AUSTRALIA'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL AND HOOPS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS
SAN DIEGO
CALIFORNIA
LOCAL INFORMATION
GAME AVAILABILITY
Club Teams: Not permitted to compete v CIF schools
School Teams: Good, CIFSDS members can play Australian school teams
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay/Billeting: Yes, for school teams
Hotels: Budget to mid-level options in suburbs, budget to luxury options in downtown and near Mission Beach
WEATHER
Avg high of 17C to 22C during the days, avg low of 7C to 11C overnight, avg 20% of days with rain in Dec/Jan
TRANSPORT
Public Transport: Poor, not recommended. Okay for limited downtown sightseeing.
Charter/Self Drive: Self drive is recommended for groups playing games, charter coach to and from airport for sightseeing groups
PRO SPORTS TEAMS
NBA: Nil
NFL: Nil
NHL (Ice-Hockey): Nil
MLB (Baseball): Padres (not in season)
** Los Angeles sports teams are 2 hour north
Welcome to sunny San Diego - even in winter the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees. San Diego is home to some of the world’s best beaches, whether it's riding the waves at La Jolla, or just hanging out in the sand and soaking up the ocean views at Mission Beach. If you’re after something a little more unique, head over to Coronado Island and hang out at the Spanish inspired Hotel Del Coronado for the day.
Downtown San Diego has plenty to offer with popular attractions like the USS Midway, a retired US Navy Aircraft carrier; the historic Gaslamp Quarter with boutique restaurants, shopping and attractions; and Old Town with its renowned fish tacos, a local favorited. Always popular with tour groups is SeaWorld, with excellent marine life exhibits and shows, and the world-class San Diego Zoo with around 1000 different species on display.
San Diego is a fantastic beachside destination to finish your tour, with plenty of attractions to keep you busy.
WHAT TO DO IN SAN DIEGO...
San Diego Zoo - OUR REVIEW
Sea World
Belmont Park - OUR REVIEW
USS Midway - OUR REVIEW
Cabrillo National Monument - OUR REVIEW
Coronado Island - OUR REVIEW
Old Town - OUR REVIEW
Gaslamp Quarter - OUR REVIEW
Balboa Park - OUR REVIEW
Petco Park
Mission Beach
La Jolla Beach