Destination of the Month

San Diego, CA

Spring is finally here and The Weather Stylist recommends San Diego, California as the destination of the month! With over 70 miles of pristine beaches and beautiful weather year round, San Diego is the perfect destination to relax and have fun. The San Diego International Airport allows travelers from all over the world to visit this city each year and you will have a variety of cuisine and shopping to choose from. Show off your style in this city with the trendy summer clothing or just pack your favorite denim skirt and flip flops.

What’s HOT in San Diego

Downtown San Diego Area

• Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
• W San Diego
• The Keating Hotel
• The Ivy Hotel

Coronado Area

Just a two-mile drive or a ferry ride away from downtown, is beautiful Coronado Island, a historic beach community with one of the finest beaches in the world. It definitely has a small town atmosphere but is a great destination if you want to relax and lay by the quiet beach.”The Enchanted Isle” has a variety of restaurants and is perfect for enjoying the view. Check out the historic Hotel del Coronado or the more luxurious Loews. Other hotels:

• Coronado Island Inn
• Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach

If you want the local beach scene then these three places are perfect for you. These three beach communities are the ultimate San Diego experience with a very relaxed and laid back atmosphere. In Ocean Beach you can find the original Dog Beach, or take a stroll on the longest concrete pier built on the West Coast. Mission Beach offers a boardwalk and amusement park just steps away from the beach. Pacific Beach is a surfing destination and also one of the places preferred by college students to live in. Small ocean front hotels are preferred in these beach communities and are more affordable. Here are some of the hotels:

Ocean Beach

• Ocean Villa Inn (Bring your dog!)
• The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
• Ocean Beach Inn

Pacific Beach/ Mission Beach Hotels:

• The Diamond Head Inn
• Surfer Beach Hotel
• Pacific Shores Inn

La Jolla

La Jolla is beach luxury at its finest. Upscale dining and shopping can be found in along this majestic coastline. This beautiful and picturesque community offers sightseeing and cave exploring as well as world class golfing.

• La Jolla Shores Hotel
• Inn by the Sea
• La Valencia Hotel

Dining

Cuisine from all over the world can be found in San Diego. If you have never tried Mexican food then this is the place to do it with Mexico just down south of the border. There is a restaurant for every taste and if you want local then stay away from the big names you already know and visit the smaller restaurants. Here are some suggestions of where you can eat:

• Sushi Itto (Downtown San Diego)
• Pacific Ale and Brewhouse (Pacific Beach)
• The Village Pizzeria (Coronado)
• Corvette Dinner (Point Loma)

Daytime Activities

The beautiful San Diego weather and beaches allow for many outdoor activities. There are also theme parks and water parks that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Sports fanatics can catch a baseball game now that the season will be starting and museum lovers will enjoy the large variety offered in this city. Below are some ideas of what you can do during the day:

Activities

• Surfing
• Boating
• Sailing
• Swimming
• Bike riding along the beach
• Attend a baseball game at Petco Park
• Check out simulated surfing at the Wave House
• Visit museums at Balboa Park

Theme Parks

• Sea World
• Wild Animal Park
• San Diego Zoo
• Belmont Park
• Knott’s Soak City

Nightlife

No matter what your style is, there is a place for you to enjoy yourself in San Diego. Upscale trendy lounges and clubs, laid back bars, and everything in between.

The most popular nightlife is considered to be in Downtown San Diego and the Gaslamp Quarter where there are over 100 restaurants, lounges, nightclubs, and bars. The Gaslamp is the place to go if you want to dress to impress and visit the hottest nightclubs. Some of the popular places to go:

• 702 at Hard Rock Hotel
• Stingaree
• Side Bar
• Envy at Ivy Hotel
• Voyeur

If a dress code is not your style then chill out at a local bar. These bars are all over the city but some of the best are located next to the beach. Here are some popular bars and clubs to visit:

• Pacific Beach Bar and Grill
• Typhoon Saloon
• Bar West
• The Tavern
• Moondoggies

Beaches

While you are in San Diego you must visit a beach and you will most likely be next to or close to one wherever you go. So here are some suggestions of beaches you can visit:

• La Jolla Shores
• Pacific Beach
• Windansea Beach
• Mission Beach
• Ocean Beach
• Ocean Beach - Dog Beach (If you decide to bring your furry friend)
• Coronado Beach