Recommendations
RESORTS:
- Wyndham Harbour Lights (The Central Collection) $34/day parking fee Fitness center Gaslamp Quarter location Sauna & steam rooms
- Worldmark San Diego – Balboa Park (Club Pass Resort) (The Central Collection) 0.25 miles to Balboa Park Rooftop terrace Units are hotel rooms
- Worldmark San Diego – Inn at the Park (Club Pass Resort) 2 miles to Gaslamp Quarter Across from Balboa Park Rooftop lounge (nice place to relax at end of the day)
- Worldmark San Diego – Mission Valley (Club Pass Resort) 2.9 miles to Balboa Park Feels like a rundown hotel Bring redecorated in 2017 Heated pool & hot tub Not close to the beach
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
- Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Crazee Burger (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Crest Café (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- El Indio Mexican Restaurant (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Hob Nob Hill (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Hotel Del Coronado Sunday Brunch (bit pricey but well worth it)
- OB Noodle House & Sake Bar (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Oceanaire Seafood Room Pizzeria Luigi (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Studio Diner (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
BARS:
ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- Balboa Park (17 museums in park)
- Belmont Park (amusement park)
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Coronado Island (has one of the best beaches in the US)
- Gaslamp Quarter entertainment district) (do walking tour)
- Golfing at Torres Pines (La Jolla, CA)
- Harbor tour
- Hotel Del Coronado Tour (on Coronado Island)
- La Jolla Sea Caves (kayaking inside caves only allowed with a guide)
- Legoland (Carlsbad, CA)
- Mini motorboat tour around bay
- Old Town Model Railroad Depot (in Old Town San Diego)
- Old Town San Diego (California’s first settlement)
- Old Town Trolley (hop on/hop off)
- Paragliding (near Torrey Pines) (La Jolla, CA)
- Point Loma San Diego Air & Space Museum (in Balboa Park)
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum (in Balboa Park) (little pricey)
- San Diego Segway Tour
- San Diego Zoo (in Balboa Park) (special tour is great)
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Escondido, CA) (was where the San Diego Zoo raised animals for the zoo)
- Seal & sea lion watching
- SeaWorld
- The New Children’s Museum
- Trip to La Jolla
- Trip to Point Loma Linda
- USS Midway Museum (self-guided tour of the aircraft carrier)
- Whale Watching
GROCERY STORES:
OTHER INFO:
- Also see Oceanside, CA list
- Costco & AAA have cheaper tickets to zoo & SeaWorld
- Go on Groupon for attraction deals San Diego
- Go Card (for discounts on attractions) smartdestinations.com
ADDRESSES:
- Wyndham Harbour Lights 911 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-564-3500
- Worldmark San Diego – Balboa Park 1110 A Street San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-795-4000
- Worldmark San Diego – Inn at the Park 525 Spruce Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-291-0999
- Worldmark San Diego – Mission Valley 425 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: 619-677-3150
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have not been to these places personally, so all these recommendations are from other people.
RESORTS:
- Wyndham Oceanside Pier
- Resort Beach across the street Beautiful units
- Nice pool Pool & sundeck Really nice resort
- Request ocean front units (away from trucks)
- Restaurant & bar on-site
- Watch sunset from Wyndham lounge
- Worldmark Oceanside (Club Pass Resort)
- 9 miles to beach Outdoor pools & hot tub
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
- 333 Pacific
- Breakfast Club Diner (80’s themed diner)
- Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen
- Many restaurants within walking distance of resort
- Oceanside Broiler
- ZIGZAG Pizza Pie (in same building as resort)
BARS:
ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Camp Pendleton
- Carlsbad, CA (shopping)
- Farmers Market (on Thursday)
- La Jolla Beach Cove (seal watching) (short drive)
- Legoland (short drive)
- Lot of stores to shop at Mainstreet
- Oceanside’s Sunset Market (food, vendors. Drinks, & music) (every Thursday from 5 PM – 9 PM) (weather permitting)
- San Diego Zoo (short drive)
- Temeula (40-minute drive)
GROCERY STORES:
OTHER INFO:
- Also see Anaheim, CA list (one-hour drive)
- Also see Long Beach, CA list (one-hour drive)
- Also see San Diego, CA list (one-hour drive)
- Movie Top Gun was filmed in area & yellow house in movie is still there
- Older generation will appreciate the ocean, good food, & entertainment in area
- Party town for the young crowd
ADDRESSES:
- Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort 333 North Myers Street Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 760-901-1200
- Worldmark Oceanside 1301 Carmelo Drive Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 760-721-0890
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have not been to these places personally, so all these recommendations are from other people.
