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If you enjoy going out to eat delectable meals, then get ready for a week unlike any you have ever experienced before. Get ready for the 10th annual San Diego Restaurant Week, because from September 21st through the 26th, you can eat discounted fixed menu items at over 180 restaurants throughout the city! There are no passes or tickets required. Simply choose from the restaurants that are participating in the event and enjoy! If you already know of places to stay in San Diego, then don’t miss the chance to feast this week at fantastic restaurants during your stay.

San Diego Restaurant Week is an excellent way to not only experience new foods, but you can also discover new locations in the area as restaurants span through 12 regions of San Diego County. If you choose to go out for lunch at one of the participating restaurants, all you have to do is choose a meal from the pre-fixed menu for an incredibly discounted rate. Depending on what restaurant you go to, you will be able to choose a 2-course lunch meal from $10, $15, or $20. If you want to go out for dinner, you also get to choose something from their fixed menu. This time, you get a 3-course meal for the discounted rate of $25, $35, or $45.

What makes San Diego Restaurant Week so incredible is that you get an entire week to try different foods and restaurants, all for a discounted price! That means, if you always wanted to go to that expensive and fancy restaurant you’ve been wanting to try, now is your chance! There are also a wide variety of cuisines that you can choose from, so you are sure to find something you like. There are restaurants that serve American style, Chinese, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Spanish, Thai and many more!

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At Downtown San Diego, there is always something for you to do. Downtown is home to so many different areas that you are sure to find something you’ll love. Funseekers staying in hotels near downtown San Diego, here are just a few of the things that make Downtown San Diego a must see destination!

If you would like to hang out by the water, come by the Embarcadero. Here at the Embarcadero, you can also make a pit stop at the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Maritime Museum of San Diego. While at the pier, how about a short ride on one of the boats? Join Hornblower Cruises and Events as they offer a number of different activities. Some of these include a 3-hour nightly dinner-dance cruise, Sunday brunch cruises, season whale watching opportunities, and daily one or two hour harbor tours!

Or, how about a visit to Little Italy? You can stop by an authentic patio café, exquisite Italian galleries, and of course, enjoy Italian cuisine. Some restaurants to keep an eye out for are Buon Appetito and Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, which also offers a delicatessen and market. If you want a traditional Italian market, then be sure to stop at Mona Lisa Italian Foods. They’ll meet all your food, wine, and deli needs.

Do you love baseball? Then come down to Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres! Check out their schedule to see when they have a home game and grab some tickets. What is a better way to spend the day then hanging out with friends or family, soaking up the sun, enjoying a hotdog, and rooting for the home team!

Downtown wouldn’t be complete without an area that is dedicated to fashion and shopping! Don’t worry, San Diego has got you covered. With everything from traditional shopping centers to outlet centers and outdoor neighborhoods filled with boutiques, let the shopping begin! Stop by The Village of La Jolla which has all your high end needs or Fashion Valley which has over 200 stores, restaurants, and a movie theatre, and don’t forget to stop by old town San Diego for traditional Mexican collectibles.

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San Diego is a wonderful city in the heart of Southern California. Aside from the great and sunny weather, there are many things to do and places to see. With so many options from shopping to the beach, you can be sure to find something that all your friends or family will love while visiting San Diego area!

If you love shopping, then Seaport Village is somewhere that you should seriously consider stopping at. Since it is right on the harbor, you have a beautiful view of the ocean as you stroll around taking in the scenery. At Seaport Village, there are over 50 shops selling everything from clothes to jewelry and bookstores to art galleries, as well as more than 10 places to eat. There are even 4 fine dining restaurants right on the waterfront, if you are looking for a romantic experience with a loved one.

The Gaslamp Quarter is another location in San Diego that has a rich history. Originally, the area was known as a “red light” district that was filled with sailors, brothels, and bars. Eventually, the community cleaned it up and created the beautiful Gaslamp District that so many love today. The area is decorated in the Victorian Theme with many gas lamps erected in order to better enhance the Victorian and historical feel of the area. At the Gaslamp quarter, you can shop to your hearts content and enjoy the delicious restaurants.

An obvious stop that should be met while in San Diego is, of course, the beach! Torrey Pines State Beach is one great place to stop since not only can you do normal beach activities, you can also go hiking at the Torrey Pines State Park. There are even guided nature tours that are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Call 858-755-2063 for more information. Another water activity is to learn how to scuba dive! At the House of Scuba in San Diego learn how to scuba for only $99! Children 10 and over can learn too!

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For everyone, there tends to be a single event over the summer that sticks out to them as the most epic experience of the season. For many, attending the San Diego Comic-Con is that event. Four days of literally hundreds of events including an autograph area, hands on workshops, and a Masquerade costume competition await you at this international event. If you love comics, sci-fi/fantasy, or looking to see some of your favorite actors at panels, this is the event for you! Comic fans staying in hotels near the San Diego Convention Center, come out on July 24th – 27th to be a part of the event. Tickets are available now!

In recent years, there have been over 600 individual events scheduled over the course of 4 days. In fact, Comic-Con is the largest event when it comes to programmed events of any comic or pop-culture convention in the entire country! There are definitely many things for you to do while you’re here. You will also have the chance to meet the special guests that will attend this year. Come out and see the talented folks who create the comics that you love! If you love anime, don’t worry, there will be three large rooms dedicated to the screenings of new anime releases, classics, and fan favorites all weekend!

Speaking of films, the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival is set to return this year for its 15th year. Watch films from all over the world such as Brazil, Canada, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and more. With all genres from action/adventure to horror/suspense and documentary to science fiction/fantasy, the Independent Film Festival will have something for everyone to enjoy! One great thing about Comic-Con is that you get to be surrounded by thousands of other people who enjoy the same thing as you do! An easy way to meet these other people is through the game room! All weekend you can play all sorts of games such as board games, RPGs, TCGs, consoles, and electronic games as well!

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Do you love fireworks? If so, you won’t want to miss Southern California’s largest fireworks display this 4th of July at the 13th Annual Big Bay Boom at San Diego’s North Bay. The show is from 9-9:20pm, but make a whole day out of it by coming to the beach early and securing your spot to get the best viewing experience! Not only will there be a great fireworks display, but it will be orchestrated with original musical pieces. If you’re looking for the best of the best in San Diego July 4th events, then you have found it with the Big Bay Boom! It has been called the Best Fireworks Show in the entire nation, so this 4th of July, come down to The Big Bay fireworks display with friends and family!

The Big Bay Boom started back in 2001 and now approximately 500,000 people attend the show! What makes the Big Bay Boom so great is that there are not just fireworks coming from one or two piers, instead there are fireworks from an incredible total of five piers! There are a lot of great places to see the fireworks. Some of the best viewing spots are from Point Loma homes, Coronado Landing, Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North/South Embarcadero, Liberty Station, Little Italy, and from boats on the water.

The estimated 300,000 – 500,000 people that attend each year create an incredible $10.6 million that benefits the city of San Diego. A total of $4.2 million in revenue is created for the economy, and there is a $6 million direct impact going to local hotels, retail shops, restaurants, museums, tour operators, and boat rental companies. Since there will be so many people attending, the city of San Diego wants to make sure that everyone will be safe and have a great time. In order to ensure the safety of others, the Harbor Police, Coast Guard, City of San Diego police and special patrol vessels will be assisting all night to assist with both traffic and public safety.

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