St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Festival is an event which attracts visitors from across the United States.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival is an event which attracts visitors from across the United States.

San Diego may not boast of much Irish history like other cities, but it celebrates Irish festival with fervor and enthusiasm. St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival is an event which attracts visitors from across the United States.

The 32nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is going to take place on 17th March, 2012 in Balboa Park. This year the theme of St. Patrick’s Day is “Celebrating the Spirit of Ancient Ireland”.

In this event you can watch a spectacular parade which includes drill teams, roller skaters, marching bands, floats, dancing groups, clowns, bagpipe contingents, equestrian entries, police and fire department units, scout troops, antique cars and more. The Parade kicks off at 10:30 am from Sixth Avenue and Juniper Street.

After the parade, the Irish Festival will kick off and you can treat yourself to enthralling music by well known folk singers, savor delicious food at food booths, have a good time at an authentic Celtic Village and enjoy ice cold beers, wines and spirits at the two beer gardens. Wondering what the children will do? This is a complete family event where you can have a great time with your kids. There will be a Kids Zone where children can enjoy rides, games, face-painting and more.

If you are on a vacation to San Diego in the month of March, do attend this event. On 17th March, apart from attending St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival you should also visit the bars to enjoy some great Irish beer and whiskey.

San Diego receives plenty of visitors in March. Make sure to get your hotel bookings done in advance. Choose a San Diego lodging which offers good services at affordable prices. California Suites Hotel is a leading budget San Diego hotel which is known for its hospitality and fine services. 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 and the San Diego Zoo are nearby.

On St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival don’t forget to wear a shamrock on your collar or some green clothing.

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Want to rock the night and party Gaslamp style? Join the rocking jamboree called Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter on 21st February, 2012. Always celebrated on a Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is a hugely popular event that attracts thousands of revellers each year. Imagine people clad in colorful costumes, music, dance and the bonhomie. Wouldn’t you like to be a part of it?

If you have never attended Mardi Gras, you have missed one of the most colorful carnival parties celebrated in the streets of the historic district of San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter.

Mardi Gras will begin at 6pm and continue till midnight at the Fifth Avenue in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego. Be a part of this fabulous outdoor celebration where you can enjoy a spectacular grand masquerade parade, groove to the music by the top Electronic and international DJ’s present there, enjoy LIVE music performances by bands, have cold beverages and collect as many beads as you can. There will be street performers throughout the Gaslamp Quarter to entertain people.

Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter never stops before midnight whether rain or shine. Proceeds from the event will also benefit the Gaslamp Quarter Association.

If you are on a vacation to San Diego in February, attend this event to have the time of your life. In order to make the most of your stay in San Diego, try to choose a good San Diego lodging.

Ideally located in Clairemont Mesa Blvd, California Suites Hotel is the leading budget San Diego hotel from where Gaslamp Quarter, and various other tourist hotspots such as Old Town, La Jolla, Balboa Park are nearby. This makes it easy for guests to commute to different destinations without wasting much time on traffic and parking.

Always believing in customer’s satisfaction, California Suites Hotel provides fine facilities which includes continental breakfast, spa, heated outdoor swimming pool, free parking, Internet access, laundry facilities, cable with HBO, 24 hour security and more.

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The SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is one of the biggest draws of San Diego’s festive season.

If you have been on a San Diego vacation before, you must have seen the Sea World and the antics of the famed Shamu. However during the time of Christmas, the razzmatazz and charm of Sea World acquire a much more festive flavour.

The SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration starts in November and the celebrations will continue till the last day of the year i.e. 31st December, 2011. Till 11th December, you can attend the event on weekends whereas from 17th December to 31st December, 2011, the shows will take place daily.

Once there, you can enjoy LIVE shows under the stars, meet with Santa, watch silly antics of dogs, cats, and birds in Christmas Tails show, do some ice skating with your kids, and share some funny moments with sealions. And of course do not forget to watch Shamu’s Christmas show which includes music, Christmas carolers, Live singers and saxophonist. The Shamu show converts into some kind of winter wonderland with Christmas trees and decorations.

