Looking for somewhere special near San Diego
May 13th, 2009, 07:30 AM
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Looking for somewhere special near San Diego
A friend is celebrating his 60th birthday and I want to take him somewhere special for the weekend. Any recommendations for a great place to go that is a short drive from San Diego? Are there any close resorts in Mexico that are especially nice?
May 13th, 2009, 08:04 AM
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"Are there any close resorts in Mexico that are especially nice?"
Not in my opinion.
How about a trip to Catalina?
What type of things are you looking for? A range of activities? Peace and quiet/reading/sunsets? Awesome food? Spa? In short, what will make it a "specail" place from your point of view?
Not in my opinion.
How about a trip to Catalina?
What type of things are you looking for? A range of activities? Peace and quiet/reading/sunsets? Awesome food? Spa? In short, what will make it a "specail" place from your point of view?
May 13th, 2009, 10:38 AM
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We like to either fly down to Cabo from SD for a long weekend or we take the boat out to Avalon/Catalina..
Palm Springs is another great trip..
Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sedona, Scottsdale are great places that only take about an hour to get to via the plane (Southwest) and 4-5* hotel deals are to be had everywhere..
I wouldn't drive into Mexico right now..tip of Baja is ok.
Palm Springs is another great trip..
Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sedona, Scottsdale are great places that only take about an hour to get to via the plane (Southwest) and 4-5* hotel deals are to be had everywhere..
I wouldn't drive into Mexico right now..tip of Baja is ok.
May 14th, 2009, 07:06 AM
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Thanks everyone. Palm Springs isn't an option because we'll be going in late June and we think it will be too hot. We just went to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon last year.
For special, I was thinking something quiet and romantic, ideally, on the water but not necessarily. I'll look up Catalina.
For special, I was thinking something quiet and romantic, ideally, on the water but not necessarily. I'll look up Catalina.
May 14th, 2009, 07:59 AM
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I'm not sure what you mean by short drive. One hour? Two?
For one hour away, try the Surf and Sand in Laguna. On the water, but not necessarily very quiet. The Montage is pretty special, as well.
For two + hours away, try the Malibu Beach Inn. www.malibubeachinn.com/
I'm assuming that you know about the "June Gloom" that hangs around the immediate coast. Also, a caveat about Catalina these days. Because of the swine flu scare, it has replaced many Mexican Ports of Call for most cruise lines leaving out of LA/Long Beach/SD. It may change by late June, but if not, it probably won't be as quiet as you like.
For one hour away, try the Surf and Sand in Laguna. On the water, but not necessarily very quiet. The Montage is pretty special, as well.
For two + hours away, try the Malibu Beach Inn. www.malibubeachinn.com/
I'm assuming that you know about the "June Gloom" that hangs around the immediate coast. Also, a caveat about Catalina these days. Because of the swine flu scare, it has replaced many Mexican Ports of Call for most cruise lines leaving out of LA/Long Beach/SD. It may change by late June, but if not, it probably won't be as quiet as you like.
May 14th, 2009, 08:05 AM
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You might also check out the specials running on LuxuryLink http://www.luxurylink.com/travel-off...hp?did=82&pg=1 and Travelzoo - www.travelzoo.com to see if anything looks interesting to you.
