Posts Categorized: Hotels & Resorts

    A San Diego Getaway doesn't always mean leaving town, because San Diego is a resort getaway for 34 million out-of-towners a year. So the question is getting away to where and  why? More specifically for locals it's getting away to seaside cities and suburbs within fabulous San Diego or venturing to nearby regions such as Baja California's coastal regions or traveling north to romantic getaways an hour away such as Santa Catalina Island, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Monica or Westwood. Or if it's a big change of climate it's a getaway to nearby Las Vegas. The point is that if 34 million people flock to this mecca of resort towns, why go anywhere else. So featured here are great backyard destinations that people travel half way on the world to enjoy such as the world famous Hotel Del Coronado. Plus, there are exclusive insider destinations that few residents of San Diego have ever heard of such as La Casa del Zorro in Borrego Springs or Rancho Valencia a tennis resort frequented by the rich and famous in Rancho Santa Fe. So whether you are a local looking for a romantic getaway or an out-of-towner looking for a wonderful place to stay, these recommendations have been personally researched. This brings in play the importance of not only where to stay but what to do in the city or suburb where the hotel is located. Thus the benefit of reading the suburb and city chapters with special maps identifying what to see and do. We have enjoyed creating these special excursions for your enjoyment.

Sightsee the city

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Amusement Park, Antiques, Apartment Rentals, Aquarium, Art Events, Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Attractions in Carlsbad, Attractions in Coronado, Automotive Museums, Aviation Museums, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Bay Park, Bay Park Shopping, Bay View, Beach Front Hotels, Beach Rentals, Beer, Beer & Wine, Beer Gardens, Bike Rentals, Boat and Yacht Shows, Boat Docking, Boat Rentals, Borrego Springs, Botanical Gardens, Breweries, Cakes & Desserts, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Museums, Carlsbad Shopping, Carmel Valley, Casinos, Casinos with a Golf Course, Casinos With a Hotel, Casinos With a Resort, Casinos With Live Entertainment, Clairemont, Conventions, Coronado, Coronado Breakfast, Coronado Events, Coronado Restaurants, Coronado Shopping, Coupons, Cruises, Cuban, cuisine, Dancing, Del Mar, Diamonds, Dining With Views, Downtown, East County, East County Casinos, East Lake, East Village, El Cajon, El Cajon Museums, Embarcadero, Embarcadero Museums, Encinitas, Family Events, Featured on Main Page, Food and Restaurant Events, Galleries, Gaslamp Quarter, German, Getaways, Golden Triangle, Golf, Golf, Guadalupe Wineries, Hamburgers, Happy Hour, Harbor Cruises, Harbor Island, Harbor Island Restaurants, Hillcrest, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Home Page Content, Horseback Riding, Hotels & Resorts, International Museums, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, La Jolla Shopping, La Jolla Sports & Recreation, La Mesa, Lake View, Large Casinos, Liberty Station, Little Italy, Live Music, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican Hotels, Mexico Shopping, Microbreweries, Microbrewery, Middletown, Military, Military Museums, Miramar Road Museums, Mission Bay Sports & Recreation, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, New Homes, Nightclub, Nightlife, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, North County Inland Weddings, North County Museums, North Park, Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach Breakfast, Ocean View, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Museums, Oceanside Weddings, Old Town, Old Town Breakfast, Old Town Museums, Old Town Shops, Old Town Weddings, Pacific Beach, Point Loma Breakfast, Point Loma Events, Point Loma Museums, Point Loma Restaurants, Point Loma Shopping, Poway, Railroad Museums, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, Real Estate, Relocation, Restaurant Blog, Restaurants, Restaurants, Rosarito Beach, Row4, San Diego, San Diego Bay Events, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, San Diego Wineries, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Seaport Village, Shelter Island, South Bay, Sports Events, Staying in Carlsbad, Staying in Coronado, Staying in Del Mar, Staying in Downtown, Staying in Encinitas, Staying in La Jolla, Staying in Mission Valley, Street Fairs & Festivals, Suburbs, Temecula Wineries, Things to Do, Unique Hotels, View, Vista, Weddings, Wine Bars, Winery Tours.

Sightsee the city by Air, Land, & Sea  Sightsee San Diego by Air, land, & Sea, is the untimate San Diego city tour especially because San Diego is a coastal… Read more »

Temecula’s Ponte Winery Offers a Superb Overnight Escape

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Beer & Wine, Corporate Meeting Venue, Dining With Views, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Food and Restaurant Events, Home Page Content, Hotels & Resorts, Military Wedding Venues, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, San Diego Weddings, Staying in Temecula, Temecula, Temecula Banquet Venues, Temecula Banquets & Catering, Temecula Party Venues, Temecula Restaurants, Temecula Weddings, Temecula Wineries, Things to Do, Unique Hotels, Vineyard View, Wedding Venues, Weddings, Winery Events.

Ponte Winery

Ponte Family Estate Winery & Ponte Vineyard Inn 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula (951-694-8855) [Pontewinery.com] Open weekdays 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. & till 5:30 p.m. on the weekends. Wine tastings… Read more »

Sycuan Golf Resort is an Outstanding East San Diego County Favorite Owned by Sycuan Casino

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Day Spas, East County, East County Weddings, El Cajon, Golf, Hotels & Resorts, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Staying in East County, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues.

