Things to do in San Diego

Piece Together the Perfect Outing to LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND California is a theme park and resort in Carlsbad, just north of San Diego, which is based on the popular Lego brand toy. The main attractions at the park are its many Lego-themed rides and shops. There is a hotel at the park, but many visitors opt for a vacation rental instead of staying at the on-site hotel.

Much like the hotels at Disneyland a little further north, the lodging options at LEGOLAND aren’t the greatest. Hotel rooms at the theme park are often booked full, guest rooms are on the smaller side, and prices are heavily inflated. And, while many parents can’t wait to experience the fun and excitement with their children at LEGOLAND, staying at the resort and being inundated with crowds, noise and waiting in line is a bit much. For parents on a budget, oftentimes staying overnight in a hotel at the theme park isn’t an option at all.

Opened in 1999, LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad is a theme park and water park based on the world-famous toy brand. (Photo courtesy LEGOLAND California.)

[Read more…]

13 Favorite Holiday Activities Around San Diego

San Diego might not have any Yuletide snow to offer, but that doesn’t mean the city doesn’t know how to celebrate the holiday season. In fact, if you are migrating for the holiday season to San Diego’s warm shores, you’ll find plenty of fun, exciting, and family-friendly holiday activities to do, many of them absolutely free. Here are just our top 13 choices from all around San Diego.

Recurring Holiday Events

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration

Date: Nov. 12-Jan. 2
Location: SeaWorld San Diego

Spend the holidays with your friends of the rivers and oceans at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Sip hot cocoa with candy toppings and visit with sea otters, flamingos, sea lions, turtles and bat rays, or explore the more than 100 acres of holiday decor, like a massive, sea-themed Christmas tree and a music-activated holiday tunnel of lights.

San Diego is a one-of-a-kind holiday destination with lots to do. (Photo courtesy Pacific San Diego.)

[Read more…]

Animals Galore at the San Diego Zoo

No trip to San Diego is complete without a stop at the San Diego Zoo, one of the biggest and most diverse zoos in the world. The San Diego Zoo occupies 100 acres of prime parkland in historic Balboa Park in the heart of downtown San Diego and is home to thousands of animals from all over the planet. We have vacation rentals in San Diego near the San Diego Zoo that are ideal for a family trip to see all the animals.

The San Diego Zoo has some of the best animal exhibits and attractions in the world. (Photo courtesy San Diego Zoo.)

[Read more…]

Gear Up for the San Diego International Auto Show

The San Diego International Auto Show is one of the best car shows in the United States, and a wonderful opportunity to see the coolest new vehicles and automotive products on the market. If you’re an auto aficionado, car collector, or work in the industry, we have vacation rentals available near downtown that offer plenty of space, lots of privacy, and key amenities you won’t find at any downtown hotel. Many have a garage – just in case you have your own sweet ride!

Our vacation rentals near downtown are either condominiums or private homes. We have condos near downtown that are only minutes from the convention center where the auto show takes place. At a luxury condo, it’s nice a quiet. No fighting crowds, waiting in line, or cramming into a hotel elevator.

The San Diego International Auto Show showcases the newest innovations in the auto industry, both foreign and domestic. (Photo courtesy San Diego International Auto Show.)

[Read more…]

Film Festival Commemorates San Diego’s Strong Latino Spirit

Celebrate Latino culture on the big screen at the annual San Diego Latino Film Festival. The annual festival takes place in March and screens hundreds of feature films, shorts and documentaries that honor the Latino way of life. It attracts more than 20,000 film lovers to beautiful San Diego, as well as many up-and-coming Latino actors, actresses, writers, directors and producers.

Our vacation rentals around the city are ideal if you’re coming for the San Diego Latino Film Festival. We have premium homes and condominiums available during the month of March that are only a short drive from all the gatherings and screenings at the influential event.

For those traveling to the San Diego Latino Film Festival from out of town, lodging at a hotel can be uncomfortable and expensive. While you’re spending so much time in one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, why not treat yourself by renting a condo or vacation home?

[Read more…]

Del Mar’s Bing Crosby Series Produces Exhilarating Horse Racing Every Fall

The Bing Crosby Season is a brief season of thoroughbred horse racing that usually takes place during the month of November at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. If you’re planning to vacation in San Diego during that time, or if you’re in town on business, you should make time to attend a day of races at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the oceanside city of Del Mar. A day at the racetrack is a fun, family friendly experience. Witness the beauty and grace of magnificent thoroughbred horses in a heart-pounding sprint to the finish line! You can even pick your favorites before the race starts and place a wager … if you’re feeling lucky.

Located about 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is one of the nation’s best horse racing tracks. Not only is the club well known for its majestic equines, but it’s also a chic spot for celebrities and SoCal’s social elite. Much like the annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, a weekend at Del Mar frequently produces throngs of spectators with colorful suits, bowties, derby hats, sun dresses and fascinators.

The entire racing facility is beautifully designed and allows everyone to get close to the action. San Diego’s sunny skies and pleasant weather afford guests the choice of watching the races from either outside or inside.