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Carlsbad - Coronado - Julian - La Jolla - Oceanside

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  • Gaslamp Quarter A guide to downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, including dining, shopping, entertainment, services, events, lodging, and history. Provided by the Gaslamp Quarter Association.
  • San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau Providing information for visitors, meeting planners and travel agents including events calendar, restaurant listings and other news.
  • San Diego Pet .com Pet owner's guide to animal-friendly beaches, parks, restaurants, hotels and stores. Includes descriptions, photographs and resources.
  • SanDiegoVacation.com - Offers a selection of vacation rentals from 1 Bedrooms to 3 Bedrooms on the beach in Imperial Beach.
  • San Diego Visitor Information Center Provides information, directions, free map, and a restaurant guide from location beside I-5 at Mission Bay. Hours, location, and directory of hotels, motels, restaurants, and attractions. Discount tickets and reservations service.
  • Soul Of America - San Diego Locates local Afrocentric resources - the arts, cultural and historic sites, churches, black owned restaurants, nightclubs, radio stations, shops, and galleries.

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  • Balboa Park Inn Guest house composed of four Spanish colonial buildings housing 26 distinctively decorated suites. Amenities, map, and policies.
  • Bay Park Bed And Breakfast Guest room with views to the ocean. Located east of I-5 near Mission Bay Park.
  • Britt Scripps Inn Offers 9 guest rooms, reflecting various design genres within the Queen Anne Victorian movement. Located in Bankers Hill neighborhood.
  • Carole's B&B Designated a historical site in 1984, this charming inn has eight bedrooms and five baths. There is a pool and jacuzzi for guests. The inn is less than one mile from the zoo and also within walking distance of Balboa Park.
  • Crone's Cobblestone Cottage Restored 1913 Craftsman bungalow in Mission Hills, near Balboa Park and Old Town, offers 2 guest rooms. Map, rates, policies, photos, and descriptions.
  • Elsbree House Ocean Beach location. Accommodations, photos, and rates.
  • Harbor Hill Guest House Facility overlooking San Diego Bay with six rooms and a guest house. Pictures, rates, map, and features.
  • Heritage Park Inn A secluded Victorian Park, above the historic Old Town of San Diego, minutes from the Zoo, SeaWorld and beaches.
  • Hillcrest House Bed and Breakfast Offers 3 guest rooms, a parlor with a fireplace, and a dining room. Located in Hillcrest.
  • Kasa Korbett Specializes in gay and lesbian clientele in Hillcrest near Mission Hills. Pictures, descriptions of rooms, and rates.
  • Keating House Inn Historic Victorian on Bankers Hill. Walk to Zoo, Balboa Park, downtown Gaslamp district and the convention center. Eight guest rooms with private baths, many amenities.
  • Little Italy Inn Offers 23 rooms, some with kitchenettes and spas. Located in the Little Italy area near downtown.
  • San Diego Bed and Breakfast Guild Representing fine bed and breakfasts throughout San Diego, California.
  • Sunburst Court Inn All-suite accommodations on the edge of Hillcrest, close to bars, restaurants, shopping, and Balboa Park.
  • The Beach Hut In Pacific Beach, near Mission Bay, this facility is a studio apartment cottage. Map, rates, and links to local attractions.
  • The Cottage Bed & Breakfast - A quiet spot in the heart of the city. This complete small house, located behind your host's home, features Victorian furnishings, a wood-burning stove, and an oak pump organ.

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  • 500 West 258-room European-style hostel hotel in downtown San Diego near the bay.
  • Banana Bungalow San Diego Shared rooms for over 70 guests in Pacific Beach at the Pacific Ocean. Photos, rates, facilities, activities, and meal services.
  • Hostelling International - USA: San Diego Information about two hostels, one downtown in the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter, and the other on Point Loma.
  • Ocean Beach International Backpackers Hostel Facilities for international travelers only, with free transportation from bus, train, or airport terminal. Information about rates, rooms, meals, and amenities.

