San Diego Tourist Trap Tips by ycnan

This place used to be a place to view marine animals. It still is, but you have to look for them. There are lots of games which really belong in an amusement park, which SeaWorld has become. It is WAY over priced. If you want to see fish, go to an acquarium.

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At Least Do This: Bring money. You have to pay to park (take the Number 9 bus to avoid this). You have to pay to get in. You have to pay to play games or take rides above the entry fee. If you are going to be in San Diego for awhile, get the FunPass for a one-day fee, then you can get in without paying for the remainder of the year.
Alternative: Birch Acquarium.

This used to be called Bazaar del Mundo. A company from the east coast (Delaware Company) outbid the people who had it for 30 years. It was a very popular place to eat and shop. It was a very colorful place with a Mexican theme, where there was music and dance on weekends. It is now supposed to reflect "early California." It doesn't. It's just boring, unless you like beige. San Diegans and frequent visitors are boycotting it. Don't go there.

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At Least Do This: Go across the street to the Guadalajara Restaurant and the new Bazaar del Mundo. Most of the shops from the old Bazaar are there as well as entertainment on weekends. Or go to the other part of Old Town, east of the State Park where there are more shops and restaurants.
Alternative: I do recommend going to Old Town, the state park. There are lots of other areas to shop and eat, and much historical information about the history of early San Diego. Just stay away from the Plaza de Paseo, the Jolly Boy and Continental restaurants and the bed and breakfast at the Continental restaurant area. Those are part of the Delaware Company's takeover.