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YOUR GUIDE TO SAN DIEGO YOUR GUIDE TO SAN DIEGO MEET YOUR CONCIERGE Discover our neighborhood, The Gaslamp Quarter, a late 1800s Victorian era downtown that is considered the “new JUSTIN SONDGEROTH town” of San Diego located just south of the historic city center, which was founded in 1769 originally as a Spanish colony. The Gaslamp Quarter or “Rabbitville” (named for the original inhabitants) was turned into a warehouse district. This is where the architectural inspiration for our building was created. Within walking distance, there are over 150 dining, shopping, and nightlife venues sure to keep you full and engaged. Our city is able to offer something for everyone, especially with our near perfect weather year around. We have some of the best attractions – the world-famous San Diego Zoo, the USS Midway Museum, wine/brewery tours, SeaWorld, and much more. If you want to connect with the ocean, we have the Pacific within a short drive where you can learn to surf, kayak, or choose one of our pristine beaches on the 70-mile coastline within San Diego County. For those wanting to take in the natural beauty that San Diego has to offer, explore the several unique ecosystems within our region: the coastline, wine country, alpine mountains, and even a desert with sand dunes. Our Concierge team is thrilled to welcome you to Pendry San Diego and look forward to providing you the keys to To Our Pendry Patrons, our region to experience San Diego like a local. Ceara, Melisa, Michele and I are here to assist. Please visit us Welcome home to Pendry and “America’s Finest City”; in the lobby or reach out to us in advance so that we a truly innovative city with so many experiences at your may help guide you in creating lifelong memories! fingertips you will want to start planning your next visit You may contact us by phone at 619-738-7115, email us at before you leave. Pendry is situated in a perfect location [email protected], or come see us in the lobby whether you are here for leisure or business. With the from 8am to 7pm daily. convention center located just three blocks away, you can easily walk to your meetings within five minutes. Leisure guests, too, have endless options right out the door. Our JUSTIN SONDGEROTH award-winning concierge team is thrilled to provide you with CHEF CONCIERGE, PENDRY SAN DIEGO the keys to San Diego through our bespoke Pendry pointers. MEMBER OF LES CLEFS D’OR 5 THE CONCIERGE PENDRY HOTEL SAN DIEGO 3. TAKE IN THE HISTORY AT MIDWAY MUSEUM TOP 10 PICKS The USS Midway Museum is a downtown San Diego staple of fun and educational activities. This historic aircraft carrier- Justin highly recommends the following in san diego: turned museum is geared toward all ages and features 60 exhibits and 29 restored aircrafts. Browse the exhibits, or dare to step inside the popular flight simulator. 1. VISIT THE WORLD FAMOUS SAN DIEGO ZOO 4. EXPLORE NORTH PARK FOR LOCAL One of the most famous and popular zoos in the world invites you to BOUTIQUES AND STREET ART! visit its more than 3,700 animals and 650 species. Having won many awards for conservation and humane, open habitats, the San Diego Culturally diverse North Park is home to Craftsman cottages, cafés Zoo is a staple of Balboa Park and a major tourist draw every year. and diners, coffee shops, several microbreweries, boutiques, and This is definitely a can’t-miss stop along your tour of San Diego. the North Park Farmers Market. The North Park Theater and the Ray Street Arts District are also bastions of creativity in the area. 5. LEARN TO SURF IN PACIFIC BEACH Like all the other popular beaches in town, lifeguards divide swimmers from surfers in the busy summer months, and it’s important to make sure you’re where you belong. The beach scene is always bustling with activity so before you “hang ten,” check with the concierge for the best spots. 4 2 2. EXPERIENCE BALBOA PARK, MUSEUMS AND GARDENS The lovely outdoor landscaping combined with the impressive array of museums, cultural centers, and family fun destinations makes Balboa Park the cultural heart of the city in many ways. From the zoo and carousel to the United Nations building and the Spanish Village Arts Center, Balboa Park offers more than anyone could enjoy in just one day. 7 THE CONCIERGE PENDRY HOTEL SAN DIEGO 6. SOAK IN THE SAN DIEGO CHILL VIBE IN LA JOLLA AND NORTH COUNTY Experience the truly laid back and relaxing beach cities of San Diego by renting a car from the concierge. Cars can be delivered directly to the hotel for your convenience. Experience the views from Mt. Soledad, see local surfers at Wind and Sea Beach, shop and dine in the La Jolla Village, take in the coastal views from Torrey Pines Gliderport, visit the Surf museum, Cedros Ave Shops and much more! 7. TAKE IN THE NATURE WITH A LOCALLY CURATED HIKE 8 Our concierge team can guide you to a coastal hike at Cabrillo National Monument with tide pool experiences, Torrey Pines with cliff and ocean views, Mission Trails where you can hike between 5 different peaks and unlimited options, or Cleveland National Forest for famous Pacific Trail hikes. There’s also the ever-popular Mt. Woodson. 