With mild coastal temperatures in the 70's complemented by refreshing ocean and bay breezes, San Diego is the perfect place to beat the heat. As temperatures rise and humidity soars around the country, San Diego offers heat-stricken visitors relief from both high temperatures and the high cost of travel with money-saving hotel deals and fun-filled activities to enjoy around the county. 

           
COOL ESCAPES AT SAN DIEGO HOTELS

Ranging from hip boutique properties in trendy neighborhoods to serene, beachside suites along the Pacific, a wide range of San Diego hotels are offering vacationers “Cool Escapes” travel deals to escape hotter temperatures. Here are just a few offers perfect for a last-minute getaway or late-Summer vacation:

• Located in the trendy neighborhood of North Park, the recently renovated Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows is offering 30 percent off any stay at their historic property. Guests can cool off with a dip in their iconic Olympic-sized swimming pool or enjoy one of San Diego’s craft beers on tap in the hotel’s signature restaurant, Imig’s Kitchen. Rates begin at $99 per night, plus tax. 
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• The Tiki-inspired Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn & Suites on Shelter Island is offering 35 percent off all stays. Guests can make their stay extra cool by purchasing tickets to see music stars like Chris Isaak and Willie Nelson at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, an outdoor stage along a scenic marina and adjacent to the property. Rates begin at $149 per night, plus tax.
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• Tucked between the coastal neighborhoods of La Jolla and Pacific Beach, the Pacific Terrace Hotel is offering 30 percent off all stays at the oceanfront property.  Rated 4 Diamond by AAA, the hotel sits at the north end of the Mission Beach–Pacific Beach boardwalk, which offers 3-1/2 miles of oceanfront restaurants, bars and shopping. Rates begin at $199 per night, plus tax.
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• Secluded on its own private 14-acre peninsula along Mission Bay, the Bahia Resort Hotel is offering 35 percent off all stays. In addition to 320 guest rooms including beachfront cottages, studios with panoramic views and bayside suites, the Bahia features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts and two 1860's era sternwheelers that offer unique tours of Mission Bay. Rates begin at $206 per night, plus tax.
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• A tropical family resort set on beautiful Mission Bay with five pools, two restaurants, a spa and dozens of on-site activities and watersports, the Paradise Point Resort & Spa is offering a resort credit with every stay of three nights or more. Guests staying in a suite receive a $100 resort credit with a three-night stay, a $200 resort credit with a four-night stay and $300 resort credit with a five-night stay. Rates begin at $338 per night, plus tax.
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• Located just steps from picturesque La Jolla Cove, the Balinesian-inspired Pantai Inn is offering free continental breakfast, parking and wifi access for every night booked in their luxury accommodations. The hotel’s private bungalows and condo-style guest rooms are decorated with unique collections of custom made wood-carved furnishings, stone carvings and art imported from Bali. Rates begin at $383 per night, plus tax.

For a complete list of hotels offering special “Cool Escapes” travel deals, visit SanDiego.org/CoolEscapes.

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TOP 10 SAN DIEGO WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT

After booking a “Cool Escapes” travel deal, visitors can also chill out with limitless opportunities to relax, enjoy the great outdoors and get refreshed throughout the region. Here is a list of the “Top 10 Ways to Beat the Heat in San Diego.”

1. Swim, snorkel, surf, kayak, paddleboard and build sandcastles along San Diego’s 70 miles of picturesque coastline.  With refreshing Pacific waters, San Diego’s beaches offer a variety of unique settings, from the white sandy shores of Coronado Beach to the Mediterranean-like coves of luxurious La Jolla.
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2. Slide into fun at the new Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ in Chula Vista in San Diego’s South Bay. Featuring waterslide attractions alongside guest experiences with a variety of exotic animals, Aquatica San Diego offers waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills, a sandy beach for guests of all ages to enjoy and up-close animal encounters.
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3. Savor chilly, creamy treats from San Diego’s top sweet shops. Guests of all ages can indulge with an exotic Pineapple Chili or Lavender Lemonade popsicle from Viva Pops in Normal Heights or blend their own custom creation at MooTime Creamery in Coronado.
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4. Build a raft and float down a lazy river at the LEGOLAND Water Park in LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad.  Visitors can enjoy a variety of splash-filled water activities including a wet-and-wild climbing structure, six-person raft slide, tube slides, body slides and much more.
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5. Take a libation break with a frosty pint of San Diego’s award-winning craft beers. With more than 70 breweries located across the county and 15 located within one mile of the coast, local breweries are sure to quench the thirst of the most parched beer lovers.  
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6. Embark on an expedition to the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge at the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and encounter the rulers of the frozen tundra: the mighty polar bears. Along the way, guests can also come across other cool northern neighbors like reindeer and Arctic diving ducks.
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7. Let the wind blow through your hair as you take a thrilling ride on San Diego Bay with San Diego Speedboat Adventures.  Guests sit in the captain’s seat and charter their own two-person mini speedboat around San Diego’s busy harbor, enjoying one-of-a-kind views of U.S. Navy ships, the sweeping San Diego-Coronado Bridge,  downtown skyline, USS Midway Museum and more.  
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8. Take a relaxing, carefree bicycle ride along the 27 miles of pathways on the shores of Mission Bay. After bike riding, guests can enjoy waterskiing, jet-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking in this 4,600-acre water playground.  
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9. Sip a minty mojito or tangy margarita from the breezy decks of one of many rooftop lounges overlooking the sparkling San Diego Bay and downtown skyline. Ivy Rooftop at Andaz San Diego, Hotel Solamar’s LOUNGEsix and the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter’s Altitude all offer breathtaking views along with refreshing libations, cozy fire pits and glittering rooftop swimming pools.
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10. Enjoy an entertaining outdoor Summer Pops concert by the world-class San Diego Symphony along San Diego Bay.  During the summer, light jackets and blankets are often recommended after the sun sets above San Diego’s most beautiful outdoor music venue.  

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Happiness is calling in San Diego. For more information on San Diego’s offerings, including exciting vacation packages and valuable coupons for attractions, restaurants and more, visit the San Diego Tourism Authority's website at www.sandiego.org or call 619-236-1212.  

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