United Airlines Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on United Airlines, which operates 2 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN), departing between 7:30am and 5:50pm. Usually an Airbus A319 or Airbus A321-100/200 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
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During your San Diego vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
A must-see for kids of any age is this tantalizing collection of interactive exhibits and rides designed to provoke the imagination and teach scientific principles. The Virtual Zone includes Deep Sea, a motion simulator ride that lurches you into a virtual ocean floor, plus two different virtual reality attractions with a scientific bent. The Fleet also houses a 76-foot-high IMAX Dome Theater that shows films so realistic that ocean footage can actually give you motion sickness! And in 2001, the Fleet unveiled a spiffy new planetarium simulator powered by computer graphics. Planetarium shows are the first Wednesday of each month ($7 adults, $6 kids age 3-12, $6 seniors). The gift shop features an inspired collection of toys, gadgets, and clever souvenirs.
San Diego Miniature Railroad & Carousel
Located just east of the zoo entrance, these antiquated enticements never fail to delight the pre-teen set. The open-air railroad takes a 3-minute journey through a grove of eucalyptus trees, while the charming carousel is one of the last in the world to still offer a ring grab (free ride if you seize the brass one). The carousel, built in 1910, is a classic, with hand-carved wood frogs, horses, and pigs.
Coronado Municipal Golf Course
This is really more for people who are vacationing in Coronado and just can't bear to leave the "island." It is an 18-hole, par-72 course overlooking Glorietta Bay, and there's a coffee shop, pro shop, and driving range. It's tough to get a tee time here, so 2-day prior reservations are strongly recommended; call after 7am.
The Sea Lodge
This three-story 1960s hotel in a mainly residential enclave is under the same management as the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club next door. It has an identical on-the-sand location, minus the country club ambience -- there are no reciprocal privileges. About half the rooms have some view of the ocean, and the rest look out on the pool or a tiled courtyard. The rooms are pretty basic, with perfunctory, outdated furnishings, priced by view and size. Bathrooms feature separate dressing areas with large closets; balconies or patios are standard, and some rooms have fully equipped kitchenettes. From the Sea Lodge's beach you can gaze toward the top of the cliffs, where La Jolla's village hums with activity (and relentless traffic). Like the "B&T," the Sea Lodge is popular with families but also attracts business travelers looking to balance meetings with time on the beach or the tennis court.
Sommerset Suites Hotel
This five-story all-suite hotel on a busy street was originally built as apartment housing for interns at the hospital nearby. Renovated in 1999, it retains a residential ambience and unexpected amenities such as huge closets, medicine cabinets, and fully equipped kitchens in all rooms (even dishwashers). Poolside barbecue facilities encourage warm-weather mingling. The hotel has a personal, welcoming feel, from the friendly staff to the snacks, soda, beer, and wine served each afternoon and the welcome basket with cookies and microwave popcorn. Rooms are oversized and comfortably furnished, and each has a private balcony. Be prepared for noise from the busy thoroughfare below leaking in, though. Just across the street you'll find several blocks' worth of restaurants and shops, plus a multiplex cinema. Guest services include a van to the airport, SeaWorld, the zoo, and Old Town ($5 per trip).
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
A second, 33-story tower was recently added to the Grand Hyatt, doubling the number of guest rooms and greatly increasing the facility's meeting space. San Diego's largest hotel continues to be one of the city's most successful operations, even though a behemoth with 1,625 rooms can't offer much in the way of personalized attention -- in fact, complaints about tardy room service are common. All the public spaces are grand and airy, sporting a limestone-and-marble neoclassical theme; there aren't many subtle notes here, the opulence is never understated. But you'll enjoy all the expense-account amenities, including a 40th-floor lounge that offers stunning views over the city and San Diego Bay (the Hyatt is the tallest waterfront lodging on the West Coast). Guest rooms are quiet with high-quality but standard Hyatt-issue furnishings. Bathrooms have ample counter space, and the facility gets kudos for superior service for travelers with disabilities. Request a corner unit for optimal views. The hotel is generally the first choice of large conventions, so rack rates can be deceptively high. Don't let them scare you off if you want to stay here -- weekend rates in particular can be a great deal.
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