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How far is Downtown San Diego from the airport?
- San Diego International Airport is three & one half miles from the heart of the downtown area.
- A typical taxi fare from the airport to downtown would range from $12.00 $15.00 dollars.
- Several shuttle companies offer shared rides to and from Lindbergh Field and to other areas of San Diego County.
- There are numerous limousine and chauffeur services available for hire upon arriving at the airport.
- The airport is also served by the Metropolitan Transit System bus route #992. Most rental car agencies have airport facilities and/or provide service to arriving visitors.
How long will it take me to drive to various places around the San Diego region?
The table below shows it in a detailed manner;
- Drive Times from Downtown San Diego:* Anza-Borrego Desert State Park – 2 hours
* Coronado – 7 minutes
* Escondido – 30 minutes
*Hotel Circle – 10 minutes
*Julian – 90 minutes
*La Jolla – 20 minutes
*Mission Bay – 15 minutes
*Oceanside – 45 minutes
*San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field) – 10 minutes
*Tijuana – 30 minutes
*Ensenada – 2 hours
*Rosarito – 1 hour
What is the customary amount to tip for reward service?
- A reward for service, tip, or gratuity, is common in the United States.
- In restaurants it is customary to tip 15% of the bill or 20% for above-average service.
- Gratuities are not necessary in cafeterias with self-service.
- At hotels and airports a $1 tip per bag or suitcase is customary for the bellboy or porter.
- Taxi drivers are usually tipped 15% of the total fare.
What is the most cost-effective way to see the museums in Balboa Park?
- A Passport to Balboa is your ticket to experience 14 Balboa Park Museums for only $45.00 ($120 approximate value), and $24 for Children ages 3-12, $24.
- The Passport is valid for an entire week.
- You may purchase the Passport to Balboa Park at participating museums, theBalboa Park Visitors Center or at the Times Arts Tix Booth located at Horton Plaza.
- The Go San Diego Card includes full admission to over 50 top attractions for one low price!
Attractions include;
- the San Diego Zoo,
- LEGOLAND California, all the museums in Balboa Park,
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park,
- San Diego Harbor Excursions,
- Birch Aquarium,
- USS Midway Museum , etc.
- Cards are available in increments of 1-7 days and a guidebook is included for free. As low as $41 per day for an unlimited pass.
Which hotels in San Diego are children friendly?
- San Diego is very much a family destination and children are welcome.
- Several of the larger resort-style properties offer seasonal activities for children, while the more modest properties may offer a children’s play area.
For more information, please contact the International Visitor Information Center
What can you tell me about beaches in the San Diego area?
- 70 miles of sand and sea stretching from Oceanside at the north of the County, to Imperial Beach close to the Mexican border.
- Within those limits lie more than 33 beaches, each with distinct features and personalities. There’s a beach to satisfy the aquatic craving for each person in your group.
- You may refer- Beach and Sea Guide.
How do I obtain theatre listings for San Diego?
- San Diego has a thriving theatrical community offering a delightful mix of musicals, comedies, drama and tragedies for your enjoyment.
- Visit the Arts & Culture section of our website for a complete listing.
- For bargain hunters, the San Diego Performing Arts League offers half price, day-of-a-performance tickets and full-price advance sales tickets for theater, music anddance attractions at their Arts Tix Booth at Westfield Horton Plaza Shopping Center.
How many golf courses are in San Diego County?
- With over 90 golf courses and a temperate climate, San Diego is a golf enthusiasts dream, year-round.
- Check this page for golf courses in San Diego.
- If you are looking for a golfing vacation, several lodging establishments are closely associated with or have their own golf courses.
- Play a course in San Diego in the morning, cross the international border, and play a round of golf in Tijuana, Mexico, in the afternoon.
How do I travel to Tijuana and Baja California, Mexico from San Diego?
- Tijuana is approximately 16 miles south of downtown San Diego.
- The recommended method to travel to Tijuana is to take the Trolley to the border, and walk across.
- Crossing the border by car generally takes longer, with long lines at the border crossing
- You will need a valid passport to travel across the border, and we caution visitors to review our Visitor Safety Tips for Traveling in Mexico.
Are there casino’s in the San Diego Region?
- San Diego is home to various Indian gaming casinos rendering Vegas-style accommodations, amenities and gaming activities.
- Located 30-45 minutes from downtown, San Diego’s Indian casinos provide 24/7 Las Vegas-style action and entertainment,
- You can also enjoy full-service resort facilities, popular outlet centers, luxury spas, golf courses and museums, along with showrooms and live entertainment.
- Some are being developed by the Native Americans on their tribal lands, these casinos reflect another facet of San Diego’s rich cultural diversity.
- With a thriving community of 18 tribes, San Diego has the largest tribal concentration of any single county in the U.S.—many of them contributing in the region’s successful Indian gaming business.
- While the casinos help the tribes to be financially self-sufficient, they also enable tribal governments to support charities and social programs serving the entire San Diego community.
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