New Vacation Packages – Experience San Diego Attractions in Luxury!

Sunland RV Resorts recently unveiled new vacation packages, available at all of its Southern California Resorts. Packages include stays in a Deluxe RV site; attraction tickets to either SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, or the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park; and meal vouchers for use at the theme park.

Sunland RV Resorts’ Vacation Packages offer you outstanding value! Be sure to click on over to our Southern California Resorts page and find a resort that appeals to you and book now. Sites are limited. Vacation packages available for a limited time only.

Luxury RV Resorts in San Diego – Not Just Campgrounds

Sunland RV Resorts has six Southern California locations serving the discriminating RV owner. All of our resorts offer similar amenities that you would expect at an upscale resort. The only difference is you provide the room. Upgraded and spacious sites, pools, spas, fitness centers, game rooms, and meeting areas are just some of the amenities some of our luxurious resorts offer.

AAA, Woodall’s and Trailer Life have visited our resorts and have provided very good ratings for all of our resorts. Sunland RV Resorts are anything but ordinary and invite you to live the extraordinary. Come. Join us. Experience luxurious RV living at any of our Southern California RV Resorts.

Stay in Luxury – No Membership Required

There are many luxury RV resorts that assess membership fees in order to enjoy their facilities. These “membership only” resorts might have the same amenities yet guests have to pay a premium in addition to the resort fees in order to realize the convenience and luxury. Sunland RV Resorts extends the use of its luxurious amenities without requiring a membership. We pride ourselves on being available to everyone and believe our resorts shouldn’t be exclusive to those who pay membership dues.

Come experience the value, amenities, service and convenience of Sunland Resorts.

Winter is just around the corner – make your plans now!

As the calendar days slowly fade away, the days of Summer are numbered and the cool autumn breezes will begin to blow. Before you know it, Winter will be upon us. Are you going to want to stay and endure a long, hard, cold winter? If you have an RV, you may want to check out our Golden Village Palms RV Resort for the Winter season. Offering high-quality amenities and services, you’re sure to enjoy your stay be it for a week, a month, or the season.

Golden Village Palms is located just west of Palm Springs in Hemet, California. Here, in a high desert community, our residents enjoy planned activities and events. We have three temperature controlled pools, three spas, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, volleyball, shuffleboard, billiards, and more. And we’re close to more than 15 area golf courses.

Make your reservations now to stay at our Golden Village Palms Resort

Save Big on Great San Diego Area Attractions

What do the world-famous San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Legoland, and San Diego Trolley Tours have in common? Sunland RV Resorts sells discounted tickets to all of these attractions. Don’t wait in line and pay full price for these tickets at the respective attraction’s ticket window. Buy ahead and save! Buy your tickets from any of our resort offices and bypass the ticket lines!

Things to Do – San Diego RV’s Holiday Fiesta

Join us at our San Diego RV Resort for free hamburgers, hot dogs, refreshments and side dishes a plenty! Come celebrate the Labor Day Holiday weekend with us Sunday, September 3, 2006 from Noon to 4 p.m. by the pool.

New Wi-Fi Internet Provider at Sunland RV Resorts

Sunland RV Resorts recently announced an agreement with TengoInternet Services to provide wireless Internet access to all of its Southern California Resorts. TengoInternet, the oldest and largest wireless Internet service provider for the outdoor hospitality industry, has a reputation for providing superior service and connectivity that often exceeds the expectations of its customers.

TengoInternet has a variety of pricing plans that will fit any budget. For instance their “Location Only Pricing Plan” offers daily rates for $4.00 per day; weekly rates for $15.00 per week; and monthly rates for $29.95 per month. For those who move from resort to resort, take advantage of TengoInternet’s “Seasonal and Roaming Plans” which are available at any TengoZone (any resort with the TengoInternet Service). There are four different packages available ranging from $34.95 per month for their monthly service to $239.95 for their annual plan. They also offer three and six month plans for $89.95 and $149.95 respectively.

The new Wi-Fi service at Sunland RV Resorts further illustrates their commitment to quality service.

Sunland RV Resorts – Stay at the “jewel” of Northern San Diego County – Escondido RV Resort

By Sandra Galm
Columnist

Sunland RV Resorts’ “jewel” in the North County is the Escondido RV Resort. Perched on a lushly landscaped hillside on the north side of Escondido, the park is the ideal location for those who prefer convenient access to San Diego County’s world famous tourist attractions, shopping, golf and fine dining.