Besides you can also experience the wonders of The Polar Express 4-D show which is about a  young boy who boards a train to the North Pole, and realizes how the wonders of life never disappear if you believe in them. If you come to attend the SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, DO NOT miss this 4D show at any cost!

Since plenty of tourists land in San Diego for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, it is recommended that you choose your hotel in San Diego very carefully. First of all, make sure that the hotel provides good facilities. Besides, several San Diego accommodations are providing attractive San Diego vacation packages and discounts around this time, so pick a hotel which gives you good discounts.

Another factor which most tourists overlook is the location of the hotel. Ideally, your San Diego lodging should be centrally based so that you can commute to various destinations by reducing the likelihood of traffic congestions.

California Suites Hotel is a San Diego hotel which is strategically located and from where Sea world, Balboa Park, beaches and shopping areas are nearby. So you get to save time and avoid the New Year’s traffic jams.

AAA approved, California Suites Hotel offers fine services and facilities including heated outdoor spa and pool, breakfast, cable with HBO, high speed Internet, free parking, 24-hour front desk, safe deposit box and more. In short, California Suites Hotel provides the best value in San Diego.

Holiday spirit/cheer is in air. Attend the SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration to make your festive season even more interesting.

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The pleasant weather of San Diego and its colorful attractions make for a great Christmas holiday spot. This year, a new Christmas-related event ‘A Christmas Tabernacle’ is all set to liven up the festive season in San Diego.

As the name suggests, A Christmas Tabernacle is all about spending a good time you’re your family and friends, having fun and soaking in the spirit of Christmas. This three day Christmas festival will take place from 16th to 18th December, 2011 at the NTC Liberty Station in Point Loma.

Imagine Christmas trees, spectacular lighting, strolling carolers, music and the falling snow! A delightful sight, no doubt! The venue of A Christmas Tabernacle will turn into some kind of winter wonderland. Since San Diego has everything but one thing it doesn’t have is snow. But at A Christmas Tabernacle, visitors won’t miss the falling snow on Christmas.

A Christmas Tabernacle promises something for all age groups. You can take your kids to the Fune Zone area where children can enjoy carnival games and inflatables. A Christmas Tabernacle is not only for kids. Adults too can have lots of fun. Bring out the child within you and chill out with your children and friends.

Watch the engrossing puppet theater, check out Santa’s Village with its live reindeers, enjoy delicious food at the food court, listen to story readers and groove at the Christmas concerts and musical performances. And there is more fun lined up with Christmas-themed plays and skits, nativity scene, interactive workshops, and other fun activities.

During Christmas, San Diego will receive plenty of tourists. So make sure to do your bookings in advance. Reserve your rooms preferably in a San Diego lodging from where NTC Liberty Station and other attractions such as beaches and shopping centers are nearby.

Regarded as a Value Price leader amongst budget San Diego hotels, California Suites Hotel is located right in the heart of San Diego. From the hotel, you can commute conveniently to all major tourist spots including NTC Liberty Station and enjoy such colorful event to the maximum without worrying about parking or traffic jams.

California Suites Hotel provides fine services at affordable prices. From Internet access, complimentary breakfast, large warm open swimming pool, to free parking. California Suites Hotel has everything to make your stay comfortable and memorable one.

As mentioned above, this is the first time, A Christmas Tabernacle is taking place and promises to be a lot of fun. Don’t miss it on your San Diego vacation!

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Is music the food for your soul? Do you find Jazz music invigorating? Then come to the Town & Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, to attend the Dixieland Jazz Festival from 23rd to 27th November, 2011.

Dixieland Jazz Festival is extremely popular for Jazz lovers around the world. World renowned musician will land in San Diego in November to enthrall guests with soulful music and some dance. You can take in the sounds of traditional Jazz, Dixieland jazz and swing style music. In other words, Dixieland Jazz Festival has got a wide variety of Jazz music to soothe everyone’s ears. There will be concert rooms or large auditoriums with double dance floors where you can jive to great music. Besides there will be smaller rooms where you can enjoy music in a peaceful, private setting.

