International travel doesn't necessarily mean long, expensive flights, foreign languages and days of jetlag — Canada is so close. If you're looking to explore America's northern neighbor, consider Vancouver. The bustling west coast seaport, located in British Columbia, is one of Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. The city is surrounded by mountains and boasts thriving art, theater and music scenes, not to mention a delicious food scene closely tied to the region's bountiful seafood offerings.
Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between San Diego and Vancouver. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.
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Cheapest Vancouver flights
The cheapest flights between San Diego and Vancouver are if you leave on Sept. 3 and return from Canada on Sept. 7. Delta currently has tickets for $231, roundtrip.
There are also deals to be had in August. If you fly out of San Diego on Aug. 3 and return from Vancouver on Aug. 5, Delta can get you there and back for $232 roundtrip.
Top Vancouver hotels
To plan your stay, here are two of Vancouver’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.
The Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (791 W. Georgia St.)
If you're looking to treat yourself, try The Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Rooms are currently set at $247/night. It checks in with 4.8 stars.
The Four Seasons is a luxury hotel in the center of downtown Vancouver, bordering the business district and a short walk to the Vancouver Art Gallery, Pacific Center Mall and the Vancouver Convention Center.
OPUS Hotel Vancouver (322 Davie St.)
Another option is the OPUS Hotel Vancouver. The 4.7-star hotel has rooms for $201/night.
Located in Yaletown, the OPUS Vancouver Hotel is steps from the inner harbor, Canada Line rapid transit, outdoor recreation and Vancouver's best restaurants, spas and shops.
Local restaurant picks
If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Vancouver's many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.
Cactus Club Cafe (1790 Beach Ave.)
Don't forget the essentials: where to get a drink. For a popular option, check out the Cactus Club Cafe, with 4.9 stars from 10 reviews.
"This hip and trendy bar sits right on the beach at English Bay," wrote reviewer Travis.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (1690 Robson St.)
Also worth considering is the Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, with 4.8 stars from seven reviews.
"The slow-cooked pork ramen broth made me want to have bad table manners and lift the bowl to my lips," wrote SaraLua.
Meat & Bread (370 Cambie St.)
One of Vancouver's most popular restaurants is Meat & Bread, which has an average of 4.7 stars out of 18 reviews on Skyscanner.
"Get the porchetta and never look back," wrote visitor Stephen.
Featured Vancouver attractions
Vancouver is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are a couple of popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings.
Stanley Park (Vancouver)
First up is Stanley Park. It has 4.8 stars from 256 reviews.
With over 8 million visitors each year, Stanley Park is one of Vancouver's top destinations for locals and tourists alike. The park is home to art events, acclaimed restaurants and landmarks such as Prospect Point and the Nine O'Clock Gun.
Granville Island Public Market (1669 Johnston St.)
The Granville Island Public Market is another popular destination. It has 4.7 stars from 173 reviews.
"This is a massive place, and you can find everything from fresh seafood to a butcher shop here," wrote visitor Stephen.
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