Our Top Summer Activities in San Diego!

What comes to mind when thinking about your perfect summer getaway? It may be relaxing poolside with your family, hitting a beautiful beach and taking a dip in the ocean or riding roller coasters all day before enjoying a great big scoop of ice cream with your kids. However you want to spend your summer, you can find it all right here in San Diego.

For this week’s blog we’ve listed our top summer activities in San Diego that you can use as a guide during your visit. Check out our list and enjoy the best of what San Diego has to offer. We hope our guide will make “finding the best things to do in San Diego” a little bit easier. So, let’s take a look:

One of our top summer activities in San Diego can be found right here at our hotel. Take a dip in our pool and enjoy a relaxing day with your family. If you’re a beach lover, you can take advantage of our convenient location to the local San Diego beaches. All of the 33 beaches are open to the public.

Looking for an adventure? Visit Belmont Park, San Diego’s Beachfront Amusement Park & Entertainment Center. This family-friendly attraction in San Diego is the perfect destination for a summer day-trip. Activities in the San Diego park include thrilling rides, exciting attractions, etc.

Hiking at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: Lace up your sneakers and head to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and view San Diego from a whole new perspective as you hike the scenic trails.

Scuba diving or snorkeling in La Jolla: Dive in to summer! Enjoy a water adventure with your family during your next summer getaway in San Diego. Get up close and personal with the interesting and unique sea life that live in our area.

We hope you enjoyed our list of “Our Top Summer Activities in San Diego.” If looking for overnight accommodations, feel free to visit our website and book your stay with us!

Until next week,
The Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall

Take Advantage of our SPG® Hotel Offer in San Diego!

SPG members, you can earn double Starpoints® with our hotel offer in San Diego. Not a Starwood Preferred Guest? Register by June 30, 2013 and start saving!

With our SPG® Double Take promotion in San Diego, you can:

• Earn double Starpoints® at more than 1,000 participating Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide.
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To enjoy this special SPG hotel offer in San Diego, you must register by June 30, 2013 to earn now through July 31, 2013. Terms & Conditions apply.

To learn more about this exclusive SPG deal, Visit our Hotel Offers page on our website and plan your stay in San Diego today!

Until next week,
The Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall

Looking for the Best Fourth of July Celebrations? Plan your Stay in San Diego!

When it comes to the Fourth of July, San Diego knows how to celebrate! The annual “Big Bay Boom” July 4th Fireworks Show is the largest event on the West Coast and the perfect Fourth of July celebration for your visit in San Diego.

Now in its 13th year, the annual Fourth of July event in San Diego is a salute to the Military Families of our Service Heroes.

If planning to attend, we invite you to book your overnight stay with us at the Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall, where we will also Salute the Heroes with a special 50% hotel discount to all active duty, reservist, retired men and women of America's armed forces and police officers, fire fighters and sheriff personnel.

The “Big Bay Boom” Fourth of July fireworks show in San Diego will showcase stunning displays of fireworks orchestrated to originally produced music selections.

Where to Watch: Spectators will line up around the North San Diego Bay to view the spectacular show. There will be four locations: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing. For more information about the Fourth of July celebration in San Diego, visit the Big Bay Boom website.

Don't Miss San Diego Symphony's Annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series!

Many visitors flock to San Diego to enjoy sunshine and warm weather. If you are one of the many travelers visiting our area this summer, you are sure to find endless outdoor events to enjoy while on vacation here. As a traveler, what are your favorite things to do during a summer getaway in San Diego?

For the music lovers, one of the cant-miss events includes the Ashford University Summer Pops 2013. The San Diego Symphony’s annual outdoor summer concert series featuring 10 weeks of performances beginning this June!

Every year, the San Diego summer concert series takes place on an outdoor stage at Embarcadero Marina Park South, just behind the San Diego Convention Center. This year’s performances will include some of today’s hottest pop acts such as Amy Grant, Michael Bolton, Debbie Gibson and more.

Interested in attending? Plan your stay with us at the Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall. We’re ideally located near the summer concerts to ensure you won’t miss any of the action.

Need Ideas for Father's Day? Check out these Activities in San Diego!

Father’s Day is fast approaching. Don’t forget to treat Dad to a memorable day on June 16, 2013. Need help finding the best Father’s Day activities in the San Diego area? We’ve made a list of our top recommendations for your weekend getaway! Plan your stay in San Diego and enjoy the best Father’s Day events in our San Diego area.

For the beer-loving Dad, don’t forget to check out the Beer Train Tour in San Diego and the Brewery Tours of San Diego. These Father’s Day activities in San Diego will be a memorable day for all.

Spend Father's Day aboard a Hornblower cruise. When it comes to searching for the best Father’s Day activities in San Diego, a San Diego Father's Day Beer Brunch Cruise or relaxing San Diego Father's Day Sunset Dinner Cruise may be just what you’re looking for!

Take Dad out to a San Diego Padres game! The San Diego Padres will be playing the Arizona Diamondbacks throughout Father’s Day weekend in San Diego. Catch a game while bonding with Dad.

Dinner at our Renditions Restaurant: After a long day in San Diego, treat Dad to casual dining in our Renditions Restaurant.

