Sounds fantastic. Haven't been there or San Diego, only to LA / Las Vegas / Grand Canyon / Lake Mead / Hollywood, etc.
Funny, l've just had a long wannk, woops sorry, weekend, at The Palms as well! Spent the whole time indoors!
I've been here over 6 years and haven't been up to Vegas or drove out to the Canyon yet. Both are roughly 8 hour drives I think.