San Diego, affectionately known as “America’s Finest City”, is a vacationer's paradise; complete with idyllic year-round temperatures and 70 miles of pristine beaches. Recognized as one of the nation's leading family destinations, with SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and the Zoo, San Diego is equally attractive to those in search of art, culture, world-class shopping, and culinary exploration. San Diego's many neighborhoods offer diverse adventures: from the tony boutiques in La Jolla to the culinary delights in the northern suburb of Del Mar; from the authentic European charm of Little Italy to the nouveau-chic of the downtown Gaslamp Quarter, each community adds flavor and flair to San Diego's personality.
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Hotel La Jolla at the Shores is a first-class hotel overlooking the ocean and about four blocks from the beach. The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diegois a picturesque waterfront retreat, ideally situated on San Diego Bay, between the San Diego Convention Center and the citys popular Seaport Village, this urban resort offers a spectacular waterfront setting with shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, all just steps away in the Gaslamp Quarter. For those who want the ultimate pampered vacation, the North County holds two world-class spas: Paradise Point Resort and Spa - A Noble House Resort and the Catamaran Resort and Spa.
Got kids in tow? San Diego is designed for family fun; the year-round sunny, warm weather ensures lots of play days. The focus is on outdoor activities, such as surfing or swimming, but be sure to spend a day at Belmont Park. Many hotels let kids under 18 stay free—just ask. The famous Hotel Del Coronado has tons of activities, from surfing lessons, treasure hunts, and kayak tours to making sand candles on the resort's white-sand beach. The Loews Coronado Bay Resort has welcome gifts for children, a kids-only pool, a game library, and special menus. Some recreational fun is offered seasonally, such as sunset sails and gondola rides. And kids can bring their pets.
Across the bay, resorts on family-friendly Mission Bay cater to young ones. The Hilton San Diego Resort holds a summer Kid's Kamp (ages 5-12, $10 per child per hour) with koi fish feeding, sand-castle building, and scavenger hunts.At the Lodge at Torrey Pines' library, kids over age 12 can play pool or watch movies borrowed from the concierge; it's open from 8 AM until 11 PM.
Come for the convention, stay for the vacation. Your meeting in San Diego is definitely something to look forward to. Recently recognized as the nation's top convention and meetings destination, visitors love to explore our 4,260 square mile urban playground. Surrounded by fun, sun and hundreds of attractions, you'll soon discover why everyone is saying, "Meet me in San Diego."