When you think of the holidays, you probably begin to think of family, warm fires, good food, and…Pacific Beach?! Most people do not think about heading to the coast for the winter holidays, but Pacific Beach offers a wide variety of activities to bring the family-friendly fun of the holiday season to the gorgeous setting of the Southern Californian shoreline. The Pacific Beach Holiday Parade is an annual event that presents the sights and sounds of the season for the whole family. The parade features marching bands, clowns, color guards, immaculate floats and, of course, Santa Clause! The parade begins on Garnett Street, in between Cass and Haines streets. A true ‘Christmas village’ atmosphere is created with vendors selling holiday arts and crafts as well as food items for the hungry patrons celebrating the holiday spirit! The famous tree lighting will be this year’s highlight, set to take place on December 3rd.

After taking in all of the holiday delights at the parade, relax in your cozy room at the Ocean Park Inn. The Inn is located at 710 Grand Avenue in San Diego, and aside from being close to the holiday attractions, it is also close to many theme parks and tourist hot spots, assuring you will always have something to do to enjoy the area this holiday season. The Inn offers many family packages and rates, including the extended stay special, which is valid through December 30, 2011. The special includes 15% off of your entire stay when you book for three nights or more. You can’t beat the views of the rooms, including either a two-queen balcony view, or one king/queen oceanfront room. So what are you waiting for? Put the snow boots away and head on out to Pacific Beach for this year’s festivities! Visit this site for more details.

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Fall travel just got tastier with the announcement of the 8th annual San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival! Forget about the stress and mess of Thanksgiving, and instead join us in the heart of San Diego for an extravagant way to wine and dine! At the 2011 San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival you will be treated to a display by over 70 of the city’s top fine dining restaurants, as well as 170 wineries pouring over 800 wines, gourmet food purveyors, cookbook authors, and culinary personalities!

Now in its 8th year, the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival has become one of the most well-known venues for the best fine dining restaurants in San Diego to showcase their stuff! The event offers everything from cooking classes to tasting seminars, so there will never be a dull moment. This five day food extravaganza begins on November 16th with San Diego’s Wine Rave ($45.00 for advanced purchase). Then stop by Embarcadero Park North behind Seaport Village on the 19th for the renowned Grand Tasting Event, which is open to the public from 12-3pm. Then end it all on a high note with the 2011 Celebrity Chef Luncheon & AIWF Big Bottle Auction on Sunday, November 20th. Treat yourself to a complete weekend of tasting, testing, swirling and swishing! Complementary shuttle services will be provided for those in need, or bring along a designated driver who can cash in on special responsible drinking discounts.

As we all know, a little wine and dine is the best way to make the most of your San Diego fun in the sun adventures! Stay with us at the Ocean Park Inn, located right on the board walk of beautiful Pacific Beach in San Diego. For more information about the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival check out this link: http://www.worldofwineevents.com/index.html

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Ocean Park Inn, one of San Diego’s best beachside hotels, is conveniently located in San Diego’s Pacific Beach. Located at 710 Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach, the beachfront property lies only minutes from the historic Gaslamp Quarter and upscale shopping village of La Jolla, so there is always something to do nearby. The Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and Legoland amusement venues are all within a quick drive from the hotel, making it a perfect spot for keeping the little ones entertained.

The hotel always offers special rates and packages that suit family vacation budgets or group getaways. You can even visit the website now to book the extended stay special, which is good for 15% off of a minimum three-night stay! You can choose from two cozy rooms, a two queen balcony view room, or a king/queen oceanfront view room. Either way, you and your group are sure enjoy a stay at the Ocean Park Inn soaking up all of the beautiful scenery that Pacific Beach has to offer. The hotel offers several amenities to accommodate your group, including continental breakfast, complimentary daily newspaper, free Wi-Fi, in-room massage options, and a 37” LCD TV. The hotel is also near some of San Diego’s finest restaurants and shops, with a variety of transportation options easily get you from location to location. When you are ready to book that relaxing and  invigorating beach getaway, be sure to check out Ocean Park Inn!

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Ocean Park Inn is now officially taking donations for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation! As an incentive for everyone to get involved, we are giving our guests $10 off every night they stay with us if they bring a NEW toy that is in its original packaging. We at the Ocean Park Inn believe it is the time of year to give thanks and to give to those whom are in need.

Who are the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation?

MISSION:
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

GOAL:
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.

OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

ACTIVITIES:
The principal Toys for Tots activity which takes place each year is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a Marine Corps Reserve Unit is located.  In communities without a Reserve Unit, the campaign can be conducted by a Marine Corps League Detachment or group of men and women, generally veteran Marines, authorized by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to conduct a local Toys for Tots campaign.  Local Toys for Tots Campaign Coordinators conduct an array of activities throughout the year, which include golf tournaments, foot races, bicycle races and other voluntary events designed to increase interest in Toys for Tots, and concurrently generate toys and monetary donations.

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When you think of the holidays, you probably begin to think of family, warm fires, good food, and…Pacific Beach?! Most people do not think about heading to the coast for the winter holidays, but Pacific Beach offers a wide variety of activities to bring the family-friendly fun of the holiday season to the gorgeous setting of the Southern Californian shoreline. The Pacific Beach Holiday Parade is an annual event that presents the sights and sounds of the season for the whole family. The parade features marching bands, clowns, color guards, immaculate floats and, of course, Santa Clause! The parade begins on Garnett Street, in between Cass and Haines streets. A true ‘Christmas village’ atmosphere is created with vendors selling holiday arts and crafts as well as food items for the hungry patrons celebrating the holiday spirit! The famous tree lighting will be this year’s highlight, set to take place on December 3rd.

After taking in all of the holiday delights at the parade, relax in your cozy room at the Ocean Park Inn. The Inn is located at 710 Grand Avenue in San Diego, and aside from being close to the holiday attractions, it is also close to many theme parks and tourist hot spots, assuring you will always have something to do to enjoy the area this holiday season. The Inn offers many family packages and rates, including the extended stay special, which is valid through December 30, 2011. The special includes 15% off of your entire stay when you book for three nights or more. You can’t beat the views of the rooms, including either a two-queen balcony view, or one king/queen oceanfront room. So what are you waiting for? Put the snow boots away and head on out to Pacific Beach for this year’s festivities!

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