Set on California’s spectacular Pacific coast, San Diego effortlessly fuses laid-back beach life and vibrant urban energy. With more than 70 miles of pristine shoreline, a thriving foodie scene, and attractions including Balboa Park and the famed San Diego Zoo, it’s easy to see why millions of visitors flock to the city each year. Whether you’re surfing the waves at Pacific Beach, exploring the lively bars of the Gaslamp Quarter, or kicking back at one of the best boutique hotels in San Diego, there’s something for every traveller in this corner of southern California. Top things off with an average of 266 days of sunshine a year, and San Diego really is almost impossible to resist.
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53 rooms Begin your explorations in the cobbled streets of San Diego’s Old Town, the first European settlement in California, for a sense of the state’s fascinating history. Experience bustling markets, carefully preserved adobe buildings, fabulous food and a festive atmosphere. Guided walks come highly recommended; as do the late-night ghost tours. Impressive 1,200-acre Balboa Park is the city’s other iconic cultural hotspot, with 17 museums and some stunning Spanish Colonial architecture. Don’t miss the San Diego Museum of Art, the intriguing Museum of Us, and the San Diego Natural History Museum. Amble through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, pick up pieces by local creatives at the Spanish Village Art Centre, and admire the 1915-built Botanical Building. There’s scope for family picnics, cycling and running, too. The world-renowned San Diego Zoo will delight visitors of all ages.
Keen adventurers can snorkel in the glittering waters of La Jolla Cove, hone their surf skills at Pacific Beach, or follow hiking trails to superb coastal viewpoints within the Torrey Pines State Reserve.
San Diego’s foodie scene is another highlight. The city’s proximity to the Mexican border makes its cuisine, and the flavoursome fish tacos in particular, exceptional. Enjoy cracking craft beer, fresh Pacific seafood and innovative farm-to-table dining at independent eateries and the top boutique hotels in San Diego, too. If you’re looking for a fun night out, the rooftop bars, live music venues and hip restaurants of the buzzy Gaslamp Quarter are the place to start.
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San Diego’s hotel scene features both acclaimed international groups, including contemporary offerings by Kimpton, Hilton and Marriott, and a crop of intimate, independent stays. Some are housed in glittering high-rises, but many reflect their neighbourhoods.
Upmarket La Jolla, for instance, boasts elegant hotels with Spanish-inspired architecture, sea views and spas, whilst the boltholes of the Gaslamp Quarter have a more trendy, modern feel. Thoughtful interior design, locally sourced menus and collaborations with San Diego creatives, whether for regular events, curated city guides or artwork, ensure that hotels can share an appealing sense of southern Californian identity with travellers from around the world.
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