joy the colors of vibrant fairs and festivals and lively music in San Diego this summer. It is the right time for a long-planned San Diego beach vacation.

The Tilt

San Diego hosts a series of fairs and festivals throughout the year.

Are you ready for some great music!

One of the hottest new bands of San Diego – The Tilt – is all set to rock the stage on May 13, 2013 at Belly Up Solana Beach. The doors will open at 7:00 pm and the event will start at 8:00 pm.

The Tilt is known for giving a fresh feel to Blues. With Jesse Malley being the front vocalist and Jeff Irwin on guitar, the band has the success of their debut album Howlin’, released in January 2013, to its credit. The Tilt has already appeared in different venues across San Diego.

Tickets are available for sale. Ticket price is as follows:

• In Advance – $8
• Day of Show – $8
• Reserved – $14

Tickets once sold will not be refunded, exchanged or transferred.

Note: Only people of and over 21 years are allowed to witness the show.

20^th Annual 2013 Sicilian Festival

Have a Sicilian feel at the streets of Downtown!

20^th Annual 2013 Sicilian Festival is set to take place on May 19, 2013 in Downtown, San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood.

The festival serves art, food, music, and tradition of Sicily that Sicilian immigrants brought to San Diego. 

2013 San Diego County Fair

Get ready to play! The Game is On!

The 2013 San Diego County Fair is scheduled to take place on June 8—July 4, 2013 at Del Mar Fairgrounds in oceanfront Del Mar.

This 24-day frolic event will feature those same nostalgic childhood. You will also get to see how these games have evolved over the years. Experience the transformation that technology has brought ranging from board games and pinball, to computers, television and videos.

With different beautiful locations to visit and happening events, San Diego is one of the most desired holiday destinations. This is one vacation spot where you don’t have to go over the top as a wide range of budget hotels in San Diego offer rates that don’t burn holes in your pocket.

California Suites Hotel, an AAA-rated leading budget hotel in San Diego, offers low room rates bundled with a wide range of value added services, including:

• Continental breakfast
• Wireless Internet access
• Large warm swimming pool
• Spa tub and more
• Laundry Facilities
• Free parking
• Safe deposit box

It is an ideal stay for visitors in San Diego as it is in easy reach of all the places worth seeing.

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Enjoy your extended stay San Diego with Beer-Con beer conference to be held on August 24 and 25, 2012 at 57 Degrees, Downtown San Diego.

Two fascinating days featuring brewery tours, talks, tastings, food Pairings, and a new location closer to Downtown!

Enjoy your extended stay San Diego with Beer-Con beer conference to be held on August 24 and 25, 2012 at 57 Degrees, Downtown San Diego.

Beer-Con was born out of the pure love for craft beer. This is a conference by, and for beer lovers! For the first time ever the greatest minds and palates in craft beer have a platform to come together and share their passion! Beer-Con 2012 is a conference held in beautiful San Diego that will feature some of the top names in the industry speaking on a variety of topics!

Multiple speaking tracks will run simultaneously throughout the day so that you can choose the experience that is right for you. This event is open to the public, no professional association or credentials required!

At Beer-Con you’ll get exclusive access to industry pros, get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, learn about brewing and tasting beer from the best in the business and of course join other beer lovers for a few brews at our Tap Haven where you’ll enjoy a special line-up of craft taps!

There will be two route options – both of which will visit 3 breweries and then end at the new Rough Draft location for the Friday kick-off party. You will get a total of 12 taster tickets. It’s up to you, how many you use at each brewery. But once you’re out, it’s on you to buy additional tasters.

The range of tasters available for the visitors includes Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, Iron Fist Brewing Company, Stone Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Coronado Brewing Co., The Beer Co. San Diego, Lightning Brewery, The Lost Abbey, Port Brewing, Ballast Point, Societe Brewing Co, and North Coast Brewing Co.
Come be a part of the craft beer movement.

Make the most of this event without bothering about the accommodation in San Diego. California Suites Hotel is the best option for affordable San Diego lodging. We take pride in announcing that California Suites Hotel is approved by the AAA and is a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce.