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  • Americas Best Value Inn - Convention Center / Downtown - Budget hotel. Amenities, photos, and map.
  • Bahia Resort Hotel Beachfront resort on a fourteen acre peninsula with one mile of white sandy beach on Mission Bay.
  • Bay Club Hotel and Marina Small elegant hotel on Shelter Island. Airport transportation and full breakfast buffet included. All rooms with water views.
  • Beach Haven Inn Offers rooms, some with kitchenettes in Pacific Beach. Amenities, map, and online reservations.
  • Bristol: San Diego Boutique hotel located Downtown near the Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, zoo, Sea World and airport.
  • Catamaran Resort Hotel Luxury hotel with direct beach access and ocean views. Watersport rentals, sand volleyball courts, business center. Atoll Restaurant, piano bar and luxury Spa. Complimentary cocktail cruises on Mission Bay.
  • Comfort Suites Mission Valley Offers two-room suites and special kid's suites with extra amenities. Accommodations, facilities, virtual tour, and reservations.
  • Courtyard San Diego Downtown 14-story hotel in restored 1920's Italian Romanesque style bank building. Facilities, map, and online rates and reservations.
  • Days Inn California - From the Northern Coast Redwoods to Southern California coastline, California's beautiful national and state parks are outdoor heaven for camping, hiking, pet-friendly travel, outdoor getaway, history and scenic recreation, come stay with our Days Inn.
  • Doubletree Hotel - Mission Valley - Mission Valley hotel near Hazard Center and Qualcomm Stadium. Information about guest rooms, dining, special events, packages, and reservations.
  • Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego Bay-Downtown - Downtown hotel across from Seaport Village. Accommodations, amenities, facilities, services, directions, special offers, and reservations.
  • Evans Hotels Site includes company profile and employment opportunities for their four properties in San Diego and elsewhere.
  • Four Points Hotel Sheraton Centrally located accommodations adjacent to Montgomery Field. Services, meeting facilities, restaurant, lounge, and directions.
  • Hacienda Hotel Primarily suite room hotel located in the Old Town district of San Diego.
  • Handlery Hotel and Resort 217 rooms, 5 suites. Swimming pools, fitness center, courts for tennis and other sports, children's playground. Restaurant on premises, facilities for meetings and conventions, weddings, banquets.
  • Harborview Inn & Suites Blocks away from the San Diego bay, and close to the convention center. Room information, and reservations provided.
  • Hawthorn Suites All suite hotel on Hotel Circle in Mission Valley. Accommodations, locations, and reservations.
  • Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island - Waterfront hotel located on Harbor Island, convenient to the airport, downtown, and the San Diego Convention Center. Facilities, amenities, directions, and reservations.
  • Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Old Town 3-floor property with 125 guest rooms and 4 suites. Also offers meeting and banquet space.
  • Holiday Inn On the Bay 600-room downtown bayfront hotel. Accommodations, services, facilities, restaurants, packages, map, and reservations.
  • Holiday Inn Select San Diego 317-room hotel on Hotel Circle in Mission Valley. Accommodations, amenities, packages, local attractions, map, directions, and reservations.
  • Homestead Hotels: Mission Valley - Designed especially for longer stays with studio suite rooms featuring a fully-equipped kitchen. Accommodations, services, policies, directions, and reservations.
  • Horton Grand Hotel Historic hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. Information about reservations, rooms, restaurant, meeting and wedding facilities, piano bar, high tea, and history.
  • Hotel Solamar Boutique hotel in Gaslamp area of downtown San Diego, near PETCO Park.
  • Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites Located on Shelter Island facing San Diego Bay. Accommodations, hotel features, restaurant, lounge, and directions.
  • Hyatt Regency Resort-like waterfront location with shopping, entertainment and dining at Seaport Village. Easy access to San Diego Zoo, Sea World, golf, tennis and beaches.
  • Hyatt Regency Islandia Resort hotel on Mission Bay, close to sportfishing, watersport rentals, and SeaWorld. Accommodations, dining, meeting facilities, slide show, and reservations.
  • Inn at Mission Bay Facilities, photos, location map, and reservations.
  • Island Palms Hotel & Marina Located on Shelter Island, beside San Diego Bay. Accommodations, dining, virtual tour, and marina information.
  • Ivy Hotel - Luxury hotel in Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego.
  • La Pensione Hotel European-style guesthouse accommodations in the Little Italy neighborhood near downtown. Rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, and laundry facilities are on-site. Map, photos, and descriptions.
  • Marina Inn & Suites Economy hotel. Accommodations, reservations and area attractions.
  • Ocean Park Inn Waterfront accommodations in Pacific Beach. Amenities, map, directions, and reservations.
  • Old Town Inn Centrally located property within walking distance of Old Town State Park offers efficiencies, rooms, and suites. Photos, amenities, and rates.
  • Omni San Diego Hotel 32-story luxury downtown hotel connected via a skybridge to Petco Park, where the San Diego Padres play.
  • Pacific Inn Hotel & Suites - Located downtown, one block from San Diego Bay. Rates and reservations, room amenities, and information on local attractions.
  • Pacific Terrace Hotel Offers beachfront accommodations in Pacific Beach. Facilities, services, specials, virtual tour, and reservations.
  • Padre Trail Inn 100-room hotel near Old Town and Sea World.
  • Park Manor Suites Hotel 80 suites across street from Balboa Park, each with separate dining area and kitchen. Banquet, wedding, and conference facilities. Services, photos, restaurant, and reservations.
  • Radisson Hotel Harbor View 333-room downtown hotel. Photos, virtual tours, information about meeting facilities, and online reservations.
  • Residence Inn by Marriott - San Diego Downtown - All suite hotel with free airport shuttle. Facilities, virtual tours, rates, and reservations.
  • San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina Bayside hotel downtown next to the San Diego Convention Center and the Gaslamp District. Meeting and recreational facilities, amenities, restaurants, lounges, packages, reservations, and directions.
  • Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina - Resort hotel on eleven acres of tropical gardens. Facilities for weddings, banquets, meetings. Located at the tip of Shelter Island, close to Sea World and other attractions.
  • Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina - 1000-room hotel on San Diego Bay close to downtown. Amenities, services, meeting and event facilities, restaurants, lounges, map, directions, and photos.
  • Sommerset Suites Hotel Offers 80 suites in the Uptown area, including studio, 1-bedroom, and executive suites. Information, photos, rates, map, and reservations.
  • The Dana on MIssion Bay Waterfront hotel near Sea World, with private marina and family-style restaurant. Accommodations, amenities, dining options, map, and marina information.
  • The Inn at Sunset Cliffs - 21 room-inn on Point Loma beside the Pacific Ocean. Rooms, amenities, packages, and reservations.
  • The Little Italy Bed and Breakfast Hotel European style inn with 22 individually decorated rooms. Photographs, amenities and driving directions.
  • The Pearl Hotel - 23-room hotel on Point Loma, near San Diego Bay.
  • The Westgate Hotel - Luxurious 223-room downtown hotel near Horton Plaza shopping, Gaslamp Quarter, and Civic Center. Accommodations, dining, meeting facilities, packages, and reservations.
  • U.S. Grant Hotel Luxury hotel in downtown San Diego, with meeting facilities and restaurants. Directions and links for availability and reservations.
  • West Park Inn - Hotel near Balboa Park, with daily and weekly rates. Amenities and map.
  • Western Inn Rooms and suites near Old Town State Park. Room details, map, and reservation request form.
  • Westin San Diego - 25-story, downtown hotel with restaurant, lounge, health club, and business center. Services, amenities, meeting space, map, directions, and reservations.
  • Woodfin Suite Hotel All-suite hotel in Sorrento Mesa area. Amenities, location, map, and reservations.

