Ever wanted a Californian experience but not thrilled to content with the crowds of Los Angeles or want to see something different, put San Diego on your must visit list. A So-Cal city with diversity and mixes of many different influences, San Diego is a fascinating city with many different options available for every traveler. Located only a 2 hour drive South of Los Angeles and a stones throw from the Mexican border, this city brings the activity of LA and the Spanish influences from Mexico into one city. Near perfect weather dominates the sky in San Diego being in Southern California. Where: San Diego, California Getting to San Diego: American Airlines, Alaskan Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines have connections to San Diego from arriving flights from Australia. San Diego is only a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. A train also operates from Los Angeles to San Diego, taking around about 4 hours. Where to Stay in San Diego San Diego’s collection of hotels and resorts are as diverse as they are plenty. They range from high end resorts and historic icon-status hotels, to renowned global brand properties, reliable house-hold name motels, and unique local boutiques. From downtown to a hotel right on the beach. Whatever your mood or occasion, budget or locale, you’ll find the perfect place stay in San Diego The hotels in San Diego are fairly spread-out so be aware you may have to travel to see all the sights. There are some distinctive areas in where you'll want to stay in San Diego. Downtown & Gaslamp Located just off the bay, the Gaslamp Quarter is the center of historic downtown San Diego. Reserve a San Diego hotel here if you want to be near the shops, have a wide array of dining options and have access to the entertainment heart of the city. Sports fans can catch a Padres game at PETCO Park, while gastronomes can get their fill of pastas and pizzas in Little Italy. Mission Bay A stay in Mission Bay is ideal for families visiting SeaWorld or wanting to be near the water. Put on your flip flops, grab a beach towel and head down to enjoy the beach neighborhoods on the nearby coast. Hotel Circle Heading east on Interstate 8 Freeway from Old Town is Hotel Circle, a hub of affordable hotels tucked in the canyons of Mission Valley. A stay here is convenient for exploring the San Diego Zoo and the other attractions in Balboa Park. Coronado Although everyone calls Coronado an island, it is actually a peninsula, connected to the rest of San Diego by a small strip of land, called the Silver Strand. Accessible by bridge just south of downtown, the most famous landmark here is the beachfront 1888 Hotel del Coronado. Rent a bike and wheel around to one of best sandy beaches in the city or browse the quaint shops that line Orange Avenue. (Source: Hotels.com Guides) Things to see and Do
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