This resort truly is a jewel, offering the most spacious, luxurious RV sites in the North County. There are 119 full hook-up spaces with large 48- to 72-foot-long concrete pads, providing the ultimate flexibility for today’s longest, slide- equipped RVs.

Amenities include a comfortable, newly remodeled resort office and clubhouse; heated pool and spa; a modern laundry room; clean, secure tiled shower and bathroom facilities; high-speed Internet/wireless access; fax and photocopy service; cable TV; and 20, 30 and 50 amp electrical service. The resort has a large park area for guests to walk their pets, and features a botanical, garden-like setting, with seasonally growing, flowering plants and trees.

With its centralized North County location, Escondido RV Resort guests can find plenty to do. Del Mar, to the west along the coast, is home to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and its premier horse-racing track. From late July to early September, visitors gather to wager on their favorite horses, or to just people-watch. Del Mar is also the home of the San Diego County Fair, occurring from mid-June through early July each year, and is one of San Diego’s oldest events and one of the largest fairs in the United States. Top-named musical and comedy acts, thrilling carnival rides, animals, and a wide variety of exhibits and concessions, all blend to place the San Diego County Fair at the top of most people’s “must see” list. Bring your walking shoes!

Guests of the Escondido RV Resort might want to experience the thrill of an African safari in their own back yard. The San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park is a short drive south on the I-15 (exit east on highway 78), and features a 2,200-acre preserve with wild animals free to roam as they would in their native habitats of Asia and Africa. To best see the more than 3000 animals, including elephants, giraffes, lions and many other species, take the guide-narrated monorail, which traverses the park, and don’t forget to stop by the “Nairobi Village” when you exit.

Another of North County’s premier destinations is LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad, a 128-acre theme park geared toward children ages 2-12 (and the “kids-at-heart” who bring them). Families love the 50 interactive rides, shows and attractions using those all-familiar building blocks, LEGOs. Several tot-friendly roller coasters, fun shows, and healthy food make this attraction a real treat for the family.

During the spring from mid-March through late April, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad, California are in bloom with more than 50-acres of colorful ranunculus plants. Visitors are invited to walk on designated paths through the fields containing a veritable rainbow-colored sea of this beautiful plant, whose flowers and bulbs are harvested and sold all over the world. It’s truly a spectacular sight.

If you’re interested in astronomy, Escondido is a good base for travel to the Palomar Observatory in the Palomar Mountains, a scenic drive northeast of the city. The observatory houses one of the largest telescopes in the country and is one of America’s most well-known observatories and astrological research facilities. It is open daily, year-round (except during heavy snows) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week. Night tours are not available due to on-going research.

For avid golfers, North County has several challenging golf courses open to the public, which are close by the Escondido RV Resort. These include:
Twin Oaks, a par 72, Ted Robinson-designed championship course located within a tranquil valley in San Marcos; The Vineyard Country Club, an 18-hole course in Escondido featuring fairways that meander through grape vineyards, lakes and a wildlife preserve; and Maderas Golf Club, located in Poway and ranked the # 1 public golf course in San Diego according to the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Zagat Survey.

Other interesting things to do in the area may also include a trip to Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center featuring a photogenic farm setting, an engrossing country store with fruits, nuts, candies, and homemade jams and jellies to purchase, occasional arts and crafts fairs, and a giant pumpkin patch in October; or a trip north to Temecula to visit the local wineries to sample their vino. Visitors can drive to Temecula themselves or take one of several tours to the vineyards, which shuttle guests to the impressive sights throughout the vicinity.

In all, North County has much to see and do, and the friendly Escondido RV Resort staff can offer guests ideas and directions for any kind of diversion imaginable. Just ask them.

Sunland RV Resorts – Stay at our Centralized San Diego RV Resort

By Sandra Galm
Columnist

Centrally located to all of the area’s major attractions, Sunland Resorts’ San Diego RV Resort is the place to stay if you like accessibility. This spacious 178-site park is convenient to almost anywhere you’d want to go in San Diego, and is a short two blocks to the San Diego Trolley (Green Line) from the resort’s office.

