We came to San Diego for a few days because we had to attend a business meeting in Los Angeles and wanted to see some more than the "big city". When we went into downtown San Diego we were surprised how small this other "big city" in Southern California really is. It's not about skyscrapers and traffic jams here but about beaches and parks it seems.
Unfortunately we came in June and noone had warned us about the "June Gloom" before. The skies were grey almost all the time. But luckily "it never rains in Southern California" ... even though it looks as if it will start soon most of the time ;-)
Oh well, the weather wasn't as beautiful as the California of my dreams was, San Diego was not my first "big American city experience" because it was too small and relaxed but nevertheless we enjoyed our days in this city. And as soon as we went shopping the sun came out even ;-)
- Pros:Nice parks and beaches, very relaxed atmosphere, great mexican food everywhere
- Cons:May Gray and June Gloom (Don't come in spring ... blue skies will be missing)
- In a nutshell:A great place for tourists without the rain of Europe and the hassle of Los Angeles
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Even with grey skies above, your pics are lovely as always :) Thanks for this interesting tour!
I beg to differ with you. I drove by this church for the first time yesterday and was stunned! I could not believe how beautiful this church was. Not gothic by any means.
Nicely done. Photos of Balboa Park are awesome. Greets :)
mmm, I could go for a burrito and some salsa right now.
Enjoyed your impressions of San Diego! Looks like you had a pretty good time even in the June Gloom.
Sounds like you tapped into a lot of the San Diego experience. Did you see the Thomas Whaley house? The planes do come in at a steep angle don't they? If you had a bucket of water sitting out CA law states you must post a no lifeguard sign, LOL Kat
I will never get shopping in San Diego!! :-) Interesting cathedral pic.
Oh, I see you are busy ;) As I am busy as well - it's Ok about not having an email in my mailbox and it will have to be Ok for me to come back here when I have more time. Have fun in the UK! (Regards to you and the Internet caffe owner ;)
So sorry the weather was not good because San Diego is a beautiful small city. Your restaurant and hotel tips are excellent and fun to read. Your warning was hystical. LOL Enjoyable, helpful, honest.
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