Why Should I Spend My Birthday in San Diego?
Taking a trip is always a good idea for a birthday celebration, particularly if you choose the right destination. Over the last few years, San Diego has been included in Top 10 lists of the best American tourist destinations by online review sites such as TripAdvisor. Canadian tourism agency Travel Matters has ranked San Diego as one of the top 25 cities to visit in the world. There are many reasons America’s Finest City is a perfect place for you to visit on your birthday, and here are just a few.
Sun & Sand
By virtue of being in a coastal region of Southern California, San Diego offers miles of beaches, coves, and pristine nature preserves where you can enjoy swimming, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, paragliding, or just lounging on the sand. If you stay in one of the hotels near downtown San Diego or its neighboring districts, you won’t have difficulty finding transportation to various beaches. Surfers flock to Imperial Beach to the south and Point Loma next to Sunset Cliffs. Ocean Beach is a family-friendly spot complete with a fishing pier and a beachfront dog park. There’s also La Jolla Cove, where you can take snorkel tours and book kayaking adventures.
Little Italy
This district of San Diego isn’t far from Seaport Village and the Maritime Museum, and it offers a wide variety of restaurants managed by celebrity chefs. Little Italy is a haven for foodies and travelers who are into gastronomy. If you enjoy seafood dishes, you can be assured the ingredients are always freshly caught from the nearby harbor.
Balboa Park
Visiting the largest urban park in the United States is a must when staying in San Diego. You could easily spend every day of your birthday trip in Balboa Park because there are many things to do and enjoy. The world-famous San Diego Zoo is located in the park, and that’s a good starting point, but you can also explore miles of nature trails, an incredible botanical garden, seven museums, and quite a few other attractions, such as the Spanish Village. Balboa Park is highly recommended during the weekend because of the gourmet food trucks that set up shop on Saturday morning. This is your chance to taste interesting fusion cuisine that combines Korean and Mexican dishes.
Culture & Nightlife
The Spanish and Mexican legacies of San Diego are taken very seriously, and you can learn about these cultures when visiting Barrio Logan and Old Town San Diego, which are districts that have been turned into open-air museums. Your birthday celebration wouldn’t be complete without a fun night, and you can definitely find that at the Gaslamp Quarter. The Gaslamp is where Petco Park—home of the San Diego Padres—is, and it’s very popular among tourists because of its ambience.
Get a head start on planning your San Diego birthday celebration by reserving your room today at Sunrise Inn San Diego. When they’re looking for comfortable, budget-friendly San Diego hotels, visitors are pleasantly surprised by our affordable rates as well as our spacious rooms, exquisite harbor views, and location close to the most popular tourist attractions in America’s Finest City. Call one of our friendly staff members today at (619) 223-5544.