RESORTS:
- Worldmark Clear Lake (Club Pass Resort) 0.2 miles to Windsor Golf Club Lakefront, boat dock, & launch Outdoor Pools & hot tub
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
BARS:
ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- Anderson Marsh State Historical Park (a Tule marsh) (archeological site)
- Casinos in area
- Clarkes Collectables & Lunchbox Museum
- Fishing & boating
- Hot springs in area
- Wine tastings in area G
ROCERY STORES:
OTHER INFO:
ADDRESSES:
- Worldmark Clear Lake 3927 E. Highway 20 Nice, CA 95464 Phone: 707-274-0118
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have not been to these places personally, so all these recommendations are from other people.
RESORTS:
- Vino Bello Resort (Associate Resort)
- 5 miles to downtown Napa Old world Tuscan-inspired resort
- Restaurant & wine cellar (on-site)
- Spa Terra (on-site) (housed in underground cave)
- Underground wine tasting room
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
- Mustards Grill
BARS:
ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- Cycling Napa River Trail
- Hiking Bay Area Ridge Trail
- Hot air balloon ride
- Many golf courses in area
- Napa Art Walk’s outdoor sculptures
- Napa Valley Opera House (historic)
- Napa Valley Wine Trail
- Prime wine country with over 400 wineries in the area
GROCERY STORES:
OTHER INFO:
ADDRESSES:
- Vino Bello Resort 865 Bordeaux Way Napa, CA 94558 Phone: 707-251-1900
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have not been to these places personally, so all these recommendations are from other people.
RESORTS:
- Worldmark Marina Dunes (Club Pass Resort)
- 11 miles to Monterey Beach on-site Outdoor Pools & hot tub
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
BARS: ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- 17-Mile Drive scenic tour Big Sur scenic drive
- Cannery row (entertainment district)(Monterey)
- Carmel-By-The-Sea
- Fisherman’s Wharf (Monterey)
- Fort Ord National Monument (Monterey)
- Hearst Castle (Simeon, CA)
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey)
- National Steinbeck Center (Salinas, CA)
- Over 25 golf courses
- Pacific Coast Highway scenic drive
GROCERY STORES:
OTHER INFO:
ADDRESSES:
- Worldmark Marina Dunes 3295 Dunes Road Marina, CA 93933
- Phone: 831-384-3455
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on Facebook. So all these recommendations are from other people.
RESORTS:
- The Queen Mary Hotel (Associate Hotel)
- 26 miles to Los Angeles, CA
- 1936 luxury liner permanently docked at the Port of Long Beach
- Day Spa
- Entertainment & dining
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
- Barone’s (Valley Glen, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Belly & Snout (Los Angeles, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Bludso’s Bar & Que (Compton, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Delancey Bar & Pizzeria (Hollywood, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Fat Sal’s Deli (on Highland Ave) (Los Angeles, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Gloria’s Café (on Venice Blvd) (Los Angeles, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Harold & Belle’s (Los Angeles, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Little Jewel of New Orleans (Los Angeles, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Mamma Cozza’s (Anaheim, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- The Bun Shop (Los Angeles, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- The Factory Gastobar (Long Beach, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- The Golden State (Los Angeles, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
BARS:
ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Catalina Island
- Celebrity homes tours (Hollywood, CA)
- Chinese Theatre (Hollywood, CA)
- Hollywood sign
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Movie studio tours (Hollywood, CA)
- Whale watching tours
GROCERY STORES:
OTHER INFO:
- Also see the Anaheim, CA list (30-minutes away)
- Also see the Oceanside, CA list (one-hour away)
- Los Angeles & Hollywood are a half hour to one hour away
ADDRESSES:
- The Queen Mary Hotel, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Phone: 877-342-0738
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from Facebook. So all these recommendations are from other people.
