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AAA_USA_2013_17-26_Layout 1 6/21/13 8:54 AM Page 21 SAN DIEGO 1 5 San Diego's weather is nearly perfect, which means plenty of time for sun and fun outdoors. 15 RAMONA RANCHO SANTA FE As the home to the Pacific Fleet of the U.S. Navy, much of life in San Diego revolves around the waterfront, which also includes the charming small island resort-village of Coronado. The beaches are fantastic, and are considered a way of life here. For a little entertainment, the cobblestone Seaport Village offers one of-a-kind dining and shopping, and the Gaslamp Quarter provides a festive spirit with its open-air restaurants and jazz clubs. The kids will love seeing Shamu at SeaWorld®, and the San Diego Zoo is one of the world's finest. ESCONDIDO 2 ENCINITAS 67 SOLANA BEACH 56 4 DEL MAR POWAY MIRA MESA Torrey Pines State Park Scripps Institute SCRIPPS RANCH 805 LAKESIDE 5 SANTEE 52 Mission Trails Reg. Park 125 67 LA JOLLA PAC I F I C OCEAN Mission Bay Park Cabrillo N.M. 0 miles 0 km 4 15 8 6 LA MESA SPRING VALLEY 125 805 SAN DIEGO 94 54 94 NATIONAL 54 CITY CORONADO 3 4 EL CAJON 8 163 San Diego International Airport 9 8 5 CHULA VISTA Silver Strand State Beach 5 805 7 1 LA COSTA RESORT AND SPA ***** La Costa Resort & Spa is a Mediterranean oasis nestled in north San Diego's coastal foothills. La Costa features 611 guestrooms, two golf courses, 17 tennis courts, six swimming pools, two restaurants, an athletic club, spa and salon. In addition, the resort offers The Chopra Center for Well Being, 10 resort boutiques and a kids and teens club. 2 PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT, GOLF CLUB & SPA ***** On California's sun-drenched Pacific coast, in the seaside community of Carlsbad, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort lies on the north shore of Batiquitos Lagoon - a vast protected wildlife sanctuary and an enclave of natural beauty. From atop the highest ridge, overlooking the ocean and the lagoon, the San Diego resort provides a respite from the ordinary. 3 HOTEL DEL CORONADO **** H Hotel del Coronado, situated along 28 oceanfront acres, is an elegant example of Victorian architecture and is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts. The Del is the premier West Coast leisure destination for family adventures or romantic getaways. Master plan enhancements include a new world-class spa, state-of-the art fitness center and completely renovated and updated rooms throughout the resort. 4 L 'AUBERGE DEL MAR **** H Near the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in the picturesque village of Del Mar, the timeless L'Auberge Del Mar redefines the California coastal resort experience and celebrates the special connection with the tranquility and relaxation of the sea. One of 2011 Travel and Leisure's top 500 Resorts in the World, L'Auberge Del Mar brings together panoramic coastal views, casual elegance and personalized service for each of their guests. San Diego 21

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