{"id":352,"date":"2016-05-11T16:34:29","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T23:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartmentsbstg.wpengine.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2025-07-21T16:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T23:15:23","slug":"weekend-road-trips-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/weekend-road-trips-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Road Trips from San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo via\u00a0bensonk42<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Life in San Diego is pretty great, but sometimes you just need to get out of town for the weekend. With summer coming up fast, we\u2019re aching for a mini vacation. From outdoor adventures to luxurious escapes, we created simple guides to 5 of our favorite cities within 3 hour drives of San Diego. Starting with Newport Beach!<\/p>\n

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Photo Via\u00a0Tracie Hall<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Newport Beach<\/strong>
\nHead North to Newport Beach to explore a different beach city for the weekend. We recommend sticking to the coastal route for the view.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay:<\/u>\u00a0The Resort at Pelican Hill<\/a>. Enjoy this Italian-inspired resort while lounging by the pool or dining with an ocean view. However you choose to spend your time here, you won\u2019t want to return to San Diego once your stay concludes.<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/u>\u00a0Beautiful beaches, little Balboa Island and upscale Fashion Island are all quick trips from the resort. You can also go for a hike nearby at Crystal Cove State Park.<\/p>\n

What to Eat:<\/u>\u00a0Mama D\u2019s Italian Kitchen<\/a>. A Newport Beach favorite, locals and visitors rave about this spot. Arrive early because this place can get busy around dinner time.<\/p>\n

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Photo via\u00a0Nikki Gomez<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Temecula<\/strong>
\nThis getaway is perfect for the Southern California wine enthusiast that can\u2019t take off to Napa at the drop of a hat. Temecula is a much shorter drive and a quaint, inland wine mecca.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay:<\/u>\u00a0South Coast Winery Resort & Spa<\/a>. A hotel, winery and spa wrapped into one pretty package sounds like the perfect recipe for a weekend away.<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/u>\u00a0The area is flowing with wineries; visiting all of them will keep you busy for days! When you\u2019re not sipping on red and whites, you can explore Old Town Temecula or play golf.<\/p>\n

What to Eat:<\/u>\u00a0Trattoria Toscana<\/a>. Compliment your relaxing day of wine tasting with a delicious Italian dinner. If you\u2019re in the mood for more wine, Trattoria Toscana offers both local and Italian wines.<\/p>\n

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Palm Springs<\/strong>
\nWhere to Stay:<\/u>\u00a0Colony Palms Hotel<\/a>. All of the little details at this Palm Springs hotel will charm you. It\u2019s an eclectic desert haven just a couple hours from home.<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/u>\u00a0If you go at a hot time of year, you\u2019ll spend most of your days in the pool. Take advantage of the cooler hours to play some tennis or golf. Palm Springs is also a great place to vintage shop.<\/p>\n

What to Eat:<\/u>\u00a0Tyler\u2019s Burgers<\/a>. Heat and heavy food don\u2019t usually go together, but a burger from Tyler\u2019s is a Palm Springs necessity. We promise you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n

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Photo via\u00a0Don Graham<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Joshua Tree<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re looking to rough it for the weekend, Joshua Tree is your go-to destination. So bring some snacks for the car (and for your campsite), and pack your outdoor gear for an outdoor adventure.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay:<\/u>\u00a0Don\u2019t forget your tent! For the full experience, camping is a must in Joshua Tree.<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/u>\u00a0Being a nature getaway, hiking, exploring and stargazing are top activities. Joshua Tree is also a great place to work on your photography skills in nature.<\/p>\n

What to Eat:<\/u>\u00a0Natural Sister\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/a>. It\u2019s a small shop, but one of few restaurants in Joshua Tree. If you aren\u2019t a fan of vegetarian cuisine, you\u2019ll probably want to stick to your camping food.<\/p>\n

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Photo via\u00a0Prayitno<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Coronado<\/strong>
\nIf you can\u2019t get out of town, you can still get some R&R close by on Coronado Island. Ok, so it\u2019s actually a peninsula. Nonetheless, it\u2019s the perfect place to lay low and relax for a weekend.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay:<\/u>\u00a0Hotel del Coronado<\/a>. Built 125 years ago, Hotel del Coronado is a classic hotel. Just walking through the grounds is like seeing the entire history of the hotel.<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/u>\u00a0We recommend walking through downtown to look at all the little shops and restaurants. Of course, the beach is a must. You can paddleboard, go out on a boat or just relax on the warm sand.<\/p>\n

What to Eat:<\/u>\u00a0Leroy\u2019s Kitchen + Lounge<\/a>. Leroy\u2019s has a variety of food and drinks to choose from, and it won\u2019t break the bank. Go for bunch, lunch, dinner or snacks.<\/p>\n

Moving apartments soon? Remember to visit our\u00a0San Diego Apartments page<\/a>\u00a0to find your perfect new place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With summer on the horizon, we’re beginning a short road trip series, “3 Hours to Vacation.” Starting with San Diego, we’re sharing road trip destinations within 3 hours of our favorite regions. Get out of town, relax in a new environment, and return ready to start a fresh week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":353,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-352","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-apartment-search","tag-san-diego"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=352"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=352"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=352"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=352"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}