san diego hotels near venue/walk/restaurant/bars

pearljamdude420

so i was looking at san diego hotels but never been there before not sure where to stay. if i dont have a car there, where is good to stay near the viejas arena, that also has some nice restaurants, not fast food bullshit, or a mix of fast food, and nice dine in restaurants? also anything near ocean good too or bar areas for late at night after show? should i pick to stay downtown is that the best option? seems like there only a few hotels within walking from viejas and they not the nicest reviews on them.

Who I Am

There's a rail train to sdst university campus. Hotel along the rail. Couple decent college bars close to the arena.

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baruchr

Best bet is probably the hotel circle area in Mission Valley, the trolley (light rail) has some stops in the area and takes you directly to SDSU so no car needed

let me know if you need anything else, im a local

AmentsChick

I had a friend ask me this yesterday. Unfortunately there aren't any hotels near the venue, which is at SDSU. I'm assuming you want to stay somewhere with some nightlife. In that case, my recommendation would be to stay downtown (Gaslamp district) or as previously mentioned, Mission Valley. The trolley goes directly to SDSU and both of those areas. I went to SDSU and honestly don't really recommend hanging out at any of the college bars...unless that's your age/scene. There are some fun areas by the beach, with lots of bars right on the water...but the trolley doesn't go there. Just be aware that it might be hard to find a cab after the show.

http://www.sdmts.com/trolley/trolley.asp
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g328 ... tions.html

I personally recommend staying downtown...lots of bars and yummy restaurants.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_R ... ornia.html


I'm a local and lived here for 33 years. I'm happy to answer any questions, offer recommendations...PM me!

Gardenparty

yeah, it's pretty slim pickings around the venue. Parking lots are pretty monitored as well so minimal tailgaiting unless you want to throw down drinks inside your parked car.

The good thing is the band always brings it to SDSU and the crowd returns the energy. 06 was one for the ages

GratefulJam

09 was not bad either

except for the poster......

Gardenparty wrote:

yeah, it's pretty slim pickings around the venue. Parking lots are pretty monitored as well so minimal tailgaiting unless you want to throw down drinks inside your parked car.

The good thing is the band always brings it to SDSU and the crowd returns the energy. 06 was one for the ages

covered in bliss

My daughter & I stayed at Pacific Terrace on Diamond Street. We walked to the venue easily and took a cab back. We were there for a few days and walked around everywhere.

Beaverhausen209

baruchr wrote:

Best bet is probably the hotel circle area in Mission Valley, the trolley (light rail) has some stops in the area and takes you directly to SDSU so no car needed

let me know if you need anything else, im a local

Will the trolley still be running after the concert? I'm from northern California and our BART system is great, but it stops running around midnight so if you want to catch a full concert, you can't really use it. From what I understand, my hotel is near the trolley and I would MUCH rather take it than drive! Thanks for any info, San Diego-ites...San Dieg-uns...San Diegans

AmentsChick

covered in bliss wrote:

My daughter & I stayed at Pacific Terrace on Diamond Street. We walked to the venue easily and took a cab back. We were there for a few days and walked around everywhere.

You walked to the venue from Pacific Beach? That's like 10-15 miles!

AmentsChick

Beaverhausen209 wrote:

baruchr wrote:

Best bet is probably the hotel circle area in Mission Valley, the trolley (light rail) has some stops in the area and takes you directly to SDSU so no car needed

let me know if you need anything else, im a local

Will the trolley still be running after the concert? I'm from northern California and our BART system is great, but it stops running around midnight so if you want to catch a full concert, you can't really use it. From what I understand, my hotel is near the trolley and I would MUCH rather take it than drive! Thanks for any info, San Diego-ites...San Dieg-uns...San Diegans

Yup, it sure will! I took it last time (2009) and it was kind of a cluster getting on after the show since so many people used it. But it was definitely worth it.

NAUjackfan

Here's where some of us coming from AZ are staying:
San Diego hotel http://www.hotels.com/hotel/details.html?hotelId=105457
Map Link from Days Inn La Mesa to the concert http://goo.gl/maps/tU1hG

Here's the Road Trip event page (AZ to SD to LA) https://www.facebook.com/events/150733625122020/

AmentsChick

NAUjackfan wrote:

Here's where some of us coming from AZ are staying:
San Diego hotel http://www.hotels.com/hotel/details.html?hotelId=105457
Map Link from Days Inn La Mesa to the concert http://goo.gl/maps/tU1hG

Here's the Road Trip event page (AZ to SD to LA) https://www.facebook.com/events/150733625122020/

That place is pretty close to the venue, not close enough to walk though. Not much nightlife...if any at all. That area tends to be a little rough at night. El Cajon Blvd is known for hooker activity...I don't know...maybe that's your thing.

