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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San Diego city is in all its glory in December. The festive season nears it speak lifting the spirits of city and San Diego gears up to host plenty of events. One event which thousands of visitors is the Balboa Park December Nights.

Balboa Park December Nights cheers up the holiday mood with fun activities. It is a kind of two days gift to the community. On 2nd and 3rd December, the entire Balboa Park will be buzzing with activity, scrumptious food, theatrical shows and musical entertainment.

And of course, all the museums which are participating in the event will offer free entry to the visitors. If you want to know about the culture and heritage of San Diego’s Native American community, you can check out “My Ancestor’s Village”. Other than that you can check out exhibitions, and the Santa Lucia Procession. Once you are done with the museums, head to the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages to satisfy your taste buds with a wide variety of delicious food from around the world.

Whether you love to dance or not, everyone likes to be entertained with a fine, mesmerizing dance performances. Then why not head to the San Diego Junior Theater, or the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet to get enthralled with dance and musical presentations.

One of the highlights of the event is the International Cottage Christmas Festival. There will be music, dance and food! Well, you might say such entertainment will be available at other museums or venues at the Balboa Park as well. Then what is the difference? Well, at the International Cottage Christmas Festival, arts and crafts and food samplings will be presented to you from more than 30 countries. You can devour hummus from Palestine, bratwurst from Germany, paella from Spain and much more. And of course, you can also watch traditional dance and music.

And how can any event or holiday be complete without shopping? You can shop to your heart’s content as most shops will be offering their holiday best prices. So pick up all the souvenirs or antiques and interesting items from the museum stores that catch your interest.

In order to soak in the holiday atmosphere to the fullest, try to find a San Diego accommodation from where Balboa Park and other attractions are nearby so that you save time and money on commuting on your San Diego vacation.

Always believing that customer is the king, California Suites Hotel is a Value Price leader hotel in San Diego which provides impeccable services. And the best part is that most of the favorite tourist destinations including Balboa Park are nearby. The hotel offers good services at affordable prices such as complimentary breakfast, Internet connection, free parking, large warm outdoor swimming pool and more.

If you want to experience the holiday cheer and have a great time with your friends and family do attend the Balboa Park December Nights. It rocks!

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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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It is said that a visit to San Diego is incomplete if you have not visited the colorful and beautiful Old Town. And in the month of October, this lively place is hosting a colorful event called The Old Town San Diego Art Festival.

Imagine the pleasant San Diego weather, delicious food, wine, LIVE entertainment and arts and crafts! Add to that, the charm and history of Old Town. Wouldn’t that make any day a memorable one? And the upcoming Old Town San Diego Art Festival guarantees to delight its visitors with this and much more. Set to take place on 1st and 2nd October, 2011, the Old Town San Diego Art Festival features more than 150 artisans, fine crafts, and contemporary artists. This amazing festival takes place along the San Diego Avenue from Conde Street down to the San Diego State Historic Park in Old Town.

It is a delight walking down the streets of Old Town and looking at those art sculptures, which are as astonishing as you would find in museums. Besides check out fine art paintings, antique jewelry, glasses, rare photographs which will be dotting the streets of Old Town. This is your chance to meet up with some of the nationally and internationally renowned artists and some of the budding artists. The Old Town San Diego Art Festival is a wonderful two day event which will help you know more about the colorful culture, vibrant art and history of Old Town. So if you are planning a vacation to San Diego in the last week of September or the first week of October, do attend this marvelous event.

As far as San Diego accommodation is concerned, better stay in a budget San Diego hotel which offer good services. California Suites Hotel is one of the leading budget hotels in San Diego which offers finest services and facilities required to make your stay pleasant and comfortable one. Its warm outdoor heated swimming pool is one of the best you can find.

Besides, Old Town is hardly a stone throw away from California Suites Hotel, so it will save your time and money on commute whenever you visit the historic Old Town. The California Suites Hotel offers complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, Internet access and every necessary facility that would make you come back to this hotel again and again.

So don’t miss to experience the charm of Old Town on your San Diego vacation!

