Where to stay in San Diego??
Apr 13th, 2003, 10:18 AM
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Where to stay in San Diego??
My husband and I are going to San Diego for a long weekend at the end of April and have no idea what area of the city to stay in. We would like to relax and also do some sight seeing. We will have a rental car. Is it necessary to stay at a hotel on the beach? How about the temp? We will be laying by the pool at that time of year? Thanks for your help!!
Apr 13th, 2003, 10:28 AM
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Our experience in two May visits has been that it's much too cold for the beach or swimming, but lovely to walk. We enjoyed the galight district and stayed at the Marriott near the harbor. Make a trip to the Wild Animal Park too. Have fun!
Apr 13th, 2003, 10:46 AM
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I stayed at the Ramada Gaslamp quarter last month. Great location, nice staff, but needs some updating. The Mariott Courtyard is in the same area and looks very nice. You can walk to restaurants and shopping in that area. You can also take the light rail (like subway cars on street)to other areas, such as Little Italy and Old Town easily. You buy your tickets from a machine on the street corner. There is a large visitor's center across from the Horton Plaza shopping center in the Gaslamp Quarter. Since you have a car, you'll be able to get to beaches so you may not need to stay on one. People had told us it was easy to drive in the SD area and they were right!
Apr 13th, 2003, 11:37 AM
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Try the Holiday Inn Express Old Town in the Old Town section. (619) 299-7400. It was just completely renovated from a Ramada and looks brand new. It has a shuttle for the airport and trolley, pool, continental breakfast, enclosed coutyard, and free parking.
I spent a couple of hours there two days last week looking at it as a possible reunion site and I was impressed with what I saw.
I spent a couple of hours there two days last week looking at it as a possible reunion site and I was impressed with what I saw.
Apr 14th, 2003, 03:28 AM
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I highly recommend the Sea Lodge at LaJolla, we were there in March and the weather was just nice enought to walk the beach and swim in the pool. The setting is beautiful and the price was reasonable. They also have a great restaurant.All of the attractions are within 15 -30 minutes away.
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I wouldn't advise staying in the Gaslight District. Just my preference! I'd rather stay around Old Town. The Gaslight District is great at night (and I love old building) but during the day it just seems depressing!
Apr 14th, 2003, 10:23 AM
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Just to clarify-- It's the Hotel DEL CORONADO on CORONADO Island. In case you start trying to search for anything on it. If you want to see it a few years ago, check out the Florida scenes in "Some Like It Hot" (all exteriors were filmed at the "Del"). It's still a lovely hotel.
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Hi,
My wife and I just returned from a long weekend, this past weekend in San Diego. We were there for a conference. We stayed at the Hotel del Coronado. Absolutely lovely place. We used the pool and jacuzzi, but when you come from Ohio, what the heck<g>. You couldn't hardly set toes in the ocean. Very, very cold. We had a rental and drove around, all around. Spent time in La Jolla (30 min drive) Great shopping, dining out of this world-I'd recommend George's and Top of the Cove. Went to Balboa park, GasLamp District, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, etc. We drove all around. Pretty easy to get around. Great shopping too at Fashion Valley. For what it's worth, I'd personally go back to the Hotel del. I loved it. Coronado is a great place to stroll through too. Shops (ok), with lots of dining. Didn't eat at any, but they looked good. Enjoy.
Frank
My wife and I just returned from a long weekend, this past weekend in San Diego. We were there for a conference. We stayed at the Hotel del Coronado. Absolutely lovely place. We used the pool and jacuzzi, but when you come from Ohio, what the heck<g>. You couldn't hardly set toes in the ocean. Very, very cold. We had a rental and drove around, all around. Spent time in La Jolla (30 min drive) Great shopping, dining out of this world-I'd recommend George's and Top of the Cove. Went to Balboa park, GasLamp District, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, etc. We drove all around. Pretty easy to get around. Great shopping too at Fashion Valley. For what it's worth, I'd personally go back to the Hotel del. I loved it. Coronado is a great place to stroll through too. Shops (ok), with lots of dining. Didn't eat at any, but they looked good. Enjoy.
Frank
