San Diego, the birthplace of California, flaunts a vibrant spirit stirred with historical charm and served with enthralling picturesque scenery. After all thrilling New Year revelries, holidaymakers heading to the popular west coast city of USA can add diversified excitement and exhilaration to their trip here in the first month of 2014. The choices range from international expos to sports and music concerts to delightful family experiences. Let’s take a look at just three of the most preeminent upcoming January events for travellers who booked flights landing in this part of the USA.
2014 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon
Runners and fitness freaks on USA holidays to San Diego in the New Year can be a part of this Winter Marathon which is scheduled for 19th January at Westfield Plaza Camino Real. The marathon and half marathon start at 0615 hrs and 0745 hrs respectively. Live bands are going to keep up the momentum whereas picturesque scenery along the Pacific Ocean is sure to give flights to the fancies of participants and audiences alike. Every participant will get goodie bag, technical fabric shirt and finisher’s medal.
Farmers Insurance Open
While true-blue Tiger Woods’ fans would have undoubtedly grabbed their air tickets on USA flights bound for San Diego way in advance for this event, casual golf lovers holidaying in the city can add this prestigious PGA tour in their itineraries too. The sports event is taking place at San Diego’s Torrey Pines Golf Course from 23rd to 26th January. Besides defending champion Woods, Phil Mickelson, Edward Loar, Jimmy Walker and Charlie Beljan are other celebrated players craving to add another feather to their caps. Grey Goose Lounge, Beringer Wine Bar and Alaska Airlines Fan Village define the magnificence of this world class course beyond Golf.
San Diego Restaurant Week
This biennial gastronomic extravaganza has emerged as an impressive allure among travellers boarding flights to San Diego and experience unique aspect of USA. In 2014, be ready to satiate your taste buds with international cuisines and delectable local specialties at various restaurants across the city. The six day affair is stretched between 19th and 24th of the month and its list of restaurants boasts names of eminent food joints such as BICE Ristorante, 1500 Ocean, Indigo Grill and Fogo de Chao. Best part: Tickets or passes are not required.
