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Los Angeles vs. San Diego: Which is the Better Vacation?

If you’re thinking about a vacation to California, a few top contenders usually come to mind right away: San Diego and Los Angeles. The two cities are SoCal’s best options for a fun-filled vacation with fabulous weather, beautiful beaches, and countless adventures to enjoy. Choosing between San Diego and Los Angeles when you’re planning a trip to Southern California can be a tough decision. The cities have a few similarities. Both L.A. and San Diego provide:

  • Amazing weather year-round, terrific food
  • Fabulous beaches
  • Excellent restaurants and nightlife
  • Diverse and dynamic attractions that are entertaining, educational, and culturally significant

They are only 120 miles apart but couldn’t be more different. So, which is a better fit for your next vacation?

The West Coast has beautiful beaches, but what’s better for sand and sun: Los Angeles or San Diego? (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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San Diego’s Best Craft Brew Festivals

San Diego is a beer lover’s paradise. The city is filled with beautiful bars, taverns, and pubs and is home to terrific craft breweries. Many vacationers choose San Diego as their destination to try all the fantastic food and brews the city offers. If you love visiting a new brewery and ordering a flight, you’re going to love San Diego! In addition to all of the great drinking establishments around town, the city also hosts a few fun craft beer festivals that you shouldn’t miss. These are San Diego’s best craft brew festivals and events.

San Diego is home to some amazing craft brew festivals throughout the year. Here are the best ones you shouldn’t miss. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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San Diego’s Best Coastal Neighborhoods for Your Next Vacation

. TWhen you think of San Diego, the first things that come to mind are the sun, perfect weather, and, of course, the ocean. San Diego’s immaculate beaches offer some of the best spots to kick back, relax, and enjoy the bluebird skies, clear blue waters, and ideal temperatures. But, while every beach in San Diego will surely provide smiles and sun, the neighborhoods around them can often have differing vibes. As you sit down to plan your next San Diego vacation, consider staying in a vacation rental condo or home near one of these popular coastal neighborhoods.

San Diego’s coastal neighborhoods like North County put you near the ocean to enjoy the beach life. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

 

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San Diego’s Miramar Air Show Takes Flight in September

The Miramar Air Show, held annually at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, is a three-day air show highly regarded as one of the best. It is the largest military air show in the United States – often considered the world’s best military air show – routinely drawing crowds of more than 700,000 people. In September, the annual event takes place at the air station and has been a regular occurrence for nearly seven decades.

If you’ve ever seen the 1986 movie “Top Gun” with Tom Cruise, you’re probably familiar with the legend of Miramar. The air station has been the proving ground for America’s best pilots since the latter half of the 20th century. The air show is the perfect opportunity to see these incredible pilots in action, maneuvering some of the finest aircraft in the world for your enjoyment. The Miramar Air Show is an ideal family-friendly event that is relaxing, thrilling, informational, and patriotic all rolled into one. It’s a tremendous outdoor activity for everyone, with perfect temperatures, bluebird skies, and plenty of fresh air.

The legendary Blue Angels regularly perform at the Miramar Air Show. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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A Complete Guide to San Diego Surfing

Surfing in San Diego is a big deal. The warm Pacific waters off the coast of San Diego have provided many an opportunity to hang 10 – from seasoned old surf hounds to newbies just getting their feet wet. San Diego has some challenging waves and some more mild parts, so it’s easy to progress as a surfer as you continue to get better.

Surfing is also terrific exercise and an ideal way to bond with nature and catch some rays simultaneously. But, more than that, surfing is a lifestyle – one that perfectly encapsulates just about every aspect of SoCal living. If you’re coming to San Diego for vacation and have never tried surfing, you should give it a whirl. It could be the ride of a lifetime. We have beachfront vacation rental homes and villas for rent that are steps from the ocean and beautiful condos only minutes from the beach.

Here’s everything you need to know about surfing in San Diego. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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Discovering San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter and Downtown Neighborhoods

San Diego is best known for its amazing coast and awesome beaches, but its unparalleled downtown is the pulse of the city. The urban core is where most of the cultural attractions are located, along with unmatched dining, beautiful parks and open spaces, trendy shopping, and arenas, stadiums and theaters where you can catch a movie, performance or athletic event. Vacationers who want to be in the middle of the action should consider a private home or condo rental with San Diego Coast Rentals that is near the Gaslamp Quarter or another downtown neighborhood.

While you’re sure to spend a great deal of time at the beach, be sure to schedule a day or two to explore downtown San Diego. You certainly don’t want to miss a trip to the iconic San Diego Zoo or SeaWorld San Diego. There’s also iconic Balboa Park, the U.S.S. Midway Museum, the New Children’s Museum, or you can catch a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park. With plenty of places to eat, shop and discover, downtown San Diego offers something for independent travelers, romantic couples, a group of friends, and families with younger children, teenagers, or adult children.

The Gaslamp Quarter is one of San Diego’s most entertaining districts. (Photo courtesy trolleytours.com)

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