People of all age groups including amateurs, professionals to children will participate in this annually held Oceanside Beach Soccer Championships.

The Beach Soccer Championships in Oceanside is the largest beach soccer festival on the west coast and the third largest in the world. It will take place on 5th and 6th May, 2012 at the Harbor Beach, Oceanside.

This event brings youth and adults of all ages for a weekend full of excitement and fun under the sun on Harbor Beach, one of the widest beaches in the county. The beach is located next to Oceanside Harbor.

Visitors are greeted with the many activities that are part of the event such as Beach Wrestling, Beach Volleyball, Beach Tennis, Capoeira and Samba. Celebrities are frequent participants of the Beach Soccer Championships in Oceanside such as Joy Fawcett, Shannon McMillan, Tom Dooley & John O’brien. They all come for some soccer and some fun under the sun.

People of all age groups including amateurs, professionals to children will participate in this annually held Oceanside Beach Soccer Championships. If you are coming on a vacation to San Diego in the first week of May, do attend this event and cheer players of different age groups. Come in your flip flops so that you feel comfortable walking on the sand, enjoy the game and have fun at the beach.

As summer vacations are mostly about beaches, make sure the San Diego accommodation you choose is near the beaches.

Approved by the AAA and a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, the California Suites Hotel is a leading budget hotel in San Diego which is centrally located. All the popular beaches including Harbor Beach, La Jolla Cove, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach are nearby. Even shopping centers, Balboa Park and other major attractions are a few minutes away.

Well-known for its hospitality, California Suites Hotel provides fine services at affordable prices which include continental breakfast, large swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more.

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Springtime in San Diego means colorful flowers in full bloom, lots of greenery, pleasant weather and happy faces. The month of March is a great time to visit the beautiful city of San Diego. Here are two fairs which you must attend on your San Diego family vacation around this time of the year:

La Mesa Antique Street Faire

Ladies - get ready to indulge in some fun shopping! More than 100 antique dealers from all over the country are going to present their antique collections in La Mesa. The annual La Mesa Antique Street Faire is going to take place at the La Mesa Blvd. between Spring Street & Third Street on 25th March, 2012 from 9am to 4pm.

You can buy genuine antiques and collectibles, check souvenirs at local specialty shops, enjoy LIVE music, entertainment and relish a hearty meal or delicious snacks at restaurants or pubs.

Annual Rolando Street Fair

There is one more fair that will take place in San Diego on the same day- the annually held Rolando Street Fair i.e. on 25th March, 2012. The 16th annual Rolando Street Fair will be held at the Rolando Blvd. between El Cajon Blvd. and Solita Avenue in San Diego. It is a free event which guarantees fun for people of all ages.

More than 100 vendor booths and non-profit community organizations will participate in the event which always attracts a good number of visitors. Once there, you can buy unique items, check out arts and crafts, enjoy LIVE shows and some gripping performances, try out some fabulous delicacies and do lots more.

Especially for music lovers, Rolando Street Fair promises a lot. Performers such as Steph Johnson, Ambrosia and Cathryn Beeks will be present at the event to enthrall the audience. If you are wondering, how to keep the kids busy, drop in at the Kid’s Corner which will have carnival rides, face painting, a climbing wall and other fun activities for children.

As far as San Diego accommodation is concerned, choose a hotel which is centrally located so that you can spend most of your time in exploring places rather than on commuting.

California Suites Hotel is one such San Diego hotel which is ideally located from where La Mesa, Rolando village or other major attractions are nearby. Approved by AAA, California Suites Hotel is the leading budget hotel known for providing fine services at affordable prices such as continental breakfast, heated large swimming pool, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and more.

When you come to San Diego in March, enjoy the beauty of this lovely city and attend these charming events.

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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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San Diego is renowned for its museums, beaches and pleasant weather. This beautiful city also boasts of hosting high class sports events. Whether its baseball, rugby or a kite festival, San Diego city is always buzzing with events and activities. Here are two sports events which you can enjoy on your San Diego vacation in March:

Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival

Did you enjoy kite flying in your childhood? If you did, then this is the best time to get another great kite flying experience with your kids. And even if you haven’t done kite flying earlier, the Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival provides a superb opportunity to kite flying enthusiasts to learn the art of kite flying and pick up skills on how to make a good kite.

The upcoming Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center on 3rd March, 2012 is considered the oldest kite festival for children in the USA. Ocean Beach Kite Festival is a free event for everyone. Your kids can learn how to make a simple kite and win prizes as well.

