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5 Things You Don't Know About San Diego
By Mark Hiss It's easy to think of San Diego as just a relaxing place to go for surf and sun because, well ... it is. But beyond the inviting beaches and year-round pleasant weather,…
Frommer's EasyGuide to Los Angeles and San Diego
Los Angeles and San Diego, the two major cities of southern California, are radically different from most others in America, and thus fascinating to visit. Los Angeles harbors…
8 Ways to Get Historical in San Diego
Southern California is known more for its trendsetting modernity than for its rich history. But well-planned travel can reveal the wealth of events that have taken place in the region.
San Diego's Secret Mission: Culture on the Cheap
January 26, 2004 -- Most people know San Diego for four 'S'es: sun, sand, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. Okay, sure, the Gaslamp District is a 'G,' but that doesn't change our point:…
Kids Stay and Eat Free in San Diego
Once again, as it has done annually for a while, the city of San Diego, California, has worked with some of its biggest hotels, restaurants, and attractions to offer a slew of deals…
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
Offering all the comforts of home and more, including full kitchens, this all-suite hotel is ideally located minutes from top area attractions, including beautiful beaches and San…
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido
Located just off Highway 15, this hotel features an outdoor pool and whirlpool and rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Escondido Children’s Museum is 1.4 miles…
Best Free Things to Do in San Diego
Timken Museum of Art: It's a small collection, and the museum's modern architecture is distinctly out of place in Balboa Park, but the always-free Timken (tel. 619/239-5548) houses…
The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in San Diego
In the Gaslamp Quarter, high rents have led to the influx of deep-pocketed chains and brand names, such as Adidas, 926 Fifth Ave. (tel. 619/615-0287; www.adidas.com); Urban Outfitters,…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Diego
Bigger hotels, new restaurants, a mixed bag on flights and more in this latest online update for San Diego.
10 Ways to Take San Diego Home With You
Neighborhoods and shops you'll want to hit in your quest for the perfect SoCal souvenir.
A Whale of Time In and Around San Diego
Updated December 22, 2003 - America's seventh largest city still maintains a small town, friendly vibe. Now's the time to start planning a trip to the west coast with the help of the…
Despite the collapse in local real estate values, San Diego hotels, restaurants, clubs, and attractions are showing resiliency. But visitors should still shop around for bargains:…
An unresolved financial crisis looms over the city of San Diego (thanks to a mismanaged city pension fund) but that hasn't seemed to put a crimp in the plans of many restaurateurs and…
Before you had to San Diego and its environs, read our latest update to learn about current exhibitions, hotel openings, the restaurant scene and more.
San Diego is no longer just a laid-back beach/navy town -- avant-garde architecture, sophisticated dining options, and a booming tourist industry all point to the city's maturing as a…
Whether you've never been to San Diego or your last visit was more than a few years ago, this relaxed and scenic city will hold some surprises for you.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
This California hotel is 8 miles from the Carlsbad State Beach and 6 miles from Legoland California. It features an outdoor pool, a jacuzzi and suites provide a kitchenette.Guest…
San Diego for Kids: 9 Childish Ideas Adults Can Love
San Diego is rife with youth-oriented places, and careful planning can ensure that everyone in the family will equally enjoy their trip.
10 Reasons to Take a Deeper Look at San Diego
People may write San Diego off as just a cheery beach town, but they would be wrong. Here's where to go to experience San Diego's overtures to its historical diversity.
Liquor and Spirits: San Diego to Get a Cemetery Speakeasy
San Diego's El Campo Santo cemetery was established in the city's historic Old Town in 1849, and according to ghost hunters, the spirits residing there have been riled up almost ever…
Extended Stay America - San Diego - Carlsbad Village by the Sea
This Extended Stay America - San Diego - Carlsbad Village by the Sea is located in Carlsbad and especially designed for longer stays, with all rooms featuring a fully equipped kitchen.…
How to See All of San Diego from 10 Scenic Lookouts
Ever get the urge to scramble up to the highest spot to see everything? We've found the best places from which to take in wide swaths of southern California's second city -- and beyond.
What to Do in San Diego If You Don't Have Much Time
If you think San Diego is just about wiggling your toes in the sand or cooing over cuddly panda bears, think again. Combining big-city style with small-town heart, this seaside…
San Diego Water Park Reborn as the West Coast’s First Sesame Street Theme Park
To the venerable query "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?", a new theme park in Southern California has an answer: by inner tube. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is…