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How to plan your next staycation in San Diego

KPBS Midday Edition
KPBS Midday Edition
Episode • Jun 24 • 46m
Summer is here in San Diego and so are the tourists.



With our near perfect weather and beaches, it's no surprise that our city is a big travel destination. But if you live here — it can be easy to take it all for granted.



This summer, you might consider taking a staycation instead. From luxury hotels to beautiful campsites, San Diego has plenty of options for you to take a trip right here at home.



This hour, we explore how to plan your perfect staycation in San Diego. Whether a hotel bed or sleeping bag is more your style, there's plenty of options out there.



Plus, we talk about how to make the most out of traveling with kids.



Guests:



Jackie Bryant, business development strategist at San Diego Magazine



Shelby Stanger, host of REI podcast “Wild Ideas Worth Living"



Jennifer Kolari, child and family therapist and founder of Connected Parenting



Jackie Bryant's staycation recommendations:



Hotels/Resorts



Seabird Resort - Oceanside (kid friendly/adult)



Mission Pacific Resort - Oceanside (kid friendly/adult)



Gaylord Pacific - Chula Vista



Alila Marea Resort - Encinitas



Inn at Moonlight Beach - Encinitas



Harrah’s Resort - Valley Center



Lafayette Hotel - North Park (kid friendly)



Town and Country Resort - Mission Valley - (kid friendly)



Manchester Grand Hyatt - Downtown San Diego (kid friendly)



Lazy H Ranch - Valley Center



Catamaran - Mission Bay



Bahia Resort - Mission Bay



Bianchi Pizza and Pasta



Hotel Marisol - Coronado 



Read more on Jackie Bryant’s Guide to Local Spa and Resorts



The Hotel Del Coronado



Read Jackie Bryant’s Review on the hotel's renovations



Nobu



Read San Diego Magazine’s look into Coronado’s Nobu



Veranda



Read San Diego Magazine’s look into Coronado’s Veranda



Food and Drink



Merenda Wine Bar - https://www.sdcl.org/blogs/post/learn-a-language-with-rosetta-stone/



Read Jackie Bryant’s Review on Merenda



Little Fox Cups and Cones - Oceanside



Read Jackie Bryant’s Review on Little Fox Cups and Cones



Wrench and Rodent - Oceanside



Read more in Jackie Bryant’s article on food trends in San Diego

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