Area Guides

City of San Diego - Beaches, Balboa Park, California Missions, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo,
   Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld, Birch Aquarium at Scripps

All San Diego Travel Guide - SD Tourist Bureau. Dining, attractions, recreation 

Area Guide San Diego - Yellow page listings, dining, lodging, events, sports 
MSN Expedia - San Diego - Comprehensive guide 
A-Z San Diego - Overview, lodging, dining, entertainment, attractions 
Boulevards Guide to San Diego - Interesting and unusual sites 
CityLink - Brief; sights, shopping, dining, lodging, activities 
DesertUSA - Overview of history, vital statistics, weather, climate; places to go, things to do 
Discovering San Diego - Downtown, Old Town, the harbor district, etc. 
Endless Summer - Sunset Mag., May 1999. Mission and Pacific Beaches 
East Co. Regional Chamber of Commerce - Upcoming events 
CitySearch - Kids  
SignOn San Diego - Features and reviews on entertainment, the arts, dining, shopping, etc. 
Frommer's USA - Suggestions for transportation, lodging, landmarks; history 
Gaslamp Quarter - SD's hippest neighborhood 
Go San Diego - Arts and entertainment; database of events 
Greetings from San Diego - Bay cam; competitive hotel/resort rates, golf, map, car rentals 
HomePort San Diego - Local news, weather, entertainment, sports, recreation 
Onroute Destinations - Travel magazine; attractions, recommended dining and lodgings 
Regional Chamber of Commerce - Info about visiting and business in the city 
San Diegan - Comprehensive guide; recommendations of places to go and things to see 
San Diego - Convention & Visitors Bureau. SD and Mexico; virtual tour of SD, events cal, maps 
San Diego Insider - Cox. Local news, sports, weather, features, entertainment, recreation 
San Diego Online - Lifestyle magazine; dining, arts, entertainment, business 
San Diego Overview - SD-area attractions; nearby cities 
San Diego Source - Daily newspaper; section on leisure; interactive maps; events 
San Diego, GoThere - Commercial site with virtual tours and slide shows of local districts 
Three-Day Weekend - Sunset Mag., Jan 2000. SD's north coast, and Highway 101 
Travelocity - San Diego - Highlights, events, travel tips, links, activities, attractions 
Web San Diego - Local tourism, sports, weather; kids section 
World Executive - Hotel Discounts - Special offers, dining, attractions, essential travel info
WorldWeb Travel Guide - Articles about the SD, transportation, rentals, events  

Lodging

Fodor's Hotel Index - Opinionated reviews of recommended hotels 
Hotel Accommodations Online - Available hotel rooms 
Hotels at San Diego - Discounts; maps, travel advice, city descriptions, pictures 
Coastal North County Hotels - Del Mar, Leucadia, Carlsbad, etc. 
Inland North County Hotels & Lodging - Northern part of San Diego 
San Diego County - Downtown, Coronado, La Jolla, Mission Bay, Old Town, Point Loma, S Bay 
South Bay Hotels - SD, Chula Vista, National City, and Imperial Beach. Compare room rates 
PlacesToStay.com - Interactive map; find profiles of hotels, inns and resorts 
TravelHero.com - Find a list of accommodations in San Diego 
San Diego Hotel Database - 40 properties; maps, rates; and info about each hotel 
Sights of San Diego - Hotel service procures the best rates for visitors; discounts on attractions 
San Diego Inns - B&B Channel - Profiles for more than 30 inns 
San Diego Source Hotel Guide - Brief overview of lodging in SD; range of prices 
San Diego Vacation Rentals - Condos and beach houses 
Sitesofsandiego.com - Photos, descriptions; more than 140 hotels and resorts 
A-Z San Diego Hotels - Hotels, motels, and resorts in SD Co.  
Bed & Breakfast Guild of San Diego - Mouse-over profile 
Downtown San Diego - Distance of each hotel from the beach and to other nearby sites 
Downtown SD B&Bs & Inns - Inns, bed-and-breakfasts, resorts 
East County Hotels & Lodging - Hotels and inns in Julian, Borrego Springs, Alpine and El Cajon 
Encinitas Hotels & Lodging - Encinitas, located just north of San Diego 
Mission Bay Hotels - B&Bs, hotels, inns, and resorts around Mission Bay 
Mission Bay Bed & Breakfasts - Review a list of B&Bs in the Mission Bay area 
Mission Valley Hotels - Evaluate the lodging options in Mission Valley, SD 
Mission Valley, Bed & Breakfasts - B&Bs 
North County, San Diego Hotels - Book a room; search for open rooms 
Old Town, San Diego - Browse directory; price range, amenities; number of rooms 
HotelGuide  
Alliance Reservations Network - Purchase discount tickets to area attractions 
San Diego Metro KOA - Chula Vista campsite offers 
San Diego Vacation Rentals and Condos - Vacation rentals including condos, hotels, and suites 
Sandiego-hotelguide.com - Features photos, discounts, and access to the reservation center 
SanDiegoDiscountLodging.com  
SanDiegosBest.net  

