The Beautiful Skyline of San Diego
It’s time to pack up the car or book your airline reservations because San Diego’s awaits you ! With its’ sandy beaches, amazing attractions, and year round sunny weather, it is perfect for work and play, not to mention a family vacation. When you stay at the Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego Downtown, or Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown you have picked a great location and central to so many attractions.
Only one half mile from both hotels is the San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal, homeport to several well known cruise lines such as Princess, Carnival, and Holland America. The San Diego hotels Hampton Inn Downtown and Residence Inn are the perfect locations to start and or finish your vacation cruise.
The San Diego area offers a multicultural environment to enjoy and create memorable moments. We have wonderful theatres that captivate your imagination and assist in creating those magical memories; the Old Globe theatre, the Lycium theatre, and the Civic Center theatre.
San Diego's Old Globe Theater
Take a walk and explore through San Diego’s hidden treasures. San Diego’s’ museums are a great way to satisfy your curiosities. San Diego’s’ museums are located throughout our city and include; Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway, Mingei International Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts, Museum of San Diego History, San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, and the San Diego Natural History Museum. For more information visit www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org .
San Diego's Balboa Park at night
Have an incredible and diverse shopping experience while in San Diego. Go ahead, shop-until-you-drop, I dare you! There are multiple locations to visit to enhance your shopping experience. Your biggest problem will be, not having enough time! Horton Plaza, Mission Valley Mall, Fashion Valley Mall, UTC Shopping Center and Sea Port Village. If you want more, then try Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Viejas Outlet Center and La Americas Premium Outlets. Oh, and don’t forget the Partridge in a pear tree ! I know with all these shopping choices, you can find it ! 
Horton Plaza shopping
For all you sports fanatic, come visit NBL San Diego Padres at Petco Park or the NFL San Diego Charges at Qualcomm Stadium.
For baseball fans coming to PETCO Park, there’s no better place to stay than the Hampton Inn and Residence Inn. Both hotels are located less than ten minutes from San Diego’s PETCO Park, home to the San Diego Padres. PETCO Park is one of the most state-of-the-art and innovative ballparks in Major League Baseball. Reflecting San Diego's charm and offers stunning views of San Diego Bay and the San Diego skyline creating a wonderful and memorable experience.
Family Vacation Planning Made Easy
It’s time to pack up the car or book your airline flights because San Diego’s white sand beaches, amazing attractions, and year round sunny weather are the perfect ingredients for great family vacations.
Your kids will love the World Famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, Disneyland, Universal Studios and Lego land just to start. Then spend the day at Balboa Park and its’ incredible museums. Then take a walk in the beautiful Japanese Gardens of Balboa Park. Then complete your afternoon by having lunch at the Japanese Gardens or San Diego Prado. To finish off your vacation, you have to try out our beautiful beaches along the Southern California Coastline.
It’s fun in San Diego on Sundays ! Free Family Fun !
Something to do on the last day of your weekend, check out these Sunday activities. Spend quality time with the family and enjoy these Sunday specials.
The Promenade Concert in the Park Series: Grab a spot and picnic in the park. Coronado’s Spreckels Park hosts free concerts every Sunday evening throughout the summer.On the first and third Sunday of the month, come early and browse the works of local artists during Art-In-The-Park.
International Cottages’ Lawn Programs:It’sa small world after all.Visit the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park every Sunday as they celebrate the cultures and traditions of countries around the world. These free events feature ethnic food, song, dance and activities.
Annual International Summer Organ Festival: Enjoy free organ concerts at Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Concerts are held every Sundaystarting mid June through August, around 2 p.m. They’ve got some pipes!
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea: Every Sunday, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove presents free concerts from around 2:00-4:00 p.m. Groove to the music and browse the booths, raffles and activities.
The New Children’s Museum: Everyone gets in free on the second Sunday of each month. Release your inner child and enjoy hands-on artand exhibitions designed by contemporary artists.(I love the pillow fight room)