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