Dining

Breweries and Grills

Embers Grille - CitySearch. Neighborhood grill; pasta, salads, and certified Angus beef cuts 
Hops! Bistro & Brewery - CitySearch. Mini-brewery; casual dining; interactive map 
McGregor's Grill and Ale House - CitySearch. Burgers, tacos, etc.; many beers on tap; bar games 
Moose McGillycuddy's - CitySearch. Burgers, Mexican, etc.; sports bar, restaurant 
O'Brien's Pub - CitySearch. Micro brews, happy hour; sandwiches, soups, and salads; map 
RT's Longboard Grill - CitySearch. Surf-theme; casual; burgers, seafood; map and coupons 
Coronado Brewing Company -  Restaurant on Orange Ave; pizzas, salads, and premium ales 
Mc P's - Coronado Island. Owned by former Navy SEAL officer 
Canes Bar and Grill - Beachfront bar (Ocean Front Walk) full dinner menu; entertainment 
HOPS - In La Jolla's University Towne Centre; fish, meat, and pasta; award-winning beer 
Pacific Beach Bar & Grill - Sandwiches, burgers, and salads  
The Blue Collar Grill - Family restaurant; home-style cooking, patio, pool, happy hour 
The Field - Irish pub and restaurant; photos, history, and glossary of cultural terms

Seafood

Blue Bay Cafe - CitySearch. Fresh seafood, pasta, steak, and chicken 
Rockin' Baja Lobster - CitySearch. Seafood chain 
Tutto Mare - CitySearch. Fine seafood and Italian cuisine; live music twice a week 
Del Mar - Pacifica Del Mar - Dine in the breezes of the Pacific 
La Jolla - Crab Catcher - Restaurant and seaside grill; lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch 
San Diego - Anthony's Fish Grotto - Seafood restaurant and retail market; four locations 
San Diego - Cafe Pacifica - Cali seafood dishes in the city's Old Town

Shopping

CitySearch - Yellow Pages, details on shopping areas, featured profiles 
Horton Plaza - Downtown shopping area; dining, stores, a movie theater, event calendar 
Seaport Village - Downtown entertainment and shopping complex; cobblestone paths 
University Towne Center - Open-air shopping complex; stores, dining, events 

San Diego County Parks & Recreation Guide - Informative guide

Agua Caliente & Vallecito Regional Parks - Activities, camping, lodging, nearby attractions, maps
Balboa Park - information about activities, attractions and history for this famous city park 
Balboa: Sunset - San Diego's Park of Dreams - History; top 10 spots never seen by tourists 
Barnstorming Adventures - Biplane rides over the coastline 
Blue Escape Dive & Charter - Scuba, snorkel, or kayak for a one-of-a-kind vacation adventure 
Bricks of the Trade - Legoland theme park; 130 million Lego blocks; 30 miles north of SD 
Cabrillo National Monument - LL Bean guide; 144-acre park; hiking, bird-watching, picnicking 
San Diego Surf Cam - Updates on surf conditions 
California Dreamin - Hot-air balloon rides over the San Diego region and Temecula wine country 
Camping Pros - Help groups plan camping adventures in the SD area 
CitySearch - Arts & Entertainment - Outdoor activities, local sports teams, facilities 
Cleveland National Forest - Large national forest north of SD; map, info, photos 
Coors Amphitheatre - Chula Vista. Calendar, music, tickets, directions 
Excel Sportfishing - Luxury boat charter for fishing including long-range sport fishing trips 
Fisherman's Landing - City marina; several charters for fishing and whale watching 
H&M Landing - Sport fishing and charter company 
Harborside Golf Center - Downtown; driving range, putting green; pro shop 
Marina Sailing Charters - Charter service, sailing courses, events calendar 
Mission Trails Regional Park - Municipal park; hiking, biking, etc.; trail guide, events 
Original Bike Cab Company - 3-wheeled bike cab service; tours through Coronado, bike rentals 
Orion Sailing - Charter sailing yacht; other boats for rent, screensaver 
Pacific Beach - Viewers information, lots of photographs, weather reports 
Panorama Balloon Tours - Tour SD's coastline in a hot-air balloons 
Point Loma Sportfishing - Charter and guide service 
San Diego Balloon Flights - Del Mar hot-air balloon company 
San Diego Beaches - Includes map and photos of beaches 
San Diego Boating - Boating, fishing, sailing, racing 
San Diego by the Sea, by the Sea - Article explores sleeping, eating, and playing by the sea 
San Diego Golf - Directory of area golf courses 
San Diego Golf Pages - Public, private, military, executive; practice facilities, stores; tourneys 
San Diego Golf Shuttle - Shuttle directly from local SD hotels to area golf courses 
San Onofre - Brief overview of this naturist beach in SD 
SanDog - SD Co.'s Surf Site - High and low tides, surfing events and news, surf shops 
Sandy's Rental Stable - Beach horseback riding, hay-wagon, chuckwawgons, private lessons 
Seaforth Boat Rental - Variety of boats: fishing skiffs, jet skis, kayaks, sailboats  