Amenities include large sites with concrete pads, shady palm trees, and a recently remodeled front office with a large sparkling pool, which has been newly-heated to accommodate year-round swimmers. There is a fitness room and a clubhouse with a TV lounge and billiard table available for guests, as well as recently renovated, clean tile restrooms and shower facilities, and two well-placed laundry rooms. All sites have full hook-ups, Internet/wireless access, and select spaces have cable TV. The resort is family and pet-friendly. Taxi service, as well as rental cars can be obtained from this location. The management is happy to provide detailed maps to most locations for shopping and services, and the resort offers discount tickets to popular area attractions.

San Diego RV Resort’s premier placement makes it the ideal location to serve as a base for exploring surrounding events and attractions, and the trolley can make this a pleasant, carefree experience if you are in a rig without a car. Three connected trolley lines, the Orange, Blue and Green Lines can deliver you conveniently, within minutes, to many popular attractions around town. Some destinations and events which are “trolley-friendly” include:

The city of La Mesa’s annual Oktoberfest, the first full weekend in October, is one of the most popular annual fall events, attracting crowds numbering in excess of 150,000. This weekend-long celebration of all things German transforms downtown La Mesa into one big, raucous block-party featuring hundreds of street vendors, music, dancing, authentic food and a beer garden. In December, La Mesa revs up again with their annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Village featuring an outdoor market, carolers, marching bands, street entertainers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. During the rest of the year, downtown La Mesa is a treasure hunter’s delight. The four-block-long “village” area is a trove of eclectic antique stores, specialty shops and interesting places to eat. There’s even an old railway depot to explore next to the trolley stop (The San Diego Railroad Museum’s La Mesa Depot). La Mesa is definitely worth a look.

For sports fans, what could be easier than a trolley commute to downtown PETCO Park to watch the Padres play baseball or to Qualcomm Stadium to catch the football action with the San Diego Chargers? The trolley drops you practically at the entrance to both stadiums. The Padres’ season runs from March to October; and the Chargers play at home from September to the end of December. Check their Web sites for scheduled dates and times.
Old Town State Historic Park, at the end of the Green Trolley Line, is the perfect getaway for history buffs and people who want to learn more about the story of San Diego. The park represents San Diego’s Hispanic legacy from 1821 to 1872, and marks the site of the first Spanish settlement established in California. Most structures are wooden buildings or adobe brick throughout the 12-acre, six-block park featuring Mexican heritage in the décor, food, and ambiance. Living history docents, in costume, are out and about in the park to answer questions or point the way to historical structures such as a one-room schoolhouse; a stable with antique carriages; an authentic hacienda (La Casa de Estudillo) built around a courtyard; a blacksmith shop; and San Diego’s first newspaper office, and more.

From Old Town State Historic Park, visitors can hop on an Old Town Trolley Tour at 4010 Twiggs Street for a two-hour fully narrated excursion covering more than 100 points of interest throughout the city. Riders have convenient “on and off” privileges from any stop on the line, to do their own exploring.

The historic heart of the city, located in downtown San Diego, is the Gaslamp Quarter, a 16½ -block area containing buildings that are outstanding examples of Victorian architecture, many with historic status. Founded in 1867, it houses a plethora of trendy restaurants, clubs and shops. Walk two blocks south from the trolley stop (Orange Line) at Fifth Avenue and C Street, and you’re there. It’s THE place to be after 5 p.m. if you like lively nightlife.

The USS Midway/San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum is located at Navy Pier on San Diego Bay at the downtown waterfront. Opened in June of 2004, the museum salutes the many members of the military who served aboard her, and highlights San Diego’s rich Navy heritage. The USS Midway was part of the US Naval fleet for 47 years from 1945 to 1991, and housed more than 200,000 sailors during her service, longer than any other aircraft carrier in the fleet. The museum has more than 40 exhibits and displays and is a great way to spend a relaxing day.

One of the most popular attractions in downtown San Diego is Seaport Village, a collection of shops and restaurants situated next to San Diego Bay. Plans are progressing to renovate the seven acres adjoining it, the former home of the San Diego Police Headquarters, to make it into a bazaar-type, market-place similar to Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town. The estimated opening is late 2006.

Finally, two more fascinating San Diego destinations that are easily accessible by trolley are Little Italy, an Italian enclave, and Horton Plaza, San Diego’s premier shopping and entertainment center which opened in 1985. Horton Plaza is well-known for its eclectic, colorful, multi-level design.