California Suites Hotel is appreciated for its unmatched services and hospitality. Our list of premium services include continental breakfast, large heated swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more.

Share your passion, join the discussion and tip back a few tasters at Beer-Con 2012! We will see you there.

Sources include:
beer-con.com 
sandiego.org/events

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World Bodysurfing Championships is a great opportunity for the bodysurfers to showcase their talent.

The 36th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships will be held adjacent to the Oceanside Pier August 18-19. Approximately 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes. The Men and Women’s Grand Champions will be crowned on Sunday afternoon, August 19th, the final day.

The contest is projected to start at 6:30 am each morning with age competition taking place as noted below. WBC reserves the right to change the projected schedule based upon the actual number of applications received.

Awards:

The top male and female winners will be awarded all expense paid trips for themselves and a guest on the Bud Light Port Paradise Music Festival Cruise. MUST BE 21 TO WIN THIS PRIZE. Wood Underwear will present the awards to the accomplished winners.

This all expense paid award will include round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Miami, 1-night hotel accommodation in Miami with airport transfer and a 3-day cruise. Winner and guest must have valid passport and an active credit card for any incidentals they wish to incur. Departure date is November 15th returning to Los Angeles on November 19th.

A Thrilling Event

World Bodysurfing Championships even is a great opportunity for the bodysurfers to showcase their talent and for visitors to stand witness to the excitement of this sport. If you are planning a San Diego beach vacation in August, do not miss this exciting event.

You can choose from the variety of budget accommodations offered by San Diego motels and enjoy an extended stay in San Diego while visiting other beautiful places at San Diego.

A San Diego lodging with California Suites Hotel will be great fun as this hotel is close by to a number of attractions including La Jolla, Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter, beaches, shopping centers that host fun-filled events throughout the year.

Approved by the AAA and a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, California Suites Hotel is well known for its impeccable services and hospitality. Our services include continental breakfast, large heated swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more.

Sources include:
worldbodysurfing.org

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The 33rd Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival for eclectic fun in the sun, shopping, festival nosh, surf and beachfront entertainment.

The Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival has been a vibrant community tradition for more than three decades, attracting tourists and San Diego natives alike to sunny Ocean Beach each year. It will take place at the Ocean Beach, Newport Ave on 23rd June, 2012  from 10am.

This year at the 33rd Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival for eclectic fun in the sun, shopping, festival nosh, surf and beachfront entertainment.

There will be festival activities for all ages and interests including:

* Five stages of continuous live music
* Chili Cook-Off
* Beachside Beer Garden & Spirits
* Food vendors and local restaurant fare
* Community Mural Art Project
* Artists Alley
* Wonderland Children’ Area
* Unique handcrafted merchandise: clothing, accessories and more
* Skateboard Exhibition from Ocean Beach Surf & Skate Shop
* Climbing Walls
* Raffle with prizes from more than 20 local businesses

Best part is it is a FREE event which promises lots of fun. Everything about the OB Street Fair will be special this year because it is the occasion for celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Ocean Beach.  If you are coming on a San Diego vacation in June, come to this event to celebrate with the thousand others!

For your convenience, stay at a hotel in San Diego which is in close proximity to the beaches, where most visitors flock to in the summer time.

Regarded as a value price leader amongst budget San Diego hotels, California Suites Hotel offers all facilities to make your stay comfortable and a memorable one.

Approved by the AAA and a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, the California Suites Hotel offers fine services at affordable prices which include continental breakfast, large heated outdoor swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more.

The biggest advantage is that the hotel is close to almost all beaches and other top attractions as well such as Old Town, Sea World, Balboa Park, La Jolla, and shopping centers. As San Diego receives a large influx of tourists in June, try to book your rooms in advance.

Sources include:

yelp.com
oceanbeachsandiego.com

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Spend Memorial Day weekend at Sea World San Diego, and enjoy an evening of fireworks at Mission Bay.

