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San Diego is blessed with fine beaches, excellent restaurants and great attractions. You can enjoy the Pacific Ocean here from a grassy park, restaurant patio, or hotel balcony!

This area of Southern California also boasts the best weather in America (avg temp 70F, and over 280 days of sunshine a year!)

Here's a look at a romantic getaway in San Diego: things to do, places to relax, Top Hotel Deals in San Diego, and more.

Romantic Spots in San Diego

• Coronado Beach - have a cocktail at the Hotel del Coronado's beach bar and soak up the sunshine and the breeze at this relaxing waterfront chosen as one of the 10 "Best Beaches in America".

• Mission Bay - An ideal place for cycling or picnics, with palm trees, sail boats on the bay, grassy places to stretch out and sandy beaches.
  
• La Jolla - one of the most romantic vacation spots anywhere on the California coast, and a first choice for San Diego weekend getaways. An oceanfront stroll along the cliffs is a must for any couple. Or browse the upscale shops and eateries along Prospect St, the cities "Rodeo Drive".

• Sunset Cliffs - absorb the power of the crashing Pacific Ocean below, and stay for the fabulous sunsets.

More Romantic Things to Do in San Diego

Ride the trolley in the evening to Gaslamp Quarter, find a restaurant or pub, enjoy a meal, people watch and go for a stroll and window shop the boutique stores.

Visit the San Diego Zoo, one of the best anywhere.

Plan a romantic picnic at Shelter Island Shoreline Park (fine views of the bay and city skyline). Later, get right out over the waves with a walk on either Ocean Beach Pier or the Pacific Beach Pier.

Tijuana Mexico Shopping Tours, San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park and more for one low discount price - get the Go San Diego Card .

Take a day, jump in the car, and go beach exploring in North San Diego County - Carlsbad, Solara, Del Mar beaches. For dinner, pick from one of the ocean front patios in Del Mar Plaza.

Romantic Places to Stay in San Diego

Glorietta Bay Inn - voted best boutique hotel in Coronado, a charming inn close to the beach and restaurants. Would be a fine choice for an affordable honeymoon hotel in San Diego!

The Grande Colonial La Jolla - situated perfectly in La Jolla's Prospect St, with ocean view rooms & suites, pool and spa, and romantic dining on-site.

Romantic Restaurants in San Diego

Tom Ham's Lighthouse - outstanding views of downtown skyline and Coronado Bridge (2150 Harbor Island Dr, 619-291-9110).

There are lots of dining rooms with views on Prospect St. in La Jolla. Here's 2 almost side-by-side, yet equally romantic:

Crab Catcher Restaurant & Seaside Grill - a quiet corner table on the outdoor patio would be one of the best places to propose in San Diego! (1298 Prospect St, 858-454-9587)

Trattoria Acqua - wonderfully intimate setting reminiscent of a small Italian village. Courtyard or indoor tables (1298 Prospect St, 858-454-0709).

(don't miss our full page of reviews of romantic San Diego restaurants here).

San Diego Travel Information

• Distance from San Diego to Los Angeles: 125 miles (200 km)
• Distance from San Diego to San Francisco: 505 miles (812 km)
• Distance from San Diego to Palm Springs: 139 miles (225 km)
• Distance from San Diego to Phoenix, AZ: 355 miles (570 km)

The location of San Diego International Airport is convenient, just northwest of the city center. The distance from the airport to downtown San Diego is about 3 miles. There is bus, shuttle bus, taxi and car rental available.

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