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A February 2004 trip to San Diego by whiterock

Quote: This was not our first trip to California, but it was our first to the San Diego area. We found the weather great, and there are many varied things to do. We will go back again!
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Overview

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We stayed inland, but did do many things, including visiting Oceanside, Carlsbad, Leucadia, San Marcos, the San Diego Zoo, Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Julian (2003 wildfire area), Temecula (wine country), Rancho Mirage, and La Quinta.

Quick Tips:

One should not visit this area without taking in a day each at the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park.

Best Way To Get Around:

A car is a must. Don't stick to the major highways (I5 and I15), but venture off on the secondary routes.

Welk Resort San Diego Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Welk Resort Villas"

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Best Things Nearby:Live theater on the resort, three golf courses, Old California Restaurant Row, Temecula wine country, San Diego Zoo, Balboa park, Seaport Village, Coronado Island, Oceanside, and Harrah's Casino on Rin Con reservation.Best Things About the Resort:The accommodation was superb, and the location and spaciousness of the entire resort were second to none.Resort Experience:Welk Resort Villas Resort is just north of Escondido and about 45 minutes from downtown San Diego. The resort is on 600 acres in a valley just east of Interstate 15. There is room, room, and more room. The villas are located in three primary areas: Melody Hill, Harmony Hi...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on April 7, 2004

Welk Resort San Diego
8860 Lawrence Welk Drive
Escondido, California 92026
(760) 749-3000

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Surrey, British Columbia

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