Motels

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  • Best Western Bayside Inn - San Diego Situated in the heart of downtown, only three blocks from the San Diego Bay. Take a virtual tour of the hotel and local attractions.
  • Comfort Inn Gaslamp 103 guest rooms located in Gaslamp Quarter, near the Convention Center. Photos, guides, special packages and online reservation.
  • Days Inn - Hotel Circle and Sea World Accommodations, amenities, dining, packages, and online reservations.
  • Good Nite Inn, San Diego Seaworld Close to Sea World, Old Town, San Diego Sports Arena. Site includes list of other nearby attractions, map, directions and online reservations.
  • Hampton Inn - San Diego / Kearny Mesa Accommodations, amenities, special offers, map, and area information.
  • Howard Johnson Sea World / San Diego - Located between Point Loma and Old Town. Free shuttle service to Sea World, San Diego Zoo, and airport. Complimentary continental breakfast. Information and reservations.
  • Kings Inn Hotel Circle accommodations with heated pool and guest laundry facilities. Information about accommodations, meeting facilities, and two family restaurants, Waffle Spot and Amigo Spot.
  • Loma Lodge Motel - 43 rooms on Point Loma near sportfishing docks. Facilities, policies, map, and reservation form.
  • Mission Bay Motel In the heart of Pacific Beach. Offers rooms with 1, 2 or 3 beds and kitchenettes. Photos, rates, map, and directions.
  • Ocean Beach Motel Close to surfing and the Ocean Beach Pier. Rates, directions, and information about local activities and attractions.
  • Point Loma Inn and Suites - Located on the America's Cup Harbor. Photos, amenities, area attractions, online reservations, and rates.
  • Quality Inn Airport / Sea World Area 110 rooms on Point Loma, close to sportfishing and airport. Amenities, facilities, photos, map, and reservations.
  • Ramada Inn and Suites: Gaslamp / Convention Center Restored downtown landmark Saint James Hotel, built in 1913. Facilities, restaurant, photos, maps, rates, and reservations.
  • Rodeway Inn Zoo/Downtown 45 units. Amenities, photos, map, directions, nearby restaurants, and reservations.
  • San Diego Mission Valley Center Travelodge - Located on Hotel Circle, with on-site restaurants, piano bar, and lounge. Facilities, features, map, and reservations.
  • Vagabond Inn Mission Valley 88-room property on Hotel Circle. Amenities, packages, photos, and directions.

