Santee accommodation from NZ$195

You'd be mad to come to Santee without seeing the San Diego State University. The Harvey's Motel and Navajo Lodge are options you could choose from nearby.

The Inn By The Sea La Jolla can be found 25 kilometres from the centre of Santee. Another hotel is the Empress Hotel of La Jolla, which is positioned 25 kilometres away. Alternatively, you could book the Grande Colonial Hotel or the La Valencia Hotel.

Don't hit the road before checking out what there is to see and do in the wider region of San Diego. Southern California is blessed with beaches. Popular Southern California tourist draws include the art galleries and open-air exhibits. Travellers in this fabulous part of United States of America often enjoy snowboarding and skiing.

Everyone knows we Aussies just love to relax, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Bernardo Winery and Maderas Golf Club, in Poway, 13 kilometres to the north of Santee. If you'd like to spend a night or two in Poway, be sure to check out the Ramada Poway and Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel. Alternatively, you could stay in La Jolla, 20 kilometres to the west of Santee, where you'll find the La Jolla Cove Suites and La Jolla Inn. Should you choose to stay in La Jolla, be sure to visit the La Jolla Cove, Birch Aquarium and Windansea Beach.

If you are flying into or out of San Diego International Airport and are looking to stay nearby, try the HI San Diego Downtown or the ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego.