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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 46 MIN

How to plan your next staycation in San Diego

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Summer is here in San Diego and so are the tourists.With our near perfect weather and beaches, it's no surprise that our city is a big travel destination. But if you live here — it can be easy to take it all for granted.This summer, you might consider taking a staycation instead. From luxury hotels to beautiful campsites, San Diego has plenty of options for you to take a trip right here at home.This hour, we explore how to plan your perfect staycation in San Diego. Whether a hotel bed or sleeping bag is more your style, there's plenty of options out there.Plus, we talk about how to make the most out of traveling with kids.Guests:Jackie Bryant, business development strategist at San Diego MagazineShelby Stanger, host of REI podcast “Wild Ideas Worth Living"Jennifer Kolari, child and family therapist and founder of Connected ParentingJackie Bryant's staycation recommendations:Hotels/ResortsSeabird Resort - Oceanside (kid friendly/adult)Mission Pacific Resort - Oceanside (kid friendly/adult)Gaylord Pacific - Chula VistaAlila Marea Resort - EncinitasInn at Moonlight Beach - EncinitasHarrah’s Resort - Valley CenterLafayette Hotel - North Park (kid friendly)Town and Country Resort - Mission Valley - (kid friendly)Manchester Grand Hyatt - Downtown San Diego (kid friendly)Lazy H Ranch - Valley CenterCatamaran - Mission BayBahia Resort - Mission BayBianchi Pizza and PastaHotel Marisol - Coronado Read more on Jackie Bryant’s Guide to Local Spa and ResortsThe Hotel Del CoronadoRead Jackie Bryant’s Review on the hotel's renovationsNobuRead San Diego Magazine’s look into Coronado’s NobuVerandaRead San Diego Magazine’s look into Coronado’s VerandaFood and DrinkMerenda Wine Bar - https://www.sdcl.org/blogs/post/learn-a-language-with-rosetta-stone/Read Jackie Bryant’s Review on MerendaLittle Fox Cups and Cones - OceansideRead Jackie Bryant’s Review on Little Fox Cups and ConesWrench and Rodent - OceansideRead more in Jackie Bryant’s article on food trends in San Diego

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