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| weekend accomodations (within close proximity to the reception) coronado coronado island marriott call (619) 435-3000 mention Balediata/Gonzales wedding for special rate web site: www.marriotthotels.com coronado inn friendly ambience, two beds in room rates: $90-$175 call (800) 598-6624 web site: www.coronadoinn.com crown city inn newly remodeled rooms awarded "best coronado breakfast" rates: $90-$120 call (800) 422-1173 web site: www.crowncityinn.com downtown best western bayside inn close to touristy downtown sites rates: $119-$219 call (619) 233-7500 web site: www.baysideinn.com embassy suites lots of rooms for families(with sofa beds) rates: $189-$300, includes breakfast call (619) 239-2400 gaslamp plaza suites restored late victorian boutique hotel san diego's first skyscraper spacious rooms, pillowtop mattresses rates: $93-$139 call (619) 232-9500 san diego marriott marina breathtaking bay views standard chain-hotel room rates: $265-$300 call (619) 234-1500 web site: www.marriotthotels.com courtyard san diego downtown spacious rooms housed in 1920's bank building call (619) 446-3000 web site: www.marriotthotels.com for other hotel options visit: www.coronadovisitors.com/accomodations.asp www.frommers.com/destinations/sandiego/ |
Ocean-View Hiking Torrey Pines State Reserve in La Jolla (tel. 858/755-2063) offers hiking trails with a chance to see the rare torrey pine. Guided nature walks are available on weekends. The Bayside Trail near Cabrillo National Monument also affords great views. Drive to the monument and follow signs to the trail. Botanical Gardens Japanese Friendship Garden: www.niwa.org Farmers Markets Enjoy organic vegetables, fruits, fresh flowers, and more! La Jolla Farmer's Market, Sundays, (619) 268-9030 Hillcrest, Sundays from 9am to noon at the corner of Normal Street and Lincoln Avenue, several blocks north of Balboa Park, (619) 299-3330 Pacific Beach, Saturdays from 8am to noon, Mission Boulevard between Reed Avenue and Pacific Beach Drive Sightseeing, Shopping and People Watching La Jolla (15 minutes from downtown San Diego) www.lajolla.com Gaslamp Quarter (16 or so blocks of restored historic buildings) www.gaslamp.org Seaport Village (on the waterfront) www.spvillage.com Horton Plaza (in the heart of Downtown San Diego) http://hortonplaza.shoppingtown.com/ Wine Tasting Orfila Vineyards, www.orfila.com (near the Wild Animal Park in Escondido) Temecula Wineries, www.hiddenwineries.com/CA/temecula/ |
| The Coronado Bay Bridge was completed in 1969; this five-lane bridge spans 2 miles across the bay, linking San Diego and Coronado. When it opened, it put the commuter ferries out of business, although in 1986 passenger ferry service restarted. Crossing the bridge by car or bus is a thrill because you can see Mexico, the San Diego skyline, Coronado, the naval station, and San Diego Bay. The bridge's middle section floats, so that if it's destroyed in wartime, naval ships will still have access to the harbor and sea beyond. (Source: Frommers) www.coronadohistory.org |
| area attractions If you plan to stay in San Diego on Sunday, the day after our wedding, you can wander around San Diego’s bustling attractions, enjoy ocean view activities, go kayaking, or simply kick off your shoes and relax by the shore. |
Activities for All Ages Seal Tours, www.sealtours.com, a unique guided tour that takes you on land and on water San Diego Zoo: www.sandiegozoo.com/ Wild Animal Park: www.sandiegozoo.com/ SeaWorld: www.seaworld.com Legoland: www.lego.com/legoland/ For more information, visit www.frommers.com/destinations/sandiego/ Or The International Visitor Information Center, at First Avenue and F Street (tel. 619/236-1212). (Source: Frommers) |
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