You have several options for planning your weekend in Alpine.
In Alpine, just off the Tavern Road exit, is the
Ayres Lodge Alpine.
There are 98
rooms; each room also includes a matching handcrafted mahogany armoire,
desk and Queen Anne style bed. The rooms have cable TV and internet
connectivity as well as a refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel
features a heated pool, whirlpool spa, continental breakfast and
newspaper. Their rates for Friday or Saturday night are $119 for a King room
and $129 for a room with two Queens. Call for availability (619) 445-5800.
Visit their
Web site
for more information. |
East of Alpine about 10 miles is the
Pine Valley Inn;
it is just off I-8
so it is a short 15 minute drive. They have 21 rooms and have catered to
other bike events in the past. Be sure to mention the Alpine Challenge
Ride when making your reservations for a rate of $59.99 on Sunday thru
Thursday and $69.99 for Friday and Saturday - that's $10 off the regular
rate of $69.99/$79.99. The rate is for either a single or double
occupancy with kids up to 18 for free. There are several restaurants in
the area including Major's Diner, the Descanso Junction Restaurant and
the Pine Valley Store Deli. The phone number is (619) 473-8560. Visit their
Web site
for more information. Plan to spend Saturday night and
visit colorful Julian on your way back home. |
For smaller and more rustic accommodations, try the Alpine Motel, (619)
445-7922, or the Alpine Country Cottages Motel, (619) 445-3448. These
reasonably priced motels are located on Alpine Blvd. in the center of
town.You can consider some near-by motels (El Cajon is "down the hill" about 10 miles), or plan to spend a long weekend in the San Diego area. Visit the Zoo, Sea World, Old Town, the Gaslamp District, or Coronado. For your lodging needs, contact Holt Travel, an Alpine Challenge sponsor, at (888) 826-4658.