We have compiled this list of resources to help make your travel, rental, and stay as easy as possible. Much can be found online, especially this helpful travel resource website:
http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors
If we can answer any other questions, let us know! info@RentaDucati.com
Location
Rent a Ducati is operating out of GP Motorcycles in San Diego. GP is located just minutes from; downtown San Diego, San Diego International Airport, the historic Gas Lamp district, Little Italy, and many other great attractions. Use the map to the right to explore the area or get driving directions.
GP Motorcycles
1606 G. St.
San Diego, CA 92101
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Getting There
Flying: The easiest option is to fly directly into San Diego International Airport (SAN), then it is a quick $15 taxi ride to GP Motorcycles. From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) it is 125 miles.
Driving: From Los Angeles take I-5 South for ~125 miles, exit 10th St. (right), then left on G St. GP will be on your left at 1606 G St.
Parking: Long term parking is most easily available at the San Diego airport from $10/day:
Hotel - La Pensione
Stay in the heart of Little Italy while in San Diego! We highly recommend a great hotel close to GP Motorcycles called La Pensione. It is a very charming, smaller mom-and-pop hotel with great atmosphere and a welcoming crew (dog) named Penny.
Address: 606 West Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101 view map
Phone: (800) 232-4683
Web Site: www.lapensionehotel.com
Restaurants
Some of our local favorites:
Casa De Bandini (map, reviews) - located in Old Town, great Mexican food and margaritas!
Bali Hai (website) - located on Shelter Island tropical island kitsch with good food and lots of fun
Gas Lamp District: Several excellent restaurants are in this area, all are good and too many to list so here's a link... www.gaslamp.org/directory/dining.html
Or if you aren't sure where you will be, here is a list of great restaurants throughout San Diego: www.sandiegorestaurants.com/top10.cfm
Our Favorite Local Rides
Feel free to ask us for recommendations when you come to the shop to pick up your rental, but here are some recommendations you can check out beforehand:
Palomar Mountain Road: www.socalvelo.com/sub/palomar.html
San Diego Beaches: www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/11/338
Anza Borego Desert: www.desertusa.com/anza_borrego/du_abp_map.html
Town of Julian: www.julianca.com/about_julian/index.htm
Hook Up With Local San Diego Riders
Looking for riders to go out with in the San Diego area during your visit? Try these spots every Saturday and Sunday between 7:30 and 10am:
Mira Mesa Starbucks in the Home Depot shopping center (map)
Mobile Gas Station on Telegraph Canyon Rd. (map)
Local Ride Maps and Online Info
Check out our friends over at SundayMorningRides.com. They have over 1000 ride maps (128 for California alone!) on their site, along with all kinds of great rider info. Go check them out to plan your rental ride!
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