San Diego Hotels

San Diego, California

Situated on the picturesque Pacific coast of radiant California, San Diego is rich with opportunities for surfing, sun-worshipping, shopping and sightseeing. This city is also a foodie’s paradise, offering a combination of fine dining, farmers’ markets and an ever-growing craft beer scene.

The Gaslamp Quarter

For beautiful 19th Century architecture along with an abundance of shops, restaurants and nightlife, visitors head to the Gaslamp Quarter. This district is known as the historic heart of San Diego, but it is alive with contemporary culture; this is where Mardi Gras is held, as well as a roster of music events. Besides the ample opportunities to indulge in retail therapy or tempt the palate with a variety of dining options, there are a number of organized excursions for those hoping to soak up some history. As night falls, ghost tours are on offer, or revelers can head to any of the clubs and bars for live music and fun times aplenty. What’s more, there are plenty of art, comedy and music shows on at the Horton Grand Theater or Copley Symphony Hall.

Just across the road in the Marina District of downtown is the San Diego Convention Centre, a world-class venue that hosts major events and exhibitions such as Comic-Con International.  Further shops, dining and entertainment are available a short walk away along the waterfront at the Seaport Village. This 14-acre complex is beautifully landscaped and made to look like the harbor did 100 years ago.

Beaches

San Diego has 70 miles of spectacular coastline, crammed with an array of magnificent beaches. Surfers head to San Onofre State Beach in the north, noted for its rugged, windswept beauty as well as impressive breaks and swells. Those seeking surfing opportunities served with a generous order of dining and entertainment make a beeline for the Pacific Beach Park.

Stretching from Mission Bay to the La Jolla Cliffs, this area’s lively atmosphere makes it popular with young people throughout the day and night. Walkers, rollerbladers and cyclists crowd the three-mile boardwalk that is lined with a variety of restaurants and bars, while lucky visitors stay at the historic Crystal Pier, which runs adjacent and boasts incredible views. Tourmaline Surfing Beach can be found on the La Jolla Cliffs side of the park, and the North Pacific Beach provides a quieter pick popular with families.

Food and Entertainment

From LEGOLAND California and SeaWorld to the famous San Diego Zoo, there is no shortage of places for a family day out. Finding spots to dine and shop is not difficult, but a must-see sight for foodies and those who appreciate top-quality local produce is San Diego’s farmers’ markets. These are perfect for grabbing some fresh ingredients for a picnic or just enjoying the multi-coloured eye candy and delicious smells. San Diego is also known as the craft beer capital of America, and there are plenty of brewery tours to book onto in order to sample the local concoctions.

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