As you can see, you need not be a slave to snarled traffic, crowded freeways, and parking meters when you can ride the San Diego Trolley to many of the main tourist destinations in the city. The friendly staff at San Diego RV Resort will be happy to instruct you on how to get around on the system, or visit the Metropolitan Transit System Web site for directions.

Sunland RV Resorts – Stay at Vacationer RV Resort in El Cajon, California

By Sandra Galm
Columnist

The Sunland Resorts’ Vacationer RV Resort is a nicely situated park with 160 spaces on the east side of the City of El Cajon, a short, 22-miles from downtown San Diego.

Vacationer is a full-service resort and offers the largest pull-through sites in the area, as well as RV long-term storage. Amenities include a clubhouse with billiard table and a full kitchen, a fenced pool and spa area, with ample laundry facilities and clean, secure restroom and showers throughout the park. The resort is just down the street from a large market and a selection of dining venues, and it is across the street from the Metro Bus Stop (MTS), which will get you anywhere you want to go in the city. However, El Cajon and its surrounding communities offer so many interesting things to do; visitors really don’t need to leave the vicinity to find a good time.

If a hot-off-the-grill bratwurst sausage accompanied by sauerkraut and German potato salad is your idea of fine dining, the El Cajon Oktoberfest is for you. The German-American Society of San Diego holds Oktoberfest each year for two weekends in October at the club’s “beer garden” and clubhouse, 1017 South Mollison Avenue in El Cajon. (Check Web site for exact dates.) They serve a wide variety of German favorites like ox on the spit, potato pancakes, delicious pastries, warm pretzels, and a varied selection of German and domestic beers and soft drinks; and they offer a full bar. Activities include: dancing, arts and craft booths, contests and games.

Music lovers, rejoice! The Trolley Square in Santee provides music fans with a popular variety of free concerts featuring blues; zydeco; rock & roll; country or folk, etc., at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings from early June through late August. Come early for a good seat.

Railroad buffs can take a 40-minute, scenic drive east up Interstate 8 to the mountain community of Campo to ride a restored historic train at the San Diego Railroad Museum. This museum is a facility of the Pacific Southwest Railway Line and showcases more than 80 pieces of antique railway equipment ranging from locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars and cabooses. Rides are offered from the historic Campo Depot on Sundays, or Tecate Rail excursions to Mexico every Saturday; however Homeland Security rules require advance reservations and good Identification (picture ID/passport) for the Mexico trip. The museum also has special railroad events themed around Halloween or Christmas: spooky night trains, Santa and his elves, and special storytelling experiences.

For those in the mood for recreation such as hiking, biking or rock climbing, Mission Trails Regional Park, California’s largest urban park with more than 5,800 acres provides outdoor enthusiasts with 40 miles of trails that meander along the San Diego River. The park’s Cowles Mountain (1591 feet) provides a stimulating workout to reach the top, but the 360-degree vista from there is worth the strenuous climb. The network of trails from one-half to over four miles offers varying challenges, depending upon distance and difficulty, for hikers and bikers. A visitor and interpretive center nestled amid the coastal sage scrub and chaparral offers visitors film screenings in its 94-seat theater, relating information about the region and history of the park. Nearby, the region’s Mission Gorge area is popular with rock climbers.

The town of Ramona, a short drive north on Highway 67, is an antique-lovers delight. Dozens of little shops with kitschy knick-knacks, “good” junk, and antique furniture line the main street in Ramona. It’s a fun place to hunt for treasures or soak up the small-town ambience. Up the road, Santa Ysabel is good, too, for exploring. Although small, the town (more like a junction, actually) boasts Dudley’s Bakery – well-known for its wide variety of delicious breads, several antique/curio shops and a couple of busy, thriving restaurants featuring Julian apple pies. If you can’t make a trip to Julian, Ramona and Santa Ysabel are the next best things.

We recommend that you visit other East County mountain communities such as Alpine, Descanso, or Pine Valley, all providing unique scenery, activities, and events for your vacation enjoyment.

Vacationer RV Resort is one of four Sunland RV resorts located in the East County. All of our East County resorts are minutes away from golf courses, fishing lakes, gaming casinos, hiking, biking, and shopping areas; and the friendly Vacationer staff can offer suggestions and tips to give you one of the best vacation experiences you’ve ever had.