Headed San Diego way
 

We are riding down the coast this weekend and would like to find something nice for a couple nights on the beach.

I don't really care where. Anywhere between Oceanside and San Diego works. Any recommendations or should I just wait and see what is there when we get there?

TIA

check out the http://www.Westinnandsuites.com

in Carlsbad
Stayed there last week with Aaliyah

Check out http://www.paradisepoint.com/

I'd like to get a little closer to the beach.

Thought about Hotel del Coronado, but only briefly. We aren't going to the hotel for the hotel experience. Just a place to park the bike and set up the laptops. My son has a timeshare on the beach in Carlsbad, but naturally they are booked this weekend.

So, off the wall and on the beach is what I seek. We are going down to the border for sure, so anywhere between there and Oceanside.

Thanks. Closer to what I want.

The Catamaran in PB is also GREAT

JJ Slimm and I should know we lived up the street from there for years!

What up JJ???

Sold out on Friday, nothing available for a one night stand on Saturday.

Know of any bungalows on the sand? Like Hermosa and Manhattan?

Yea many good times at the Catamaran and in San Diego..I miss it. Just got back from there.

Work work work..whats up with you KB?

Bump for more suggestions.

Not seeking resort. Am seeking pleasant view. Think surfer vs pimp.

Loew's Coronado is really nice

L'Auberge in Del Mar is beautiful (I used to live by this hotel)

The Hilton on Mission Bay is a pretty popular "water" hotel in SD, but Mission Bay just stinks in the summer (literally it smells like a cesspool) - so I would avoid.

Loew's looks nice, but does no one ever "slum it" around here? :winkwink:

http://www.tower23hotel.com/

pricey and likely booked but right on the beach next to the pier in PB, a block off of both main strips, awesome views, swanky...

Here ya go http://www.bahiahotel.com/ should get a great deal as the beaches are hurting with 50% less tourism this year. Oh and i have worked in Mission Beach for 3 years now and its never smelt like a cesspool ???? :Oh crap

Bay view studio available $359 a night

I know a cheap place in Pacific Beach, it's a block from the beach, just south of La Jolla. Walking distance to the bars. It's called Sea Coast Palms Inn.

Try this one, probably booked though, off the main beach strip, Mission Blvd, close to all the bars.

http://www.crystalpier.com/

Now we're talking. Thanks. :thumbsup

That is precisely what I was hoping for, but they have a three night minimum and we will only be there for two.

Will remember it for the future though.

kinda off topic but if ya got time for some fun roads, veer over through palomar on the way down, you prolly already know bout it but just in case-

Palomar Mountain is one of the most favored and challenging roads for motorcycles in Southern California. It is located on Highway 76 East of the Interstate 15. There are 2 roads to get to the top of Palomar, the S6 (South Grade) and the S7 (East Grade).

No problem. Just keep in mind it is not a resort, it's a motel. It should run you about $60-80 a night. It sits only a block away from several $400/night resorts. (It's also about 3 blocks from Crystal Pier which was posted above)

The Sunday buffet at the Del Coronado is to die for...

During one trip to San Diego, I really enjoyed a stay at the L' Auberge Del Mar.

http://spaflyer.typepad.com/photos/u...07/26/la15.jpg

Many great places to stay and dine at in San Diego.

ADG

We will be taking the dresser, so "challenging" isn't really on the menu. I suspect we will cruise the coast for a day or so, then maybe hit the vineyards in Temecula. Might drop into Baja if she remembers to bring her passport.

crystal Pier bungalos or the catamaran are my picks...

22 years in SD here...

See the beaches fucking-around-and-business-discussion/915099-custom-exclusive-xxx-xx-bikini-beach-sets-pics.html

$129, and I am not looking for a resort. We will be riding and taking pictures more than hanging at a hotel/motel/resort.

So I've heard. I have a feeling that is going to be what we do before heading home.

is baja on the ok to visit list? i thought all that was red flagged for tourists.

when is mexico not red flagged?

I won't tell her.

distract her from the gun fire and bullets whizzing by with some of that kick ass lobster & seafood down there!

lobster tacos!!!!!!

:1orglaugh

She is quite allergic to shellfish, so will have to find some other distraction.