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Hey guys, we are going Wednesday through Monday. We won't have a lot of time to check stuff out because this is a work trip but do you guys have any dining or local attractions that are a must? I've been to the zoo there before already.
Also, if you were spending a day at the beach would you choose Mission Bay or Coronado?
Also, if you were spending a day at the beach would you choose Mission Bay or Coronado?
For other attractions, there are a ton. I'm guessing you'll be down south in the actual city, so try Balboa Park and Old Town (eat at any of the Mexican restaurants in Old Town.) The Gaslamp Quarter in downtown is a hip area for nightclubs if you're into that.
If you don't mind going a little farther afield, try to make it up to Escondido and check out Stone Brewery; it's got a restaurant and a beer tour, not to mention a ton of great drafts.
When you say "we", I assume you'll have your wife/girlfriend, and possibly kids with you? If so, hit up SeaWorld's Aquatica waterpark in Chula Vista, or head north to Legoland in Carlsbad. If you're looking for something a little more 'cultured' head to Balboa Park (where the zoo is) and take in a museum – the air & space museum and car museum are great ways to kill an afternoon. There's also the Midway Museum if you want to get your Top Gun on.
If you're a beer drinker, you'll think you died and went to beer heaven. I don't think it's possible to throw a rock anywhere in San Diego County without hitting some type of brewery/restaurant or taproom.
I'm leaving a lot of stuff out simply because there's so much to do that I'm getting a bit of brain overload trying to think of everything. One thing I will say is that no matter where you decide to go, you'll have a good time. Even though I haven't lived there in quite a few years, it's still my favorite city in the world, and I can't wait until I can move back there for good.
Yes it is my wife and I no kids.....
We are staying at the Marriott with the marina.
We looked into the old town area already and were planning on checking it out. Is there a specific restaurant we should try?
Is there any good volleyball games at the Coronado beaches?
We are also considering going to Bencotto in little Italy. Is little Italy worth checking out?
Gas Lamp district has many excellent restaurants.
If you are a member of costco, they sell $100 restaurant gift cards
(actually 2 pack of $50 cards) for $80 nice discount since your
going to the restaurant anyway. Works at many quality restuarants.
My wife and I really enjoy Vigalucci's in Encinitas. They have half a dozen
locations around SD, some are steak houses you'll have to check. If you
like sea food, an abundance of excellent sea food restaurants. Anthony's
being one of the oldest and famous, 3 separate restaurants, different
levels, casual to formal. You might try a "horn blower" cruise around
the bay one night. You may want to go to a good micro brewery or 2,
or possibly wine tasting? Are you more the sight seeing
type or go out and do something. Maybe rent some kayaks in La Jolla?
Head up the coast to Encinitas, for that small town coastal environment.
Excellent beach there also, Moon Light Beach.
There are always the world class San Diego Museums at Balboa Park.
You just can't go wrong, you'll be in paradise.
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Very upscale and $$$s. Don't know where you're located but for a quick afternoon lunch you can't go wrong at In-n-Out Burger,
West coast chain think a few in AZ and NV also.
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We have ate at some great places, Bencotto (sp), Basic Pizza and of course in n out. We also hit up hodads (sp?) in ocean beach on Thursday.
We've had a great time and as always I'm trying to find a way to move out here. ;-)
And very tired now...
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