Celebrate Father’s Day with these activities and more during your getaway with us in San Diego. Visit our Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall website to learn about our rates and availability.

Celebrate your Graduation at our Event Venue in San Diego!

Congratulations Class of 2013! If you’re looking for a graduation venue in San Diego, we invite you to check out our University Club atop Symphony Towers at the Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall.

Enjoy stunning views of the downtown San Diego skyline as you celebrate your momentous occasion right here in San Diego.

As one of the most unique graduation event venues in San Diego, our recently renovated University Club is located on our 34th floor and offers quiet elegance and professional necessities.

For your special day, we will provide a culinary and service team that will go above and beyond to create the perfect graduation celebration. Visit our website to learn more about our party venue in downtown San Diego. Our event venue can accommodate 10-350 people.

Coming Soon to our Area: The San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon!

An epic summer event is returning to San Diego! You won’t want to miss the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon on June 2, 2013, a running event that’s always a big hit in our area! It doesn’t matter if you are a devoted runner. The event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ability levels.

Come out and have a great time at this year’s San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon, taking place on 6th Avenue & Quince Street and finishing at the San Diego Padres' home turf, PETCO Park. The annual event benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®.

What’s new for 2013? The finish line at PETCO Park will allow runners and walkers to have convenient access to the Gaslamp Quarter, just steps away. Plan your stay downtown with us at the Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall and you’ll be just minute away from the Health & Fitness Expo at the Convention Center. This year’s summer marathon event in San Diego will also have separate start times from the half marathon and relay. The course in San Diego has also changed for the better. Click here to learn more about the exciting changes for the 2013 San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon.

All the race weekend activities will be taking place in downtown San Diego. We invite you to stay with us at the Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall, conveniently located just steps from it all!

Spending Memorial Day Weekend in San Diego? Enjoy our Salute the Heroes Hotel Discount!

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. There’s no better time to enjoy a Salute the Heroes Getaway in San Diego!

To show our appreciation for your services, we are offering active duty, reservist, retired men and women of America’s armed forces and police offers, fire fighters and sheriff personnel a very special hotel discount in San Diego, now through December 31, 2013.

With our hotel package in San Diego, eligible guests will save 50% off our best available rate for arrivals any day of the week. Terms & Conditions apply. For more details, visit our Special Hotel Offers page on our Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall website and begin planning your Memorial Day weekend getaway in San Diego today.

Book online or call 866-716-8134 and ask for rate plan GOSALUTE and spend Memorial Day weekend with us in San Diego.

Looking for the Best Mother's Day Activities in San Diego? Here's our List!

If searching for the best places to take Mom or your spouse this Mother’s Day, we recommend these activities in San Diego. Read through our list and see if your favorite Mother’s Day activities made the list then enjoy an unforgettable experience right here in San Diego.

Shopping: There are plenty of shopping options in San Diego but if looking for the one stop shop for sophistication and style, stop by the Fashion Valley Mall and spend the afternoon browsing the many stores.

Take a day trip to the Carlsbad Flower Fields®. Located a little further away, the Carlsbad Flower Fields® is the ultimate day trip, especially Mother’s Day in San Diego.

Celebrate on the water with the San Diego Mother’s Day Cruises aboard the Hornblower an the Mother’s Day Kayak Tour. From Champagne Brunch to a Sunset Dinner, the Hornblower Cruise celebrates Mother’s Day on the Bay! If Mom has an adventurous spirit, the Mother’s Day Brunch Paddle on San Diego Bay is your opportunity to take her on one of the most unique Mother’s Day activities in San Diego.

What are your favorite Mother’s Day activities in San Diego? We hope you were inspired with our list and that you’ll begin planning your Mother’s Day trip to San Diego today.

Until next week,
The Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall

Check Out these Free Activities in San Diego!

A vacation is always a great opportunity to bring your family closer together and the best part is, it doesn’t have to be expensive. In this week’s blog post we listed a few of the best attractions to enjoy while visiting our area and you don’t have to break the bank. Here’s our list of “Free Activities in San Diego.” Check them out and see if your favorite San Diego family-friendly attractions made the list.

While on vacation, the one thing we truly want to do is relax! Lather up your sunscreen, grab a towel and unwind at the local San Diego beaches. Whether basking in the sun or cooling off in the water, you’ll love the downtime with your family. For a truly breathtaking site, visit La Jolla Cove. Even if you’re simply enjoying a nice stroll, this beautiful beach shouldn’t be missed!

For free entertainment in San Diego, look no further than Seaport Village. For a weekend getaway, this is the ideal attraction. During your visit, take a moment to sit and enjoy the live music from the free Sunday Concert Series.

If searching for free recreational activities, Mission Bay Park in San Diego is your answer. As the largest man-made aquatic park in the county, the park offers plenty of walking and jogging paths, playgrounds for children and additional recreational activities to enjoy.

Have you ever visited Balboa Park? Entry is free, as well as almost all of the gardens that are located inside. Take a stroll through Balboa Park and discover what’s inside.

Whether hoping to enjoy a getaway that’s filled with leisurely walks and beautiful sites or digging your toes in the sand for an afternoon of sun, you won’t be disappointed with the many free activities you can find in San Diego. Check out these free activities and more while visiting us in San Diego.

Until Next Week,
The Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall