Local Info - San Diego

We thought these links might be useful in planning your trip to visit us in San Diego!

• San Diego Weather - Let me guess - sunny?
• SD Citybeat - Find out what's hot and happening in San Diego this week.
• San Diego Surf Report - It wouldn't be a trip to San Diego without a day spent at the beach. Check out this site for surf reports and other useful info.
• Gaslamp Quarter - There's always something going on in this fun, vibrant neighborhood and we're located right in the heart of it all!

• Balboa Park - Whether you want to visit San Diego's best museums or just lay out in the sun for an afternoon, Balboa Park is gorgeous and full of things to do.
• SeaWorld - Take a day to visit Shamu while you're in town. Discount tickets available at the hostel.
• San Diego Harbor Excursions - Discounts on harbor tours and whale watching excursions available at reception!
• San Diego Zoo - Visit the country's most famous zoo. See the pandas, check out the lush monkey habitat and take a ride on the Skyfari Aerial Tram. Buy your discounted tickets at reception before leaving the hostel!
• Skydive San Diego - Get a completely new perspective on San Diego by doing a tandem skydive! This exciting activity will not only get your heart pumping, you'll get a beautiful view of most of San Diego and into Mexico.

  It's a breathtaking adventure that's not to be missed. Participants can get photos and videos taken to relive their experience and scare their parents!

  Ask at reception for the name of our favorite sky dive instructor who has more than 6000 jumps....

• San Diego Bus, Trolley and Train Information - Information on San Diego's public transportation system.
• Bike Tours San Diego - What is the best way to get around America's Finest City? Hire a bike. Just a few blocks from the hostel (6th and Island) you'll find Peter, the friendliest guy in San Diego who will rent you one of his bikes for the whole day for just $10 (price includes helmet, bike-lock, and a map). Make sure to tell him you are staying at USA Hostels to get this discounted price!
• Enterprise-Rent-A-Car - The best way to see the surrounding areas of Southern California.  Great customer service and 50% off weekend rentals.