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outhern California can lay claim to the most
consistent year round mild weather.
Temperatures rarely waver outside a magical
band of between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and
humidity is low. It's hardly surprising that the lifestyle
here is based around outdoor activities. There are
120 kilometres of coastline beaches, it's a sailing
mecca and the area boasts over 80 golf courses.
San Diego is California's second largest city, the
state's oldest and the birthplace of all that is
Californian. Many of it's key attractions are within a
short distance of lively downtown, San Diego's
attractive bay front area. Must do’s include the
world-renowned San Diego Zoo, Spanish Colonial
Balboa Park, SeaWorld, the Gaslight District and
even a visit to the venerable, but retired liner,
Queen Mary in neighbouring Long Beach. Jump on
an Old Town Trolley for a city tour or take the
Tijuana Trolley (and passport) for a day trip south
across the border into Mexico!
North of the city the coastline continues to reflect the
pervading laid-back, beach culture of Southern
California culminating 32 miles north of downtown
San Diego in the prestigious coastal resort city of
Carlsbad, one of themost affluent communities in the
entire USA and home to some of the finest seaside
resorts on the coast. So even unfortunate outsiders
can experience a few weeks of the golden life!
Palm Springs’ most famous resident, Frank Sinatra,
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Iconic Landmark
Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Island, San Diego
California Dreamin’
The great outdoors in Southern California
Built in 1888, this classic beachfront tour de force has long
been heralded as one of America’s most beautiful beach
resorts and was designated a National Historic Landmark in
1977. Today, The Del offers guests a unique combination of
modern luxury touched with the charm and grace of a great
dame. Popular both as a family venue and a romantic getaway.
Family Fun
La Costa Resort & Spa,
Carlsbad
Nestled on 400 lush garden acres in
Carlsbad, minutes from award-
winning beaches and LEGOLAND.
This idyllic and newly renovated
Southern California resort is a
charming Spanish style village, where
you can do it all or do nothing at all.
La Costa is a wonderland of activity
with two championship golf courses,
17 tennis courts, 6 swimming pools
with water slides, shopping, dining
and an award winning spa.
