San Diego December Nights -San Diego Christmas 2009 attractions

When it comes to celebrating holiday season, San Diego has lots of Christmas 2009 holiday activities and attractions to offer. At San Diego, December nights are fun filled and special.

Packed with exciting events throughout the month of December, San Diego is a great place to spend your Christmas holiday season specially December nights.

The two most popular events which you can look forward to when you come to San Diego for holiday celebrations are the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Parade and the December Nights in Balboa Park celebrations.

• Considering both these events take place throughout the month of December, it is best that you find one of the extended stay hotels in San Diego.
• By staying in an extended stay hotel you would get better services at more affordable rates as compared to regular hotels.
• Check out at  our hotels Marina Inn & Suites,  Pacific Inn & Suites,   Point Loma Inn & Suites ,   Relax Inn & Suites,   Vagabond HC Inn
• Plus, extended stay hotels go a step further to make you feel at home by offering value added services such as mini kitchenette, a weekly maid service, complimentary breakfast, a guest laundry room on the premises and so on.

Thus extended stay hotels in San Diego work out to be a preferred option if you plan to stay for some time in the city.

So check them out when you plan to book the rooms. Coming back to the colorful events, you must not miss these two gala festivities lined up for December:

December Nights in Balboa Park : In San Diego, the holiday season begins with extravagant celebrations in Balboa Park. Balboa Park would come alive on December 4 and 5, 2009 with theatrical performances, musical shows, sparkling lights and delicious food. Taking place for the 32nd consecutive year, this annual holiday event attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year over two days.

The best part is that admission to all museums is free on both days from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Considering hundreds and thousands of visitors come here, be certain to book your accommodations in advance at any of the extended stay hotels in San Diego.

You can shop for gifts at the museum stores, savor delicious food at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages, enjoy musical and dance performances presented by the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet and San Diego Junior Theater, watch puppet shows at Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater and host of other activities.

You can catch Santa at the Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego Automotive Museum or at the San Diego Art Institute.

The best part of December Nights is the International Cottage Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages. Over 30 countries participate and you can get a flavor of their authentic music and dance and crafts.

But the best part is the mouth-watering food from these countries. You can relish on hummus and Shawarma from Palestine, Paella – Spain’s most famous dish, fried plantains, corvina and tamales from Panama and lots more.

You can take your kids to the Palisades Midway which has carnival rides and games for younger children. You can also check out ‘My Ancestor’s Village’. It is a artistic re-creation of a traditional native American village inside Balboa Park.

Plan out your itinerary without losing another moment, and yes, if you are thinking of staying in the city for the entire month, make your reservations in one of the affordable extended stay hotels in San Diego.

Make sure that the hotel you choose is located near the Balboa Park and other main attractions of the city.