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  • Mike & Jackie Mike & Jackie said

    We’ve had a busy couple of days in San Diego since our zoo experience. Yesterday, we spent the whole day and evening downtown, taking... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Mike & Jackie
  • CuriousFrog CuriousFrog said

    Day 0I love the term Day 0.  I realize that it is referring to the neutral day before your real vacation begins, but 0 is still a no... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler CuriousFrog
  • travelbyrv travelbyrv said

    Monday, January 12, 2008 When we got up, we headed for San Diego about 100 miles away.  WE thought we'd do Seaworld today, get there... Continue reading »

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  • Traveling Kings Traveling Kings said

    Happy Birthday to Mallory! Mallory turns 9 today, and it is hard to imagine a better place to celebrate than San Diego. We let Mallory de... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Traveling Kings
  • Malcolm Malcolm said

    Had to get up and be at the bus stop around 8:30am (I think). The first bus was full, so had to wait for a second one which was running... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Malcolm
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  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 1278 reviews from 7 sources

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    The Sofia Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 1278 reviews
    from 7 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "I would recommend the sofia hotel to others for a short stay." — source Skoosh

      "I would recommend The Sofia Hotel to anybody interested in staying in downtown San Diego." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 21 reviews from 2 sources

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    Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley/hotel Circle
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 21 reviews
    from 2 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "If I were alone, I would stay again." — source Hotels.com

      "the hotel was clean and employees very helpful overall enjoyable expierience would have been a little better if they had seperate pool for children and adults I was there visiting my son he is stationed at Camp Penndleton the staff were very supportive towards our troops efforts which was very helpful to me as a mother of a Marine." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 52 reviews from 4 sources

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    Comfort Inn Airport At Old Town
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 52 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "Breakfast room, store and lobby are stuffed into a rather small space, so the overall feeling is crowded." — source Skoosh

      "This was an overall good trip we loved the free breakfast and the shuttle was also convenient." — source Orbitz

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 75 reviews from 5 sources

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    Hawthorn San Diego
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 75 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Overall, a very good combination of amenities for the price." — source Orbitz

      "This was a great stay for the price." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 129 reviews from 4 sources

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    Holiday Inn Express Downtown
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 129 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "The Holiday Inn Express was a great hotel for the price you pay." — source Hotels.com

      "The room and hotel overall were clean, updated and comfortable." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 157 reviews from 1 source

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    USA Hostels San Diego
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 157 reviews
    from 1 source
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "It could have used a bit more activities at night (although pub crawl was great) and some of the staff weren't that friendly, but as a whole great place in San Diego." — source Hostelworld

      "squeaking beds that wake you up at night, but apart, great place, amazing building, a really cool place to hang out." — source Hostelworld

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 1039 reviews from 5 sources

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    Best Western Seven Seas
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 1039 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    • "Overall, the service was very good." — source Skoosh

      "The best western 7 seas is a excellent hotel the staff is friendly, the cafe has excellent menu, although the rooms are average this is my preferred hotel in san diego." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 549 reviews from 4 sources

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    Days Inn San Diego Hotel Circle by Seaworld/Zoo
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 549 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "It is not far from downtown and all in all was a great experience. We would stay again without any hesitation at all." — source Travelocity

      "Great place for the price, clean and very comfortable beds." — source Expedia

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 467 reviews from 5 sources

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    Doubletree Club San Diego
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 467 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "The hotel staff was great and I would stay there again." — source Orbitz

      "Will not recommend this place to anyone." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 154 reviews from 5 sources

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    Hampton Inn San Diego-downtown
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 154 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Great hotel staff and the shuttle will take you anywhere within a 3 mile radius if they are not busy with airport pickups." — source Hotels.com

      "The quality of service and overall cleanliness was excellent. I would definitely stay at this location again and would recommend it to those traveling to San Diego." — source Priceline

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