Public Transit in San Diego   
Public Transit in SD Co. - Railway services: schedules, ticket prices and a map 
San Diego Commute Page - Road, rail, bus, air, bicycle, and ferry travel within San Diego 
SD Metropolitan Transit System - Official site. Bus, train, and trolley fares and timetables
San Diego Public Transit - Rail, trolley, and bus services; maps, schedules, fares 

Art Tours - Paint your own souvenirs of San Diego's sights with this group 
Border Station Parking - Park at this lot and take a shuttle across the border to Tijuana 
CitySearch - Transportation - Bus, car rental, cabs, planes 
Contactours Homepage - Charter service; guided tours of SD; itineraries 
Downtown San Diego - User-friendly map; major attractions, roadways, and parks 
Horton Plaza Street Level Floor Plan - Blueprint maps of various levels 
Northern SD Map - Northern edge metro SD; Old Town, La Jolla, Mission Beach, etc. 
Old Town Map - Old Town State Park located in downtown San Diego; attractions 
San Diego Harbor Excursion - A glimpse of the city's bay and skyline; dinner cruises, ferry trips 
San Diego Map  
San Diego's Ocean - Weather, tide, ocean, wave, and forecasts 
Secret Sights in San Diego - Complete Circle Tours; some of the city's "hidden gems" 
Travel Guide - San Diego Insider - What first-timers to SD need to plan their trip 
Welcome to Tom's Tours - SD van tour; trips along the SoCal and Baja California coasts 

San Diego and Surrounding Cities - Detailed map
San Diego Area Map - San Diego and southern California 
San Diego Golf Shuttle - Shuttle directly from local SD hotels to area golf courses 
San Diego International Airport - Official guide to Lindbergh Field 
San Diego Map - Large map of SD and surrounding cities 
San Diego Metro Map - Shows the harbor, surrounding cities, and major highways 
San Diego Interactive Maps  
San Diego Speed Traps - Avoid getting a speeding ticket 
San Diego Trolley - Unofficial site; map, schedules, tickets, phone numbers 
San Dieguito River Park - Map for areas east of San Diego 

Sights and Attractions 

Aircraft Carrier Memorial - Memorial honoring U.S. Navy aircraft carriers 
Beach Reviews - Map: click a beach location for a review 
Cabrillo National Monument - Honors the Spanish explorer who discovered the SD Bay 
CitySearch - Balboa Park - Home to the world famous San Diego Zoo 
Gaslight Quarter - Events, architecture, and history 
Japanese Friendship Garden - Founded during the 1915 World Exposition 
Legoland California - General info about the park, photos, and admission prices 
Mission San Juan Capistrano - Swallows and the famous San Juan Capistrano mission; events 
Mission San Luis Rey - Oceanside. 200-year-old Fransiscan friars' mission; cemetery, museum 
Quail Botanical Gardens - Encinitas. Rare plant species 
San Diego Historical Society - Operates five museums
San Diego Railroad Museum - Excursions and restorations
San Diego Wild Animal Park - Wildlife preserve features rare animals from around the world 
San Diego Zoo - One of the world's premier zoos 
Sea World of California - Official site 
SpeedWorld Indoor Karting - Indoor go-cart track and amusement center 
Sunset - Summer on Southern California's Piers - Article about pier attractions 
World Rhythms on Ice - Salute to the skaters, gymnasts, and crew of the Sea World show

Events

Chula Vista Regional Events - Check out a table-formatted listing of events for Chula Vista, a San Diego suburb.

Del Mar Fair - Annual county fair brings crowds to the beautiful seaside community. Read about the grandstand concerts and exhibits, or get ticket information.

Del Mar Fairgrounds Events - Check out current and scheduled shows and events for the fairgrounds located within a short drive from San Diego.

Discovering San Diego Calendar of Events - Check this simple listing of events in San Diego and surrounding communities.

Festival of Sail - Annual maritime festival presents details of special events, activities and performances, plus video clips and electronic postcards.

La Jolla Playhouse - Provides a schedule of performances held at the famous La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. Includes direct access to ticketing.

San Diego Bay Bird Festival - Nature festival invites bird-watchers to gather for a winter weekend in San Diego. Check the schedule of events, or print a registration form.

San Diego Online Events Calendar - Month-by-month schedule of performances, events, art shows and festivals in San Diego county includes links to order tickets and find specials.

Sony Artwalk - Annual spring gathering brings performing and visual arts to the downtown area. View works from featured artists, or check the events guide.

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