Besides there will be a carnival, street fair, music and nourishing food.

Ocean Beach Kiwanis

California Winter Games – Figure Skating

If you love figure skating, then don’t miss the California State Games, an Olympic-style competition in which amateur athletes of all ages can participate. During this time of the year, California Winter Games take place which include Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Skiing, and Snowboarding.

On 3rd and 4th March, 2012, you can enjoy figure skating at the San Diego Ice Arena in Mira Mesa, San Diego.

As far as San Diego accommodation is concerned, choose a hotel in San Diego which provides good services at affordable prices. Surrounded by beautiful tropical plants and flowers, California Suites Hotel provides decent services at unbeatable prices. AAA approved, the California Suites Hotel provides continental breakfast, cable with HBO, heated large outdoor swimming pool, high speed Internet access, free parking, laundry facilities and lots more. In short, it is complete value for money.

Best part of California Suites Hotel is its location. Whether you want to go Ocean Beach, Mira Mesa or any other attractions such as Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter which you can reach within 15 minutes or so.

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Lots of interesting events keep taking place in San Diego throughout the year. Here are some of the events which will take place in the month of February:

Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival

Are you fond of dancing? Then do attend the Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival. It is going to take place from 10^th to 12^th February, 2012 at the Coronado High Performing Arts Center in Coronado. Over 150 talented dancers and musicians from all over the world will participate in the event. You can check out around 18 traditional performances from different countries such as Sahar Dance Company from Middle East, World Music Odissi Dance Academy from India, Bollywood Tranz from India, Flamenco Arana from Spain,Blue Ming Chinese Dance Company from China and more. If you are really inclined towards dancing, don’t miss this event.

Mexican Modern Painting

Are you inclined towards paintings and arts and crafts? Then Mexican Modern Painting exhibition is a must for you. Set to take place till 19^th February, 2012 at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park, this exhibition showcases paintings from the renowned Andres Blaisten Collection during the period of 1907 and 1962. You can check out the works of various artists such as Maria Izquierdo, David Alfaro and more.

So if you are planning to come to San Diego, make sure to choose a good affordable San Diego hotel and book your rooms in advance.

California Suites Hotel is the leading budget hotel in San Diego which offers unbeatable rates for all the its facilities to make guests feel at home. Enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool and spa tub, continental breakfast, laundry facilities and well furnished rooms equipped with microwave, Internet access, refrigerator and more.

From the California Suites Hotel, various other top hotspots are nearby. This will make it easy for you to commute to the venue.

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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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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!

San Diego is home to one of the nature’s most spectacular sights. Every year about 26,000 migrating gray whales, one of the largest mammals on earth, take the long 10,000 mile journey from the Arctic Sea south to  the warm water lagoons of Baja California. It is considered as the longest migration by mammals. The San Diego coastline becomes home to these spectacular species. The Gray whale population was almost extinct in the early 1900s, but through extensive environmental and educational efforts, the population of gray whales has survived.

If you are on a San Diego family vacation between late December and March, make sure to go for the whale watching tour with your kids. You can spend an entire day with your kids watching the spectacular stunts of gray whales. Watch the whales breach, swimming off the coastline,  spy hop, fluke up or fluke down, spout, footprint and more. Make sure to bring binoculars to catch whales activity clearly. Imagine how splendid it would look when a whale leaps out of water and then falls back with a reverberating splash.

Other than gray whales, also watch out for porpoises, brown pelicans, harbor seals and sea lions. Also look out for various dolphins such as Pacific white-sided dolphins, common dolphins and Risso’s dolphins.

Besides being fun, whale watching is also an educational activity – you get to experience ocean wildlife firsthand. Go on a short cruise where trained naturalists provide guidance on maximizing the overall experience. When you go on a cruise, make sure to carry along a warm jacket. You can go to Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma and the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla  for a whale watching tour.

To enjoy whale watching most conveniently with your family, it is best to stay in a San Diego accommodation which is located right in the heart of San Diego. Book your rooms in advance at  California Suites Hotel which is situated just 15 minutes away from the San Diego International Airport. California Suites Hotel is a value price leader among budget hotels in San Diego which has just been promoted to receive a Triple A designation. Facilities provided by the hotel include an “extended” complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, free stay for children of 11 years and under, safe deposit box, free parking, 24 hr security patrol and more.

Whale watching is a complete family affair. Your kids will just love it!