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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Are you fond of baseball? For any sports enthusiast, the month of May in the San Diego promises a whole lot of action as the people’s favorite San Diego Padres matches are all set to rock the city.

Founded in 1969, the San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team. Having won the National League Pennant twice once in 1984 and the other in 1998, the San Diego Padres or popularly known as the “Pads”, have become quite a favorite of baseball lovers. Several people have been inducted into the San Diego Padres Team Hall of Fame which include Randy Jones, Dave Winfield, Nate Colbert, Buzzie Bavasi, Tony Gwynn, Jerry Coleman, and others.

This year the San Diego Padres will take on different teams. You can catch all the action at the PETCO PARK where the San Diego Padres will compete against Milwaukee Brewers on 18th and 19th May and will take on the Seattle Mariners from 20th to 22nd May 2011. And from 23rd to 25th May, the Padres will be seen playing against St. Louis Cardinals. That’s not all. In case you can’t watch the matches in May, don’t be disheartened.  The month of June too is packed with the exciting matches as the San Diego Padres will take on various teams such as Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals.

So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head for San Diego. There is a lot of difference in watching the match on television and experiencing all the action and frenzy LIVE.

As far as accommodation is concerned, you don’t have to worry as there are plenty of hotels in San Diego which offer good services at affordable prices. Located in the middle of San Diego is the charming California Suites Hotel which is a great value price leader budget San Diego hotel known for providing fine services at best rates possible. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, large heated outdoor swimming pool, laundry facilities, Internet access and more. In short, the hotel is convenient, comfortable and affordable.

Besides, due to the central location of the hotel, PETCO PARK and all major attractions including the Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town are nearby. The convenient location helps all sport enthusiasts to save time on commuting and reach the PETCO PARK in time to catch all the action.

In case you are looking for longer  stay in order to watch all the matches, you can enjoy an extended stay at California Suites Hotel which is also known as a great budget extended stay hotel San Diego. The hotel offers home away from home kind of services and charges according to the weekly or monthly rates. Enjoy apartment prices with hotel perks.

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The month of May is all set to rock San Diego. There are an array of events lined up which will delight both visitors residents. In this post, we are going to discuss two such events which visitors should not miss on their San Diego vacation:

Chocolate Festival

Do you love chocolates? Then surely you wouldn’t like to miss the upcoming Chocolate Festival which is all set to take place at the picturesque San Diego Botanic Garden on 7th May, 2011. Once there, gorge on delectable chocolate tastings brought by various chocolate vendors, enjoy the appetizing demonstrations, the streaming chocolate fountain and lots of children’ activities.

Besides savouring chocolates, you can also enjoy the scenic views of the San Diego Botanic Garden which turns even more breathtakingly beautiful during the spring season. The blossoming flowers, lush greenery, quaint lily ponds and tall bamboo groves add to its beauty.

And since the Chocolate Festival is taking place one day before the Mother’s Day, 8th May, 2011; you can use the occasion to take your mother along and spend some quality time. The festival also offers a range of Mother’s Day gifts. The Chocolate Festival is very much a family friendly event which you must check out if you are in San Diego during first week of the May.

Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo

The 28th Annual Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo is all set to take place at the Old Town State Historical Park on 30th April and 1st May, 2011. The colorful Old Town buzzes with so many entertaining activities during this festival.

Listen to the flamenco beats, and traditional Mariachi music, enjoy a chilled beer in the beer garden and watch the LIVE entertainment. And don’t forget the tequila sampling area for tastings.

Cinco de Mayo is also the time to shop for unique items. Explore the colorful shops and specialty stores to buy various items such as jewellery, handicraft, handmade leather and souvenirs. After shopping, get set to satisfy your hunger pangs and taste buds by gorging on delicious food at any of the restaurants there.

And if you have time in hand, also explore the various museums and historic sites that Old Town has to offer. Cinco de Mayo is the event where you can get to experience the history, cuisine and culture of Mexico. This two-day fiesta is free for one and all. Make sure you don’t miss it!

To explore the Old Town and enjoy Cinco de Mayo  and Chocolate Festival to the fullest, book your stay at the centrally located California Suites Hotel, one of the budget San Diego hotels, from where the Old Town and San Diego Botanic Garden are nearby. The hotel offers good services at the best hotel rates which are hard to find anywhere else. The hotel provides an extended complimentary breakfast, free parking, laundry service, large heated swimming pool and more.

California Suites Hotel is also an extended stay hotel San Diego which offers a home away from home kind of services, so that guest can enjoy apartment prices with hotel perks.

