What Makes San Diego the Perfect Place to Get Away for the Weekend?
If you’re suffering from cabin fever, there’s no better cure than a nice, relaxing weekend getaway, especially if San Diego is your destination of choice. Its year-round idyllic climate, gorgeous beaches, vibrant restaurant and bar scene, and variety of family-friendly attractions make San Diego the perfect place for a weekend getaway. If you’re vacationing in our beautiful city and staying at one of our welcoming hotels in San Diego, you’ll find countless reasons San Diego is the ideal place for a weekend getaway. Below are just a few.
Gorgeous Beaches
San Diego’s 65 miles of coastline make this SoCal city a utopia for people who love the sun and warm weather. Stroll or jog along the beach, take a dip in the ocean, or hit the waves on a paddleboard or in a kayak. Pack a picnic lunch and spend your day at the beach with the soothing sound of crashing waves as your soundtrack.
Balboa Park
San Diego is the proud home of world-famous Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre urban historical park built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. The park features vast swaths of open space areas, gardens, walking paths, and natural vegetation zones. In addition, you’ll find 17 museums, several theaters, and the park’s crown jewel, the San Diego Zoo. At the zoo and its sister location, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, visitors see rare and endangered animals at close range, and immersive exhibits and experiences offer the opportunity to learn about wildlife protection and conservation.
Fun & Food in Downtown
If you’re a baseball fan, make sure to check the Padres’ schedule to see if they’re playing when you visit. When you watch a game at Petco Park, you’ll be amazed at the stunning ocean views you’ll have right from your seat. After the game, check out the lively food scene in the downtown area, which is a foodie’s paradise. Standout fare includes seafood, steakhouses, and world-class Mexican food. Check out the huge variety of restaurants in Old Town and Little Italy, and make special plans to visit the Gaslamp Quarter, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, boasts more than 16 blocks of renovated Victorian buildings, and hosts more than 100 restaurants, rooftop bars, specialty shops, boutiques, and eclectic art galleries.
Local Craft Breweries
If you’re a connoisseur of craft beers, you’ll feel right at home among the 150 craft breweries based in San Diego. Tour a brewery or two to get a literal taste of the area’s finest brews. Many of the city’s restaurants and pubs also offer tasting menus featuring the most popular local craft beers and ales.
Mission Bay Park
Mission Bay Park is a definite must-see for San Diego visitors. The 4,200-acre park features 27 miles of beautiful white sand beaches along its shoreline, and you’ll find wildlife preserves on the park’s inland side. When you spend the day here, you’ll be delighted by the incredible array of amenities, including walking, jogging, and bicycling paths as well as marinas, picnic areas, fire rings, volleyball courts, and a horseshoe court.
If you’re in need of a relaxing weekend getaway in sunny Southern California, you’ll find the perfect mix of comfort and convenience at Sunrise Inn San Diego. When they’re looking for comfortable yet cheap hotels, San Diego visitors are amazed by our unbeatable rates as well as our spacious rooms, stunning views of the harbor, and proximity to the best tourist attractions in America’s Finest City. Call one of our friendly staff members today at (619) 223-5544.