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Go San Diego in a “GoCar”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

If you’re visiting San Diego for the first time, chances are you’ll want to take advantage of the perfect weather and take a tour of this charming city. While there are plenty of bus touring companies that will take you on a scenic ride, wouldn’t you rather take a ride in a GoCar?

If you are someone who likes to take touring into their own hands, then a breezy and exciting ride in your own GoCar is for you. A GoCar is a go-kart like vehicle that allows you to drive around town and explore the sights surrounding your San Diego vacation rental. These mini-cars are a fresh new take on traditional sightseeing because you can pull over whenever and wherever you want. With a top speed of 30-miles an hour, these surface-street only cars are great for the family.

Worried about getting lost in the big city? GoCars come with custom narrated tours guided by GPS. You can embark on an unforgettable journey around beautiful San Diego with you in the driver’s seat an an informative built-in guide giving you clear and concise directions. It’s a unique sightseeing experience for tourists and locals alike.

Two San Diego GoCar Tours are available, “Downtown” and “Point Loma”, which include highlights such as:

• Historic Gaslamp Quarter
• Petco Park
• Horton Plaza
• Balboa Park
• El Prado Museum Complex
• San Diego Zoo
• Florida Canyon
• Hillcrest Village Center
• Mission Hills Neighborhood
• Old Town San Diego
• Little Italy
• San Diego Bay and Harbor
• U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
• Seaport Village
• Shelter Island
• Point Loma Lighthouse
• Point Loma Ecological Reserve and Tide Pools
• Whale Overlook
• Incredible views of San Diego and Mexico

Tours can be booked online at www.gocartours.com or by calling 1-800-91-GoCar. It is recommended that you make a reservation at least 24-hours in advance.

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San Diego Vacation Rental Family Activities: Viva La Musica at Seaworld

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Looking for fun way to spice up your San Diego vacation rental experience? Don’t miss Viva la Musica, a festival of Latin music, food and fireworks at Seaworld San Diego.  This weekend, May 16th and May17th, is the final weekend for this fun and festive event.

The festival is a celebration of Latin music and culture and features headlining latin performers at Shamu Stadium, favorite local entertainers, delicious authentic Mexican cuisine and a wonderful fireworks display.  On Viva La Musica weekends, Seaworld will have extended park hours and will be open from 9am to 9pm.  Entertainers include salsa bands, Folklorico dancers, mariachi bands and more. At the end of each day’s headlining concert, stay to see a brilliant display of fireworks choreographed to Latin music!

Admission to the concert is included with park admission. Wristbands are given out inside the park  at opening on the day of each concert and are required to enter the stadium for headlining concert. Wristband distribution is first come first serve.

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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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Fun Things to do in San Diego: IMAX Adventures

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Looking for a cool new way to spend a Saturday during your San Diego vacation? Visit the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park and catch an awe-inspiring IMAX film! Learn about our wonderful world in a whole new and exciting way. Right now, the IMAX theater is featuring two new movies that will take you on an exciting journey into the fascinating wild animal kingdom.

Animalopolis – a fun and silly look at all kinds of different animals. There are Singing lions, bears that waltz, and sea lions that turn somersaults.  It’s a whimsical look at the animal world with 12 hilarious segments, each featuring a different animal.  Animalopolis will appeal to young children as well as the young at heart.

Wild Ocean – This visually stunning IMAX film captures one of the world’s greatest spectacles – each year, a massive feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of fish migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Wild Coast.  Breaching whales, frenzied sharks, herding dolphins, and diving gannets compete in an epic underwater struggle for survival. Experience the deep blue on the big big screen!

For more information on San Diego Vacation Rentals, visit www.missionbeach.com

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