Mission Valley Resort, San Diego, California

This beautifully landscaped 20-acre resort is located just minutes from all major attractions and features 202 comfortable guest rooms, ample free parking, a 27,000 square foot health club with tennis, racquetball and lap pool, a 24-hour family restaurant, sports bar with daily happy hour, mini-mart and liquor store, two pools, shuffleboard, guest laundry and complimentary transportation to neighboring Fashion Valley Mall, Riverwalk Golf Course and the San Diego trolley station.

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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 Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla
Focusing on work produced since 1950, this museum is known internationally for its permanent collection and thought-provoking exhibitions. The MCASD's collection of contemporary art comprises more than 3,000 works of painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography, video, and multimedia works. The holdings include every major art movement of the past half-century, with a strong representation by California artists. You'll see particularly noteworthy examples of minimalism, light and space work, conceptualism, installation, and site-specific art -- the outside sculptures were designed specifically for this site.The museum is perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and the views from the galleries are gorgeous. The original building on the site was the residence of the legendary Ellen Browning Scripps, designed by Irving Gill in 1916. It became an art museum in 1941, and the original Gill building facade was uncovered and restored in 1996. More than a dozen exhibitions are presented each year; in summer 2005 watch for "Strange New World/Extraño Nuevo Mundo," an exploration of the flourishing arts scene of Tijuana, the border town that is little appreciated by outsiders (the show will run concurrently at the downtown branch of MCASD). Guided docent tours available daily at 2pm, with a second tour Thursdays at 5:30pm. The bookstore is a great place for cutting-edge gifts, and the cafe is a pleasant stop before or after your visit.

Torrey Pines State Reserve
The rare Torrey pine tree grows in only two places in the world: Santa Rosa Island, 175 miles northwest of San Diego, and here, at the north end of La Jolla. Even if the twisted shape of these awkwardly beautiful trees doesn't lure you to this spot, the equally scarce undeveloped coastal scenery should. The city first donated 369 acres as a public park, and the 1,750-acre reserve was established in 1921, from a gift by Ellen Browning Scripps. The reserve encompasses the beach below, as well as a lagoon immediately north, but the focus is the 300-foot-high, water-carved limestone bluffs, which provide a precarious footing for the trees. In spring, the wildflower show includes bush poppies, Cleveland sage, agave, and yucca. A half-dozen trails (all under 1 1/2 miles in length) travel from the road to the cliff edge or down to the beach, and there's a small visitor center, built in the traditional adobe style of the Hopi Indians and featuring a lovely 12-minute video about the park. Watch for migrating gray whales in winter, or dolphins who patrol these shores year-round. For a taste of what Southern California's coast looked like a couple hundred years ago, this delicate spot is one of San Diego's unique treasures. Note: There are no facilities for food or drinks inside the park -- bring a picnic lunch.

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1 out of 5

Second room was ok...

Anonymous

When my husband and I went to check-in, we looked around and thought this isnt bad. We get our keys and were told to go to the last row of rooms. My husband and i pass the others sections, making comments that the parking lot was bascially empty. We parked along with one other car and went to our room. Opened the door, smelled, furniture was old and the wood was worn, bathroom tiles were missing by the bathroom door and after an hour running the room heater, it stayed cold!!! My husband called front desk, told them our problem and they had a King Size available that we could move into. Now that room was nice, in the closer building. But even though this new room was nicer, didnt smell and had new furniture, the toliet backed-up!!! What a vacation!!

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4 out of 5

friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Laureen

high end shopping mall near by with staff able to taxi to stop

Mission Valley Resort is centered with nice lawn and garden area with pool and sauna in the middle. Rooms are basic but clean and are in two story buildings dispersed throughout grounds. Due to this motel layout, noise was heard from outside more easily than in large hotel layout. Staff were great and there is a bar and 24hr. family style restaurant and separate liquor store on grounds. Food actually was pretty good. I would return but request a different room towards center of grounds.

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5 out of 5

NIce hotel

Anonymous

THe hotel was in a great location. Everything was very close by.

Mission Resort was a nice hotel. THe check in process was a little tricky beccause I had asked for a non-smoking and all that was available was smoking. The supervisor was a little hesitant to upgrade us to a non-smoking room, but he did.

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5 out of 5

Excellent Value!

Michael, Omaha, NE

Having traveled a lot over the years it is always a treat to find a hotel that is clean, comfortable, and with all the ammenities that most people need. I would not hesitate to recommend the Mission Valley Resort to either a family on vacation or someone doing business in San Diego.

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5 out of 5

Birthday Trip

Lorraine, Tucson, AZ

Short drive to downtown San Diego where Horton Plaza is and the hotel has a map with directions to different locations of interest.

The Mission Valley Resort was comfortable. I was very pleased. The location of the hotel was very convenient to the freeway and other tourist locatiions in San Diego.

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5 out of 5

very convenient

Debbie, Eugene, OR

THe Fashion mall is right across the street.

We had never been to San Diego before, so it was so great being right by the freeway, so we could get on and go and enjoy all to offer in San Diego. The staff was great, they were always very helpful to recommend places to see and eat.

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5 out of 5

great location

linda, Fort Smith, AR

WE took the fairy from San Diego to Coronodo Island for $3 each way. Sea World and the Zoo are close by too.

location was great for our family there was a mall right accross the street from us. Downtown San Diego was only 5 miles from hotel. The pool was kept clean.

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3 out of 5

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Anonymous, 2007-03-12

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4 out of 5

Great for a value hotel

Anonymous, 2007-02-07

I stayed at the Mission Valley Resort for an overnight on a business trip. The room was sparse, but clean. It was quiet, but yet freeway to close to get to my appointments. The nice surprise was that in the morning I discovered they had a full gym with a lap pool in a separate building on the property, so I was able to do my normal morning swim as I do at home. The hotel staff might want to point this out to guests upon arrival as an added benefit of their stay.

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4 out of 5

Helpful with lots of Amenities

Anonymous, 2007-02-03

Next to concert venues where a lot of great bands play.

The Mission Valley Resort in San Diego had very friendly service and the accomodations were adequate especially for a reasonable price. I was surprised at how many additional ammenities they had on the property. Unfortunately, I was unable to take advantage of any of them due to my short stay. The location is excellent. My only dissappointment was the comfort of their beds but overall it was a nice place to stay.

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