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San Diego is Ideal for Fun, Food and Fabulous Attractions
San Diego, California is a terrific place to enjoy gorgeous beaches and water sports of all varieties. It's also the ideal destination if you love great food and a fun atmosphere, loads of first rate attractions and entertainment options that never seem to end.
There is so much to love about San Diego, you're first visit surely won't be your last. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway or a fun adventure on your own, San Diego is the ideal destination.
Hotels and Resorts in San Diego
Whether you're looking for luxury hotels and resorts, modest accommodations or just a great budget room in San Diego, you have a lot of choices. One way to decide on a hotel is to pick an area where you might like to stay. Hillcrest just north of downtown is a very popular tourist destination as it is close to shopping, restaurants and attractions. This area is all inclusive, eclectic, a vibrant neighborhood that is fun and always entertaining.
If you're interested in museums and historical attractions, you'll want to stay near Balboa Park. Some of San Diego's neighborhoods may be too residential to offer much attraction, but almost every area has something unique to offer and convenient public transportation links to other areas.
San Diego Attractions
The main attraction in San Diego is the beach, and Southern California beaches are spectacular. You can enjoy all types of water sports including surfing, fishing, sailing and diving, or just swim and sunbathe on the beach. The beach is the perfect place to try a fish taco, too.
If you've always wanted to see Mexico, take the opportunity to cross the border into Tijuana or Baja and check out the shopping, food and entertainment there, too. Don't overlook the opportunity to enjoy everything in Tijuana that costs more in San Diego. Relax with a day spa treatment, or enjoy some Mexican haute cuisine at Cien Anos in Zona Rio. Enjoy some delicious wine at a wine tasting before you head back to San Diego.
Balboa Park is perhaps the only thing that rivals the beach in San Diego. This enormous urban cultural park features fifteen museums, gorgeous gardens, the San Diego Zoo and multiple performing arts venues. You could easily spend an entire month exploring Balboa Park, so you will have to pick and choose which attractions you most want to see.
The Air & Space Museum at Balboa Park is a very popular and fun museum. It features exhibits covering aviation history over the course of five hundred years. There are more than 60 space vehicles and aircrafts on display, and
The Planetary Theater provides a unique perspective on Earth and the solar system.
The San Diego Zoo at Balboa Park is fun and entertaining if you love animals, and you'll have a chance to see Baby Su Lin the panda and over 4,000 other rare and endangered animals.
If you love history, you'll want to pay a visit to Old Town State Historic Park. The focus of the park is life in the San Diego area from 1821 to 1872. The park includes museums, shops, restaurants and five original adobe buildings as part of the exhibition.
Eating and Drinking in San Diego
San Diego offers just as much diversity and excitement when it comes to dining as it does with its attractions. There are more than 6,000 restaurants to choose from in San Diego. You can enjoy everything from your favorite fast food and street-stand fish tacos to home-cooked diner fare or gourmet meals. International cuisine is always available, and many restaurants take advantage of the fresh seafood to create flavorful, tasty recipes.
The Gaslamp Quarter downtown is the ideal place to enjoy open-air restaurants and sidewalk cafes. Try Mexican cuisine and margaritas at El Indio or authentic Spanish food and fine wine Ole Madrid Cafe. Italian, Greek and Southwest American food is available, too. Whether you're in the mood for traditional American fare at Planet Hollywood or fresh seafood at Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, it's all within easy reach in the dynamic, historic Gaslamp Quarter.
San Diego Nightlife
When you're ready for a night on the town in San Diego after your meal, you'll find plenty of nightclubs to choose from in the Gaslamp Quarter. You can see live jazz, enjoy local artists' performances or catch a live theater show. There are plenty of dance clubs featuring all types of music, but if you'd rather just relax and enjoy a beer, try one of San Diego's microbreweries.
Getting Around in San Diego
San Diego is easy to get around. You will enjoy walking throughout your neighborhood destinations of choice, but there are plenty of taxis on hand, too. Take advantage of San Diego's convenient public transportation system whenever you can to save on fares. Buses, trolleys and commuter rails that offer clean, cost-effective transportation connect San Diego's neighborhoods. |
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