Sunday, May 26, 2013

Enjoying San Diego Has Many Advantages

By Heather Hunnefeld


San Diego is a great Californian destination, with sun, sea and fun. For families, couples and singles, its a Pacific coast hotspot with an authentic Spanish feel. Without the hype of LA (or the traffic), this is a place to lie back on a golden beach, to take in the attractions and enjoy some great hospitality.

Just thirty kilometers north of Mexico's border, San Diego is the deep south and west of America's mainland with a stunning climate. With all year round sunshine, it has more than 200 days above seventy degrees Fahrenheit every year. As a beach holiday spot, places don't get better than San Diego.

There's so much to do like, surfing, reliving Top Gun moments at Coronado or enjoying the nightlife of California's second biggest city. There are fifteen beaches, from those with all the attractions to more deserted, wild stretches of clean sand where you can find your own space. Surfers flock to Black's and Pacific 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.

Where you stay is key, as San Diego is relatively big. A lot depends on how you want to spend time. In the north are Mission Bay and Pacific Beach; Coronado in the centre is a long sand spit creating a natural harbor bay behind. South of the city is Imperial Beach. Lots of holidaymakers head north, further from downtown, airports and military bases.

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 hub for exploring California. Hollywood lies 2 hours away along the coast. Joshua Tree is just 3 hours inland. The deserts and Sierra Nevada are minutes away. Sunny San Diego is an exciting yet laid back vacation spot.




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