Call for Workshop Proposals Welcome to San Diego, California’s second largest city, where blue skies keep watch over 70 miles of coastline and a gentle Mediterranean climate and friendly locals create a welcoming vibe all its own.
Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains to the east, and Mexico to the south, the diverse neighborhoods of San Diego are spread out over 4,200 square miles, offering endless opportunities for exploration and activities. Spend a day relaxing in one of the many beach communities, then hiking in the east San Diego County mountains the next.
Explore the urban neighborhoods of San Diego’s downtown, from the iconic Gaslamp District to the eclectic community of Hillcrest. Visit the quaint and charming island town of Coronado or the picturesque village of La Jolla. San Diego’s regions are so unique and diverse; there are plenty of options to discover something new each time you visit.
A great place to start is the San Diego Tourism Authority website to learn more about San Diego’s unique and vibrant regions and the many attractions and activities available.
Dining & Entertainment
In addition to the San Diego Tourism Authority website we also reccommend visiting SanDiegoRestaurants.com and San Diego Magazine.
San Diego Tours & Attractions
San Diego Tours offers a variety of sightseeing tours and attractions to enjoy in in San Diego, California. You can enjoy a City Tour, Ghost Tour, Walking Tour, Segway Tour, Bicycle Tour, Jet Ski Tour, Whale Watching, or you drive yourself around in a cute little GoCar. Or, you can take one of many San Diego Cruises and enjoy sightseeing, dinner, dancing, and entertainment around the San Diego harbor.
We also recommend Old Town Trolley Tours, which is "hop-on, hop-off" tour, and has a stop right in front of the Town & Country Hotel.
Getting Around San Diego
Ride the MTS Trolley (a train system which has a stop behind the hotel - at Fashion Valley) or Rapid (bus service) to some of San Diego’s most popular neighborhoods, including Downtown, Little Italy, Old Town, North Park, Petco Park, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, the USS Midway, San Diego State University, and Qualcomm Stadium, among other popular San Diego destinations. The MTS even heads south to the US/Mexico border at San Ysidro, if you are feeling adventurous!Riders can use the PRONTO app or a PRONTO card to ride MTS buses and Trolleys. Simply load money to your PRONTO card or app account, then tap or scan every time you ride! Learn more about PRONTO here.
