San Ysidro, California is the southernmost city of California and, according to its website, has more than 160,000 residents. The city borders Mexico and is the crossing place for more than 65,000 vehicles and 45,000 pedestrians coming into the United States from TIjuana. The city has several golf courses and golfing resorts for visitors to try, as well as several hotels.
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites is for those visitors who enjoy a little luxury in their stay, but not over the top. Centrally located close to the Tijuana border crossing, San Diego Zoo, Knott's Soak City and Sea World, the hotel offers guests many activities to keep them busy during their stay. The hotel is three stories with 71 rooms that have cable television, refrigerators, microwaves, hairdryers, iron with ironing board and wake-up service for those early tee times. The hotels gives its guests a continental breakfast and access to the swimming pool.
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites
930 W. San Ysidro Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 690-2633
americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=610
Motel 6
The Motel 6 is one of the few hotels that allow kids under 17 years old to stay for free. It has a swimming pool, cable television and expanded breakfast. Pets are allowed with prior approval. Wireless Internet service is provide in a few select rooms for an additional fee, so be sure to tell the front desk if you want this service. The Motel 6 is only a mile away from the border crossing and within 20 miles of the zoo and Sea World. Many restaurants can be found by just walking down the street. The motel does offer discounts to seniors and a number of other specials.
Motel 6
160 East Calle Primera
I-5 at Via de San Ysidro
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 690-6663
motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=98
Economy Inn
The Economy Inn has recently renovated the 119 rooms in the hotel by upgrading the amenities. Some of the amenities provided by the Economy Inn are coin-operated laundry, outdoor swimming pool and business services. Each of the rooms have cable television with 70 premium stations including ESPN and CNN, free local calls, individual air-conditioning units and a mini-refrigerator if the guest requests it. The hotel is close to all of the attractions surrounding the city and less than a mile away from the Tijuana border crossing. The rates in 2009 start at $39.95; it is one of the cleaner places to stay for a budget price.
Economy Inn
230 Via De San Ysidro
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-6191
economyinn-sandiego.com
About The Author
Originally from Huntersville, W. Va., Eric Cornelison has been writing news and sports articles for more than 25 years. He now publishes travel, sports and religious articles on a variety of websites and in magazines, such as the "Red Oak Record" and "Ellis County Press." Cornelison holds a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University and doctorate in religious theology from Rochville University.
