San Diego continues on a record-breaking tear as the most effective trip locations in America.
Why would not it’s?
Those with the West Coast on the mind resort to ‘America’s Finest City’ for his or her trip wants over the controversies of San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Boasting beautiful seaside cities from Coronado to Oceanside, San Diego County is teeming with paradisal escapes, however even the town itself might be ignored in favor of the world-famous San Diego Zoo, a vacationer hotspot, Mission Beach, and wild nights out within the Gaslamp District.
Truth is, you do not have to spend boring nights in vacationers’ primary mistake, Hotel Circle, or overpay for beachside stays to have an unforgettable time in SoCal’s shining star.
If there’s one knock on San Diego, it is the very fact this metropolis does not appear to know what a correct island is, usually naming scenic peninsulas as ‘islands’, resembling aforementioned Coronado, in addition to native favorites, Shelter Island and Harbor Island.
The latter is mere steps from under-construction San Diego International Airport and residential to a resort-style retreat with extra posh facilities than a typical ‘airport resort’.
Offering unmatched views of San Diego’s vibrant skyline and the calm, gleaming waters of the San Diego Bay, there is not any doubt the newly renovated Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is the proper anchor to your subsequent trip.
Plus, you possibly can watch planes land out of your balcony with out dropping any sleep!
There Couldn’t Be A Better Base To Explore San Diego
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina has 2 towers on their surprisingly expansive grounds. I say this since you might simply swap “hotel” for “resort” of their identify, particularly with the present $60 meals & beverage credit at Rumorosa, their Baja-inspired restaurant.
If you are an avid San Diego vacationer and have not stayed right here, you have been lacking out. Located instantly throughout from San Diego International Airport, these resort-style digs beat out all of the lodges within the neighborhood, together with the place my girlfriend works (shh! do not inform her!).
From the second you stroll in, you are handled like household. There was even a shock of sinfully scrumptious macarons delivered to my spacious suite as a form welcome reward.
If you are new to Travel Off Path, you understand we’re all about ‘no fluff’. So, after I say this was essentially the most comfy room I’ve stayed in latest reminiscence, I imply it!
To put that in perspective, I simply acquired again from a 6-country Euro-trip and stayed at a number of 4-star lodges and 5-star resorts.
Here, I used to be assigned a renovated King Suite on the tenth flooring with sweeping skyline views and peripheral glimpses of the calm San Diego Bay – to not point out the surprisingly quiet airport, given the situation.
Oh, wait. That was simply the lounge balcony. The bed room balcony had even higher views of the bay and a soothing, salty breeze as properly.
Overlooking the cityscape, you will achieve an appreciation to your prime location. Whether it is merely a stopover, a weekend getaway, or a full-fledged trip, you are in the correct place.
A 5-minute drive places you in one in all my favourite neighborhoods, Little Italy. While it is definitely not Rome, your tastebuds will not know that whereas chowing down at Mona Lisa.
Little Italy is a sub-section of downtown, additionally residence to the at all times buzzing Gaslamp Quarter with over 200 bars and eating places.
Equally straightforward to succeed in, however in the other way is Point Loma, one in all my favourite districts, the place you possibly can uncover all of the delights of Liberty Station, former Naval housing transformed into fashionable eating places, breweries, and even a 9-hole golf course enjoyable for the entire fam.
But simply exterior the Sheraton is Harbor Island (ahem, peninsula), providing fairly probably the most effective metropolis views of San Diego together with 2 famend eating places at every finish, Tom Yam’s Lighthouse and Coasterra.
Oh, and final however not least, Balboa Park, residence to a plethora of superior museums, climbing trails, and the ever-so-famous San Diego Zoo, plus the closest seaside, Ocean Beach, are each solely an 11-minute drive.
A Taste Of Baja & Waterfront Brews
Any time you go to a Mexican restaurant, there are 2 issues to check its authenticity. Order Tajin-rimmed Margaritas adopted by guac, amirite?
If that is a no-go, you are within the incorrect place. Thankfully, Sheraton’s Rumorosa handed the check earlier than we ordered entrees, and our expertise was leveled up from there.
Next up, we needed to put ‘Baja’ to the check, so you understand we ordered the Local Baja Ceviche (additionally on the Happy Hour menu,) and it was simply nearly as good as anyplace south of the border – and I go to Tijuana so much!
We went barely off-kilter for entrees by ordering Braised Beef Short Rib. It was nonetheless cooked to perfection, simply not fairly exuding ‘Baja’ vibes.
That being mentioned, the most effective place to sit back and loosen up was newly opened Brewery X, providing a wide array of craft beers and a terrific waterfront patio overlooking the adjoining marina, the place you possibly can take pleasure in good strolls, guide a jet ski, or take pleasure in ‘Sunset S’mores‘.
Just know the arduous seltzers have a excessive alcohol content material and sneak up on you! A couple of Shhh Wheat drafts and Huckleberry seltzers, tasty Dirty Fries have been an effective way to observe soccer with our pleasant beertender.
If beers have been barely cheaper than the usual $10 pours, as a San Diegan, Brewery X could be my new go-to spot to observe my beloved Dallas Cowboys lose once more…and once more…and once more.
It’s actually a terrific environment whether or not you are a resort visitor or not.
Note: There’s additionally Sunglow Cabana Bar accompanying the pool, however we have been informed it was closed throughout our keep.
Airport Convenience
To be frank, San Diego’s airport is a little bit of a fustercluck proper now. If you time it proper, you will not be bothered by the fixed development tasks, however that is by no means a assure.
In truth, I wrote an article earlier this yr highlighting the continued complications. While it has appeared to enhance, the ultimate product is not near the end line.
The subsequent section is a partial opening of Terminal 1 in Summer 2025, however the entirety is not anticipated to be full till an undisclosed 2028 date.
This simply provides another reason (as in the event you wanted one) to remain at Sheraton, the place you might actually stroll to your flight in the event you wished to, however taking their free shuttle from 4:45 AM – 12:00 AM is a wiser resolution.
As a neighborhood who passes by the airport incessantly, I do know site visitors hasn’t been as dangerous because it was in early 2024. However, as a precaution, simply know when it is dangerous it is realllyyyyy baaadddd.
**Travel Off Path was a visitor of Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, who helped with the creation of this itinerary by internet hosting a few of our lodging and sights. Our opinions, suggestions, and solutions stay our personal.**
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