"Something for everyone...San Diego" San Diego by travelgourmet

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So much to do, so little time

San Diego is one big playground for the kids in all of us. The beaches are outstanding, from the up coast beaches of La Jolla down the street to Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, then Mission Bay with "Sea World", then over to Ocean Beach (surfing) and Point Loma (surfing sunset cliffs). Don't forget to see the old Point Loma Lighthouse (Cabrillo National Monument).Coming back down the hill you have the Shelter Island area, with pleasure boats and restaurants.

Motoring into downtown via Rosecrans Blvd. is Old Town, with the history of old San Diego with Mexican heritage food and activities. Swing on by the Bay, see the famous "Star of India" sailing vessel, you can tour the craft. If your lucky, a cruise ship or two may be in the harbor for you to dream about a cruise you one day may take. Many Naval ships can be seen from here and to the left of the road is Little Italy and Downtown San Diego with the world famous Zoo. Many museums in the Zoo area, Balboa Park.

Further down the road is the Gaslamp District, with the restaurants, bars, jazz clubs, and shopping with a new major league baseball park, Petco, to boot. On the right is the beautiful Coronado Bay Bridge, that takes you to the island of the same name and to the famous Hotel Coronado del Mar. The beach here runs for miles along the silver strand. You certainly can be beached out in San Diego, but you get your monies worth of memories.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Just a wonderful town with something for everyone
  • Cons:The airport landing pattern takes it low over the city
  • In a nutshell:Fun in the sun and nighttime too, perfect.
  • Intro Updated Jul 22, 2011
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  • KimberlyAnn's Profile Photo
    Nov 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    We are going to spend a week in Feb. at San Elijo State Beach north of San Diego. We have been to the zoo before, but missed out on the hummingbirds. Didn't know about the Elephant Odyssey,which sound really interesting, so I think a trip back is worth the time. Also thanks for the recommendation of the zoo restaurant.

  • RickinDutch's Profile Photo
    Aug 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    The hotel on Shelter Island sounds like the ticket. Thanks for the tip Larry!

  • Dymphna1's Profile Photo
    Apr 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I need to go to San Diego again. I really liked that city.

  • diosh's Profile Photo
    Sep 24, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Wow- some skyline:-) BTW- has anyone ever told you how much like Tony Curtis you look in your HP photo??xxx

  • bct341's Profile Photo
    Apr 19, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Thanks for visiting my Frederick page. Love San Diego...great tips! Paul

  • ViajesdelMundo's Profile Photo
    Jan 13, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    checking out restaurants for my upcoming trip---WOW, didn't even know it is no longer Bazaar del Mundo! PO Pazzo sounds good! but as a 'Baltomoron', I'm alwys hesitant to order the MD crab cakes--just never as good as my MOMMIE's!

  • icunme's Profile Photo
    Nov 18, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Great page - really like the Jazz photo, Elephant Odessy, terrific variety of eateries, ahhh "Little Italy" - never been at these places - never done this - but sure would like to! <(•¿•)>

  • Kaspian's Profile Photo
    Sep 24, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    LOVE the zoo video!! Very cool stuff!

  • zanzooni's Profile Photo
    Aug 22, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    You know that OSC(Outback Steakhouse Corp.) owns Roy's, right? ~

  • lmkluque's Profile Photo
    Jul 15, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Just stopped by to see what you've added since 2005, great stuff here!! Thanks Larry for the support over the years!!

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