{"id":4156,"date":"2017-09-13T12:30:21","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T12:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=4156"},"modified":"2017-09-27T12:30:35","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T12:30:35","slug":"a-guide-to-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/a-guide-to-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whoever said “life is better in flip-flops”\u00a0likely\u00a0spent a significant amount of time in sunny San Diego.\u00a0 In\u00a0\u201cAmerica\u2019s Finest City\u201d, perfect weather, pristine beaches, and beautiful people await the adventurous and easy-going alike.\u00a0Along the way, check out some of these hot spots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay:<\/h4>\n

\"the-hotel-del-san-diego\"<\/p>\n

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For the sports enthusiast, The Omni Hotel<\/strong>\u00a0in the Gaslamp Quarter is the hotel of choice. The Omni boasts of a pedestrian sky-walk attached directly to an upper level of Petco Park,\u00a0home of the San Diego Padres.\u00a0 Walk back and forth between the ballpark and your hotel room should you wish to consume your own food and drink during the seventh inning stretch.\u00a0 Now, play ball!<\/p>\n

If you prefer staying somewhere with more than a little history, then look no further than the Hotel Del Coronado<\/strong>, a.k.a.\u00a0 The Hotel Del.\u00a0\u00a0As the second-largest wooden structure in the United States, it still maintains a 4-star\u00a0rating.\u00a0 Why not stay at the\u00a0hotel which ushered in the era of the luxury resort?<\/p>\n

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Where to Eat:<\/h4>\n

\"san-diego-old-town\"<\/p>\n

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Pass through the front doors of\u00a0Red Traction’s\u00a0<\/strong>and you have entered a veritable time-capsule of 1940\u2019s American Fine Dining\u2026with a gambler\u2019s flare.\u00a0 Choose your own main course, but whatever you do, order the famous Jumbo Shrimp on ice.\u00a0 Odds are they will be the biggest and best tasting you have ever had!<\/p>\n

Fidel’s Little Mexico<\/strong> is the place to taste some authentic Mexican dishes.\u00a0 Located in Solana Beach, Fidel\u2019s has been delivering delicious traditional Mexican home-cooking for over 50 years.\u00a0 Munch on some chips and salsa while you wait for your shrimp fajitas. \u00a0Add one or two of Fidel\u2019s Famous Margaritas and you are sure to go home satisfied\u2026and ready for a siesta.<\/p>\n

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Where to Explore:<\/h4>\n

\"san-diego-beaches\"<\/p>\n

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If you are a true nature-lover and frolicking in the waves of the Pacific Ocean sounds appealing, then there are a hidden set of beaches that all locals jealously protect and most outsiders don\u2019t know about, Sunset Cliffs<\/strong>. \u00a0Activities here include surfing, lobster diving, spelunking, and more.<\/p>\n

For a bit of history and culture, check out Old Town, the\u00a0\u201cBirthplace of California\u201d\u00a0because it was the first European settlement in the state.\u00a0 Originally created in 1769, you’ll find a variety of restaurants, saloons, specialty shops, and boutique hotels.\u00a0 Frozen in time, Old Town still has a blacksmith and woodworker and the main plaza has the feeling of a one-road town\u00a0in the Wild West.<\/p>\n

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Where to Play:<\/h4>\n

\"san-diego-zoo\"<\/p>\n

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For a wild time, head to the world famous San Diego Zoo<\/a> and its lushly forested grounds. Stroll aimlessly along shaded paths\u00a0or soar above it all on a\u00a0Skyfari\u00a0tram. Unleash the your inner party-animal at the exciting Nighttime Zoo events and make sure to join the festivities of the\u00a0brand new\u00a0exhibit:\u00a0 Africa Rocks!\u00a0 It\u2019s entertainment, untamed.<\/p>\n

Want to make a splash with your family during your next vacation? Then set your course for\u00a0Sea World<\/a>\u00a0and have yourselves a whale of a time.\u00a0 Discover the recently unveiled Orca Experience\u00a0or swim with dolphins.\u00a0\u00a0However\u00a0you navigate the world\u2019s most famous aquarium and theme park, you are sure to leave as happy as a clam.<\/p>\n

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Did we miss an obvious must-see attraction in San Diego?\u00a0 Do you know of a hidden gem that you\u2019d like to reveal to the world?\u00a0 Prove your knowledge of\u00a0\u201cAmerica\u2019s Finest City\u201d\u00a0in the comments, below.\u00a0 It just might be included in our next guidebook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dancing dolphins, remote beaches to delicious smell of jumbo shrimps on ice! San Deigo offers it all<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":4178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,58,359],"tags":[61,363],"yoast_head":"\nA Guide to San Diego<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A guide to the best places to stay, eat and explore in the sunshine city of San Diego, California. 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