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San Diego Dining: Favorite Restaurant Picks

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

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San Diego is more than just a beach town with great weather. We’ve also got some amazing places to enjoy delicious food, have fun with the whole family, or just hang out with a group of friends.

Stone Brewery, Escondido
Classy and homey at the same time. Stone Brewery is not just a brewery, but a charming garden setting with great food, a standout collection of signature beers and an amiable collection of waitstaff and diners. Enjoy lunch, dinner, or a complimentary tour of the brewery followed by a beer tasting! www.stonebrew.com

Chive, downtown San Diego
Chive is a sleek restaurant with modern food and decor, an impressive list of cocktails and wines by the glass, and some of downtown’s best fare. The food is described as Asian-inspired California cuisine. Look for imaginative preparations of fresh fish, duck, beef and pork, along with several vegetarian dishes and desserts worth a trip in themselves. Open nightly for dinner only and happy hour is seven days a week from 5-7pm. www.sdurbankitchen.com/chive

Morton’s of Chicago, downtown San Diego
Morton’s is an all-American steakhouse known for enticing cuts of beef and live lobsters presented table side for your inspection, then cooked to perfection. The setting is warm and lively, with a lot of chatter and light music. It is ideal for a first-class dinner that isn’t stuffy or too serious. www.mortons.com

Richard Walker’s Pancake House, downtown San Diego
This downtown eatery is your go-to for a scrumptious breakfast. You can order the friendly original-style pancakes, or opt for something different with the world-famous Baked Apple Pancake as well as a variety of crepes, waffles, omelettes, egg dishes, sandwiches and desserts. The gourmet coffee is also a crowd favorite. www.richardwalkers.com

El Agave, Old Town San Diego
Authentic Mexican fare! Fiery mole poblano sauce with chicken or pork, tangy cilantro soup and garlicky sauteed shrimp are a few of the standouts. Tequila? No problemo, more than 100 brands are served by the shot.

Corvette Diner, San Diego Historic Liberty Station
The Corvette Diner is fun and casual, kid-friendly restaurant that’s not just a restaurant, but an experience. Take a trip back to the 50s with dressed-up waitresses, ’50s décor and a fun party atmosphere. Their huge menu ranges from burgers and chicken sandwiches to comfort foods like spaghetti, meat loaf and chicken fried steak. Special children’s menu pricing is available. No reservations. www.cohnrestaurants.com

If just one restaurant isn’t enough for you, make sure to catch the 2009 Taste of Downtown on September 24, 2009 from 5 to 9pm. Guests will have the opportunity to sample food from San Diego’s finest restaurants located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the Financial District, Little Italy and the newly renovated Ballpark District. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door the day of the taste. For information, call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008 or visit www.dtsd.org.

Staying at a San Diego vacation rental means you can enjoy all that San Diego has to offer, so get out there and let your taste buds do the walking!

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San Diego Neighborhoods: Hillcrest

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Looking for a selection of culture and diversity with everything from bar burgers to authentic Afghanistan restaurants, classic thrift stores to independent fashion forward shops, and urban cafes to wine cellars, all in a low key, laid back area? Then you cannot afford to miss Hillcrest.

When planning a San Diego vacation, make sure to spend some quiet time away from the regular hustle bustle of busy city life in this suburb. The warm and welcoming tree-lined streets with boutique shops and specialty restaurants in this quaint San Diego area make Hillcrest an ideal place to spend a day.

Near the grassy Balboa Park and majority of the San Diego museums, Hillcrest, known as the first suburb of San Diego, closely resembles a village rather than an urban town tucked away on a ridge between Mission Hills and Bankers Hill.

This small suburb is full of little coffee shops, restaurants, specialty food outlets, antique stores, specialty shops, bookstores and boutiques. Hillcrest is a classy suburban shopping destination for those who have shopping on their agenda. Thanks to its cool and serene California atmosphere, you will often find tourists with their families either walking or cycling through the Hillcrest neighborhood. So if you need to get away from your San Diego beach rental for a day, make your way up to this colorful neighborhood.