Resorts

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  • Mission Valley Resort - 202 guest rooms located on 20 acres on Hotel Circle.
  • Paradise Point Resort & Spa Information on hotel rooms, private bungalows, activities, events, and reservations.
  • Rancho Bernardo Inn Resort offering golf, tennis, and spa in Rancho Bernardo area. Accommodations, dining, meeting facilities, photos, promotions, and packages.
  • Town and Country Resort & Convention Center Mission Valley resort with almost 1000 rooms, walking distance from shopping mall and on trolley line. Accommodations, meeting facilities, dining, resort activities, packages, and virtual tour.

RV Parks & Campgrounds

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  • Campland On The Bay - Offers tent and recreation vehicle camping sites beside Mission Bay. Facilities include pool, market, and laundry. Photos, descriptions, rates, and reservations.
  • La Pacifica RV Resort Offers 172 spaces with full hook-ups, near Mexican border, with daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Photos, facilities, and reservations.

Vacation Rentals

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  • A Vacation by the Bay One and two bedroom beach front vacation rentals located on Mission Bay. Descriptions, photos, amenities, rates, and map.
  • At Beach Rentals 2 bed, 2 bath condominium located on the beach. Information on rates, reservations, and property included.
  • Bay Vacation One bedroom apartment and three bedroom beach house in the Mission Beach area.
  • Beach House Getaway 3 BR 3 BA Home in South Mission Beach. Amenities, rates, and photos.
  • Beaches West Vacation Rentals Family vacation rentals on the ocean in Mission Beach. Listings and contact information
  • Capri by the Sea One and two bedroom condominiums with ocean views. Units are fully furnished. Near Pacific Beach and La Jolla.
  • Casitas Del Mar Oceanview properties in Pacific Beach for rent by owner. Descriptions and rates.
  • Dana Horne Realty - Handles oceanfront and bayfront properties in Mission Beach, Mission Bay, La Jolla, and downtown. Includes company profile, and details about available properties.
  • Feet from the Beach Two 2-bedroom properties in South Mission Beach, near Mission Bay. Pictures, descriptions, addresses, and rental information.
  • Gaslamp Vacations Vacation rentals in downtown, particularly modern condominium tower units.
  • Hamilton Home Four bedroom house offering room and board to foreign students, interns, and tourists. Rent includes room in fully furnished house and most meals.
  • Mike's Place A 1910 California bungalow in the heart of Hillcrest offered as a guest cottage. Amenities, photos, and rates.
  • Mission Bay Getaway Mission Bay beach house rentals with panoramic views. Photos and contact information.
  • Mission Bay Hideaway 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on a court in North Mission Beach. Rates, policies, and photos.
  • Mission Bay Vacation Rentals Oceanfront and bayfront homes and condos. Weekly and monthly rentals available.
  • Mission Beach Management Offers waterfront vacation properties with ocean or bay views. Properties, amenities, reservations, policies, and rates.
  • Mission Beach Oceanfront Condo 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo with private balcony. Steps to the beach, with ocean view. Maps, pictures, and rates.
  • Mission Beach Retreat 2-bedroom, oceanfront condo. Descriptions, floor plan, rates, and photos.
  • Mission Sands - Vacation condos and houses in Mission Beach.
  • Otherhome.com Offers vacation and corporate rentals. Home listings and photos.
  • Pacific Sunset Villas Ocean front vacation villas in Mission Beach. Site includes descriptions, photos, floor plans, and rates.
  • Penny Realty, Inc. Offers a large selection of Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and nearby rentals. Photographs, property details, and online reservations.
  • Pidgeon Company - Furnished apartment suites for corporate housing.
  • SanDiegoVacation.com - Offers a selection of vacation rentals from 1 Bedrooms to 3 Bedrooms on the beach in Imperial Beach.
  • San Diego Sunset Vacation Rentals Offers beach houses and condos in Mission Beach. Includes rates, availability, photos, virtual tours, and online reservations.
  • Sandy Beach Rentals Oceanfront and Bayfront furnished year round beach homes located in La Jolla, Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Pacific Beach. Information on rates, Photos, availability, and online reservations.
  • SDVacations 2-bedroom condo on Ostend Court in North Mission Beach. Photos and rates.
  • SDVR.com Offers homes, condos, and units along the ocean and bayfront, mostly in the Mission Bay area, but also in La Jolla and Ocean Beach. Details about available properties.
  • South Mission Bay Vacation Rental South Mission Beach two-bedroom, one-bath vacation rental. 811 Aspin Court.
  • Surf Rider Condos 11-unit rental property in Mission Beach. Photos, floor plans, map, prices, and contact information.
  • The Beach Cottages Offers cottages, apartments, studios, suites, and motel rooms in Pacific Beach. Photos, amenities, and map.
  • Tom Wright South Mission Beach Vacation Condo Rental - A vacation condo available for rental in summer weeks in South Mission Beach. Photos, Maps, rates, and contact information.
  • Ultimatebeachhouse.com Beach front vacation rental. Photographs, rates, maps, and reservations.

