Thread: Advice needed on Hilton Resort in Southern California

Quote: Originally Posted by Firewind Okaaaaaayyyy... just for the record: 1) Isla Vista was the Surf City. (I know, it wasn't* but it will be debated for as long as we live. You know, Campus Point and all that. And the ratio in the song held for as long as I lived there. ) 2) But I have you on this one: The song was by Jan & Dean - first.* 3) Are you THE Goofy Foot? It can't be. Because you'd be for Huntington. * These...

You're right, it's Dean. My error. And truth be told, I have a sentimental place for Huntington. I learned there, a looong time ago. Let's just say that priorities and other things evolve... Like, the last time I tried to get up, well, never mind. I won't challenge you re Black's. Back to regularly scheduled programming...

I would like to use my Hilton points to stay for a long chill-out weekend in Southern California the week after Christmas. I am thinking more about an upscale community on the coast. Any thoughts on La Jola, Ventura, Coranado, Dania Beach, or something in the OC icluding Newport? Interested in nice views, dining, beaches and pools etc. Thank you in advance for your advice!

Hilton Gaslamp is a small property with a boutique feel very close to tons of restaurants in the San Diego city center. Hilton Bayshore is a brand new highrise very close to the Hilton Gaslamp--right next to the San Diego convention center. Views are apparently stupendous. I have not stayed there since Diamonds are given little in the way of perks. Neither is close to a beach, although both are close to the ocean, and I love jogging from the...

IMHO your best betS would be the Hilton Resort in Huntington Beach or the Fess Parker in Santa Barbara.

Quote: Originally Posted by CMK10 I'm a big fan of the La Jolla Torrey Pines Hilton. I spent my 18th birthday there with my gf and let's just say it was a memorable time No one is going to make golf analogies??? Quote: Originally Posted by Goofy Foot Torrey Pines sounds like what you are looking for. Check it out. Torrey Pines is not near the beach or close to any resturants, just the golf course, biotechs, and the hospital. You...

With what you described as on your wish list, there's no reason to stay anywhere other than Huntington Beach.

Quote: Originally Posted by Carry On Thank you all for your suggestions. There will be no kids on this trip. I just want to go to the beach maybe, sit and read a book by the pool maybe, get a nice massage, and be able to find nice restaurants very close by for dinner. From the sound of your suggestions Huntington beach sounds good I'm a local and I could tell you that Huntington Beach does not have very many good (in terms of food)...

Quote: Originally Posted by zakami I'm a local and I could tell you that Huntington Beach does not have very many good (in terms of food) restaurants. However, Newport Beach isn't a very far drive. Also a local and I agree that the restaurants on Main street are not the best but many are very good - but casual (just what you would expect in a beach city). There are also the great restaurants in Newport or Costa Mesa.