Accommodations
In 2010 you have two official hotel options: Standard and Premium.
Standard Hotel Option
The ideally located Doubletree San Diego is just blocks away from the event’s start line.
The Doubletree San Diego has extended a special discounted room rate to event participants and their guests. To take advantage of this offer, call them directly at (619) 239-6800.
Be sure to identify yourself as a participant of Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego to receive your discount!
Premium Hotel Option
For cyclists seeking luxury accommodations, we’ve negotiated a very special room rate at the Hotel W San Diego. This sophisticated property is just a few blocks away from the start & finish line, and offers first class rooms, stylish restaurants, a full service spa and a rooftop beach bar (with heated sand!)
To take advantage of this unique offer, go to our event’s special web page.
Getting There
The start line is located on the 1700 block of India Street in Little Italy, between W. Date and W. Fir Streets.
Event parking is located adjacent to the finish line in the north lot of the County Administration Building, just 3 blocks west of the start line.
From Los Angeles on Interstate 5, heading South:
Exit Kettner Blvd; proceed on Kettner paralleling I-5; turn right onto Hawthorn; head west on Hawthorn to the coast; turn left on N. Harbor Dr; turn left on W. Grape and then turn right into the parking lot.
From Mexico on Interstate 5, heading North:
Exit Hawthorn/Airport; head west on Hawthorn to the coast; turn left on N. Harbor Dr; turn left on W. Grape and then turn right into the parking lot.
From Highway 8:
Take Highway 163 South to Highway 5 North; exit Hawthorn/Airport exit; head west on Hawthorn to the coast; turn left on N. Harbor Dr; turn left on W. Grape and then turn right into the parking lot.
For driving directions, click here.
Nearby Attractions
Coronado Island – 10 minutes
US Olympic Training Center – 20 minutes
Legoland – 25 minutes
San Diego Zoo – 10 minutes
San Diego Wild Animal Park – 40 minutes
La Jolla Village – 15 minutes
Del Mar Race Track – 20 minutes
Torrey Pines Golf Course – 20 minutes
Scripps Aquarium – 20 minutes
