The city of San Diego dedicates the month of March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Named after Saint Patrick of Ireland, the St. Patrick’s Day is a Catholic holiday and a celebration of Ireland’s culture. It was started in the early 17th century in Ireland and is now widely celebrated in other nations including the USA. Though San Diego may not have Irish history as rich as that of New York or Chicago; this vibrant city participates with equal vigor in celebrating this joyous occasion.

The 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 12th, 2011 in Balboa Park. More than 150 people will participate in the parade which will kick off from Fifth Avenue at 10:30 am and will conclude at Juniper Street in Balboa Park. This year the theme of the parade is “Irish Culture”.

You can expect to see a spectacular parade which includes drill teams, colorful floats, dancing groups, marching bands, bagpipe performers, equestrian units, scout troops, roller skaters,  police and fire department units, antique cars and clowns. And this is not all. The marvelous parade is followed by an Irish festival which is equally entertaining and fun.

The Irish festival promises lots of festivities where you can listen to Irish folk songs, watch traditional Irish dance, binge on delicious Irish food, enjoy storytelling, relax in the Celtic village and take your kids to the Kids Zone which contains interesting games and rides. Besides all this, there will be two beer gardens.

It really doesn’t matter whether you are Irish or not. You can spend an enjoyable day by attending this colorful and charming event. In order to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day to the fullest, it would be better to stay in a San Diego vacation rental from where Balboa Park is nearby so that you can save time on commuting and parking.

California Suites Hotel is a value price leader budget San Diego hotel which is located right in the heart of San Diego from where you can commute to Balboa Park as well as other tourist destinations easily. Besides the hotel offers fine services and facilities which include complementary breakfast, free parking, Internet services, laundry facilities and lots more.

California Suites Hotel is also known as one of the leading budget extended stay hotel in San Diego where you can benefit from apartment prices with hotel perks. In short, the hotel is Convenient, Comfortable and Affordable.

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The upcoming San Diego Restaurant Week opens the floodgates to lip smacking delicacies at more than 180 of the best restaurants in the city. Both city residents and tourists wait for this week to try out an array of feasts at the best restaurants.

Considered as the largest and the most successful dining event in San Diego County, San Diego Restaurant Week was initiated to make San Diego a top destination for fine dining. Organized by the California Restaurant Association San Diego County, the San Diego Restaurant Week is held twice a year. It will flag off on 19 September and go up to 24 September, 2010.

You can pick a restaurant of your choice during the week and enjoy a three course menu there. There are no tickets, coupons or passes required. Best part of this week long festival is that you get to savor a three-course dinner for merely $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending upon the restaurant you choose. Where else can you get the chance to discover new restaurants all at one place and relish delicious meals at such a reasonable prices?

This gastronomic week also provides a great opportunity to food lovers when they can explore the new eateries as well as revisit the old favorites. However it is advisable to reserve tables at the restaurants in advance.

Starting from downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter to Old Town, La Jolla, Coronado, Del Mar and beyond, food lovers can treat themselves to delicious meals at various restaurants at several places throughout San Diego during the food festival. If you are visiting San Diego during this time, make sure you stay in a San Diego lodging from where all the above mentioned locations are nearby so that you save time on commute.

Located right in the middle of San Diego, California Suites Hotel is one of the leading budget hotels in San Diego which provides tempting discounts,and high value services to their visitors.

Ahead of other budget hotels in delivering the best to their clients, California Suites Hotel many other facilities such as complimentary breakfast, free parking, spa tub, safe deposit box, voice mail, Internet facility and lots more.

San Diego Restaurant Week is a sheer delight for foodies! Don’t miss it!

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Here is your chance to discover the finest restaurants in San Diego. The San Diego Restaurant Week presents spectacular three course meals from the best restaurants in San Diego. Experience the best of the city cuisine during the week of  January 17th to January 22nd, 2010. In its sixth year, the San Diego Restaurant Week was launched with the intention of highlighting the city as a premier dining destination. Anyone taking a San Diego family vacation can have an extraordinary time at the Restaurant Week with cuisine pleasing to the palate and culinary magic which delights your taste buds.

Unlike ordinary food fairs where you get to sample only a small portion of any dish, San Diego Restaurant Week allows you to sit down and have a scrumptious feast complete with a three course menu. Experience the art of dining from over 180 participating restaurants and that too at discounted prices.

Enjoy a three course meal for $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant. Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to discover new culinary destinations in San Diego. It is the perfect idea for a good San Diego family vacation where your whole family can have a wonderful and delectable week.

You can also give out Restaurant Week gift cards of any denomination to surprise your friends and relatives this holiday season. These gift cards will be valid at all the participating locations during the Restaurant Week.

San Diego is known for its dining treats and this event will illustrate why the city is much talked about among food connoisseurs. The San Diego Restaurant Week is organized by the San Diego chapter of the California Restaurant Association and through this event, they aim to introduce the local community to the finest restaurants in the city while showcasing the industry’s best talent.

California Suites Hotel is located minutes away from some of the finest restaurants of San Diego. Enjoy a comfortable stay and dine away to your heart’s content at the restaurants of your choice.

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Extended stay hotels are always the best option for people who need to stay at a place for a period longer than a typical brief tour. You may have found that out the hard way when you stayed at an apartment studio or an ordinary hotel during your extended business trips and ended up with either a significantly lighter purse or with sub-standard services.

Although there are hotels offering extended stay facilities one has to be extra cautious while selecting one, simply because you need to stay in the accommodation for a longer period.  In other words, you just can’t afford to accept poor service or inflated prices when you got to put up with it for long.

California Suites Hotel scores over other hotels in this regard since this extended stay hotel in San Diego provides all essential facilities at economical prices, which you will find hard to get anywhere else.

In fact, extended stay hotels are the best bet for travelers who need to stay on in the city for a while, either on business or for some other purpose. These hotels offer reasonable rates for extended stay compared to regular hotels along with value added services and are thus very popular as they are considered to be a home away from home.

On an average, a business hotel would cost you about $100 a day and you would end up spending hundreds of dollars over weeks or months if you stay on. However, an extended stay hotel would cost you a more affordable $200 to $300 for a week with value added services bundled in, which you are unlikely to get in ordinary accommodations.

An added benefit is that they provide better facilities than a hotel room because a traveler stays for a week or more. Many hotels offer rooms equipped with internet access and telephone services, so you don’t have to worry about your business communication. Often, television, refrigerators and micro-wave ovens are all provided within the room rate.

Also, when you are planning to book rooms in an extended stay hotel in San Diego, go for one which is located close to the airport or next to the place which you need to frequently visit for business or training or any other such purpose. Check the value added services the hotel would be providing. Also keep in mind that usually there are no time considerations to be followed in an extended stay hotel as compared to a regular hotel. You can leave once your business is over.