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San Diego Number One on Hotwire.com’s Top 10 Summer Road Trip Destinations

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Hotwire.com, a leading travel search engine recently came out with a top 10 list of the best places to go on a road trip for summer 2009. The list showcases the most highly-sought summer destinations with the highest percentage of hotel transactions coming from nearby locales, and San Diego is number one! I guess vacationers just can’t resist the amazing weather and gorgeous beaches

With gas prices at historical lows and families looking for cheaper alternatives for vacations, now is a great time to take a road trip and spend some time in a San Diego vacation rental.

Curious to see what cities made the rest of the list? The top 10 summer road-trip destinations are:

1. San Diego
2. Philadelphia
3. Houston
4. San Francisco
5. Dallas
6. Los Angeles
7. Boston
8. Phoenix
9. Saint Louis
10. Washington DC

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San Diego Student Rentals

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Looking for a San Diego student rental for next year? Penny Realty offers a great selection of rentals specifically for students. Now you can browse through our Student Rental listings on the website to find the place that matches your needs. Whether you’re looking for a one, two or three bedroom, Penny Realty has a great selection of beautiful and spacious properties in Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, some right next to the ocean. Our San Diego student rental properties are available for rent from 9/1/2009 to 5/31/2010.

To help with the application process, please keep the following in mind:

All paperwork must be completed including notarized guarantor forms, all application fees, and proof of income within five (5) calendar days of first application.
Guarantor required unless income standard requirements are met.
A $36 application fee per applicant and $36 application fee per guarantor is required. Exact cash only (no personal checks).
Approved applicants must bring in full security deposit in the form of money order or cashiers check at time of lease signing.
Lease must be signed within 7 days after approval.
Due to high volume of students, application fees must be paid to “hold” unit and the process is “first come first serve”.
Due to high volume of applications, approval may take up to 10 days.
No pets allowed at any time

Note: All units are occupied. Do not disturb occupants.

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Fun and Free Things to do in San Diego

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

Botanical Gardens, Balboa Park

One great thing about San Diego is there are plenty of things to see and do, and you do not have to spend a lot of money to do them! In fact, San Diego has plenty of fun and free activities that are great for the whole family. So if you’re planning to stay in a San Diego vacation rental this summer, make sure to check out these fun and free San Diego activities

• Go to the beach. San Diego is known for it’s beautiful weather, laid back atmosphere and beautiful beaches. If you’re visiting San Diego during the spring or summer (and sometimes in the fall or winter!), one thing you have to do is take a trip to the beach.

• Stroll along Mission Beach Boardwalk. When you go to the beach, you don’t have to stay on the sand! Rollerblade, skateboard or bicycle along the scenic 3-mile boardwalk along picturesque Mission and Pacific Beaches. The area perfectly matches the leisure of the area; you can only speed along at 8MPH or less!

• Spend an afternoon at Mission Bay Park. Right alongside the boardwalk is Mission Bay Park. Have a picnic, fly kites, and enjoy the scenery.

• Explore the waters at Point Loma Tide Pools. These pools are host to a myriad of tidal creatures such as octopus, sea anemone, starfish, lobster, abalone, crabs and more! The whole family can view a real living ecosystem up close!

• Window shop at Seaport Village. This quaint seaside village features a variety of unique shops to browse through, as well a perfect view for boat and people watching. Seaport Village also hosts daily music and entertainment throughout the area.

• Visit Balboa Park – Balboa Park is a must-see San Diego attraction. Along with a wide range of events, museums and performances the beautiful gardens, architecture and scenery are a sight to see all by themselves! The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is free on the third Tuesday of each month (the downtown facility is free daily). Other free Balboa Park attracts include: The Botanical Building and Lily Pond, House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, and Timken Museum of Art.

• Enjoy a concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Balboa Park is also home to the impressive Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Every Sunday at 2pm, you can enjoy a free concert.

• Wander free through the Old Town San Diego historic buildings, including the blacksmith shop, Seeley Stables, Stewart House, Estudillo House and the oldest schoolhouse in San Diego. You can also see mariachi bands and folk dancers at the Bazaar del Mundo on Saturdays and Sundays

• Walkabout International offers free guided walking tours every month. Visit www.walkabout-int.org for a complete schedule of walks.

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Find Everything You Wanted to Know about San Diego on the San Diego Wiki Page!

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Looking for more information on San Diego? DiscoverSD.com has officially launched the San Diego Wiki page. Whether you’ve been living in San Diego for years, or if you’re staying for a week at a San Diego vacation rental, you’ll find a wealth of useful information on everything from history to festivals to transporation. The best part is, since it is a Wiki page, registered users can also submit thier own content or edit what’s already there. Check out this ultimate resource for San Diego living at sandiegowiki.discoversd.com.

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Is Taking A Vacation Good For Your Health?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Turns out, vacations are actually good for your health. The next time you feel like you need a vacation, you should probably listen to your body and take one. Stress ages us and decreases our productivity at work. You don’t have to take an expensive luxury vacation every time you get burned out, but you do need to take some kind of break every once in a while.

Taking a much needed vacation can also help inspire creativity! Stepping away from work and allowing yourself to have some leisure time relaxes your mind and opens it to new ideas. Along the same lines, a vacation can help with job performance as it increases your quality of life and overall happiness. Unhappy people do not perform nearly as well on the job as content people.

Besides the benefits at work, taking a vacation with family or friends is a great way to strengthen bonds and keep your close relationships strong. So this year, take time to recharge and refresh. You will be better equipped to handle your job, life and any obstacles that come along the way.

San Diego vacation rentals are the perfect way to get away for a week without traveling too far and spending a lot of money. Bring the whole family, or just your significant other, and enjoy a few fun and stress-free days on the beach! Vacation rentals are a great alternative to hotels because you can save money and have more space to stretch out in. So take a load off this Spring or Summer, it’s good for your health!

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Tips on Booking San Diego Vacation Rentals for Summer

Friday, February 13th, 2009

It may be winter still, but now is the perfect time to start booking your San Diego vacation rental for the summer. Why? The early bed gets the worm. At Penny Realty, we have a wide selection of beautiful vacation rentals to choose from, but if there’s one you’ve had your eye on for a while, chances are someone else has their eye on it too. In fact, some people have already started booking!

Booking your San Diego vacation rental early gives you a much better chance of getting the property and location you want and it helps eliminate all the headaches of last minute rushing. For example, beachfront or beach access properties typically go much quicker.

Thinking about your summer vacation rental early is also a good idea because it gives you time to choose the property that best fits your needs. How many people will be staying? Do you want a pool or a bbq? Are you bringing a pet? Do you want to be close to the beach or downtown?

The Penny Realty website makes it easy to find the perfect San Diego vacation rental. You can browse through our listings for luxury vacation rentals, pet-friendly vacation rentals, group vacation rentals and more. And if you have any specific questions about renting from Penny Realty, contact us and we’ll be glad to help! To start on your search now, visit our site at www.missionbeach.com.

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San Diego Vacation Rental Offers 5-Star Properties

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

San Diego Pier Cafe in Seaport Village

Take your vacation to the next level with five star San Diego vacation rentals near the beach, or in upscale districts like the Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village. These locations offer elegant restaurants, luxury boutique shops and a truly charming atmosphere.

Along with a prime location, you can also enjoy private amenities such as a Jacuzzi or state-of-the-art grill, on-site washer and dryers, a stocked kitchen and bed linens and towels. Browse our listings to view various features of these upscale rentals.

Our five star San Diego vacation rental properties also offer facilities such as an attached two car garage (for ease in parking and storing) and your choice of spacious indoor dining at a table or bar, or outdoors on the patio and deck tables. They are beautifully decorated, fully stocked, furnished and well maintained for your comfort and enjoyment.

Take an opportunity to barbecue while relaxing on the open deck of a beautiful downtown residence. High ceilings, beautiful views with broad windows and Dutch entry doors give our high end vacation rental a bright and airy atmosphere, while French doors in the master bedroom enhance the romance of an ocean view.

Imagine being able to reside at an upscale beach home rental near the sounds of crashing waves and warm surf, smell the ocean air and witness the San Diego sunset. If you’re looking to spice of your evening, many locations are perfectly situated near the action and excitement of Belmont Park and Pacific Beach nightlife.

At Penny Realty, we cater to our client’s comfort and property needs from the moment they walk in through the door. Our sales associates average 15 years of experience each, with forty percent of these professionals being fully licensed real estate brokers. As a professional management company, we are dedicated to improving the performance and return on each owner’s real estate investment.

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