Air Tours

  • California Dreamin' Balloon & Biplane Rides - San Diego Coastal and Temecula Wine Country Balloon or Biplane Adventures. Includes Gourmet Breakfast and Wine Tasting Tickets.
  • Corporate Helicopters of San Diego Offers helicopter charters, scenic skytours, flight instruction, aerial photography, film production and support services, and helicopter sales. Flight operations in USA and Mexico. Helicopter types and details of services.

Airport Information

  • San Diego International Airport Take an on-line tour of the arrivals and departures areas, find out information on transportation and parking and see what services and facilities are available at the airport.

Attractions

  • Balboa Park Information about the park's performing arts and international culture organizations, 15 museums, restaurants, zoo, gardens, hiking and biking trails and other recreation
  • Balboa Park Home of museums, cultural institutions, the San Diego Zoo, restaurants, sports facilities, and recreation opportunities. History, facilities, map, events, and tours.
  • Giant Dipper Roller Coaster - Restored 1925 wooden roller coaster in Belmont Park. History, events, prices, hours, and location, plus information about other children's rides and attractions.
  • Miramar Speed Circuit Indoor kart racing on an asphalt racetrack.
  • Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala Spanish mission founded in 1769 by Junipero Serra. Includes information about history, events, gift shop, parish, and location.
  • Mission Bay Park 4000-acre aquatic park offers recreation, beaches, Sea World, and wildlife preserve. Information about facilities and activities.
  • Mission Beach The center of a continuous stretch of beach known as The Strand, which extends over two miles, beginning at the Mission Bay channel entrance and ending at the north end of Pacific Beach.
  • Ocean Beach A wide beach approximately one mile long. A volleyball area can be found near the north end of the beach.
  • Pacific Beach This beach continues south for over two miles, becoming Mission Beach and then South Mission Beach, eventually ending at the channel entrance to Mission Bay.
  • San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park Includes information about exhibits, maps, events, hours, and prices of both parks. The zoo is in Balboa Park, near downtown, and the animal park is near Escondido.
  • SeaWorld San Diego Park information, special programs, education resources, animal information, and adventure camps.

