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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For aficionados of comics, comic characters, and the arts allied with the world of comics, the Comic Con International is a must attend convention. The Comic Con International is attended by comic professionals wanting to connect with their fans, buyers looking to purchase some comic material, fans wishing to meet their favorite comic creators, and those who aspire to be comic creators in future.

Scheduled to be held on July 23-26, 2009 in San Diego, the event is attracting heavy bookings. This is an event that must be attended with your family friends and especially when you have small kids. So, pack your bags for San Diego now and book the tickets in advance. And don’t forget to book rooms at an affordable San Diego lodging.

As the Comic Con International is the largest pop-culture convention in the world, you are sure to have the time of your life with your kids here. What began as a simple comic book convention is now also into video games, movies, television and many other areas. Comic lovers can buy comics and other related merchandise and mingle with comic book creators. And this is the place for you to see Hollywood celebrities, get noticed, party, and participate in the largest geek fest.

The San Diego Comic Con International has other attractions also for the visitors such as Comic Book Panels, the Masquerade and more. There are costume contests and portfolio reviews for aspiring artists, gaming, film festivals, art shows, art auctions, sketches exhibitions and plenty of shopping opportunities for comic related items. And one must not forget that the Comic Con International also hosts the Oscars of the comic book world, The Eisner Awards.

The Comic Con International has grown by leaps and bounds, both in attendance and coverage and it is truly a fun-filled exciting jamboree for comic book lovers.
Plan a San Diego vacation and don’t forget to mark a visit to The Comic Con International convention in your itinerary. California Suites Hotel offers affordable San Diego lodging with easy access to the main venue the San Diego Convention Center, where the Comic Con International is scheduled to take place. Come and enjoy a memorable San Diego vacation. Make your room reservations now!

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Picnics, day-long beach parties, barbecues, afternoon parades, nightly concerts, and dazzling fireworks, and of course, family gatherings are the norm for any 4th of July celebrations. And San Diego, known for its festive spirit is never a step behind in celebrating America’s proudest day with all merriment. In case you are in San Diego this year on this glorious day, you will be swamped with choices on where to take in the sights and sounds of the 4th of July fireworks.

Just be there on time and book your hotel rooms in advance to avoid the last minute rush. You can easily find a budget hotel or an affordable San Diego vacation rental at pocket friendly rates.  Go for a San Diego budget hotel or motel located right in the heart of the city. This will help you get a glimpse of the city’s most favored attractions, all dressed up in their festive best. Our hotel for instance, is located within 15 minutes of distance from the San Diego’s topmost attractions such as the Zoo, the Sea World, the beaches, the airport and more such sights.

On the 4th of July, the sun-kissed sandy beaches of San Diego such as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach or Coronado State Beach are the perfect spots to unwind and enjoy the celebrations. Soak in the sportive spirit during day. And as evening slides into the night, watch the open sky come alive with the brilliant colors and magic of fireworks against the expansive deep blue water merging into the horizon.

To make your trip complete you can visit the Ferris wheels, the Freedom Days Parade, and San Diego County Fair on the Del Mar Fairgrounds, during the day. But for the real action you need to wait for the night, when fireworks light up the sky before fizzling into the ocean. You’ll hear the crackers burst all night long but the largest show that must not be missed is the Big Bay celebration that starts at 9pm.

Grab a chair, a picnic basket, the family and friends you love, and have fun this 4th of July as never before. Make your reservations with us now. You will find our San Diego vacation rental rates best in the town and we make the extra effort to make your visit to San Diego truly memorable.

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Summer in San Diego is a hot and eventful time with the marvelously varied sights, sounds and smells of the popular San Diego County Fair. The 22-days-long fair is the fifth largest in North America and San Diego is set for a delightful jamboree this year too.

This year, the San Diego County Fair is going to take place from June 12 till July 5 (closed June 15 & 22) in Downtown San Diego, its usual place. Last year, over 1.2 million visitors visited this fair which includes both local visitors along with tourists from different parts of the world.

People come to see this fair as it showcases a wide range of fun exhibits, contests, concerts, and attractions that satisfy both new and long-time visitors.

During this time, the prices of hotels, air tickets, rented vehicles, etc usually rise markedly in the city. But if you plan early, you can enjoy this fair without spending over your budget. To start with, you can book rooms early in for a good and reliable budget hotel in San Diego or an affordable accommodation in a centralized location from where you can easily commute to Downtown San Diego.

The theme for 2009 San Diego County Fair is “Music Mania”. Understandably, music with all its trends and genres, from marching bands to garage bands, is going to be the main highlight of the fair. Music lovers can enjoy music performances by some 24,000 performers and entertainers, from nationally known bands to children’s dance troupes and musicians of all genres and ages. In short, there is music to see, hear and experience.

Apart from this, the fair is going to showcase stand-by competitive exhibits such as the flower and garden show, gadget show, carnival rides, various art exhibitions, the wood design exhibit, gems, minerals and jewelry, home and hobby, photography and digital arts, pie-making and pie-eating competitions, and, of course, the livestock and small animal competitions.

San Diego County fair has something for everyone to see and experience. If you are planning to visit San Diego during June and July, make sure to visit the famous San Diego County fair.

Needless to say, at this time of the year, visitors from outside the city are on the hunt for some reliable and affordable budget motel San Diego based lodging facilities. Due to its close proximity to the venue, California Suites Hotel is the perfect place to stay for you to enjoy the fair. There is a lot of rush for premium budget motels in San Diego; hence book your rooms now in California Suites Hotel, “San Diego’s Value Price Leader”.

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It is believed that spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s enjoy!” This is the perfect time when you should take a break from your daily routine and celebrate life in all its beauty with a wonderful vacation. Plan a holiday to the picture perfect city of San Diego to enjoy the spring season as never before.

But why San Diego? Well in San Diego you can greet each new morning with endless possibilities of fun. You can take an exhilarating visit to the Sea World or treat yourself to the San Diego Zoo, roam around the colorful streets of Old Town, rest around the sandy beaches, or rekindle your passion for golf or tennis.

Moreover, during this time you can easily find affordable San Diego lodgings where the rates are cheaper than ever. Save money by staying at a budget motel San Diego lodging option so you have some money left over for some pure fun and entertainment.

Once you are in San Diego, start your day at the sunny sandy beaches which stretch on for miles. Nature is in all her glory here. Bask in the warm sun, sipping some lemonade or stroll along the beach with the cool water lapping at your feet. Don’t forget to include Mission Beach in your itinerary which is perfect for making sand castles with your kids, surfing, swimming, kayaking and even waterfront massages.

After a relaxing day at the beaches, you can head towards the downtown area and especially the Gaslamp Quarter to take in the nightlife of San Diego. And if you want to enjoy the club scene, drop in at Pacific Beach which is dotted with dozens of bars and clubs. The fun never stops here.

And of course, there are San Diego’s favorite destinations such as the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld and Legoland.

Spring it is the best time to enjoy your favorite outdoor sporting events. Watch the annual Padres baseball event, the prestigious Del Mar National Horse Show and the Lakeside Rodeo. Spring celebrations, sporting events, festivals and holiday festivities will add to your holiday enjoyment here.For a spring holiday, book your stay at California Suites Hotel which is a leading name in affordable San Diego lodging. Rather than hunting out various budget hotels and motels, come to California Suites Hotel where you will get the best services you are looking for at unbeatable prices. Come and enjoy a memorable vacation. Make your room reservations now!