Choice Hotels offers great rooms and amenities located near the following local attractions: San Diego beaches Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo & Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego and QUALCOMM Stadium.
San Diego’s beaches are world-famous for their excellent surf conditions and soft sands. No wonder serious surfers, swimmers and tanning enthusiasts make the trip here! A good starting point is Pacific Beach, which stretches more than two miles into Mission Beach and eventually ends at the channel entrance to Mission Bay. There is no better way to start a vacation than with a relaxing day of catching rays and taking a dip.
The Gaslamp Quarter is where you go to eat, shop and play. During the day, check out the hottest retail stores and boutique shops as you walk through blocks of vintage buildings that are living memories of old San Diego. At night, sample the eclectic fare of the chic restaurant scene then finish off with cocktails and music at one of the many bars, lounges and nightclubs.
The San Diego Zoo is one of the largest zoos on the planet and the crown jewel of the city. You and your family can easily spend a day exploring the grounds, seeing some of the world's rarest wildlife up close including giant pandas, cheetahs, gorillas and koalas. The zoo is located in Balboa Park, also home to 15 museums, several art galleries and beautiful gardens. Step away from your hotel room and explore nature’s finest wonders! There is even more fauna to discover at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, located 35 miles north of the zoo. See the world’s most exotic animals as they live openly in their free-range habitats that emulate their original homes in Africa and Asia. Step into their world as you embark on a real safari. You cannot get any closer to wildlife than that! Let your animal adventures take a dive at SeaWorld San Diego, the premier place to connect with the creatures of sea. Get intimate with marine animals, from sharks and dolphins to penguins and polar bears.
Catch some great shows and witness their amazing talents like Shamu’s above-the-water stunts or Seamore and Clyde’s sea lion comedy routine. Thrill seekers will get their fix with an exciting selection of rides including a roller coaster with plenty of twists and turns and water rides that can get you soaked! You may already be headed to QUALCOMM Stadium for a San Diego Chargers football game, concert or show. Exciting events are held here throughout the year, so see what events are happening during your visit. As you put together your travel itinerary, be sure to complement your trip with the warm hospitality and top-notch service of Choice Hotels in San Diego. The city can easily deplete your energy by the end of each day. Be sure to have a relaxing place to recuperate nearby since there will be plenty more memories to be made in San Diego, California!