Visiting San Diego

[DaninWA]

I know this has been discussed before; however, when I did a search, 112 pages came up and I could not locate what I wanted. Thank you for bearing with me.

 

Looking for some hotel recommendations and ideas for an enjoyable time. We will be in SD for 4 days during the week in mid-May and would like a nice place, preferably within walking distance to the beach. Price range no more than $200/night. Less is good, too:) My bf loves clubs and parties, while I am more reserved and enjoy beaches and museums. We both like good, independently-owned restaurants, music, movies, and live theatre.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Thanks

Dan

[Epigonos]

You are going to have trouble finding a hotel near both the beach and clubs. I would recommend that you go on http://www.priceline.com put in the dates you are looking for and select the Downtown San Diego & Harbor Island area. This area is near the Gaslamp (Gay) Quarter and has great restaurants and clubs. You will be able to bid on 4, 3 or 2 1/2 star hotels. I would start bidding at $150 for a 4-star, $125 for a 3-star and $100 for a 2 1/2 star. Hope this helps and if I can be of any further assistance please feel free to message me.

[jeanclaude44]

San Diego surprises many people who visit in May and June because there are usually clouds along the coastal areas. Locally it is known as the "May Gray" and "June Gloom".

So spending the extra bucks for the beach may be disappointing.

FYI

[DaninWA]

Thank you for the suggestions and the warning. We live in Vancouver, WA and it is cloudy and rainy here most of the year. As long as we can walk to the beach, I am more than happy to drive anywhere else.

 

Dan

[Epigonos]

Hey Dan if being within walking distance of the beach is your number one priority try for a hotel/motel in either Mission Bay or Coronado. Both are an easy drive to the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego. Coronado will be the more quaint of the two but also the more expensive.

[DaninWA]

Right now it's a toss-up between Summerset Suites and Balboa Inn. I was fucked into submission. That was lots of fun:) I know, neither place is near the beach, but one has a pool.