What I did on my vacation...

Remember in elementary school upon starting a new year, your teacher may have asked the class to write about this..."What I did on my summer vacation"? Well I am here to tell you all about what I learned on our vacation to San Diego, California!

We stayed at Loews Resort on Coronado Bay. It's an island off the coast of San Diego...And it's beautiful and luxurious. This is the view upon entering the Hotel.

It is made up of 5 buildings that consist of the hotel portion. We were upgraded since it was during their low season in March, to building 5 (quite a walk) that faces the ocean view. This is what I saw outside our balcony...

See the low mountains/hills off in the distance? Here is the view at night...

Those lights you see off in the distance are actually in Mexico! Our waiter is from there and said it only takes him 15 minutes to get to the border from our hotel. He is allowed to come and work here everyday, then go back home to his family in Mexico every night. We did see a border patrol vehicle while we were there.

The five buildings that house the hotel rooms are divided by walkways. In the first walkway there is this Huge and Beautiful birdcage...

Yes, it's full of the sweetest sounding little birds. It made me smile every time I passed it. Loews also has a private beach that you can walk to or ride a golf cart.

I learned that the Pacific Ocean is cold because the waters are fed from Alaska! See the shadow from the flying bird?

I couldn't believe that I could get such good pictures from my iphone!

This map shows you the Silver Strand Blvd. on the lower edge. We stayed just past this. You can see the Naval Air Station where we drove passed everyday and they train Navy Seals there. We were lucky to see some out on the Ocean. One day, we took a taxi to the Ferry, and the fun Ferry ride took us across the bay...

To the USS Midway!

This floating city at sea is now a museum that we toured. It's an Air Craft Carrier that was commissioned just after WWII in 1945 and decommissioned in 1992. It's the longest-serving carrier of the 20th century. We toured the whole ship and on top of the flight deck were many planes to view and even get into. The tour takes at least 3 to 4 hours and is just fascinating.

There were two other Air Craft Carriers docked within view.

The one on the left is the ship that buried Osama bin Laden at sea! On a lighter note, Another thing for all you bicyclist, apparently the thing to do is to ride a bike from San Diego to the Ferry, then take a long bike ride on Coronado before returning. We saw lots of bikers do this.

Another day, we were shuttled into Coronado shopping district. I came across the obvious touristy shops and yummy eateries, but two stores were a welcome surprise. They were called The Attic. They are quaint shops filled with antiques, jewelry, purses, cool vintage finds and transformations. We also walked several blocks over just to view the homes and architecture there. I found out the the average temps are 75 degrees...year-round! I want to live HERE!

And finally, though our trip was all too short, we found our dream place to stay the next time we come to Coronado to visit! 

It's called the Hotel de Coronado! It was built by three Midwestern financiers that came to Coronado in the late 1800's to Jack Rabbit hunt. They decided to buy Coronado, build this hotel and "they will come". Well, it is the oldest hotel on the West Coast. And we walked around it all!

The feeling I had while there reminded me of the movie, "Somewhere In Time". It has beach front access and right across the street are the blocks of shops that I was telling you about. The Loews Resort is very nice, but I felt held captive and wanted to be where it's easier to get walk around.

So I will leave you with what is going to stay with me from this trip and draw me back!

These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab

Monday

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch

Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple  

Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter 

Sunday's Best @ My 1929 Charmer

DIY'ERS @ Home Coming 

Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn

Creative Link Inspire @ The Crafty Blog Stalker

Tuesday

Project Inspired Linky Party @ Cupcakes and Crinoline

Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home

Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time

The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer

Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House

The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 

Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home 

Wednesday 

Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.

Before & After Wednesday @ The Dedicated House

Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking

Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design 

What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond

Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Work It Wednesday's @ The Happy Housie
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 

Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts

Party On The Porch @ The Shady Porch

Thursday

Under $100 Link Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence

Link Party Thursday @ Bloom Designs Online

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 

Throwback Thrusday @ Glitter Glue and Paint

Create It Thursday @ Lamberts Lately 

Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue

Link'N Blogs @ Delineate Your Dwelling 

Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!

Thrifty Life Thursday @ Revisionary Life

Foodies & Crafties Soiree @ KiddieFoodies

Friday

What To Do Weekends @ Crafts A La Mode

Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo

Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Design It Friday @ Finding Fabulous

TGIF Linky Party @ A Peek Into My Paradise 

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

Creativity Unleashed Link Party @ One Project Closer/The Better Half

Inspire Me Please @ Liz Marie Blog

Freedom Fridays @ My Turn For US 

Shabbilicious Friday Link Party @ Shabby Art Boutique

Junkin Joe @ The Cottage Market

Catch as Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life

Saturday

Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo 

Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello 

Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal

Sunday

Get Schooled Saturday @ Too Much Time On My Hands

Share It One More Time @ One More Time Events

Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor

Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time 

That DIY Party @ DIY Show Off

So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways

Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes

Sunday Show Off Linky Party @ Twigg Studios

DIY Sunday Showcase Linky Party @ VMG206

Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper

Monthly

Every Room In The House @ A Joyful Cottage

Get Your DIY On @ The Hankful House