Boat Charters

  • Classic Yacht Charters Offers outings on classic 71-foot wooden yacht JADA. Photos, details, and contact information.
  • Corporate Yacht Club, Inc. 63-foot yacht "Inspiration" available to charter for special events. Photos, vessel information, and club membership program.
  • Harbor Sailboats Offers yacht charters and sailing instruction. Fleet, rates, classes, and sailing club.
  • Learn to Sail San Diego Offers sailing instruction with live-aboard accommodations on a 36' Beneteau. Private instruction and ASA certification upon successful completion. Includes prices and schedule.
  • Mission Bay Sportcenter Offers boat rentals, sales, and instruction for sailboats, catamarans, sailboards, kayaks, jetskis, and motorboats.
  • San Diego Yacht Charters - Offers bareboat, crewed, and skippered charters. Descriptions and pictures of yachts, price list, reservation policies, and training programs.
  • Seaforth Boat Rentals Large rental fleet includes sail boats, fishing boats, powerboats, personal watercraft. Sailing classes, events for private groups.
  • Set Sail Yacht Charters Offers charters, sailing instruction, and corporate events on fleet of Catalina and Capri sailboats. Services, fleet list, and price list.

Bus Lines

  • Greyhound Bus Line - Fares, schedules, and ticketing for more than 3700 destinations across North America.

Car Rentals

  • Access Car Rentals Specializes in rentals to students.
  • Airport Rent A Car - Caters to Japanese clients as well as all international visitors. Policies, types of vehicles, and contact information. Site in English and Japanese.
  • Atwest Rent A Car Car and van rental service offering free airport pickup. Information about vehicles, rates, and specials.
  • Bargain Auto Rentals - Rates, location, and contact information.
  • Dirt Cheap Car Rentals - Weekly and monthly package rates and car rental plans for business or individual customers.
  • Exotic Car Rentals Corvette, Jaguar, Mercedes, BMW and other custom rentals. Policies, prices, and reservations.
  • Rent-a-Vette Rents Corvettes and other sports cars. Vehicle list, rates, special services, and FAQ.

Festivals & Events

  • ArtWalk Annual downtown event showcasing works of various local artists.
  • Bloomsday San Diego Annual June event celebrating James Joyce's landmark novel, Ulysses.
  • Chalk La Strada Annual event in downtown San Diego's Little Italy district. Festival event and sponsorship information, plus information about participating as an artist or a "kid chalker."
  • Festival of Beers Annual microbrewery tasting event held the last Friday in September.
  • Pacific Beach Block Party and Street Faire Annual event featuring music, entertainment, and booths offering food and merchandise. Information, plus photos from past events.
  • San Diego Lesbian and Gay Pride Annual two-day festival in July including parade and Spirit of Stonewall rally. Dates, location, and details.
  • San Diego Street Scene Annual September music and culture festival. Information about lineup, location, tickets, sponsors, merchandise, and media.
  • SanDiego Bay Parade of Lights An annual event held on San Diego Bay. Boats of all types and sizes are decorated in Christmas themes and parade around the bay.
  • SDSU Writers' Conference Annual event held at San Diego State University. Schedule, topics, speakers, registration, and fees.
  • The Cats' House Jungle gym for cats. Bob Walker and Frances Mooney created a feline fantasyland in their home. Details of an open house benefitting The National Cat Protection Society available in text and PDF formats.
  • Wine and Roses: San Diego National Wine Competition Annual competition for wines made from grapes grown in the United States. Entry information, staff, past results, and list of charities supported.

Fishing Trips

  • El Gato Dos Sportfishing and whale-watching trips. Trip information, photos, and prices.
  • Fisherman's Landing Boats, trips, schedules, fish counts, trip updates, and pictures.
  • H&M Landing Local and long-range fishing. Also whale-watching and nature trips. Trips, charter boats, availability, and fish counts.
  • Islander Charters Offers long range sportfishing and other trips. Boat specs and trip schedule.
  • Point Loma Sportfishing Information on boat charters for sport fishing. Trip prices and descriptions, current weather and tide conditions.
  • Primetime Sportfishing Private charter sportfishing yacht, with charters, map and pictures.
  • Red Rooster III Long range fishing off Baja California, Mexico. Accommodations, fishing schedule, current trip reports, and photos.
  • Royal Polaris Long-range sportfishing. Boat information, current fishing conditions, schedule, cuisine, photo album, and suggested tackle.
  • San Diego Fishing Information Includes fishing locations, map, fishing tips, fish recipes, fish reports, and tips for buying and maintaining boats.
  • Seaforth Sportfishing Fishing and whale-watching trips out of Mission Bay. Trip schedules, prices, fish counts, and boat descriptions.
  • Sherrita Charters Day charters for fishing and whale watching. Hours and prices, fishing reports, and local weather.
  • SportfishSanDiego.com Fish reports, news and regulations on local sportfishing.
  • Top Gun 80 Sportfishing Sportfishing vessel, based in San Diego. Includes booking form and pictures from prior voyages.