Sea World is one of the prime attractions of San Diego. No matter what time of the year you visit San Diego, a trip to Sea World is a must.

In summer, Sea World enthralls its visitors with spectacular fireworks. The Sea World Fireworks Show will take place on Memorial Day weekend 26^th and 27^th May, 2012 tentatively around 9:50 pm, and on 28^th May, 2012 tentatively at 8:50 pm.

Spend Memorial Day weekend at Sea World San Diego, and enjoy an evening of fireworks at Mission Bay.

Summer time in Sea World means good times as the park transforms after dark with extended hours and seasonal nighttime only shows. Feel the amazing energy of Shamu Rocks, the SeaWorld’s killer nighttime show. Shamu- the famous killer whale is a major attraction and is a huge draw.

Or share a laugh with the hilarious Sea Lions Tonite show. It features sea lions- Clyde and Seamore who enthrall the audience with their mischievous acts. And finally let your spirit soar during the “Into the Blue” fireworks finale.

Sea World Fireworks Show is a complete family-friendly event. If you are planning a vacation to San Diego in May, do attend this event. It would be fun spending a day with your family at the mesmerizing Sea World.

Public Transportation: 

SeaWorld is easily accessible by public transportation.

As far as San Diego lodging is concerned, choose a San Diego hotel which is centrally located. Approved by the AAA and a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, the California Suites Hotel is a leading budget hotel in San Diego which offers easy and convenient access to all the top attractions of San Diego.

Sea World, Balboa Park, Old Town, La Jolla, Little Italy, shopping centers and all the popular beaches are nearby. Well-known for its hospitality, California Suites Hotel provides fine services at affordable prices which include continental breakfast, large heated outdoor swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more.

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People of all age groups including amateurs, professionals to children will participate in this annually held Oceanside Beach Soccer Championships.

The Beach Soccer Championships in Oceanside is the largest beach soccer festival on the west coast and the third largest in the world. It will take place on 5th and 6th May, 2012 at the Harbor Beach, Oceanside.

This event brings youth and adults of all ages for a weekend full of excitement and fun under the sun on Harbor Beach, one of the widest beaches in the county. The beach is located next to Oceanside Harbor.

Visitors are greeted with the many activities that are part of the event such as Beach Wrestling, Beach Volleyball, Beach Tennis, Capoeira and Samba. Celebrities are frequent participants of the Beach Soccer Championships in Oceanside such as Joy Fawcett, Shannon McMillan, Tom Dooley & John O’brien. They all come for some soccer and some fun under the sun.

People of all age groups including amateurs, professionals to children will participate in this annually held Oceanside Beach Soccer Championships. If you are coming on a vacation to San Diego in the first week of May, do attend this event and cheer players of different age groups. Come in your flip flops so that you feel comfortable walking on the sand, enjoy the game and have fun at the beach.

As summer vacations are mostly about beaches, make sure the San Diego accommodation you choose is near the beaches.

Approved by the AAA and a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, the California Suites Hotel is a leading budget hotel in San Diego which is centrally located. All the popular beaches including Harbor Beach, La Jolla Cove, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach are nearby. Even shopping centers, Balboa Park and other major attractions are a few minutes away.

Well-known for its hospitality, California Suites Hotel provides fine services at affordable prices which include continental breakfast, large swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more.

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Whale watching is an annual ritual of San Diego which has now become known the world over. The reason is that the migration of California gray whales from the chilly Alaskan seas to the warm water lagoons of Baja California is a unique natural phenomenon specific only to this region.

If you are a nature lover, and especially fond of watching marine life from up close, whale watching is a delightful adventure which you will enjoy with your family and kids. A San Diego vacation planned around this time is never complete without a whale watching cruise.

As the winter gently slips into spring, thousands of these “peaceful giants of the sea” come within a few miles of the San Diego coast on their 5,000-mile southern journey. It is a natural wonder that these whales travel the longest distance any mammal migrates on an annual basis and they birth and rear their young in the placid warm lagoons of Baja California.

