Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
America's largest event for collectors of comic, pop culture and movie memorabilia has
gone from geek chic to trendmaker.
September
Fleet Week
MILITARY
(
www.fleetweeksandiego.org
; mid-Sep-early Oct)
Actually more like 'Fleet Month.' The US military shows its pride at events such as a sea
and air parade, special tours of ships, the Miramar Air Show (the world's largest) and the
Coronado Speed Festival featuring vintage cars.
October
Little Italy Festa
FOOD, CULTURE
(
www.littleitalysd.com
; mid-Oct)
Come for the tastes and aromas of old Italia, and stay for Gesso Italiano, chalk-art drawn
directly onto the streets.
December
December Nights
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
(
www.balboapark.org/decembernights
; early Dec)
This festival in Balboa Park includes crafts, carols and a candlelight parade.
Sleeping
San Diego Tourism runs a
room-reservation line
(
800-350-6205;
www.sandiego.org
)
.
Downtown San Diego
US Grant Hotel
LUXURY
