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San Diego
Photo credit: Courtesy of the San Diego CVB
THE BEST...
Weather
(#1)
Attractive
(#2)
Family vacation
(#3)
Spring Break
(#3)
Summer Vacation
(#4)
THE WORST...
Affordable getaway
(#24)
Live music/concerts and bands
(#24)
Cultural getaway
(#23)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4
Athletic/active
2
Attractive
17
Diverse
17
Friendly
19
Intelligent
9
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Active/adventure vacation
24
Affordable getaway
23
Cultural getaway
3
Family vacation
5
Relaxing retreat
6
Romantic escape
10
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Affordable hotels
5
All-in-one resorts
16
B&Bs/Inns
15
Big-name luxury hotels
16
Business hotels
16
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
18
Cocktail hour
24
Live music/concerts and bands
14
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Classical music
21
Historical sites/monuments
22
Museums/galleries
22
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23
Antique and vintage shops
18
Independent boutiques
14
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Big-name restaurants
18
Cafes
18
Ethnic food
20
Farmers' markets
21
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Cleanliness
9
Environmental friendliness
18
Noteworthy neighborhoods
4
Peace and quiet
8
People-watching
5
Public parks and outdoor access
14
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
11
Safety
9
Skyline/views
1
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
18
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
16
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
22
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
21
Lounges
17
On-time arrivals/departures
21
Shopping
17
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
18
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3
Spring Break
4
Summer Vacation
12
Thanksgiving
11
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3
Athletic/active
3
Attractive
16
Diverse
16
Friendly
16
Intelligent
17
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6
Active/adventure vacation
23
Affordable getaway
24
Cultural getaway
3
Family vacation
5
Relaxing retreat
6
Romantic escape
10
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22
Affordable hotels
9
All-in-one resorts
14
B&Bs/Inns
16
Big-name luxury hotels
16
Business hotels
16
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14
Cocktail hour
18
Live music/concerts and bands
13
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23
Classical music
19
Historical sites/monuments
17
Museums/galleries
21
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Antique and vintage shops
25
Independent boutiques
16
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Big-name restaurants
19
Cafes
18
Ethnic food
19
Farmers' markets
22
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10
Cleanliness
8
Environmental friendliness
21
Noteworthy neighborhoods
5
Peace and quiet
9
People-watching
7
Public parks and outdoor access
17
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
10
Safety
7
Skyline/views
2
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
23
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
25
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
26
Lounges
16
On-time arrivals/departures
27
Shopping
22
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
21
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3
Spring Break
2
Summer Vacation
7
Thanksgiving
10
Winter
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