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Come Spring and San Diego plays host to some very energetic and colorful events and activities. With Easter around the corner, the people of San Diego and tourists who are planning a vacation to San Diego are looking forward to some great celebrations with chocolate making, egg decorating and egg hunting.

The mountains, beaches and canyons of San Diego anyways make the place a tourist’s delight with plenty to do. A serene and inexpensive visit to the Cabrillo National Monument, Mount Soledad or Mount Helix on Easter Sunday is enough to give you and your family a wonderful time out.

But is Easter complete without following the tradition? Leading hotels and restaurants are lining up a host of fun activities, ranging from chocolate and truffle making, to egg making classes and egg hunting sprees.

Diving enthusiasts and their families can have a great day out on Easter Egg Hunt near the Marine Canyon at the La Jolla Shores. Prizes will be given to the buddy teams that find the most eggs. While the divers head down to the water the younger attendees will be treated to a Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. Similarly, activities including an Easter egg hunt, the Easter bunny, jumpies, live entertainment, food and beverages including a beer garden, are going to take place on April 23 at San Diego Harley-Davidson, where admission is free.

And of course, Easter brings forth the best options for indulging yourself in some delicious brunch or dinner. Choose from some of the San Diego’s finest restaurants and book your table online – many of these establishments serve up special Easter brunch, lunch or dinner menus. In fact, right at the time of choosing an affordable San Diego accommodation for your Easter vacation, pick any one of the San Diego hotels which is centrally located at a convenient distance from the popular restaurants.

The San Diego Zoo is another great place to visit during Easter and Spring Break. Spring is the time when the Zoo gets new members with many animals giving birth and you can see some adorable baby animals in their infancy. To enjoy the thousands of butterflies flitting and floating around you in our tropical greenhouse exhibit, Hidden Jungle, reserve your rooms in a San Diego hotel which is located near the Zoo. This will let you spend maximum time on your favorite activities without wasting hours on commute.

Located just minutes away from the San Diego Zoo and some of San Diego’s finest restaurants, California Suites Hotel is a leading budget hotel in San Diego which is known for impeccable services and hospitable staff. You also get to enjoy a host of value added services such as free parking, extended complimentary breakfast, laundry services, Internet access, well equipped rooms with microwave, refrigerator, a large heated outdoor pool and more.

California Suites Hotel is also known as an affordable extended stay hotel San Diego which provides home away from home kind of services to the guests. In other words, you will have the best of both worlds – save money on accommodation with some great discounts and also save money on commute, thanks to the hotel’s great location.

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Time to watch some hula-hooping and feather-balancing as the exciting Circus Vargas – The Big One is back in San Diego to entertain the audience. The event which kicked off on 10th February will go on till 11th April, 2011 at various San Diego locations, including Del Mar Fairgrounds, Balboa Park, National City, El Cajon, and Vista.

Circus Vargas – The Big One is a huge draw for kids of all ages. If possible, come early to watch the free preview show and watch Jon Weiss and Laura Weiss, the well-renowned circus performers and hosts of the show, as they teach kids to hula-hoop and balance feather in the center ring and give a preview of how life is like under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is going to present an entirely new show for 2011 which include hula-hooping, juggling, feather-balancing, great music, great performers and more. Watch skilful acrobats and aerialists performing feats which are sure to leave you enthralled.

Besides, there will be colorful clowns which are sure to bring out a laugh. From March 24th to 28th, Circus Vargas will take place at the Del Mar fairgrounds, while the event will shift to Promenade Temecula from March 31st to April 11th, 2011.

Circus Vargas is an event where most talented performers come with presentations and performances which transcend all languages, age and culture. No wonder, Circus Vargas is a delight for both kids as well as adults. If you are planning a vacation in San Diego during March-April, make sure to take your kids to this colorful and exciting event. Your kids will surely love it!

As far as San Diego accommodation is concerned, reserve your rooms in an affordable San Diego vacation rental from where Del Mar Fairgrounds, Balboa Park, Promenade Temecula and other venues are nearby so that it is easier for you commute.

Located just15 minutes away from the San Diego International airport, California Suites Hotel is a leading budget hotel in San Diego which is known for impeccable services and hospitable staff. The hotel provides free parking, complimentary breakfast, laundry services, Internet access, well equipped rooms with microwave, refrigerator, a large heated outdoor pool and more. California Suites Hotel is also known as an affordable extended stay hotel San Diego which provides home away from home kind of services to the guests. In short, the hotel is convenient, comfortable and affordable!

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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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