DK Travel : San Diego

Blessed by a sunny climate that never varies ten degrees from moderate and a splendid setting along the Pacific Ocean, San Diegans can well boast they live the California Dream. Although non-stop outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, and world-class attractions keep the city’s spirit young, its heart lies in its Spanish beginnings as the birthplace of California.

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Surfers enjoy the reef break at Cardiff, while RV campers kick back at a beachside campground. The San Elijo Lagoon offers hiking trails through an ecological reserve.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge

Rooms at this romantic seaside hideaway can be either contemporary in design or borderline Victorian. In the Sweetheart Room, find a heart-shaped tub and a etched-glass window with a sweeping ocean view. Many rooms feature four poster beds, ocean views, and fireplaces.
Carlsbad

In the 1880s, Captain John Frazier discovered that the water here had the same mineral content as a spa in Karlsbad, Bohemia. Curative spas attracted the health-conscious and gave life to the village.
Carlsbad Company Stores

Shop for bargains in one of the most pleasant outlet centers around. The Gap, DKNY, Banana Republic, and Crate and Barrel are all here.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Families love this sprawling resort. Rooms and time-share condominiums are available nightly or weekly. Several activities and classes are held daily, and there’s a good Mexican restaurant.
Casa del Angel

Some worthwhile folk art is hidden among a hodgepodge of Hummel figurines, assorted brica-brac, blown glass, and black clay pottery. They have a good collection of alebrijes .
Casbah

Underground alternative rock rules at this dark and grungy club. Famous and future bands turn up the decibels every night of the week. Past headliners have included Alanis Morissette, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Nirvana.
Catamaran Resort Hotel

This Polynesian-themed hotel offers a long list of water activities. Within walking distance to many restaurants, Tiki torches light your way through lushly landscaped grounds. The upper floors of the towers have great views.
Cedros Design District

This former warehouse district has transformed into a shopping street full of design stores, furnishings, and boutiques. The 100 shops at the Leaping Lotus offer ethnic goods, clothing, and furniture.
Charles Lindbergh (1853–1926)

The first to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927 (see Naval Air Station North Island & the US Naval Amphibious Base).

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Hotel price categories

For a standard double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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- $100–$200
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- over $300