9 8. LITTLE ITALY FARMERS’ MARKET AND SAN DIEGO FOOD CULTURE It’s no surprise that the Little Italy Farmers’ Market tops the list as one of the most well-known and well-loved farmers’ markets in San Diego. Running on Saturdays through Date Street, there are over 200 tents lined up between Kettner Boulevard to Front Street for you to wander through. At Front Street, there are many vendors who display their artwork. 9. GET OUT ON THE WATER A great way to see San Diego’s big bay is on the water. There are many options that our concierge team can assist with. A Nature Boat Adventure can include whale watching, dolphins, sea lions and other sea life. Sit back and enjoy a relaxing catamaran or sail boat experience with a catered bar or join one of the many public tours on a larger ship, which can include brunch, dinner or sunset dining options. 10. MEXICO! WINE COUNTRY, TIJUANA, AND PUERTO NUEVO Taste craft beers from Tijuana and Ensenada brewed with fresh local ingredients. Shop in local markets and find culturally influenced, handmade artwork not available anywhere else. Dine on lobster fresh from the Pacific Ocean prepared the traditional Puerto Nuevo way. Sip 6 on margaritas while watching the sunset from a private balcony just above the sand. Bask in the rustic charm of the Valle de Guadalupe. 9 THE CONCIERGE PENDRY HOTEL SAN DIEGO Whether you’re into arts and culture or nature, Balboa Park, San Diego’s 1,200-acre MUSEUMS urban park and most popular attraction, will provide a well-rounded experience with its variety of museums, theaters, gardens, and & GALLERIES recreational activities. OLD GLOBE THEATRE SPRECKELS ORGAN PAVILION Address: 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Address: 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Tel: +1 619-234-5623 Tel: +1 619-702-8138 www.theoldglobe.org www.spreckelsorgan.org San Diego rarely dips below jacket weather, so the city’s an In 1914, John D. Spreckels, one of San Diego County’s richest excellent location to catch a play beneath the stars. The Old residents, and his brother Adolph, celebrated the construction of the Globe Theatre (theoldglobe.org), modeled after Shakespeare’s Panama Canal by donating $100,000 for the creation of an organ version in London, was built in 1935 for the presentation pavilion. They dedicated it to “the people of San Diego,” and “the of the bard’s plays. After being renovated in 1937, being people of all the world,” according to the San Diego History Center. rebuilt after a 1978 arson fire, and becoming a collection of Former president Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech there three theaters, the show still goes on at The Old Globe, with on July 27, 1915, and former president William Howard performances during the Summer Shakespeare Festival. Taft spoke at the pavilion nearly two months later. Talented actors also perform Broadway productions – “More than Today, the Spreckels Organ is the world’s largest pipe organ 20 productions produced at The Old Globe have gone on to play in an outdoor venue. Per the Spreckels’ request, concerts on and off Broadway, garnering 13 Tony Awards and numerous are free. They’re also picnic- and pet-friendly. Head to the nominations,” according to its website. In 1984, the theater heart of Balboa Park Sundays at 2 p.m. year-round and itself won a Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. from late June until late August. 11 THE CONCIERGE PENDRY HOTEL SAN DIEGO Center opened in 1973 and modified IMAX’s 65mm format to design the world’s first IMAX Dome Theater, the OMNIMAX. It also followed San Francisco’s footsteps by making all exhibits interactive. Currently, there are more than 100 exhibits, and the museum sometimes hosts adults-only events, such as “Suds & Science: An Evening of Thinking and Drinking,” and “Rum Tasting and the Science of Distilling.” SAN DIEGO AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Address: 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Tel: +1 619-234-8291 www.sandiegoairandspace.org The San Diego Air & Space Museum opened in February 1963, and like the Old Globe Theatre, burned to the ground during an arson fire in 1978.