RESORTS:
- Wyndham Indio
- 0.1 miles to Golf Club at Terra Lago (36 holes)
- 2 pools, 5 hot tubs, & lazy river
- Buildings 1 – 5 are closer to the pool
- Buildings 6 – 8 are Wyndham units (all the others are Worldmark)
- Day spa
- Grills on the balconies of every unit
- Mediterranean style resort
- Unit 6403 has a good view but is not close to the pool
- Worldmark Indio (Club Pass Resort)
- 0.1 miles to Golf Club at Terra Lago (36 holes)
- 2 pools, 5 hot tubs, & lazy river
- Day spa
- Great resort
- Mediterranean style resort
- Worldmark Palm Springs (Club Pass Resort)
- 5.5 miles to Aerial Tramway
- Outdoor pools & hot tub
- Worldmark Palm Springs – Plaza Resort & Spa (Club Pass Resort)
- 5 miles to downtown Palm Springs
- Outdoor pools && hot tubs
- Worldmark Cathedral City (Club Pass Resort)
- 6 miles to downtown Palm Springs
- Outdoor pool & hot tub
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
- Elmer’s Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)
- Frankinbun (Palm Springs, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
- Grill A Burger (Palm Desert, CA) (30 types of burgers) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
- Jackalopes Ranch
- Mulan Restaurant (great Chinese food) (on Monroe)
- Sherman’s Deli & Bakery (Palm Springs, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
- Shields (date tasting)
- TKB Sandwiches
- Wilma & Frieda’s Café (Palm Desert, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
- Zobo & Meesters (Cathedral City, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
BARS:
ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- Agua Caliente Casino
- Big League Dreams Sports Park (mini versions of Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, & Yankee Stadium)
- Cathedral Canyon Golf Course (very reasonable fees) (golf pro Steve Creps, great instructor, reasonable cost)
- Chino Canyon (sheer cliffs)
- Coachella Valley (very scenic)
- Day trip to Idyllwild, CA (beautiful scenery) (hike in cooler weather)
- Fantasy Springs Casino
- George Patton Museum
- History Museum
- Hot Air Balloon Festival (Cathedral City, CA)
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Keys View Lookout (in Joshua Tree National Park)
- Metro 8 Regal ($6.75 movies everyday)
- Moorten Botanical Garden (desert flora with a cactarium)
- Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness
- Over 100 golf courses in area
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (world’s largest rotating tramcar) (up to peak of Mt. San Jacinto)(take snacks for on top, cost on top are expensive) (on top 20 – 30 degrees cooler)
- Palm Springs Air Museum
- Palm Springs Art & City walk (on Thursday)
- Palm Springs Art Museum
- Salton Sea
- Salvation Mountain Folk Art
- Sunnylands Center & Gardens (Impressionist-inspired gardens) (Rancho Mirage, CA)
- Tahquitz Canyon (2-mile guided hike) (8 AM hike the best (cooler & less people on the trail)(bring their brochure & cost will be only $10)
- The Living Desert (Palm Desert, CA) (have special events at night)
- Thursday Night Market (food & crafts) (Palm Springs, CA)
- Windmill Tour
- Zoo in Palm Springs
GROCERY STORES:
- Cardenas (Mexican) Market (Indio)
- Ralph’s
- Walmart
- Winco (Indio) (has great prices)
OTHER INFO:
- 354 days a year cloud free
- California has a transient occupancy tax for hotels, timeshare units, etc. (per day fee that varies by the number of bedrooms)
- Indio is called The City of Festivals
ADDRESSES:
- Wyndham Indio & Worldmark Indio
- 42-151 Worldmark Way
- Indio, CA 92203
- Phone: 760-342-1040
- Worldmark Palm Springs
- 1177 North Palm Canyon Drive
- Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Phone: 760-416-4428
- Worldmark Palm Springs – Plaza Resort & Spa
- 2601 Golf Club Drive
- Palm Springs, CA 92264
- Phone: 760-324-1802
- Worldmark Cathedral City
- 67707 30th Avenue
- Cathedral City, CA 92234
- Phone: 760-324-9911
RESORTS:
- Wyndham Angels Camp
- 2 outdoor pools & hot tub
- Very nice & quiet
- Worldmark Angels Camp (Club Pass Resort)
- 2 outdoor pools & hot tub
- Very nice & quiet
RESTAURANTS/FOOD:
BARS:
ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES:
- A lot of Gold Rush History in area
- A lot of Mark Twain history since it is located in Calaveras County (made famous by Mark Twain)
- Calaveras Big Tree State Park
- California Caverns
- Great wineries in area
- Greenhorn Creek Golf Course one-mile away
- Ironstone Vineyards Winery (Murphys, CA) (20-minute drive)
- Moaning Caverns
- Wine tasting & shopping in Murphys, CA (20-minute drive) (historic town)
- Yosemite (2 hours away)
GROCERY STORES:
- Angels Camp Market
- Save On Market
OTHER INFO:
ADDRESSES:
- Wyndham Angels Camp & Worldmark Angels Camp
- 123 Selkirk Ranch Road
- Angels Camp, Ca. 95222
- Phone: 209-736-9549
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from Facebook. I live nearby, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask.