If you are going to BlogHer 11 in San Diego, you are in for a treat! I attended BlogHer 10 in New York last year, and I am super excited that it is on “my” coast this year. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to New York, the humidity got the better of me.
My husband and I were in San Diego last week, and we stayed in the area around where the Convention Center and the Marriott are! It is absolutely gorgeous, and as a native Californian, I can tell you that you will not experience humidity – even in August. It will be quite warm though, so definitely bring summer clothes. I will be doing another post shortly with some tips for BlogHer 11, but this will at least give you an idea of what to expect {and it’s good!}. Here is the Marriott, and below that is a photo of palm trees. You will see LOTS of palm trees!
The convention center and Marriott are right on the water, and right by {or possibly in} the Gaslamp District. The Gaslamp district is so much fun – there are fabulous restaurants, shops and it is always busy.
Right next to the hotel, you will find Seaport Village – a quaint outdoor area with darling shops and restaurants {casual to fine dining}. There are beautiful ponds too and it is all just breathtaking. Also in Seaport Village is a carousel. If you are bringing kids with you, they will definitely enjoy Seaport Village. My husband and I spent the afternoon there and of course I took some pictures to share with you.
Oh, and there are lots of goodies 🙂
The Carousel:
Delicious seafood:
And this guy, looked like a statue. He didn’t move at all, didn’t even crack a smile. There was a bucket and if you put money in, he would dance. I hope he is there when we are in August, because I know some of you guys can make him laugh. I just know it!
And it is just so much fun!
If you are bringing a spouse {or even if you aren’t}, the USS Midway is docked right next to Seaport Village. The USS Midway is open for tours daily, although it was too late when we arrived. We did walk around the ship though, and it is quite impressive. From the hotel down to Seaport Village is a beautiful walking/jogging path right along the water. The path is lined with flowers and foliage and it is just beautiful.
Of course there are so many other things to do in San Diego – Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, downtown, and the list goes on and on. I just wanted to give you a little taste, and something extra to look forward to. I am so excited for BlogHer and look forward to meeting those of you I haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting, and giving a big hug to those of you who I met last year.
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aw, I wish I had known you were in town, I would have come met up! I’m glad you had fun in San Diego. Hope to see you in August….I just need to get a ticket. lol
Oh that would have been fun! I was kind of at loose ends during the day while he was at meetings (this was his business trip). We will definitely have to meet up in August…but yes, hurry and get your ticket!
Oh, how I wish I were going this year!!
I do too…I really do.
Awesome – it looks so pretty there! I can’t wait!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share about the area with us. I’ve only been to LA and San Francisco in CA, so this is a new place to visit.
You are so welcome – I cannot wait to see you!
*doing a jig* I SO cannot WAIT!
Me either!!! It’s not much longer now!
I am so sorry that I can’t go ~ I would SO like to go there for the conference and see all those wonderful things; not to mention meeting YOU!!
I’m so jealous of everyone that’s going, but I cannot wait for the photos. =)
Oh no!!! I thought you were going for some reason. I want to meet you so bad and give you a great big hug 🙁
And I want to meet you so bad and get that big hug! 🙂
Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! I’m even more excited now if possible! 😉
How exciting! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait for Blogher 11! 🙂
Look forward to meeting you!
Thanks so much – I hope we do have a chance to meet. It is going to be a BLAST! Have you been to CA before?
No, this will be my first time in CA! I think that is why I am more excited! 🙂
It looks beautiful! Thanks for posting these – I just booked my plane ticket today, so I’m getting excited!
Thanks so much for this post. It helps a lot. It looks like there is plenty to do just in walking distance. I think I might relax about tickets to stuff.
I would – you won’t be bored – promise!!
Great post. I love all the pictures. I haven’t been to San Diego in almost 10 years, so I look forward to seeing it again. I hope I can meet up with you at BlogHer again this year too!
Oh we will definitely have to meet up again! I really enjoyed meeting you last year. I am so happy to hear you are going!
I’m so excited!! I’ve never been to BlogHer and I’ve never been to CA. I can not wait! Thanks for the sneak peek!
You are very welcome – glad you can “picture” it now 🙂