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