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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 »

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    We got up bright & early to begin our day. As our company-paid stay at the Omni was over, we packed up and checked out of the hotel b... Continue reading »

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    Monday - What a whirlwind tour of San Diego we have had.  It was a bit of a trial getting here with a 5am wake up in Cross Plains to... Continue reading »

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    We remain on the campsite in Mission Bay for Sunday and Monday.  Sunday is spent out at San Diego Zoo.  This Zoo is renowned as... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Travelling Family
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    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 »

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  • 1. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Rancho Bernardo

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 123 reviews from 5 sources

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    Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Rancho Bernardo
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 123 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "Great experience - room was clean and comfortable and the business center was very convenient." — source Orbitz

      "Convenient to all of San Diego; right off the I-15; will definitely stay again whenever we plan to visit family in the area." — source Hotels.com

  • 2. Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 39 reviews from 4 sources

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    Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 39 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "We would definitely stay there again, and recommend the Hampton San Diego Del Mar hotel to anyone." — source Expedia

      "The rooms are large and clean and decorated with high quality items." — source Orbitz

  • 3. The Sofia 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

  • 4. Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley/hotel Circle

    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

  • 5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Sorrento Valley

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 38 reviews from 4 sources

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    Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Sorrento Valley
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 38 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "was a great place to stay." — source Hotels.com

      "Hotel staff is very professional and I would recommend this location highly and they are my favorite in the Sorento Valley vicinity." — source Priceline

  • 6. Doubletree Golf Resort San Diego

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 118 reviews from 5 sources

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    Doubletree Golf Resort San Diego
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 118 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "It was a really great experience and we will go back for a longer stay." — source Orbitz

      "The overall review of the hotel was excellent , employees were very friendly, rooms were clean,excellent location and I had a good time." — source Priceline

  • 7. Hampton Inn San Diego-Sea World/Airport Area

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 225 reviews from 5 sources

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    Hampton Inn San Diego-Sea World/Airport Area
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 225 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "This was a great stay at a great price, good coffee, very clean, great shower, and good air conditioning. All around a wonderful hotel with a great staff." — source Priceline

      "We would recommend this hotel to anyone, especially those with kids." — source Travelocity

  • 8. Hawthorn San Diego

    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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    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

  • 9. Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 410 reviews from 5 sources

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    Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 410 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "Will stay there again." — source Hotels.com

      "Beautiful hotel, comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, which had microwave and refrigerator. I recommend spending a little more money and getting a junior suite on the second floor." — source Travelocity

  • 10. Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 57 reviews from 4 sources

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    Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 57 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Otherwise, i would gladly stay there again, but I would upgrade the room." — source Travelocity

      "we stay here for the AFC Half Marathon and we had a great stay, would recomend it." — source Expedia

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