With our mountains-to-ocean landscape and mighty friendly climate, San Diego’s an outstanding place to hit the trails and soak up a little bit of Mother Nature, Southern California-style.
Sure, America’s Finest City offers a boatload of cosmopolitan attractions—not least in the Sofia Hotel’s Downtown and Gaslamp Quarter neighborhood. But getting to know San Diego—a metropolis where [...]

Now’s one of the very best times of year to watch whales along the San Diego coast. That’s because the northbound leg of the mammalian migration on Earth is underway right now in our watery front yard!
Thousands and thousands of gray whales are cruising up our coast between their Baja Californian nursery waters and Alaskan feeding grounds, a 10,000-mile [...]

February’s just around the corner, and there won’t be a better month all year to enjoy San Diego’s fantastic—and fantastically varied—lineup of museums.
Why? Well, thanks to Macy’s, visitors will again be able to enjoy half-price admission to a whopping 45 museums affiliated with the San Diego Museum Council—all month long! The free passes, which can [...]

Looking for a driving tour that hits up many of San Diego’s great landmarks while providing a fine introduction to the area’s scenery and cultural vibe?
Well, good news: You’ve got just the thing in San Diego’s official “auto safari,” the 59-Mile Drive! From the heart of downtown to gorgeous coastline caressed by Pacific sea breezes, this [...]

When you stay at the Sofia Hotel, all the urban pleasures of San Diego are within easy reach of your doorstep. But world-class restaurants, museums, art galleries, and architecture are by no means the only attractions in the region.
Some of the finest sights come courtesy of Mother Nature, which has certainly smiled broadly upon San [...]