More than 15 bands will perform at the event. You can listen to various musicians and bands such as Dixie express jazz band, Dave Bennett quartet, Heliotrope ragtime orchestra, Katie cavera, Tex wyndham, Yerba buena stompers, Stephanie trick and more.

Almost all the bands performing at the jazz festival will offer recordings for sale. Go, grab a copy of your favorite artists’ recordings and festival souvenirs as well. Light snacks and drink will be available at the Convention Center and smoking is not allowed at the event.

Since this Jazz festival lasts for 5 days, consider a San Diego accommodation from where Town and Country Resort and Convention Center is nearby so you can commute easily.
Surrounded by beautiful tropical plants and flowers, California Suites Hotel is one of leading budget hotels in San Diego which offer good services at competitive rates.

Rooms come equipped with Queen or King size beds, microwave, refrigerator and more. Besides California Suites Hotel is centrally located so most of the tourist destinations including Town and Country Resort and Convention Center is nearby. California Suites Hotel is also providing good San Diego vacation packages and discounts in the coming festive months of November and December. So check out the site for details.

For more than 25 years, music lovers come to San Diego to experience the joy of traditional Jazz music. It is 5 days of pure entertainment and blissful music with incredible musicians. After all Dixieland Jazz Festival is not called ‘the crown jewel of jazz festivals’ by the die-hard Jazz fans just like that. Therefore do not miss it on your San Diego vacation!

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Get ready all you foodies and wine lovers. It is time to please your taste buds! The upcoming San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival is all set to take place at the Embarcadero Marina Park North from 17th November to 21st November, 2011.

More than 170 winemakers and around 70 well known chefs will participate in this event along with authors, gourmet food producers, and celebrity chefs. There will be media personalities too. This action packed event will include wine tasting and cooking classes, Wine Dinners, Celebrity Chef Luncheon, and of course the Grand Tasting Event.

This 5 day event promises a whole lot of fun. You get to taste the finest wines and food, meet renowned chefs, chat with authors of cookery books, and lots more. Some of the participating winemakers include Kevin Hall, Michael Richmond, Richard Gumerman, Justin Mund, Joseph Carr, Jon Emmerich, Kristian Story and many more. Some of the participating wineries include Bernardo Winery, Bourassa Vineyards, Tres Agaves Products, Quady Winery, Ranchita Canyon Vineyard and more.

If you want to thoroughly enjoy San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival and its wonderful wines and food during your vacation to San Diego, stay in a good San Diego accommodation that is near the Embarcadero Marina Park North so that you can commute easily.

When it comes to affordable San Diego hotel is concerned, the California Suites Hotel scores above all budget hotels for its room rates. Have a great time at this wonderful San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival and come back to the cozy fully equipped rooms overlooking lush green gardens with beautiful tropical plants and flowers. The California Suites Hotel also provides a complimentary buffet breakfast, laundry facilities and a large warm outdoor swimming pool and free parking. Have a great time at the fair and enjoy your stay in the city!

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Free flowing beer, Bratwurst, ox-on-the-spit, Sauerkraut, music, dance!! Does that ring a bell? Yes the much-awaited Oktoberfest is back in San Diego. Oktoberfest may have originated in Germany in the early-1800s, but the city of San Diego too plays host to this rousing event which attracts a large number of locals and tourists.

One of the Oktoberfest events which you must attend is the Oktoberfest in La Mesa. It will take place along the Spring Street and La Mesa Boulevard in La Mesa, from 30th September to 2nd October. Imagine more than 200,000 visitors here and the music, dance, delicious food and camaraderie. Won’t that be an exciting day?

Oktoberfest in La Mesa is a 3 day event which includes two beer gardens,five food courts, and a dance floor. Oktoberfest is a great event to try out authentic German food and of course the German beer. Once you reach at the venue, it is assured that you won’t be able to resist the refreshing beer and a tempting array of mouth-watering German delicacies ranging from Sauerkraut, Schweinebraten, ox-on-the-spit, Reiberdatschi, Obatzda and more. Are you bringing your children? No problem! Oktoberfest in La Mesa will also feature a children’s carnival to keep the kids busy and happy.

