| With its year-round tropical climate, | | | | sight-seeing charter buses, pedicabs and |
| San Diego, California, is one of the | | | | horse-drawn carriage rides. |
| most popular vacation spots for tourists | | | | And with the city's trolley system in |
| around the globe. From sailing and | | | | place the perils of parking are easily |
| hiking to surfing and skiing, the city | | | | avoided. Luxury hotels in San Diego |
| offers a plethora of activities. What's | | | | include the Manchester Grand Hyatt, |
| more is that San Diego is a hop, skip | | | | Hotel Solamar, Horton Grand Hotel, The |
| and a jump away from Tijuana-an exciting | | | | Omni, The Westin Horton Plaza, The W San |
| alternative to California living. | | | | Diego, the Hard Rock Hotel, the Westgate |
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| personality. Deemed an official U.S. | | | | Experience California's history while |
| naval city, San Diego is home to | | | | strolling through Old Town San Diego. As |
| thousands of military personnel. In | | | | the first European settlement in what is |
| fact, one third of the U.S. Naval | | | | now California, Old Town has been dubbed |
| Pacific Fleet is stationed in San Diego | | | | the state's birthplace. The cultural |
| Bay. The city's abundant access to water | | | | landmark- home to the first California |
| makes it an ideal location for our | | | | mission showcases Spanish history |
| country's seamen. San Diego is a hub for | | | | through its Bazaar del Mundo. Another |
| recreational sailors, too. | | | | popular attraction is the oh-so-creepy |
| Seaport Village is home to several | | | | Whaley house, which offers insight into |
| luxury yachts as well as a wide variety | | | | what some people call Haunted San Diego. |
| of charter services. Spend a day at sea | | | | When people think of San Diego the |
| whale watching or just kick back and | | | | thought of bikini-clad beaches is often |
| enjoy San Diego's beautiful coastline. | | | | what first enters their heads. San Diego |
| Head to what is considered North County | | | | has earned this reputation for good |
| and pay a visit to the Del Mar | | | | reason as its coastline offers some of |
| Fairgrounds. From mid-July to early | | | | California's best natural beaches. There |
| September, the fairgrounds are converted | | | | are plenty of beach communities that |
| into the legendary Del Mar Racetrack. | | | | seem to cater to every stereotype out |
| The horseracing venue once served as a | | | | there. |
| stomping ground for some of the world's | | | | First off, there is the overcrowded (but |
| most influential entertainers such as | | | | fabulous) Pacific Beach, which offers |
| Jimmy Durante, Ava Gardner, Pat O'Brien, | | | | party-goers a wide variety of hotspots |
| and of course the legendary Seabiscuit. | | | | all within walking distance from each |
| Another notable, Bing Crosby, not only | | | | other. Travel a little south and you |
| frequented the track, but founded it in | | | | will hit Mission Beach, which offers all |
| 1937. | | | | the perks of P.B. with the added luxury |
| Crosby is the voice behind the famous | | | | of Belmont Park. Keep heading south and |
| "Where the Turf Meets the Surf" anthem. | | | | you will end up in Ocean Beach, a small |
| Opening day draws massive crowds, all | | | | community filled with vintage shops, |
| adorned in the finest fashions and many | | | | dive bars, and some wonderful |
| participating in the infamous "Big Hat | | | | undiscovered little cafes and |
| Day" festivities. With plenty of | | | | restaurants. |
| grandstand boxes available, a vast | | | | San Diego Bay is yet another popular |
| amount of local eateries and private | | | | destination, known mainly for its ample |
| clubs, the Del Mar Racetrack is the | | | | water-sports. |
| place to see-and be-seen. | | | | And with neighboring mountain ranges in |
| In the heart of the city you will find | | | | close proximity, San Diego is ideal for |
| Mission Valley-a central haven for some | | | | avid skiers and snowboarders alike. The |
| of San Diego's best shopping. The | | | | kiddos will enjoy the famous San Diego |
| outdoor Fashion Valley Mall features | | | | Zoo, Wildlife Park, and Legoland. And |
| designer boutiques as well as premiere | | | | adults will find a playground of their |
| department store giants including Saks | | | | own as the county also offers several |
| Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom | | | | Indian gaming sites, casinos and luxury |
| and Bloomingdales. Just one exit away is | | | | resorts. |
| Qualcomm Stadium, home to the San Diego | | | | With so many well-traveled attractions |
| Chargers. | | | | and tourist destinations, San Diego has |
| San Diego's downtown Gaslamp District | | | | experienced rapid growth. This means |
| boasts plenty of boutiques, top-notch | | | | that those looking for investment |
| restaurants, five-star luxury hotels, | | | | opportunities will find a surplus of |
| and a whole street lined with some of | | | | resources in its flourishing market. |
| the city's most popular nightclubs. A | | | | Some of San Diego's most prime real |
| newer addition to the downtown area is | | | | estate is located in the coastal |
| the state-of-the-art San Diego Padre's | | | | community of La Jolla, as well as in the |
| stadium, Petco Park. The Gaslamp | | | | high-rising downtown condominiums and |
| District caters to the swarms of | | | | lofts. |
| tourists by offering activities such as | | | | |