Golf Courses & Clubs

  • Balboa Park Municipal Golf Course Includes 18-hole golf course and 9-hole executive golf course. Facilities, course details, fees, and reservation information.
  • Oaks North Golf Course 27-hole executive course in Rancho Bernardo. Location, directions, pros tips, juniors program, fees, and tee times.
  • Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course 18-hole championship course. Course layout, location, directions, pro's tips, resort club, fees, and tee times.
  • The Grand Golf Club Course tour, rates, reservations, events, directions, map, juniors program, and staff.

Hot Air Balloon Flights

Local Cruises

  • Aolani Catamaran Cruises Catamaran charter hosting dinner cruises, weddings, whale watching, and catered dinners. Photos and descriptions.
  • Bay Watch Cruises Luxury yacht on San Diego Bay available for charter. Photos, plus information about pricing, entertainment, catering, and beverage service.
  • Classic Sailing Adventures Providing daily cruises around San Diego in the afternoon and sunsets.
  • Hornblower Cruises and Events Offers harbor cruises, dining cruises, whale watching, and yacht charters. Fleet photos, cruise details, schedules, and prices.
  • San Diego Harbor Excursion Local cruise company offering tours of San Diego Bay. Information on tours, dinner cruises, charters, and weddings.

Museums

  • Computer Museum of America Preserves and displays historic computer equipment. Information about the museum's history, exhibits, and programs.
  • Firehouse Museum Collection of fire-fighting equipment, memorabilia, and photographs from across the country and around the world. Location, hours, and directions.
  • Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum - Located at Miramar air station and covering the history of US Marine Corps aviation. Visiting information, location and hours.
  • Marston House An Arts and Crafts mansion built in 1905. Description, location, admission, and hours.
  • San Diego Aerospace Museum General information, news, membership, exhibits, virtual tour, and education programs.
  • San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum The U.S.S. Midway opened in 2004 as a naval aviation museum. Museum information, exhibits, programs, and ship history.
  • San Diego Automotive Museum General information, hours, admission, location map, history, exhibits, membership, and links to local clubs.
  • San Diego Children's Museum / Museo de los Ninos Provides interactive educational experiences that promote learning through the arts. Exhibits, calendar, museum school, gallery, membership, and admission information.
  • San Diego Chinese Historical Museum Includes an Asian garden, a small library, and exhibits related to Chinese history. Hours, location, and information about the collection.
  • San Diego Hall of Champions Offers interactive exhibits and memorabilia celebrating San Diego sports history, plus traveling exhibits. Events, exhibits, programs, and information about athletes represented.
  • San Diego Historical Society Museum - Offers exhibits from the society's collections, plus traveling shows. Focuses on area's growth since the 1840's. Location, admission, and hours.
  • San Diego Maritime Museum Visitor information, exhibits, education, publications, events calendar, and special events facilities.
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum General information, exhibits, clubs, educational programs, photograph gallery, and coming events.
  • San Diego Museum of Man Anthropological museum containing artifacts, folk art, and archaeological finds. Exhibits, education, membership, events, publications, history, location, and hours.
  • San Diego Natural History Museum Focuses on southern California and Baja California. Events calendar, research, education, exhibits, field guide, kids' area, and general information.
  • Serra Museum Showcases San Diego history from the Native American, Spanish, and Mexican periods through 1848. Exhibits, location, admission, and hours.
  • Villa Montezuma Victorian mansion built in 1887. Description, early photograph, location, admission, and hours.
  • William Heath Davis House Museum - Museum features salt-box style home assembled in San Diego in 1850, and located today in downtown's Gaslamp Quarter. Information about the home and tours of the surrounding area.

Nudist Travel

  • The Camping Bares A non-landed naturist group involved in clothing-optional camping, hiking, swimming, and similar activities. Information, calendar, and links.

Railways

  • Amtrak - Official site for Amtrak passenger trains featuring online reservations, ticket fare finder, trip planning resources, and the Amtrak Guest Rewards program.