From mid-December to mid-April, San Diego offers a great lineup of whale watching events. Book your rooms in advance in a conveniently located San Diego hotel and plan out an itinerary where you can enjoy some of these cool events.

Next Level Sailing and the Maritime Museum of San Diego - a unique 4-hour whale watching experience aboard the139-ft. long sailing yacht America, a historic replica of the world’s first America’s Cup winner (on going, December 17, 2011 – April 15, 2012)

Birch Aquarium at Scripps and Flagship Cruises & Events – Narrated, 3.5-hour whale watching cruises out of San Diego Bay (on going, December 26, 2011 – April 15, 2012)

Hornblower Cruises and Events – A 3.5-hour deluxe whale watching adventure cruises in partnership with San Diego Natural History Museum, (on going, December 10, 2011 – April 15, 2012)

H&M Landing – Daily 3-hour whale watching cruises (on going, mid-December through mid-March) and 6-hour cruises (on going, late December through May)

OEX Dive & Kayak Centers – A 2.5-hour Whale Watching Kayak Tour (on going, December 15, 2011 – March 1, 2012)

Adventure RIB Rides – A thrilling fast paced whale watching excursion aboard an authentic 30’ Navy SEAL Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B.) (on going December 17, 2011 – April 15, 2012)

La Jolla Kayak – Close encounters with grey whales and other marine life including sea lions, garibaldi and leopard sharks through 2.5-hour tours along the La Jolla coastline and through La Jolla’s incredible Sea Caves (on going, mid-December through the end of the season)

H&M Landing Special Expedition - An 11-day seagoing expedition to some of Baja California’s most remote islands and breathtaking coastal areas. Expedition includes whale watching, nature walks, beach combing, snorkeling and dune and marsh explorations (February 24 – March 6, 2012).

If you are looking to have close encounters with San Diego’s incredible marine life this March, choose a San Diego lodging which is located near the beaches. California Suites Hotel is a leading budget San Diego hotel which is known for its hospitality and fine services at affordable prices.

Guests can enjoy continental breakfast, large heated swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more. The California Suites Hotel is ideally situated from where all major attractions including Balboa Park, Sea World, Birch Aquarium and the San Diego Zoo are nearby.

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San Diego is renowned for its museums, beaches and pleasant weather. This beautiful city also boasts of hosting high class sports events. Whether its baseball, rugby or a kite festival, San Diego city is always buzzing with events and activities. Here are two sports events which you can enjoy on your San Diego vacation in March:

Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival

Did you enjoy kite flying in your childhood? If you did, then this is the best time to get another great kite flying experience with your kids. And even if you haven’t done kite flying earlier, the Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival provides a superb opportunity to kite flying enthusiasts to learn the art of kite flying and pick up skills on how to make a good kite.

The upcoming Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center on 3rd March, 2012 is considered the oldest kite festival for children in the USA. Ocean Beach Kite Festival is a free event for everyone. Your kids can learn how to make a simple kite and win prizes as well.

Besides there will be a carnival, street fair, music and nourishing food.

Ocean Beach Kiwanis

California Winter Games – Figure Skating

If you love figure skating, then don’t miss the California State Games, an Olympic-style competition in which amateur athletes of all ages can participate. During this time of the year, California Winter Games take place which include Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Skiing, and Snowboarding.

On 3rd and 4th March, 2012, you can enjoy figure skating at the San Diego Ice Arena in Mira Mesa, San Diego.

As far as San Diego accommodation is concerned, choose a hotel in San Diego which provides good services at affordable prices. Surrounded by beautiful tropical plants and flowers, California Suites Hotel provides decent services at unbeatable prices. AAA approved, the California Suites Hotel provides continental breakfast, cable with HBO, heated large outdoor swimming pool, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and lots more. In short, it is complete value for money.

Best part of California Suites Hotel is its location. Whether you want to go Ocean Beach, Mira Mesa or any other attractions such as Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter which you can reach within 15 minutes or so.

