Offering a nearly perfect climate, 70 miles of sparkling beaches and world-famous attractions, San Diego is the ideal destination to soak up the summer. This season, San Diego's hotels are offering hot deals and playful packages that are sure to make a splash for fun-filled getaways or family friendly stays.

SUMMER SENSATIONS

• Available now through September 2, 2013, Tower 23 Hotel, located in popular Pacific Beach, is offering the Surf PB Package. The package includes three nights in a full ocean view Surf Pad, a fruit and water welcome amenity, an hour-and-a-half surf lesson for two, $50 credit to the hotel's JRDN restaurant and valet parking. Rates start at $429 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 866-869-3723.
• Available now through September 30, 2013, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, located in La Jolla overlooking the internationally recognized Torrey Pines Golf Course, is offering the "R & A" –Relaxation and Adrenalin Package. The package includes a two-night stay in a signature room, complimentary breakfast and two tandem paragliding experiences over the cliffs of scenic Torrey Pines State Beach. Rates start at $650 for two nights, plus tax. Book online or call 858-453-4420.
• Available now through September 30, 2013, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley is offering the Instant Getaway Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations, sparkling wine and chocolate chip cookie welcome amenities, complimentary in-room breakfast and late check-out. Rates start at $179 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 619-297-5466.
• Available now through September 30, 2013, La Pensione Hotel, located in the heart of San Diego's charming Little Italy neighborhood, is offering the San Diego Bay Sailing Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations and a sailing excursion for two aboard an America's Cup yacht. Rates start at $210 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 800-232-4683.

SPORTING GOOD TIMES

• Available now through August 31, 2013, the Hotel Solamar San Diego, located close to downtown's Petco Park baseball stadium, is offering the Play Ball! Baseball Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations, 20% off the best available rate, a hosted evening wine reception and two beers in the hotel's JSix or LOUNGEsix bars. Rates start at $135 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 877- 230-0300; use code: PBAS.
• Available now through September 30, 2013, the Pantai Inn, a Balinese-inspired hotel located steps from La Jolla Cove, is offering the Field of Dreams Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations in a one-bedroom villa suite, complimentary parking, deluxe continental breakfast, two VIP tickets to a San Diego Padres game, a parking pass to Petco Park baseball stadium and access to the Omni Hotel Premier Club, located behind the field's home plate. Rates start at $449 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 855-287-2682.

FAMILY FUN

• Available now through September 30, 2013, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, located along beautiful San Diego Bay, is offering the Family Memories to Last a Lifetime Package. The package includes a $50 resort credit and free dining for kids, aged 12 and under, with purchase of an adult entree. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's Summer Play specials, including free poolside activities for families such as cannon ball contests, water balloon tosses and Dive-in-Movies on Friday and Saturday nights. Rates start at $139 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 866-716-8134; use code: LFR.
• Available now through October 1, 2013, the Westin Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, located in the heart of downtown San Diego, is offering the See the San Diego Sights Package, which includes two adult Old Town Trolley Tour tickets, and the San Diego by Land & Sea Package, which includes two adult and two child tickets for the San Diego Seal Tour. Both packages include deluxe accommodations, complimentary valet service and access to the hotel's 24-hour fitness studio. Rates start at $189 per night, plus tax, for the See the San Diego Sights Package and $199 per night, plus tax, for the San Diego by Land & Sea Package. Book online or call 866-716-8137.
• Available now through September 30, 2013, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina, located on picturesque Mission Bay, is offering the Explore Family Adventure Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations, daily breakfast for two adults and two children, 20% off tickets to SeaWorld San Diego or another San Diego attraction of choice and a free water taxi ride to SeaWorld from the resort for children, aged 10 and under. Rates start at $259 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 619-224-1234.

URBAN ESCAPES

• Available now through September 30, 2013, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, located in downtown San Diego just a short walk from the historic Gaslamp Quarter, is offering the Get it All Package. The package includes complimentary self-parking, a daily $50 dining credit and an in-room movie. Rates start at $139 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 619-564-3333.
• Available now through September 30, 2013, THE US GRANT Hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Diego, is offering the Art, Culture & Cuisine Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations, two Stay-for-the-Day passes to Balboa Park, a picnic lunch for two and commemorative US GRANT thermal tote bag. Rates start at $279 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 619-232-3121; use code: LWY.
• Available now through September 30, 2013, the Omni San Diego Hotel, located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, is offering the Culture & Cocktails Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations, an art-themed welcome amenity, two tickets to the San Diego Museum of Art, two cocktails in the hotel's McCormick & Schmick's Bar, valet parking and complimentary breakfast for two. Rates start at $309 per night, plus tax. Book online or call 800-843-6664; use code: PKGCCP.

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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