Destination Articles About San Diego:
10 Destination Articles
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The Big Picture
By Dawna L. Robertson
April 23, 2013
Planner might easily be convinced that sunny San Diego is designed purely for nce. With San Diego International Airport (SAN), downtown and s wrapped into one tidy package, groups can hit the ground run- Pown to business in a flash. Hese congenial logistics, California’s second-largest city unfurls 269-square-mile canvas of possibilities. Seven distinctive regions stretch 86 miles from the Pacific Ocean to Anza-Borrego Desert and 65 miles from Cleveland National Forest to the Mexico border. It all adds up to meetings and diversions that are far from the same old grind.
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Catching up with Southern California
By Nikki Gloudeman
December 31, 2012
Setting trends is second nature to Southern California, a region consistently in the throes of buzz-generating new development. Planners who have never booked in this inspired region of the country will find the fresh inventory enticing; those who have booked here, even frequently, will be pleased that the meetings product rarely feels stale.
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72 Hours in San Diego
By Jessie Fetterling
April 30, 2012
There are many elements of San Diego that just scream vacation, even when business tops the itinerary. The 70 miles of Pacific shore, where sand castles, bicycles and colorful beach umbrellas abound. The downtown area, with taco shops, sushi restaurants and entertaining nightlife options that run the gamut. And myriad attractions—Balboa Park, SeaWorld, Old Town, Padres baseball games— that keep visitors occupied year-round.
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The United Nations of California
By Sandi Cain
December 28, 2011
California is well known for its Spanish and Mexican heritage, but it also boasts roughly 70 other ethnicities, reflected in delightful museums, restaurants and cultural centers throughout the state.
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The Total Package
By Talia Salem
April 22, 2011
San Diego conjures up images of sandy beaches, sunny skies and tan Californians.
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Best of Both Worlds
By Talia Salem
November 29, 2010
Finding the right balance of urban amenities and small-town charm has long been the conundrum for planners when weighing options and locales for meetings. Planners want a destination with first-rate hotels, activities and ambience that can be coupled with a relaxed pace to get down to business.
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Southern California Confidential
By Nikki Gloudeman
June 30, 2010
To many, Southern California is a place of sunshine, flip-flops and endless sand. It’s where you can ride a Ferris wheel along the Santa Monica Pier, run beside the crashing waves of La Jolla or shop in perfect weather at a downtown farmer’s market.
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Big Bay and Beyond
By Carolyn Koenig
April 23, 2010
Almost 50 years after Columbus first glimpsed the shores of the New World, explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo entered into San Diego Bay, the first foray of European adventurers into the coast of what is now California.
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Tee It Up
By John Anderson
November 23, 2009
It’s easy to get overlooked when you’re located adjacent to a city such as San Diego, perennially one of the most attractive meetings destinations in the U.S.
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It'll Leave You Smiling
By Macie Schreibman
April 30, 2009
Ahhhhh….San Diego. Like a breath of fresh air, the city feels welcoming, soothing and comforting. Maybe it’s the sound of waves crashing against the shore, the breezes off the bay, the sunny skies or the palm trees that line nearly every street.
