Thursday, December 20, 2012

Whale Watching Everywhere from December till April



Right from December till April, one thing that nobody wants to miss is the whale watching cruises.

These five months are whale watching season when more than 25,000 California Gray Whales migrate from Alaska to Baja California.

As gray whales migrate south during this time, they travel close to the San Diego shore which allows locals and visitors on a vacation to San Diego to have close encounters with the marine animals.

Various whale watching cruises and sailing adventures take place during this time. You can spot whales on a cruise or from land and while going on a kayaking tour as well. And its not just whales. You also get to spot playful dolphins, seals and lots more. The clear waters of La Jolla offer a great opportunity to sight whales.

You can go on La Jolla Kayak Whale Watching tours from December to March. Kayaking in La Jolla bay is itself amazing and watching whales only make the experience more memorable. But remember, you need to be a swimmer to go for this La Jolla whale watching tour.

Another way to watch whales is by going on Hornblower Cruise and Whale Watching Adventure. Hornblower Cruises include whale as well as dolphin watching cruises daily from December till mid April. These cruises begin at 9:30am and go on till 1:30pm.

The beginning of the whale sighting season is the best time to spot whales i.e. December to February is the prime time.

Hence if you are coming on San Diego family vacation in December or January, do include whale watching event in your itinerary. Watching these marine animals play and swim around is an exhilarating experience.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

San Diego Restaurant Week



To the delight of all “FOODIES”, San Diego’s Restaurant Week is back!

Treat your taste buds at San Diego's Restaurant Week, to be held from Sunday, January 13 through Friday, January 18 2013.   

With over 180 restaurants throughout San Diego participating in the celebration of Restaurant Week, food lovers can relish over 140,000 diners and savor 3-course meals, specially prepared for the occasion, at discounted prices.

Depending on the restaurant, 3-course meal is available at $20, $30 or $40 per person. From this year, San Diego’s Restaurant week will also feature lunch to the menu. Diners can enjoy different delicacies in 2-course meals at $10, $15 or $20 per person.

Don't miss the opportunity to dine at a location you normally avoid because of the cost. You can also revisit the restaurants to try international flavors you have not tasted before. San Diego Restaurant Week is another temptation for an extended stay San Diego in addition to a fun-filled and adventurous San Diego vacation. 

You need no tickets to be a part of this event. Just book your slot at any participating location, show up, pick your favorite cuisine from their menu and enjoy the food!

The list of participating restaurant includes:

  • 100 Wines Hillcrest
  • 333 Pacific
  • Anthony's Fish Grotto La Mesa
  • Anthony's Fish Grotto San Diego Bay
  • Bertrand at Mister A's
  • Blue Point
  • Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar
  • Davanti Enoteca Del Mar
  • Greystone steak house
  • Gaslamp Strip Club
  • Oceanside
  • Kelvin at the W San Diego
  • La Jolla Strip Club
  • Taste of Thai Hillcrest
  • The Fish Market- San Diego        
  • The Melting Pot- Gaslamp
Refer to http://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com/restaurants  for complete list and prices.

Don't worry if you don't want to spend much on San Diego lodging. With different affordable yet comfortable motels in San Diego, you can enjoy the San Diego Restaurant Week to the fullest.

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