Old Town Inn - San Diego CA

The newly renovated Old Town Inn, San Diego, sits plunk at the center of almost every major tourist attraction in San Diego - Across the street from the Trolley transit Station, within walking distance of the historic Old Town State Park with its restaurants and quaint shops and museums, slightly less than 3 miles from both the Seaworld Adventure Park and the San Diego Zoo, 15 minutes to the San Diego International Airport - You get the picture.

You can setup headquarters at the Old Town Inn and plan short sorties to all the major attractions over a fun-filled San Diego weekend getaway with the family, or even an extended vacation with visits to nearby attractions - And there's a huge amount in and around San Diego - like the Legoland theme park in Carlsbad and the magnificient beaches and attractions at La Jolla and and Mission Bay.

I mention family here not only because San Diego has a lot to offer the kiddies, but also because post-renovation, the Old Town Inn is the best of San Diego family hotels. Some of the family friendly amenities and services include free parking, a complimentary continental breakfast, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a barbeque area, arcade games, connecting rooms and extended stay options, cribs and rolloaway beds, fully equipped kitchennetes with microwaves, refrigirators, coffee makers and ice machines, iron with ironing board, guest laundry services and hairdryers.

Inspite of the semi-luxurious accomodations and amenities, a full suite with kitchenette able to accomodate an entire family of four would cost you only about $104 per night during weekdays and $114 on weekends. That comes to about $300 for a 2 night 3 day stay that includes free breakfast, in-room beverages, some add-ons as a family you might need, and something you might want to cook up at night. Throw in lunch for four people, two adults and two children, for 3 days, along with transportation and admission ticket costs to the attractions (you can get a Go San Diego Card which includes admission to all major parks) and that would come to another $500. So you can wrap up a complete 3 day San Diego family vacation for $800.

Info: 4444 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110; (800) 643-3025; http://www.oldtown-inn.com/