Accomodation recommendation needed for Kiwi

We are from New Zealand and I am taking my 75 year old mother on a cruise to Mexico and we are looking for a good place to stay in San Diego for 5 nights prior. We won%26#39;t have our own car but would love a place thats quiet, own kitchen, near a 25m minimum length pool and or beach, near shops, organics/ supermarket.

Any suggestion would be most appreciated.

Cheers

Erica

Accomodation recommendation needed for Kiwi

First of all, the beach in April will not be warm enough for swimming, so that would limit you to a pool. If you won%26#39;t have a car, then the best places to stay would be Downtown (including Little Italy and Gaslamp), Old Town, and Coronado. Most other locations would require a car.

However, I am going to recommend a hotel that is in neither of those areas, but a couple miles from downtown in an area called Hillcrest. The hotel I think might work for you is called Sommerset Suites....located in a mostly residential area and close to shopping, including a few blocks from Whole Foods for organic foods. There are lots of restaurants nearby, as well as shops. You can get a fully equiped kitchen/

It%26#39;s relatively quiet, and from here, you can easily catch a bus that would take you downtown, or to the zoo, or to Old Town. Give it a look, see if it looks like something you might like. If not, please post back with price range and other requirements.

http://sommersetsuites.com/rooms.php

Accomodation recommendation needed for Kiwi

Thank you so very much - that is very helpful and looks like just the kind of place we%26#39;re looking for. I%26#39;ll certainly be reviewing your other posts for places to visit etc while we%26#39;re there. We are fellow cat lovers - my husband and I have 3 tabbies!

I always thought I was a ';dog'; person - then I got my cats - turns out I%26#39;m an animal person - love them all. Please post back with any and all questions, we love to help!

Thanks so much - you%26#39;ve been great!

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