Catamaran Resort & Spa, San Diego, California

The Catamaran Resort Hotel offers casual elegance in a tropical paradise with acres of lush foliage and sun-drenched beaches. Mission Bay, the world's largest aquatic park, is at your doorstep and the enticing waves of the Pacific Ocean are just 100 yards away. The Catamaran's 312 rooms and suites are spacious and tastefully appointed with their own balcony or patio. Each has a king or two double beds, refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. The Atoll Restaurant and Patio offers an award winning dining experience for every taste. Moray's offers cocktails and piano music. Heated outdoor pool, spa and workout facilities add to the resort experience. The Catamaran Resort Spa - A World ClassHealth & Wellness Facility "Opening Spring 2005 Featuring: private treatment rooms, ritual room,Steam and dry saunas, Outdoor whirlpool, Vichy shower, full service salon, and fitness facility."Self Parking $12.00 per day - Valet $16.00 pr day

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During your San Diego vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:

Whaley House
In 1856, this striking two-story brick house (the 1st one in these parts) was built for Thomas Whaley and his family. Whaley was a New Yorker who arrived via San Francisco, where he had been lured by the gold rush. It's probably an urban legend that Whaley's house is designated as "one of only two authenticated haunted houses in California," yet 10,000 schoolchildren visit each year to see for themselves. Besides, no one can really explain why photos taken inside the house often develop with foggy apparitions (apparently, four spirits haunt the structure). Exhibits include a life mask of Abraham Lincoln, one of only six made; the spinet piano used in the movie Gone with the Wind; and the concert piano that accompanied Swedish soprano Jenny Lind on her final U.S. tour in 1852. In back is the cottage that was San Diego's first drugstore (dating to 1867) -- it now houses a shop selling attractive Native American art and jewelry. And the nice shop in front is run by the Save Our Heritage Organisation, which offers beautiful Arts & Crafts pottery, architecture-themed books, and crafts.

Museum of History and Art
This museum's new facility offers archival materials about the development of Coronado, as well as tourist information. Exhibits include photographs of the Hotel Del in its infancy; the old ferries; Tent City, a seaside campground for middle-income vacationers from 1900 to 1939; and notable residents and visitors. Other memorabilia include army uniforms, old postcards, and even recorded music. You'll also learn about the island's military aviation history during World Wars I and II. Plan to spend up to half an hour here. The museum has a self-guided walking tour of Coronado available.

San Diego Historical Society Museum
A good place to start if you are a newcomer to San Diego, the recently remodeled museum offers permanent and changing exhibits on topics related to the history of the region, from pioneer outposts in the 1800s to the present day. Many of the museum's photographs depict Balboa Park and the growth of the city. Plan to spend about 30 to 45 minutes here. Docent tours are available; call tel. 619/232-6203, ext. 117, for information and reservations. Books about San Diego's history are available in the gift shop, and the research library downstairs is open Thursday through Saturday.

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5 out of 5

Very Friendly Efficient Staff

Laura

1) Nice breakfaast cafe 2) Fun and noisy sports bar & grill with excellent food and great service (our parents were oldest there, we were next to oldest) and we had a blast 3) Excellent pizza/pasta joint All within a short drive or long walk

Catamaran first upgraded us (at a cost, of course) to two rooms on ground floor (elder parents in one room) from the 4th floor tower, each room only one away from the other and both rooms facing lawn, beach walk, and bay. When heater in one room didn't work, the manager personally brought a heater to the room, after giving a choice to change rooms or have portable heater. Rooms had separate bedroom, bath, and nice living room with pull-out couch, round table and comfy chairs, tv, wetbar, lovely bay view. Everything was very clean, sheets and towels of good quality and in abundance. When we asked for more blankets, they appeared within two minutes!!! Doesn't get much better!

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Anonymous

It was a short drive to the zoo, and to the harbor. The driving was not to difficult. There were good restaurants close to the hotel.

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My review of Catamaran Resort & Spa

Dawn, Philadelphia, PA

The hotel was beautiful with a wonderful duck pond and grouds. It even has a beautiful fountain in the lobby. They also offer a great Sunday buffet for brunch, but expect to pay $38 a person.

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5 out of 5

Awesome Experience

Ingrid, Sacramento, CA

There are beautiful Island Apparel shops along the beach walkways.

When we had arrived that day we checked out the room and then took a stroll down to the entry, the spa and outside in the back. I was overpowered by the beauty everywhere. It was so captivating to see exotic birds in the trees and colorfull fish in the ponds that surrounded the complex. Everything was so tranquill. I was inthralled by the magnificent views from the back patio of our hotel room. You don't get views like that in many hotels around the USA unless you go to Hawaii.

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4 out of 5

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Anonymous, 2007-03-06

bay right behind hotel

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5 out of 5

Beautiful Surprise!

Anonymous, 2007-03-02

Mission Beach boardwalk is walking distance and so beautiful! You can walk, run, rent a bike, or even take a surf lesson. Fun for people of all ages!

A friend and I decided very last minute (a few hours before) to head to Tijuana and San Diego for an overnight getaway. After a couple hours in TJ, we were ready to get back to the states, check-in to our last min. choice hotel and get some seafood someplace nice. Were we pleasantly surprised to find out that we had booked our night at a beautiful bird sanctuary Resort and Spa. The Catamaran Resort & Spa was amazing, with lush landscaping, exoctic birds, a large pool with jacuzzi! In the morning you wake up to mallards and ducks at your door. My personal fave was Chadwick the parrot. We had a romantic evening and would definitly recommend it to anyone wanting a little escape from LA! :) Oh, and don't forget to simply cross the street for a delicious meal at World Famous, which is practically on Mission Beach. With a name like that we were expecting alot and were not dissapointed. We ate there for breakfast too!

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5 out of 5

Great location

Anonymous, 2007-02-28

The hotel was very nice and clean with great tropical landscaping and walk ways. Room was very clean, large and pool/spa area was very nice. Location is excellent. Resort is located on the Mission Bay side so access to the walking/biking path around the bay and the area is very convenient. Pacific Ocean and the boardwalk strolling is only 2 blocks away. Be aware they charge $12.00 a day for parking.

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5 out of 5

Great place to stay

Larry, Long Beach, CA, 2007-02-22

This is a wonderfull place . I have taken my family there. Great service, Great room and the grounds are very maintaned.

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5 out of 5

Great location for all ages

Anonymous, 2007-02-21

Fun restaurants with music, pool tables. Also a sports bar a few blocks away.

I loved the gym over looking the bay as well as the friendly staff. The bar was beautiful and the bartender (female) was very friendly. They had a guest appreciation night with wine, cheese and fruit which was really thoughful. They also provided umbrelllas for one day when it rained which was also unexpected. Everything you could possibly want was within walking distance. I will definately stay there on my next trip.

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5 out of 5

Relaxing Vacation Destination

Donavon, Wichita, KS, 2007-02-12

A great breakfast place is only a short walk away. You must eat at the "The Eggery". Also evening dining at "World Famous" with a view of the Pacific Ocean at sunset is a must. This restaurant is also only a couple of blocks from the Catamaran.

Very comfortable room with a great view of the bay area. Well landscaped walking paths with a wonderful array of birds including colorful ducks and a pair of rare black African swans. Many goods restaurants within easy walking distance. Public transportation is just across the street. The Pacific Ocean with wonderful surf is only one block walking distance away. This was a great place to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. I definately want to go back!

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