Where to stay if going to Sea World?

[andygua]

I've noticed a lot of you guys here are either from OC or SD, so you can probably give me some advise on this...my sister is coming to visit in July and she's dying to go to the SD zoo and Sea World...I'm planning to drive to the Zoo (from LA) a Sat morning and then spend the night somewhere to go on Sun to Sea World. The closer to Sea World the better but I would also like something nice and not that expensive (around $100-$150?)...I know, I want it all!

What do you guys recommend in terms of locations? I've looked in all the hotel search websites but am unsure where to look for...

Thanks!

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by andygua

I've noticed a lot of you guys here are either from OC or SD, so you can probably give me some advise on this...my sister is coming to visit in July and she's dying to go to the SD zoo and Sea World...I'm planning to drive to the Zoo (from LA) a Sat morning and then spend the night somewhere to go on Sun to Sea World. The closer to Sea World the better but I would also like something nice and not that expensive (around $100-$150?)...I know, I want it all!

What do you guys recommend in terms of locations? I've looked in all the hotel search websites but am unsure where to look for...

Thanks!

I would say Mission Valley/Hotel Circle Area, lots of places and close to both the zoo and sea world. If you look on expedia they have option for Mission Valley to narrow your search.

[uno-speedo]

Sign up for Travelzoo email. My girl and I have stayed in some of the boutique hotels for at the minimum half price. Sometimes less. I'm talking $150 for a $400-500 room. It might be a bit hit and miss as the deals are kind of random but we have been lucky. Downtown is only 10 minutes away maximum.

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by andygua

What do you guys recommend in terms of locations? I've looked in all the hotel search websites but am unsure where to look for...

check out this post link as i made "similar" inquiry before

San Diego hotels?

[BAD_S197]

Hotel circle.. but to tell you the truth i've stayed in almost all of the hotels there and they all kinda suck.

I used to visit my first exwife there and we always rented a hotel room and motel 6 beds suck, the inn at the west end (north side of freeway) is kinda dumpy but used to be the cheapest.. the one across from that is probalby the best in the area (north side).... and then the expensive one down by convention center i've not stayed in.

south side of hotel circle i've stayed in 3 of the hotels and they were ok. The one at the east end on (south side of freeway) has decent rooms and would be a good second choice.

[0gravity]

You could scope out somewhere near the beach in "Ocean Beach". It's really close and its kind of a fun party beach atmosphere, if you're into that. There probably won't be tons of hotels, but those that are there will probably be quite affordable. And it won't feel like a boring strip mall hotel.

[G-Ride]

I would stay in Mission Bay if you want to be close to Sea World. The Hilton is pretty nice, not too $$$, and about a mile away.

[rmesa1]

I vote for old town San Diego it is a really nice spot to end the day after the zoo. Lots of great restaurants a places to see.

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by BAD_S197

Hotel circle.. but to tell you the truth i've stayed in almost all of the hotels there and they all kinda suck.

I used to visit my first exwife there and we always rented a hotel room and motel 6 beds suck, the inn at the west end (north side of freeway) is kinda dumpy but used to be the cheapest.. the one across from that is probalby the best in the area (north side).... and then the expensive one down by convention center i've not stayed in.

south side of hotel circle i've stayed in 3 of the hotels and they were ok. The one at the east end on (south side of freeway) has decent rooms and would be a good second choice.

I don't know I have stayed at a few hotel in hotel circle that were just fine. I spend over 1/3 of each year in hotel rooms for work so I know what a good hotel room is and what a crap room is. If your looking for some luxury suite then your looking in the wrong place. I don't consider Motel 6 a hotel, its a motel, there is a difference.

I have stayed at the Holiday Inn Select, Radison, Courtyard in Old Town, Hampton Inn by Sea World. All have been nice, a few ok hotels too.

[CalEpic]

Stay in Old Town or the Gaslamp District (downtown) if you want something to do at night.

[el_d00der1n0]

Hillcrest. It's fabulous.

[bajamtnbkr]

Originally Posted by rmesa1

I vote for old town San Diego it is a really nice spot to end the day after the zoo. Lots of great restaurants a places to see.

+1 lots of restaurants walking distance and things to see after(museums, shops).

[andygua]

Thank you guys for th input...we are a young couple (I'm 28, my wife 25) and my sister is 24, so we are definitely up to party and stuff

So I'll look at the different options posted, thank you very much guys/gals!

Time to surf expedia, hotels.com, etc...

[uno-speedo]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

Hillcrest. It's fabulous.

Suuuperrr!

[951style]

the Bahia and Catamaran are the 2 nice places down the street. But the price is high. I would say Courtyard Marriot in downtown is good on price. Also Ramada, but is is real old and the rooms suck. Hotel circle stinks and a cab to old town will cost more. Their is a best western or travel lodge on Mission bay Drive on Mission/Pacific beach you could walk to PB Bar and grill. That is the best place to go in the PB/MB area. Down town is fun and up scale, if you want a chill laid back area Pacific Beach is the spot. a cab ride from PB to Downtown will run 25. So trake that in to account where ever you stay. Do not Drink and Drive in SD all cops after 8pm are on DUI patrol.

[northshore]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

Hillcrest. It's fabulous.

don't do that to the poor guy!

[andygua]

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Hillcrest is the residential and commercial hub of San Diego's gay and lesbian community. Most gay bars in San Diego are located in Hillcrest and surrounding neighborhoods. The LGBT community center ("The Center") is also based in this neighborhood.

mmm...I'll pass that suggestion, thx though!

[sdyeti]

Actually, Hillcrest has some of the best restaurants in the city...Khyber Pass is amazing, for one.

It's not like a gay person is going to come up to you on the street and molest you. Geez guys...lay off (and no, I'm not gay but I have friends who are and I have respect for others).

Originally Posted by andygua

mmm...I'll pass that suggestion, thx though!

[951style]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

Actually, Hillcrest has some of the best restaurants in the city...Khyber Pass is amazing, for one.

It's not like a gay person is going to come up to you on the street and molest you. Geez guys...lay off (and no, I'm not gay but I have friends who are and I have respect for others).

I walked by the Brass Rail once and that almost happened to me!!!! JK true some of the best food in SD!!

[.8down]

I like the Lamplighter, some of the best bar fights happen outside...nothing says SD like a good bar fight out side of a karaoke bar!!!!!hahaha

edit: to be helpful I think Downtown is pretty friggn fun to stay at(bars, restaurants, clubs), and the Horton plaza hotel is suppose to be haunted, although I stayed there and nothing happened...if you do stay there go to the Field and get a Boxty, and a Botingtons(or Fat Tire) and you're golden