Staycation

Stay and Play

A great way to sample everything San Diego has to offer — all without getting on a plane. Here are some of my faves.

Savoring San Diego Time for summer sunsets, cinema, and s’mores Posted on August 1, 2019 I have already enjoyed three great vacations this summer, and I’m looking forward to even more. The secret to this frequent traveling? Instead of faraway places reached on hot road trips and crowded flights, my husband and I are sampling some…

Restorative Retreat

Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas Posted on August 21, 2018 For total serenity within inspired spaces, visit the Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas in Alpine. The hotel is physically imposing, but rendered in minimalist style, creating calm and quietude. Leave all cares behind and surrender to a setting where majestic mountains are viewed…

Celebrate Love

Celebrate Love Special spots to share Posted on February 1, 2018 San Diego is filled with romantic experiences sure to get hearts racing this Valentine’s Day, including decadent dinners, spa-cations, and an over-the-top hotel stay in a luxury suite — of course, just for two. Room at the Top For a lofty experience, book two…

Stay and Play at The Lodge

Stay and Play at The Lodge December 9-10, 2017 The Lodge at Torrey Pines is partnering with La Jolla Playhouse for an unforgettable Stay and Play package that includes two tickets to the world-premiere of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, an exclusive brunch with performances by cast members, and luxurious accommodations. This vibrant, world-premiere musical charts…

“The Pink Lady” Turns 90

“The Pink Lady” Turns 90 La Valencia marks a milestone Posted on Dec. 5, 2016 When it comes to anything labeled “historic,” there’s a fine line between being a classic and becoming a relic. It’s a line of which La Valencia, the iconic La Jolla hotel, doesn’t want to cross to the wrong side. “We’re…

Staycation Dreaming

Staycation Dreaming Posted on Nov. 30, 2016 If you’re thinking of going away for the holidays but dreading long delays at the airport, you might want to consider the hassle-free option of skipping long-distance travel altogether and staying in San Diego. Families from around the world choose to celebrate the season in our beautiful city…

Travel

Two Great San Diego Staycations

I wanted to take a trip after the holidays, but the polar vortex made many of my favorite places unappealing. Instead, I took advantage of our great local weather and traveled within sunny San Diego County. First Stop: Coronado It’s only two miles across the bridge, but somehow Coronado feels a world away from…