Go San Diego Special at Surfer Beach Hotel

The difference between other cities and San Diego, as a tourist destination, is that the San Diego beaches actually complement and prop up the attractions on offer. What I mean is, in most cities, the beach is an attraction all by itself, and then there's other attractions. But in San Diego, it's all one big beach-front party.

The most important tourist magnets with resorts, hotels, restaurants, parks, etc. are all beach-front communities - Pacific Beach, Mission Bay, Ocean Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado Island and so on.

So, naturally, you want to spend your San Diego vacations on the waterfront. The Surfer Beach Hotel is just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego and located on one of the pristine Pacific coast beaches. All the major attractions in San Diego, including SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, the Gaslamp Quarter, LegoLand, and Historic Old Town are easily accesible.

And if you're worried about the level of service and the facilities, well, don't be. The hotel is offering a Go San Diego package deal, which includes lodging in a King or Double guest room, two adult 2-day Go San Diego cards, and complimentary hotel parking. The Go San Diego card includes free admission to over 45 San Diego attractions and discounts on shopping, dining, and much more around the city. Rates from $229.00 per night. More details here.

The retro-chic standard guest rooms with contemporary furnishings offer ocean view balconies,
double pillow top beds, refrigerator, bathrobes, blackout drapes, flat screen television with cable TV, complimentary toileteries, hair dryers and iron and ironing board. Suites additionally offer wet bar with microwave and coffee pot. And seating area with queen sofa bed. The Sunset suites offer fully equipped kitchenettes. For an extra charge, you can avail of wireless internet and rollaway beds.

Amenities offered include complimentary hot coffee, tea, cocoa and cappuchinos in the lobby - any time you want. There's also a heated outdoor swimming pool, bar and lounge area, onsite restaurant, guest laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk, and onsite parking ($12 per day).

Info: 711 Pacific Beach Dr. San Diego CA 92109; (866) 251-2764; www.surferbeachhotel.com