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San Diego Romance Travel Tips

  • San Diego's climate is frequently heralded as the best in the United States. Less known are some of the more unusual local weather characteristics: The city's rainiest months are December and January, but winter also represents San Diego's sunniest season—a great time for beach strolls (with a windbreaker or sweater). In late spring and early summer, watch for "May Gray" and "June Gloom," coastal conditions that can put a damper on days planned at the beach.
  • High-season hotel rates are generally in summer—Memorial Day through Labor Day—when "Zonies" (Arizona residents) escape to San Diego for relief from desert temperatures. Weekend rates at beach hotels like Tower23 can be steep, but excellent deals can be found at downtown hotels on weekends, especially during weeks when a big convention isn't sponging up the beds.
  • San Diego's public transportation system almost requires car rental for visitors (or taxi fares, which will add up quickly). The one part of the city that is well connected to most neighborhoods—by bus, ferry, trolley, and train—is downtown, close to Balboa Park and just two miles from the airport.

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Hotels


Hotel del Coronado, a KSL Property - Hotel

1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado92118

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Tower 23 Hotel - Hotel

4551 Ocean Blvd.
San Diego92109

Distance: 8.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Solamar, a Kimpton Hotel - Hotel

435 6th Avenue
San Diego92101

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions


Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

between La Jolla and Del Mar


Distance: 15.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Day-use park that is the home of the nation's rarest pine tree and offers guided nature walks, hiking trails, and educational programs.... Read More
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

off Hwy. 111
Tramway Rd
Palm Springs, California 92262

Distance: 84.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Balboa Park

1549 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: San Diego's Balboa Park was founded in 1868 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977. It... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near San Diego

Distance (mi.)
San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport 2.0map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 77.6map
Ontario International Airport 96.1map

Other Smaller Airports near San Diego

Distance (mi.)
Palm Springs Municipal Airport 86.1map
El Centro/Imperial Imperial County Airport 92.8map
Long Beach Municipal Airport 95.5map
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Flight Deals to San Diego

Originating From
Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) $136
Portland, OR (PDX) to San Diego (SAN) $177
San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) $184
San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN) $188
Kansas City (MKC) to San Diego (SAN) $208
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San Diego Vacation Rentals

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Vacation Home near Beach with Ocean View, Swimming Pool, Wi-Fi and Garage, Pet-Friendly

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Garage, Internet Access, Ocean View, Pets OK, Swimming Pool, Towels, Wireless Internet Access
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Vacation Home near Beach with Swimming Pool

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Backyard, Child Friendly, Deck, Fire Pit, Lounge, Swimming Pool
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Vacation Home near Beach

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Patio


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