"Urban Sprawl - A Modern Piece of America" San Diego by johngayton
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Coming into San Diego via La Jolla, having spent the previous 5 days passing through (with the exception of Vegas) mostly barely-inhabited desert from Colorado, the city just seemed to go on and on with its business sections and hotel loop until we finally arrived at our hotel in Seaworld. We had added an overnight stop here at the last minute, instead of the intended second day in Vegas, with a quick visit into Tijuana planned the following day and so hadn't any real idea of what we were going to do in the city itself.
With hindsight we should perhaps have stayed in one of the interesting looking old neighbourhoods such as Gaslamp or Little Italy especially since the hotel's advertised internet connection didn't work. It wasn't actually that bad since I did find a decent sports bar just down the road :)
- Pros:Interesting looking neighbourhoods
- Cons:Not enough time!
- In a nutshell:Worth considering a second visit.
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Breakfast for B'fast, Lunch or Dinner
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This really does fit into my US stereotypes - the formica tables, the huge portions, the blousy waitresses, the... more travel advice
Home of the $2 pint!
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With an internet connection that failed to happen at the hotel there was only one thing for it - find a local bar! Not... more travel advice
Another Non Connection
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As far as a cheap(ish) hotel booked at short notice goes this was an OK hotel. Friendly, efficient check-in, no problems... more travel advice
Home of the 1/2 lb Steerburger
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We had really just dropped in for a drink whilst driving around Point Loma (and a cigarette in the car park for me!) but... more travel advice
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