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