscale hotel resorts located in close proximity to Lindbergh Field and downtown San Diego
with amenities to please business and leisure travelers.
More San Diego Civic Services
San Diego Business Guide - Weblinks to major local businesses, local employment directories, realtors and home improvement services.
San Diego Real Estate Guide - Weblinks to major local realtors, property developers and home improvement services.
San Diego Community Services Guide
- Party planners, wedding services, Transit, city offices, civic organizations and youth sports and scouting groups.
San Diego School Guide - Secondary and Higher Education
San Diego Street Talk - News and articles on local political action campaigns. Voice your opinion on key issues.
San Diego Church Guide - Faith-based Organizations
San Diego Bridal Expos
These expositions typically feature over 100 vendors, wedding planners, fashion show, entertainers, food and catering vendors.
Favorite Local Links
San Diego CVB
- Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
San Diego County Parks & Recreation
- Directory of Local Parks and Beaches
City of San Diego -
Sea World Adventure -
ResorTime.com
- Southern California Vacation Rental Exchange Network
SD Convention Center - Large Events