Want to enjoy a fun-filled evening aboard an historic ship? Then you must attend the upcoming Live Entertainment on-board the Maritime Museum’s Ferryboat ‘Berkeley’ at the downtown San Diego.

From 1st September to 5th September, 2011, you can enjoy the magnificent views of the harbor and LIVE entertainment at this historic ship, which is restored and operated by the popular San Diego Maritime Museum.

The San Diego Maritime Museum has a wonderful collection of historic ships in the world which include the National and State Historic Landmarks – the Berkeley and the Star of India. The museum from time to time, makes its historic vessels available for parties, and corporate events.

The Live Entertainment on-board the Maritime Musuem’s Ferryboat ‘Berkeley’ is your chance to get aboard an historic ship and have a great time. During the five day event, you can sail on the racing yachts, cruise on the San Diego Bay, check out cannon battles, interact with the pirates, buy souvenirs and antiques from more than 150 arts and craft vendors, and devour
delicious snacks and food items.

In the LIVE entertainment, you will get to listen to a variety of music of different genres including rock, pop, and contemporary. Various bands are going to play which include Steel Drum Bands, Sea Chanteys, Mariachi’s and various local community groups.

If you are concerned that the kids will get bored at the on-board, don’t worry. There will also be a petting zoo where children can check out a variety of animals and get, up close and personal with them.

So if you are planning a San Diego family vacation in September, spare a day to be spent at this remarkable Ferryboat called Berkeley. The music and so many entertaining activities are sure to delight you. If you want to enjoy your San Diego vacation to the fullest, better stay in a San Diego hotel from where you can easily go to various destinations.

California Suites Hotel is the Value Price Leader hotel in San Diego which is well-known for its services and convenient location. Most of the key tourist attractions including downtown San Diego are nearby to the hotel.

The hotel provides complementary breakfast, spa tub, Internet access, outdoor swimming pool and more.

California Suites Hotel is also well known as one of the most sought-after extended stay hotels San Diego. It provides laundry, free parking, microwave, fridge and all the necessary facilities to make the stay of the guests comfortable.

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We all do some shopping, sightseeing, lazing around, playing at the beaches. How about attending a charitable event which allows you to do some good work and at the same time is a lot of fun too?

The 9th Annual Cruise for the Cause Blood & Bone Marrow Drive Car Show will take place on 13th August, 2011, Saturday at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista, San Diego.

Presented by the MAGIC 92.5, one of three radio stations under the Local Media San Diego umbrella, this year the Cruise For The Cause Car Show is expected to receive more than 15,000 people.

At the Cruise For The Cause Car Show, you can expect to see a range of cars such as Lowriders, Tuners, SUV’s, Hot Rods, Customs, classic cars, and even bikes and motorcycles. All vehicle participants have to register by 12th August by paying $20 as entry fee for the car show charity event. You can also check out entertaining concerts and performances by various musicians and bands as well ranging from Rising Star Band, Stranger, BETO to DJ Todd Himaka.

Many children lose their lives because they are unable to receive a bone marrow match. This event aims to raise awareness about this cause and also supports the American Red Cross. If you are in good health, this is great opportunity for supporting the cause by donating blood. Your one good gesture can save a life. Besides a part of the funds raised will be donated to help homeless mothers and their kids and those children who are suffering from cancer.

If you are planning a San Diego vacation in August, do spare some time to attend this event which is for a good cause and do your bit for this noble venture. It will be a uniquely satisfying experience for you. As San Diego receives plenty of tourists in the month of August, it always a good idea to book your rooms in advance and to take advantage of the awesome discounts being offered by various San Diego hotels.

Considered as a Value Price Leader, California Suites Hotel is one of the leading budget hotels in San Diego from where Chula Vista and various other attractions are nearby. The hotel is well-known for providing good facilities at affordable prices which include complimentary breakfast, safe deposit box, large outdoor warm swimming pool, Internet access and more. Besides, California Suites Hotel is also considered as one of the leading extended stay hotels San Diego and offers great rates for extended stay and home away from home kind of environment to people looking for long term stay. In short, the hotel is convenient, comfortable and affordable.

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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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