By Alexa Evans
The historic Belmont theme park is located right on the
beach in the Mission Bay area of
San Diego. Some of the attractions featured at Belmont Park include the Giant Dipper, a Tilt-a-Wheel and the Wave House. Two artificial waves are available for those daring enough to try their stellar or not so stellar surfer skills. If you are planning a vacation to San Diego with the family and want to ensure you are smack dab in the middle of all of the action, check out the available hotel options in the vicinity of the Wave House at Belmont Park. Two star hotel choices are a great budget option for those families wanting to keep their wallets full, without sacrificing comfort.
Best Western Blue Sea Lodge
For a true beach retreat, stay right on the sand at the Best Western Blue Sea Lodge. Guests are treated to a king-sized bedroom that features an in-room coffee maker, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. The hotel's amenities include a pool, valet services, meeting and banquet facilities, a concierge and a fitness center. Located near the hotel are plenty of shopping and restaurant options and, in addition to being a short distance from Belmont Park, the hotel is also near the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Rates for this hotel start around $109 per night (see References).
Catamaran Resort and Spa
Located right on the edge of Mission Bay, the Catamaran resort and Spa is just steps away from the beach. The large hotel boasts 315 rooms and is surrounded by lush gardens filled with exotic plants and flowers, giving guests the feeling of vacationing in the tropics. The hotel offers guests the choice in staying in one of the standard or deluxe rooms, studios or one of their many suites. All rooms are decorated with colorful tropical inspired furnishings. Room amenities include refrigerators, irons, hairdryers and coffeemakers. The suites include a separate living room with a sleeper sofa. The hotel offers a 24 hour front desk, babysitting services, a bar and lounge and a business center. Rooms here start around $109 per night (see References).
Surfer Beach Hotel
The Surfer Beach Hotel is a classic beachfront property located right in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. The rooms feature two double beds, color television and an in-room refrigerator. All rooms come with a balcony that either faces the ocean or down the shoreline. Also available for guests' convenience are hotel amenities such as high-speed internet, wireless internet a pool and a restaurant. In addition to being located near Belmont Park, the hotel is also only a short distance away from Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and the quaint Gaslamp District. Rates for this hotel start around $129 per night (see References).
About the Author:
Alexa Evans is a freelance writer and marketing editor based in San Diego, Calif. Evans has been published in "Tango Diva," "Map Vivo" and "Trazzler." She earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
