14 Easy Weekend Getaways 10
San Diego
EASY GETAWAY FROM Phoenix; Las Vegas; San Francisco; Los Angeles; Seattle; Portland, Ore.; Dallas; Denver; Salt Lake City; Tucson; Sacramento.
WHAT YOU GET Salty ocean breezes, lush public parks, downtown waterfront, family fun.
WHY NOW With business from conventions still off, California’s second-largest city is looking to fill its varied hotels, restaurants and spas with leisure travelers, and many are offering hefty incentives, according to Adam Weissenberg, who heads Deloitte’s United States Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure division. With miles of beaches, plenty of golf and family-oriented attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and Legoland, “it’s a great location and you can find good deals now,” he said. Stroll along the Embarcadero, a 1.7-mile stretch of downtown waterfront. Explore the city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter — 16 and a half blocks of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, shops and art galleries. Or head to Balboa Park (balboapark.org), the 1,200-acre public park that is home to the Old Globe Theater, the zoo and 15 major museums.
WHERE TO STAY The Pearl Hotel (thepearlsd.com), in the seaside Point Loma section, is offering a two-night stay for as low as $249 total when travelers book the Two Night Delight, which includes a $100 gift certificate for its restaurant. The beachfront Catamaran Resort Hotel (catamaranresort.com) is offering a second night at 50 percent off this spring with rates from $149 a night. For families, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina (starwoodhotels.com) has a Break With the Family deal from $199 a night, including a balcony room, four zoo passes, bicycle rentals and an in-room movie each night.
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