Scuba Diving Trips

  • California Diving News: Coaster Reef Information and tips for diving Wreck Alley. Pictures, natural features, and charter companies handling dives.
  • Dive Connection Dive charter company located at the West Mission Bay Marina.
  • Horizon Charters Provides live-aboard and single day dive trips to California and Baja destinations.
  • HydroDiver of San Diego Charter boat available for diving, fishing, explorations, surface support, ocean excursions, and whale watching. Information about boat, captain, services, and prices.
  • Lois Ann Dive Charters Charter boat catering to SCUBA divers. Trip schedule, rates, dive destinations with pictures, map, and hints.
  • Ocean Explorer's Society - Dive club that organizes local shore dives, boat dives, and other diving trips. Activities, newsletters, and membership information.
  • San Diego Underwater Explorers Diving club for technical and recreational DIR (Doing It Right) diving. Meetings, classes, dives, trips, photo gallery, gear exchange, and membership information.
  • SeaClypse Dive Adventures - Private or group lessons, orientation dives, and group dives. Prices for instruction, trips, and gear rental.

Tour Operators

  • Baja Jones Adventure Travel Specializing in grey whale watching trips out of San Diego. Free photo CD offer, links to blue whale watches and whale sites.
  • Balboa Transportation Charter services, scenic tours, and day trips to Southern California and Baja California destinations. Company background and special bicycle tours.
  • Bikecab Association of Drivers Bikecab tours, shuttle service, and advertising. Includes tour destinations, rates, and contacts.
  • Brewery Tours of San Diego - Provides transportation to local breweries, beer festivals, and beer-related events.
  • Cinderella Carriage Company Horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown area. Includes rates, hours of operation, staff, and special events.
  • Daytripper Tours Provides motorcoach one-day and multiple-day excursions from San Diego to destinations in Southern California, Mexico, and the Southwest.
  • Ghostly Tours in History Offers 3-hour limo and walking tour of some of San Diego's ghostly locations.
  • Gray Line San Diego - Offers narrated sightseeing motorcoach tours of the San Diego area, with pickup at local hotels. Also offers charter services to destinations in the United States and Mexico.
  • Hike Bike Kayak Inc. - Offers hiking, biking and kayaking tours, surf lessons, and bike and kayak rentals.
  • Historic Tours of America: San Diego Offers a variety of sightseeing tours of the city, including narrated trolley tours with on-off privileges, amphibious vehicle tours, and Ghosts and Gravestones "frightseeing" tours.
  • Pedal Pusher Pedicabs Rides, tours, charters and special occasions.
  • San Diego Scenic Tours. Sightseeing and charter bus company.
  • San Diego Shark Diving Expeditions One to seventeen-day shark diving trips. Using stainless steel shark suits, divemasters bait sharks to the divers in the cage, allowing a clear view and close-up photo and video opportunities. Photos and trip details.
  • San Diego Walking Tours Self-guided tours of popular areas in the city. Includes maps and photos.
  • Searcher Natural History Tours Whalewatch, snorkel, and explore island wildlife on Baja California tours.
  • Urban Safaris - Offers personally guided walking tours in a variety of neighborhoods. Includes a schedule of the walks, a description of each, and a profile of the guide.
  • Where You Want to Be Tours - Offers walking and bike tours by a husband and wife team. Includes tour descriptions, schedule, and press reviews.
  • Wine Tours Australia and New Zealand - San Diego-based company offers customized tours in Australia and New Zealand. Contains a list of wineries, an event calendar, pictures, and tour descriptions.

Travel Agents

  • Acacia Travel, Inc. Travel agent in Point Loma. Specials, cruises, and links to travel-related sites.
  • Anderson Travel and Cruises Booking services, vacation planning, destination packages, and contact information.
  • Balboa Travel Corporate and leisure travel agent. Includes meeting planning. Offices in San Diego and San Francisco.
  • BRH Travel Specializes in leisure travel, cruises, specialty packages, and individual arrangements.
  • Rainbow Travel and Cruise Travel agency. Company profile and specials.
  • Travel to Go A timeshare vacation services company provides luxurious vacation resort accommodations, tours packages, cruises and air tickets for the worldwide vacationer.
  • TravelDesign International - Information about corporate and leisure travel services, specials, office location, and service fees.
  • VacationsAway - Information from full-service travel agency about available cruises, escorted tours, and honeymoon and vacation packages.

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