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LIVE music, friendly ambience, delicious food and some really creative stuff made of sand. All this you can check out at the upcoming US Annual Sandcastle Competition set to take place at the Imperial Beach in San Diego. This one of its kind event will kick start on 22nd July and will continue till 24th July, 2011.

The event will kick-start with dance, LIVE music, arts and crafts and whole lot of entertainment. You can relish delicious food, snacks, dance, listen to music, mingle with the young crowd, soak in the magnificent views and have fun.

Have you ever seen little kids making beautiful castles with their tiny hands? Check out these talented kids making their creations at the Kids-N-Kastles Competition that will take place on 23rd July. Besides you can also enjoy the street festival and also shop for souvenirs or other exhibits sold by the vendors there.

The Sandcastle Competition will take place on the third day i.e. Sunday, 24th July when the expert sand carvers from all over the USA and Canada will come together to compete with each other for the Master’s Champion title. Apart from the professionals, a contest for the amateurs will also take place. It is the largest sandcastle building event in all over the US and attracts hundreds of locals and tourists every year. So make sure you are part of this fun-filled two days event. If you are planning a San Diego beach vacation in July, do make it a point to spare two days for this amazing Sandcastle Competition at the Imperial Beach. In order to soak in the atmosphere, try to find a lodging in a San Diego hotel from where Imperial Beach is nearby so that you can commute to the beach easily.

Known as the Value Price leader, California Suites Hotel is located in the middle of San Diego from where not just Imperial Beach but other beaches, and Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter and other attractions are nearby. So that makes it very convenient for the visitors to commute to any destination they want.

The hotel offers fine services at affordable prices including complementary breakfast, laundry facilities, Internet access and more. So get set to have a wonderful time in July by watching sand carvers in action, and LIVE music, dance, entertainment and of course the pleasant weather of San Diego.

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Sea World is one of the prime attractions of San Diego. The famed killer whale Shamu, sea lions and so much more at the Sea World attracts millions of tourists each year. However the charm of Sea World during the Summer Nights, which officially begins from 18th June and goes on till 5th September, 2011, is incomparable.

Every year during summers, the Sea World celebrates the Sea World’s Summer Nights when the entire park transforms into some kind of magical land where fireworks and entertaining shows go on till late in the night.

Once there, check out the Sea Lions Tonite – it is one of the funniest shows. You will be splits watching sea lions – Clyde and Seamore doing a mocking imitation of TV shows and other popular shows in a light and good-humored way. Want to watch some spectacular acrobatics? Then visit the Cirque de la Mer where you will see talented acrobats performing acrobatics combined with music and special effects. This show will surely leave you awe-struck.

The major highlight of the Sea World is of course the famous Shamu. It is so much fun watching Shamu break dancing. And be assured that your kids will love it. Don’t forget to check out Shamu’s nighttime show called Shamu rocks. Watching this show which combines the feats of Shamu with some rock-n-roll music and the amazing animation on the multimedia screens doubles the fun.

And of course what better way to end the day than watching dazzling fireworks explode the sky into brilliant lights. The ‘Into the Blue’ show takes place every night during the Sea World’s Summer Nights. Imagine how magnificent the sky above the park will look with the display of colorful fireworks along with orchestral music playing in the background. There is so much fun at the Sea World’s Summer Nights that you will ask for an encore.

During summers, San Diego receives a large number of tourists, so book your rooms in advance. There are plenty of San Diego hotels which offer commendable services at budget prices. One of such hotel in San Diego is the California Suites Hotel which is conveniently located just 15 minutes away from the San Diego International Airport. The hotel is centrally situated from where Sea World and all other major attractions are just a stone throw away which lets the guests enjoy their trip to the fullest and save time on commuting and parking.

California Suites Hotel provides complementary breakfast, a large warm outdoor heated swimming pool, laundry services and much more to make the stay of guests enjoyable and memorable. The hotel also offers affordable extended stay packages to provide a home away from home experience to visitors looking for an extended stay hotel San Diego. In short, the hotel is convenient, comfortable and affordable.

So what are you waiting? Summer is here so get set to have a time of your life at the  Sea World’s Summer Nights.

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