San Diego Travel Guide

The promise of near-perfect weather and an abundance of attractions beckon visitors to San Diego. With an average of 70 degrees and a laid-back vibe, it's an easy place to relax. But visitors can also find plenty that's wild about San Diego. read more

With a warm climate and festivals throughout the year, San Diego is a happening destination in any season. The most popular time to visit is from Memorial Day through Labor Day when schools are on break and family travel peaks. Spring and fall can be pleasant times to visit. Winter brings rain and cooler temperatures, but also lower prices and fewer crowds. read more

Last-Minute Airfares to San DiegoSee all

Editors' Picks: San Diego DealsSee All San Diego Travel Deals

• Through Thursday: $54 O/W Virgin America Sale*
  Travel to Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., among a few other cities with Virgin America's latest sale. Competing carriers include American, Continental, Frontier, US Airways, plus a few others.
• Through Thursday: $80 O/W Southwest Sale - More Than 1,300 Routes*
  Southwest's recently announced promotion offers more than 1,300 on sale for winter and spring getaways. The low-cost king's fares start at $80 one-way, but AirTran, Continental, Frontier, Midwest, United, and US Airways also offer savings.
• $49 O/W Pacific Northwest Fares From Alaska*
  Pacific Northwestern cities such as Oakland, Portland, Seattle, and others, are on sale from Alaska. These are solid fares, and Delta and United match some routes' prices. Travel through spring.
• Tourist Passes From $48/Adult, $38/Child
  Go Card discount passes for Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and Seattle, among others, give visitors pre-paid admission to dozens of attractions.
• CityPass Offers up to 50 Percent Off Family Attractions
  CityPasses offer up to 50 percent off on admissions and the chance to skip entrance lines at select family-friendly attractions in 10 North American cities.

San Diego Travel Advice See All San Diego Travel Advice

• Winter Travel Deals Trend Bodes Well for Consumers Look for lower airfares, cheaper hotel rooms, and inexpensive cruises this winter, plus good holiday deals. Ed Perkins reveals which destinations give the most value.
• Early Birds Will Get the Best Family Vacation Deals Not sure if a vacation is within your budget for next year? A host of possibilities are available on the cheap, and you may be pleasantly surprised with what's affordable in early 2010.
• Zoos, Aquariums a Good Bet in Cooler Weather Who needs an African safari when local zoos and aquariums have so much to offer? Eileen Ogintz highlights some of the special deals and programs being promoted this fall.
• Tourist Taxes Add to Travel Budget If you thought taxation without representation was settled in 1763, think again. Ed Perkins explains which popular destinations tax tourists the most, and what you can do to avoid it.
• Take Advantage of Fall Deals for Families The kids may have gone back to school, but with all the great travel deals out there, fall is the perfect time to travel. Eileen Ogintz reviews a few of the family specials available.

Find San Diego HotelsSee all

• Days Hotel Circle by SeaWorld
  543 Hotel Circle South
  I-8 Exit
  San Diego, CA
  9 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 280
  Number of Floors: 3
  
• San Diego Marriott Del Mar
  11966 El Camino Real
  San Diego, CA
  9 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 281
  Number of Floors: 11
  
• Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
  1355 North Harbor Drive
  San Diego, CA
  8 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 600
  Number of Floors: 14
  
• Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
  910 Broadway Circle
  (Formerly The Westin Horton Plaza San Diego
  San Diego, CA
  8 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 450
  Number of Floors: 16
  
• Holiday Inn San Diego-Bayside
  4875 N. Harbor Dr.
  San Diego, CA
  8 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 237
  Number of Floors: 5
  
• Town and Country Resort Hotel
  500 Hotel Circle North
  San Diego, CA
  8 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 966
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
  One Market Place
  San Diego, CA
  8 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1625
  Number of Floors: 40
  
• Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel
  5005 N Harbor Dr
  San Diego, CA
  8 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 111
  Number of Floors: 6
  
• Super 8 Motel - San Diego / Sea World & Zoo Area
  445 Hotel Circle South
  San Diego, CA
  7 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 144
  Number of Floors: 4
  
• Best Western Seven Seas
  411 Hotel Circle South
  San Diego, CA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 307
  Number of Floors: 2
  
• Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel Circle / SeaWorld
  2201 Hotel Circle South
  San Diego, CA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 216
  
• La Quinta Inn San Diego Old Town
  2380 Moore Street
  San Diego, CA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 79
  Number of Floors: 3
  
• Sheraton Suites San Diego
  701 A. Street
  San Diego, CA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 264
  Number of Floors: 27
  
• Holiday Inn Express Old Town
  3900 Old Town Avenue
  San Diego, CA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 125
  Number of Floors: 3
  
• Hampton Inn San Diego - Kearny Mesa
  5434 Kearny Mesa Road
  San Diego, CA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 151
  Number of Floors: 5
  

Hotels

• Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
  4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South
  Phoenix, AZ
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 270
  
• The Westin Peachtree Plaza
  210 Peachtree Street
  Atlanta, GA
  12 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1068
  Number of Floors: 73
  
• New York Marriott East Side
  525 Lexington Avenue
  New York City, NY
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 646
  Number of Floors: 35
  
• Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
  1 Resort Dr
  Savannah, GA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 403
  Number of Floors: 16
  
• SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown
  1800 Yale Ave.
  Seattle, WA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 234
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Riverside Hotel
  620 E. Las Olas Blvd
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  1 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 217
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Omni Hotel at Park West
  1590 LBJ Freeway
  Dallas, TX
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 337
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
  511 North Columbus Drive
  Chicago, IL
  14 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 455
  Number of Floors: 18
  
• Hilton Los Angeles Airport
  5711 West Century Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1236
  Number of Floors: 17
  
• Sheraton National Hotel
  900 S Orme St
  Arlington, VA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 408
  Number of Floors: 16
  

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