Imagine the smell of Bratwurst, the dance, the music, and the refreshing cool beer! You won’t be able to resist the temptation. So do attend Oktoberfest if you are planning a San Diego vacation in October.

An ideal vacation should be rejuvenating. Right? And if you spend half your time in commuting from one destination to another then that vacation will turn out to be exhausting rather than exhilarating. So find a San Diego hotel which is centrally located.

California Suites Hotel is one of the leading budget price hotels in San Diego from where not only La Mesa but various other major attractions such as Old Town, beaches and shopping centers are nearby. So that makes it easier for the hotel guests to commute to any place in a short time. Besides the hotel provides affordable services including laundry facilitates, Internet access, complimentary breakfast, spa tub, safe deposit box and a large outdoor heated swimming pool.

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The 27th Annual CityFest is back with a bang and this time it is bigger and grander. The CityFest 2011 is scheduled to take place on 14th August, 2011, Sunday in the casual, hip and friendly neighborhood of Hillcrest along the 5th and University Avenue.

Considered as one of the largest street fairs in the San Diego city, the Hillcrest’ Cityfest 2011 is a celebration of community spirit. This event is a perfect day to spend some time with friends and have fun. So many exciting activities will take place on this one day event from 12 pm to 8 pm that you will left wondering where to be and what to miss.

Listen to LIVE music, enjoy dancing, devour mouth-watering food, participate in exciting games and activities, enjoy your mug of beer in the beer garden, buy souvenirs from over 250 vendors, watch face-painting and lantern-making and check out arts and crafts. This year, the CityFest is expected to receive more than 150,000 visitors. So don’t miss the chance to be a part of this wonderful celebration on your San Diego vacation.

Since nobody wants to waste much time on commuting while vacationing, go for a San Diego hotel from where Hillcrest is nearby. Considered as one of the leading budget hotels in San Diego, California Suites Hotel is located in the middle of San Diego city from where not only Hillcrest but Old Town, beaches, Little Italy and various other attractions are nearby so that makes it easy for guests to commute.

Known for its best prices and fine services, the hotel offers complementary breakfast, safe deposit box, laundry facilities, spa tub, and Internet access. So do your reservations in advance and don’t forget to include this wonderful event in your itinerary.

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Carnival rides, concerts, bizarre yet delicious food, special events and so much more make up the San Diego County Fair. All set to take place from 10th June to 4th July 2011 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, this hugely popular fair is expected to attract more than a million visitors this year. (The fair will be closed for the three Mondays between except on the 4th of July.)

It is a wholly family-driven event. Check out the concerts of Switchfoot, Neon Trees and other artists. Take part in the fun and exciting pie eating contest, check out skateboarding demonstrations and many more such activities that let you have a great time on a San Diego family vacation. On 4th of July, you can look forward to see some patriotic contests, parade, and dazzling fireworks.

And yes, how can one forget the mind blowing variety of food offerings that one gets to sample at the San Diego County Fair? You can try out as many food offerings as you like because the delicacies available here can’t be found anywhere else. In fact, food is one of the major reasons people come to visit this fair.

Now sample these totally fried avocados, deep fried pop tart with strawberries, deep fried cheese curds, deep fried Mexican ice cream, four pound belly buster burger, cheese on a stick, deep fried brownie, chocolate covered bacon. Apart from casual dining, the fair also provides options for formal dining as well.

And don’t forget to take a ride on the San Diego County Fair Ferris Wheel. The bird’s eye view from this giant wheel overlooking the Pacific is just magnificent. The San Diego County Fair promises a whole lot of fun and entertainment that you would like to visit it again and again. So if you are planning your San Diego vacation between 10th June and 4th July, better not miss this fair.

There are several good hotels in San Diego which offer commendable services at affordable prices. One such hotel known for offering fine services at best of the rates available is the California Suites Hotel. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, large warm outdoor swimming pool, Internet facility and much more.

Another USP of the California Suites Hotel is its location, from where Del mar, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, Old Town, beaches and other attractions are nearby. So that saves a lot of time and money for the guests.

From time to time, the hotel keeps offering handsome discounts to the visitors. Keep checking this San Diego hotel’s website for the latest discounts being offered.

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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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