Showing posts with label san diego vacations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label san diego vacations. Show all posts

Sunday, March 29, 2009

San Diego at a Discount - Travel to this Magnificent California Town

San Diego is well known as one of the most beautiful places in the world. First it is on the Pacific Ocean so visitors as well as travelers are within a stones throw to the beautiful blue passages of this oceanic waterway. Second, the area is sun drenched the entire year with only moderate changes in temperature. When the winter hits the temperatures get down maybe to the high 50's at night, but your days are almost always in the low 70's. Further, the summer months do not bring the balmy weather that many sun drenched areas experience. Last, the humidity is never an issue even though the weather is superb. 

So what else is there to really enjoy in San Diego. We've done some digging and found lots of lists but here are a few more defenses to getting to San Diego.

The San Diego Zoo is probably the most famous and greatest of the Zoo's in the United States. Workers at the facility are often found as guests on talk shows and other event. The area is about 30 minutes north of the Escondido area and takes up over 1500 acres. You'll find the lions tigers and bears but also rhinos, elephants and other great animals of interest. Take the San Diego Zoo Photo Canopy Covered truck tour for a great experience.

The beaches in and around the San Diego area are legendary. Like I said above, sun drenched doesn't do it any justice. If you're interested in a private experience of the San Diego Beach scene try the La Jolla beach area.  In 1931, a new concrete barrier in La Jolla created a wave-free area for kids. These days, Children's Pool is the exclusive domain of seals. Humans, while discouraged from swimming, can picnic in the adjacent park. 

Last the entire area of San Diego is full of great fishing charters and other great excursions to enjoy. Why not take in all that the San Diego area has to offer.


Tuesday, March 10, 2009

San Diego - A Great Place to Visit without Breaking the Bank

San Diego is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. First it's sun drenched almost 12 months of the year. The air is almost never too hot like it is in cities in Florida or Nevada or Texas and it lays on the crystal blue waters of the never ending Pacific Ocean. Second, it has the ease and quality of being in the United States. Yep I said it and I stand by it. In a time where Americans are getting warnings about not traveling to certain countries because of things like violence, kidnapping, theft, etc are being perpurtrated against, maybe just staying within the borders and enjoying "our" world makes sense. 

So what else is so good about San Diego, and more importantly, are there trips to this place of wonder that won't break the proverbial bank? Well first there's the famous SeaWorld San Diego. As far as theme parks go this place is quality and won't break the bank. Check out their official web site to see the family discount packages they offer. They also offer individual vacation packages that are just awesome. How about the famed San Diego Zoo? Come on now another home run, because this is one of the places where the staff make regular appearances on Talk shows and the Animal Planet. 

Say, let's not forget what we mentioned in the beginning though. San Diego is a natural place of beauty. Whether it be a leisurely walk on the beaches, or a ferry ride to beautiful Coronado, or going out on a chartered fishing line to see the beauty of the pacific or do some angling this is a place you should not miss.

For more information check out this featured San Diego Travel Guide. It has all kinds of great information about local San Diego attractions, landmarks, dining and restaurants and nightlife. Check it out.