| The Buzz | | | | a good, affordable restaurant in San Diego , |
| | | | though both Mission Beach and the Gaslamp |
| With over forty miles of coastal beaches and | | | | district have the best selection of fresh |
| a much less uppity atmosphere than Los | | | | fish dinners. The Gaslamp district is also |
| Angeles , San Diego , California s second | | | | home to the largest selection of dining |
| largest city, can be a fantastic destination | | | | establishments within the city. However, for |
| for the California tourist. There are several | | | | Italian cuisine, youll want to head to Little |
| districts in San Diego that are worth | | | | Italy. For the most part, San Diego locals |
| traversing. Old Town is the most popular | | | | tend to spend more time in theaters and |
| district among tourists, home to the majority | | | | museums than they do drinking; however, when |
| of the citys museums and theaters as well as | | | | they do go out on the town, they prefer |
| many shopping, dining, and drinking | | | | nightclubs and live music venues to the more |
| establishments. Balboa Park is the home of | | | | traditional bars and pubs. Many of these |
| the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Air and | | | | establishments are clustered along the |
| Space Museum , the Museum of Man , and the | | | | beaches, though the Gaslamp, Old City , and |
| Old Globe Theater. Gaslamp is an artsy | | | | Downtown districts are lively spots as well. |
| district where youll find many art galleries, | | | | |
| boutique shops, corner cafes, and over 90 | | | | Stylish Lodging Options |
| restaurants. Little Italy is the home of the | | | | |
| best Italian dining in San Diego , and also | | | | Lodge At Torrey Pines |
| offers a terrific view of the harbor. | | | | |
| Kenningston is a great place for relaxation, | | | | La Jolla , California |
| and, while youre there, you should take time | | | | |
| to visit the Ken Landmark Theater, a theater | | | | The Lodge At Torrey Pines is located in La |
| that plays classic films. Mission Bay is the | | | | Jolla - one of the most picturesque resort |
| home of Sea World and is a great place for | | | | towns on the southern California coast. The |
| boating. Finally, for a day on the beach, the | | | | hotel sits on six and one half acres |
| most popular locations are Mission Beach , | | | | overlooking the pacific ocean - immediately |
| Ocean Beach , and Pacific Beach . | | | | adjacent to the 18th green of the Torrey |
| | | | Pines Golf Course. |
| What Not to Miss | | | | |
| | | | Loews Coronado Bay Resort |
| San Diego is home to several museums, and | | | | |
| each has its own appeal. However, for a | | | | Coronado , California |
| classic San Diego experience, head out for | | | | |
| Del Mar Plaza, an all-in-one plaza built with | | | | Loews Coronado Bay Resort is situated within |
| the scenery of the Pacific Ocean in mind. | | | | the seaside community of Coronado on Crown |
| Within the plaza, visitors can eat, visit a | | | | Isle, a private 15-acre peninsula. |
| spa, drink, shop in the upscale department | | | | |
| stores, and even get their clothes dry | | | | Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa |
| cleaned. The San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the | | | | |
| Wild Animal Park , and the Birch Aquarium are | | | | Rancho Santa Fe , California |
| great destinations for animal lovers. Mount | | | | |
| Soledad is also a beautiful natural | | | | Rancho Valencia is a secluded hideaway |
| attraction and a great place for mountain | | | | offering privacy, relaxation and recreation |
| climbing and other outdoor activities. | | | | on a very intimate scale. Tucked in a private |
| | | | canyon in Rancho Santa Fe, the resort is just |
| Where to Cut Loose | | | | minutes from the seaside towns of Del Mar and |
| | | | La Jolla . |
| San Diego is a great place for shopping, and | | | | |
| the city is covered with shopping malls and | | | | The Ivy Hotel |
| districts. A few notable shopping centers | | | | |
| include Seaport Village , the University Town | | | | San Diego , California |
| Centre, Horton Plaza , the North County Fair, | | | | |
| Plaza Bonita, the Mission Valley Center , | | | | Buttoned up on the outside, but ready to come |
| Fashion Valley , Grossmont Center , and Del | | | | undone at any moment, Ivy's sophisticated |
| Mar Plaza. You wont have any trouble finding | | | | plot is confessed slowly. |