3 Reasons this Scenic Drive is one of the Best Free Things to Do in San Diego Today
1. It is a Fun Way to Spend Time with Loved Ones
The first time we did the drive, we had a cassette tape. My sister’s mother-in-law had an old tape of the tour that we used. The funniest part about the tape, besides the fact that it was a tape, was that the lady on the tape had a strong British accent. (By the way, what is it with Americans and the British accent? I have to confess, I love it too).
The first time around, my husband drove my parents and me around the city on the tour. This was one of the first times my husband had met my parents, so it was a fun way for all of us to spend time together. This time around, it was just my husband and me. We had a blast stopping at a lot of the major sites. He brought along his fancy camera, so we used it as a chance for some photo ops and gorgeous landscape shots.
2. You Get a Good Feel for the City Right Away
Each neighborhood in San Diego has such a different feel. After spending time in all of the beach communities, I’ve learned that Ocean Beach isn’t for me. I prefer Pacific Beach or La Jolla, depending on what I want to do. For restaurants, I prefer downtown neighborhoods, like Hillcrest. It tends to be a little less touristy and offers higher-quality dining experiences, in my opinion.
3. You Get to See All the Major Sites
I miss living in California like crazy, but I am glad I got the chance to visit last weekend. I’m also very excited to go back in only a couple weeks with my kiddos. We are going to participate in the Hilton California Roadtrip package, which is a fun summer program they’re offering. We will stay in three different Hilton properties in San Diego, La Jolla, and Anaheim. As part of their Roadtrip program, they are offering daily $25 hotel dining credit, in-room wi-fi, and access to their health club. They’re also including a free road trip kit with gifts to help make your visit in each city even better. This will be the first time my kids are staying in a hotel. We’re really looking forward to our little adventure.
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