Visitors’ Guide to Old Town San Diego

San Diego locals and visitors alike know that our coastal gem of a city is a haven of warm sunshine, beautiful beaches, and amazing things to do. But did you know “America’s Finest City” is actually considered the birthplace of California? The first European visitors on the West Coast were Spanish missionaries who made landfall…

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San Diego Guide: 24 Things To Do in 2024

Goodbye 2023, and hello 2024! To start the new year off right, we’ve thrown together the ultimate ’24 San Diego bucket list. From landing in Outerspace at a South Park speakeasy to pedaling a glow-in-the-dark boat in the bay, let this list be your go-to guide for soaking up the best of San Diego this…

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San Diego Bars & Restaurants to Cozy Up to This Winter

San Diego is not only renowned for its picturesque coastline and sunny weather, but also for its thriving culinary scene. The “foodie” culture particularly comes alive in the winter months, when milder temperatures invite exploration. Of course, the city also includes an array of cozy restaurants where you can escape the bustle, relax, and savor…

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The Best Restaurants in Mission Valley

San Diego’s reputation as a “foodie” town isn’t an accident. Our melting-pot culture, age-old status as a shipping port, and easy access to the fruits of California’s amazing agriculture and fishing make our local eateries some of the most celebrated in the world. In fact, our hotel’s surrounding neighborhood is a shining spot even within…

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What to Expect at San Diego County Fair This June

Nothing says summer in San Diego like the return of the San Diego County Fair. With tasty treats, exciting rides, and plenty of entertainment options, the county fair is a great way to experience the best of San Diego. Still, at over 370 acres at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the fair has so much to…

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The Best Burger in San Diego: Bunz Burger Joint

There are plenty of fantastic San Diego restaurants to try, but if you’re in the mood for a burger, then it doesn’t get much better than Bunz: A Burger Joint. This laid-back eatery, located here on-site since 1981, is dedicated to perfecting the art of America’s favorite sandwich. Besides the best burger in San Diego,…

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Visit San Diego’s Most Instagrammable Spots

San Diego is a city meant to be photographed. With miles of coastline, breathtaking sunsets, trendy restaurants, and nonstop fun, this city is packed with Instagrammable places. Since there are postcard-perfect vistas around every corner, it’s difficult to go wrong when looking for places to snap the perfect shot. Even so, there are definitely some…

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California Is Open for Business

It’s hardly a secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the travel and hospitality industries. Many would-be travelers planning vacations have postponed their trips, if not canceled them outright.  Nevertheless, California — with all of our magnificent beaches, fantastic weather and endless sunshine — remains open for business. And we’d still…

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Our Guide To San Diego’s Best Take-Out Spots

If you’re like us, you really appreciate the wide range of culinary delights “America’s Finest City” has to offer. And although we’re navigating uncharted waters thanks to shelter-in-place orders, that doesn’t mean we necessarily have to give up on amazing restaurants. In fact, they need us now more than ever.  So if you’ve grown weary…

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What Makes a Good Burger: Interview With Bunz Chef Jeff Rossman

When you think of San Diego’s culinary scene, you probably think of Mexican delicacies, such as burritos and empanadas, or perhaps the international cuisine at restaurants like Saffron Thai and CUCINA urbana. But at Days Inn, we have one good reason that you should also associate San Diego cuisine with American fare: our signature burger…

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