San Diego is set to witness yet another great fair on November 1st in the coastal city of Carlsbad. Billed as the largest one day street fair in the country, the semi-annual event attracts tourists from South California and other states as well. The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is held once in May during the spring season and then in the month of November. It’s usually held on the first Sunday of November.

This year, downtown Carlsbad will get ready to host the carnival which attracts over 100,000 people every year. Most Americans plan their vacations in San Diego around this event and if you are looking for good affordable accommodation during this time, the California Suites Hotel would be an ideal place to stay for the whole family. With its lush green surroundings, excellent facilities and connectivity to all other major attractions of the city, you can have a rocking time in San Diego.

The Street Faire will leave you awestruck for its sheer variety of vendors from around the world. The event features over 900 unique vendors with a little bit of everything. Name it and you can find it in any one of the booths. Clothing, accessories, arts, crafts, antiques, household products, home decor and much more. Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street and all other cross streets in between will be closed to make space for thousands of booths.

The street fair takes is held between 8 AM to 4 PM but you should go early if you want to pick up one-of-a-kind items. However, if you want a good bargain, you could visit the booths during closing time sometime late in the afternoon as vendors would give in to much lower prices during that time in a bid to sell off their wares rather than pack  up the unsold items. Whatever the time, you will find a unique collection of stuff from all around the world at this fair.

You can also feast on scrumptious snacks and savour the culinary treats from all over the world. The international food court will feature more than 50 booths serving everything from Thai to Hawaiian cuisine. There will be special entertainment for kids and the entire family with rides and games, a super slide and a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, face painting, arts and crafts, etc. Live bands will keep the mood happening and agog with excitement and you can enjoy a pancake breakfast which includes pancakes, sausages, coffee and juices which will be served between 7 AM and noon. Parking spaces are very limited but complimentary shuttle buses which runs every 15 minutes will take all visitors to and fro from the nearest station. If you are planning your vacation in San Diego during that time, make sure to reserve your rooms well in advance to avoid paying higher last minute prices.

Pic Courtesy: Carlsbad.org

Three times Best Military Air Show award winner from the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS), the MCAS Miramar Air Show is back again this year. And it promises to be even better this time. With the buzz that has already been made regarding the major attractions of the upcoming MCAS Miramar Air Show, booking for tickets and passes has begun in full swing.  Air show enthusiasts have started hunting for a good and affordable San Diego accommodation to stay in during that time and booking their rooms in advance to beat the last minute rush.

What attracts aviation aficionados to the MCAS Miramar Air Show from all across the world is the magnificent display of various types of aircraft at one place. Right from former biplanes to the latest technology of stealth fighter jets, you get to witness a lot here. And how can one forget about the Marine Air and Ground Task Force (MAGTF) who use this platform for combat demonstration of their skills.

The MCAS Miramar air show will take place from the 2nd to the 4th of October. With theme “A Salute to Teamwork”, this year the air show is dedicated to people who are the heart and soul of Marine Aviation and the inventory of aircraft they fly and maintain.

More than 200 hands-on static display exhibits at the show will focus on the civilian and military aviation technology. The other main attraction of the show is the special Twilight Show featuring the Great Wall of Fire and a Fireworks Grand Finale.  More than 100 aircraft are on the ground and open for exploration for the general public. But the real excitement will be high above in the sky when the top-of-the-line military aircraft will hold the crowds spellbound with their great movements and supersonic flybys.

This year the excitement is very high as for the first time the Canadian military Jet Demonstration Team, Snowbirds will be performing here with the world-famous U. S. Navy Blue Angels. The other flying teams who will be ruling the sky with their thrilling performances are the Patriots Jet Demonstration Team, the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demo, the Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Air Force F-16 and the Navy’s F-18 E/F Super Hornet!

To enjoy the amazing aerial performances of both military and civilian aviators you need to reach the Marine Corps Air Station at Miramar as early as possible to get the best seat. And if you are coming from outside San Diego, you need to book a good San Diego lodging in advance. With Californian Suites Hotel, the value price leader amongst premium San Diego accommodation, you can be assured of superior services at budget prices.

Pic Courtesy: Miramarairshow.com