Beaverhausen209

AmentsChick wrote:

Beaverhausen209 wrote:

baruchr wrote:

Best bet is probably the hotel circle area in Mission Valley, the trolley (light rail) has some stops in the area and takes you directly to SDSU so no car needed

let me know if you need anything else, im a local

Will the trolley still be running after the concert? I'm from northern California and our BART system is great, but it stops running around midnight so if you want to catch a full concert, you can't really use it. From what I understand, my hotel is near the trolley and I would MUCH rather take it than drive! Thanks for any info, San Diego-ites...San Dieg-uns...San Diegans

Yup, it sure will! I took it last time (2009) and it was kind of a cluster getting on after the show since so many people used it. But it was definitely worth it.

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

NAUjackfan

AmentsChick wrote:

NAUjackfan wrote:

Here's where some of us coming from AZ are staying:
San Diego hotel http://www.hotels.com/hotel/details.html?hotelId=105457
Map Link from Days Inn La Mesa to the concert http://goo.gl/maps/tU1hG

Here's the Road Trip event page (AZ to SD to LA) https://www.facebook.com/events/150733625122020/

That place is pretty close to the venue. Not much nightlife...if any at all.

I think we'll be bringing the nightlife. I plan on filling the trunk with the traveling bar. When/if that runs out, there's Norm's next door (https://plus.google.com/101814720047519 ... l=us&hl=en) and Chico's (http://www.chicoclub1940.com/) just down the street.

covered in bliss

AmentsChick wrote:

covered in bliss wrote:

My daughter & I stayed at Pacific Terrace on Diamond Street. We walked to the venue easily and took a cab back. We were there for a few days and walked around everywhere.

You walked to the venue from Pacific Beach? That's like 10-15 miles!

Youre right. Brain fart, sorry!

We stayed somewhere else concert night. I forgot. We did walk to venue , tho and left show within 10 seconds of hearing YL start. Cabs were available.

AmentsChick

covered in bliss wrote:

AmentsChick wrote:

covered in bliss wrote:

My daughter & I stayed at Pacific Terrace on Diamond Street. We walked to the venue easily and took a cab back. We were there for a few days and walked around everywhere.

You walked to the venue from Pacific Beach? That's like 10-15 miles!

Youre right. Brain fart, sorry!

We stayed somewhere else concert night. I forgot. We did walk to venue , tho and left show within 10 seconds of hearing YL start. Cabs were available.

Pacific Terrace looks really nice. I'll keep that in mind next time I need a staycation! LOL Just out of curiosity, do you remember where you picked up the cab? That might be helpful to people. The venue is smack dab in the middle of campus and except for the side street by the arena, for those not in the know finding cabs might be hard.

covered in bliss

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We stayed at Best Western Lamplighter Inn. Nice pool, clean room. Cabs were right outside the venue. Im pretty sure we exited the same way we came in...the south side of the arena.

pacific terrace was really nice. We walked all over the place, lots of good restaurants and excellent people watching on the boardwalk during the farmers market.

Kathi

we're staying near the beach, coming in a day early so we get to enjoy it a little! we'll have a car though, so no problem getting around...but I do remember my gps not finding the venue last time!

Popmartijn

Bumping this thread as I'm also looking for a nice place to stay in San Diego. If I got the recommendations right then Downtown is the place to be. Right?

San Diego will be the start of my California roadtrip, so I will end up with a rented car eventually. I just hope to hold it off for a few days while I'm staying in San Diego (arriving the 19th and likely leaving the 22nd). So if the trolley/light train is a good option to and from the venue, then that would be excellent.

Any other good suggestions for things to see or do for those out-of-town/state/country?

Popmartijn

In the end I went with a hotel in Little Italy. But from the looks of it, the San Diego centre (or at least, Little Italy, Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park) does not look that big. Staying a full day before the show. And as I have a seat, I can probably spend another half a day on showday for sightseeing.

How long does it take to get to LA from San Diego? That will be my next stop on my roadtrip. Is it about 3 hours away?

covered in bliss

Popmartijn wrote:

Bumping this thread as I'm also looking for a nice place to stay in San Diego. If I got the recommendations right then Downtown is the place to be. Right?

San Diego will be the start of my California roadtrip, so I will end up with a rented car eventually. I just hope to hold it off for a few days while I'm staying in San Diego (arriving the 19th and likely leaving the 22nd). So if the trolley/light train is a good option to and from the venue, then that would be excellent.

Any other good suggestions for things to see or do for those out-of-town/state/country?

Sea World!

crowes74

Watching Anchorman, really getting in the mood for some time in SanDiego.