Golf

Sycuan Golf Resort offers incredible variety as the only 54-hole golf facility in San Diego. Situated in the beautiful hills of east San Diego, the three Ted Robinson designed courses… Read more »

San Diego offers top entertainment and overnight accommodations at the Harrah’s Rincon Casino &amp Resort Features Entertainment and Great Dining

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Attractions, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Casinos, Casinos With a Day Spa, Casinos with a Golf Course, Casinos With a Hotel, Casinos With a Resort, Casinos With Live Entertainment, Getaways, Happy Hour, Hotels & Resorts, Large Casinos, North County, North County Casinos, North County Inland Weddings, Staying in North County Inland, Unique Hotels, Valley Center, Wedding Venues.

Harrah’s is well-known for having the best casinos and hotels nationwide. So you definitely won’t be disappointed with your discovery of this casino with all its gaming and entertainment venues. For the color and excitement of a Las Vegas style casino, Harrah’s Rincon has it all. Of course they offer state-of-the-art gaming including 2,000 slot machines, more than 59 table games and a 12 table poker room where the action never stops! Harrah’s Rincon also offers unique games like Rincon Craps and Volcanic Roulette Bingo.

San Diego’s Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant in Old Town Offers Superb Dining in a Historic Setting

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, happy hour, Hotels & Resorts, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican, Military Wedding Venues, Old Town, Old Town Restaurants, Old Town Weddings, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, Seafood, Wedding Venues.

Soon after Juan Bandini built his thatch-roofed adobe family home, 1827–29, it became the social center of San Diego. Bandini himself was often seen waltzing gracefully and elegantly across the… Read more »

Coronado’s Hotel del Coronado is an Oceanfront Resort with Great Shops and top Restaurants

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Attractions, Attractions in Coronado, Banquets & Catering, Bay View, Beach Front Hotels, Breakfast & Brunch, Coronado, Coronado Breakfast, Coronado Restaurants, Coronado Weddings, Corporate Meeting Venue, Featured on Main Page, Getaways, Hotels & Resorts, Ocean View, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Staying in Coronado, Wedding Venues.

The legendary Hotel del Coronado is located on 28 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, The Hotel del Coronado has… Read more »

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is a World Renowned Luxury Tennis Resort and Spa

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar & Rancho Santa Fe Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Breakfast, North County Coastal, Rancho Santa Fe, Wedding Venues.

Definitely plan to discover the impressive Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. This world renowned tennis resort and spa is secluded in the beautiful foothills of Rancho Santa Fe. It has… Read more »

Morgan Run Club & Resort is an Escape to Historic Rancho Santa Fe For A Memorable Stay

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under California Coastal, California Cuisine, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, North County Inland Weddings, Rancho Santa Fe, Staying in Del Mar.

Morgan Run Resort comprises 66 boutique-style rooms and features lush landscaping, wonderful dining, golf and tennis facilities. They offer a distinctive collection of resort packages, including recreation, golf and tennis… Read more »

Residence Inn by Marriott Oceanside is Appealing to Business Travelers and Vacationers Alike

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, Hotels & Resorts, Military Wedding Venues, North County Coastal Weddings, Oceanside, Oceanside Weddings, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Staying in Oceanside, Wedding Venues.

This impressive four story, 125 room hotel ($149–$329) has all the amenities that make Residence Inn so appealing to business travelers as well as vacationers. A big plus are its… Read more »

Best Western Inn and Suites in Encinitas Offers Picturesque Hilltop Ocean Views & Nice Beds

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Encinitas, Encinitas Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Restaurants, Staying in Encinitas, Wedding Venues.

Mention this review for a discount! Overlooking picturesque Moonlight Beach and beyond, Best Western Inn and Suites (1) features 94 rooms with large private balconies, 29 suites with kitchenettes, many… Read more »

Oceanside Harbor and Marina is Home to 950 Yachts, Great Restaurants & Fun Things to Do

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Oceanside, Boat Docking, Harbor, Hotels & Resorts, North County Breakfast, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Harbor Restaurants, Oceanside Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, Staying in Oceanside, Staying in Oceanside Harbor.

This is the only marina and boat harbor in North County and it’s home to over 950 yachts and boats. While it is a small harbor, there are plenty of… Read more »

La Jolla Offers a Wonderful Staycation Getaway to La Jolla Shores Hotel at Scenic La Jolla Shores

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Beach Front Hotels, Getaways, Hotels & Resorts, La Jolla, La Jolla Weddings, Ocean View, Staying in La Jolla, Unique Hotels, Wedding Venues.

Highlighted with oceanfront views of the surf splashing onto the beach. Plus they have open-air walkways and comfortable accommodations. The La Jolla Shores Hotel is one of the select few hotels in San Diego situated directly on the beach. This beachfront hotel in La Jolla, California creates vacation memories that last a lifetime.

Doubletree Hotel Downtown Features Breathtaking Views of San Diego’s Beautiful Harbor

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown, Downtown Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Staying in Downtown, Wedding Venues.

The Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown is a newly renovated hotel featuring 333 guest rooms, suites and town homes with balconies that overlook downtown and the harbor. They also have… Read more »

La Quinta Inn Oceanside Offers 30% off Bay & Ocean View Rooms and is Freeway Close to Attractions

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Hotels & Resorts, Military Wedding Venues, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Weddings, Staying in Oceanside, Staying in Oceanside Harbor, Wedding Venues.

There are 41 rooms ($109–$159). It’s located across the street from the California Welcome Center Oceanside. All rooms are nonsmoking and feature free highspeed Internet, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, cable,… Read more »

Homewood Suites is a Hotel That’s Like Home

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar, Del Mar & Rancho Santa Fe Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Staying in Del Mar, Wedding Venues.

At Homewood Suites by Hilton, you’ll enjoy their spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, along with amenities to help you feel at home. 120 suites, each with a fully-equipped kitchen,… Read more »