Ready to start your life together with the most memorable trip ever, time to head west to the city that is California’s favorite destination, where the stars go to get away from it all. Beach front, mountains, wineries, and a dynamic downtown San Diego draws vacationers and tourists the world over.
LAY OF THE LAND
California’s second largest city and the
United States eighth largest, San Diego’s year round mild climate has drawn people from all parts of the nation and world and from all walks of life. You will find a vast diversity among the local populace and those who travel to visit. Located just north of the Mexican boarder and tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Rosa Mountains.
MUST-SEE'S MUST-DO'S
Sea World - www.seaworld.com
Experience sea life, shows and interactive
events and rides that will amaze, educate
and entertain you.
Gaslamp Quarter - www.gaslamp.org
Wander San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
for its shopping and restaurants but when
the sun goes down it is one of San Diego’s
premiere nightlife spots with themed
nightclubs and bars including Stingaree a
three story restaurant and nightclub with a
floor to ceiling waterfall, Croce’s restaurant
and bar showcasing the late Jim Croce with dining and jazz music, and the Horton
Grand Theater.
Balboa Park - www.balboapark.org
& San Diego Zoo - www.sandiegozoo.org
If you are in San Diego you will need at
least a day to explore Balboa Park, (photo above) the nation’s largest urban cultural park. Home of museums for every interest, performing arts venues, botanical gardens and of course the world famous San Diego Zoo. The Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction. |
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Whale Watching
December through April are the best
months to take advantage of whale watching off coast. There are many cruises to take you to the best locations to witness this awe inspiring site. Several incorporate dolphin encounters as well so it’s best to check with your concierge for more information.
WHERE TO STAY:
The del Coronado - www.hoteldel.com
Come experience the romance of this
California icon where Hollywood legends
came to escape the spotlight and where
Marlyn Monroe and Tony Curtis filmed
Some Like It Hot.
The new state-of-the-art facilities
feature massage and treatment rooms,
hydrotherapy tubs, a relaxation area for
both men, and women, steam rooms and
California spa treatments. Spa treatments
also include the ocean inspired heated shell treatments, the Shell Coronado Massage and the Shell Coronado Facial. Guests are able to unwind at the Spa’s expansive private terrace with a fire pit and vanishing edge pool overlooking the magnificent Windsor Lawn and the Pacific Ocean.
Try ENO (above) the hotels new wine, cheese and chocolate bar with sixty wines by the glass. Head to the beach for surfboard or bike rentals or even your own private beach cabana, sailboat, jet skis and paddleboats are also available at the Boat House.
The Catamaran Resort Hotel on Mission Bay - www.catamaranresort.com
Enjoy beachfront activities including
sailing, surfing, waterskiing or just relaxing
under a beach umbrella at the Catamaran
Resort, minutes away from San Diego’s most popular attractions, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo. Enjoy a picturesque cruise across the bay on the stern wheeler riverboat The Bahia Belle which features dancing and live music. Or just enjoy the breathtaking Pacific sunsets.
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The Catamaran Resort Hotel has a full
fitness center that overlooks the beach. If
the view doesn’t keep your attention there is a 15-inch flat screen t.v. and complimentary headsets available. The Catamaran Spa offers a full range of
massage, skin care, therapies, nail care and salon to pamper your body and senses.
Hotel Solamar - www.hotelsolamar.com
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp
district you are a short walk away from San
Diego’s best entertainment shopping, and
dinning. The Hotel Solamar offers many
in-room spa services including massage,
revitalizing hot stone massage, calm mind
massage blending oils with a temple and
scalp massage, as well as aromatherapy,
and gentleman’s facials. The fourth floor
Solamar Terrace offers a stunning view of
the city and Petco park and the Solmar’s Sun Sea and Moon deck with lap pool, cabanas and firepits to enjoy the sun or the city view at night. Check out all of the amenities on their website
WHERE TO EAT:
San Diego boasts some of the best
restaurants on California many with unique
specialties. George’s California Modern,
with its ocean front view, is one example
Chef Trey Foshee frequently tops the “Best
of San Diego” list with fresh ingredients
straight from local farms which influences
his specialty menu choices with anything
from curry to coconut. Luna Lounge offers a
Pan-Asian menu, Café Chloe is light French. Downtown, the Gaslamp district and the East Village will tempt your pallet with culinary samples from across the world.
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