Things to see in San Diego

mtbkris2 wrote:

I don’t think there’s really anything moto related to check out unless you bring a bike. Most tracks are 45+ min from downtown. Other things to...

I don’t think there’s really anything moto related to check out unless you bring a bike. Most tracks are 45+ min from downtown. Other things to do would be check out Point Loma, gas lamp, little Italy, sunset cliffs, La Jolla cove, Birch Aquarium, SD zoo

sumdood wrote:

This falls under "Anything Else"  Torrey Pines Glider port has a restaurant on the bluff where hang gliders and paragliders launch. And they do tandem hang...

This falls under "Anything Else"  Torrey Pines Glider port has a restaurant on the bluff where hang gliders and paragliders launch. And they do tandem hang glider and paraglider rides if your feeling ballsy. 

  Paragliding and Hang Gliding | Torrey Pines Gliderport

NorCal1975 wrote:

And if you want to see dudes walking around with their dongs hanging out take the long staircase down to the beach below the glider port...

And if you want to see dudes walking around with their dongs hanging out take the long staircase down to the beach below the glider port...   🤣 Not sure what the rush is of walking around nude in public, but I guess that is a clothing optional beach!

kylemenz1 wrote:

I cannot add much to the list from locals. All great options. All I will say is…don’t get hung up on “lame tourists stuff.”  I agree...

I cannot add much to the list from locals. All great options. All I will say is…don’t get hung up on “lame tourists stuff.”  I agree with Johnny Utah,  I’ve also lived here a long time and have recently done the Midway, Trolly Tour, and Balboa Park for the first time. All were incredible and we couldn’t believe that we’ve never done the before. The Midway I was not pumped to do then spent 6hrs on the damn thing and had to get drug off. 

Wait I got one. Rent E-bikes in downtown SD, take the bikes on the ferry to Coronado, ride the bike path and streets to Hotel Del Coronado, have lunch on the sand.  We’ve done this a couple times with the kids and it’s a blast. You get great views at downtown on the ferry ride there and back, Coronado super cool, and you get to see a bunch of cool stuff. Try to time it so your boat ride back is at night so you can see the city lights. 

englishman wrote:

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be...

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be MX tracks in Carlsbad unfortunately…

We’ve got tons of awesome breweries in North County.

Vigiluccis on Tamarack has great food and is right by beach. Just north of there is a decent basic fried seafood / fries/ taco place right on the beach.

You could rent cruisers in Carlsbad and ride the coast, it’s dead flat as far as Del Mar if you wanted to go that far ! so v easy. 

Tony Hawk just opened a chicken shop in leucadia so if you’re a skate guy I guess that would be a place to visit. No idea what it’s like though.

Could do a hike from Del Mar beach up to the golf course at Torrey, nice workout and awesome views. 

If you’re a surfer rent a board and hit Swarmis & Cardiff reef, good chance you’ll see some pros out there.

We have a bunch of good golf courses up here too if that’s your jam. 

englishman wrote:

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be...

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be MX tracks in Carlsbad unfortunately…

We’ve got tons of awesome breweries in North County.

Vigiluccis on Tamarack has great food and is right by beach. Just north of there is a decent basic fried seafood / fries/ taco place right on the beach.

You could rent cruisers in Carlsbad and ride the coast, it’s dead flat as far as Del Mar if you wanted to go that far ! so v easy. 

Tony Hawk just opened a chicken shop in leucadia so if you’re a skate guy I guess that would be a place to visit. No idea what it’s like though.

Could do a hike from Del Mar beach up to the golf course at Torrey, nice workout and awesome views. 

If you’re a surfer rent a board and hit Swarmis & Cardiff reef, good chance you’ll see some pros out there.

We have a bunch of good golf courses up here too if that’s your jam. 

Gravel wrote:

Is LegoLand on the Carlsbad MX site?

dog_lover_136 wrote:

Non moto, tour the USS Midway.

Boomslang wrote:

I've always wanted to visit the USS Midway Museum. That sure would be a great educational experience and you should go check it out. Its a...

I've always wanted to visit the USS Midway Museum. That sure would be a great educational experience and you should go check it out. Its a great part of US History.

 

ohh_454 wrote:

The Pro Circuit and Troy Lee shop are probably about an hour / hour and a half away from San Diego in Corona, and they’re pretty...

The Pro Circuit and Troy Lee shop are probably about an hour / hour and a half away from San Diego in Corona, and they’re pretty close to each other too. Those two places are worth the drive imo. 

englishman wrote:

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be...

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be MX tracks in Carlsbad unfortunately…

We’ve got tons of awesome breweries in North County.

Vigiluccis on Tamarack has great food and is right by beach. Just north of there is a decent basic fried seafood / fries/ taco place right on the beach.

You could rent cruisers in Carlsbad and ride the coast, it’s dead flat as far as Del Mar if you wanted to go that far ! so v easy. 

Tony Hawk just opened a chicken shop in leucadia so if you’re a skate guy I guess that would be a place to visit. No idea what it’s like though.

Could do a hike from Del Mar beach up to the golf course at Torrey, nice workout and awesome views. 

If you’re a surfer rent a board and hit Swarmis & Cardiff reef, good chance you’ll see some pros out there.

We have a bunch of good golf courses up here too if that’s your jam. 

Gravel wrote:

Is LegoLand on the Carlsbad MX site?

h20 wrote:

There used to be the San Onofre nude beach near Oceanside.  But it was like 90% men.  And a mile walk from the car.Only time I...

There used to be the San Onofre nude beach near Oceanside.  But it was like 90% men.  And a mile walk from the car.

Only time I ever went there was to surf.  They sold it like there would be titties on the beach.  NOPE.  This was in 2005 though I’m sure it’s gone 

sumdood wrote:

That’s where I was referring to in the other post. They put this up recently. I rode down there today, it’s a serious fence. 

That’s where I was referring to in the other post. They put this up recently. I rode down there today, it’s a serious fence. 

ohh_454 wrote:

The Pro Circuit and Troy Lee shop are probably about an hour / hour and a half away from San Diego in Corona, and they’re pretty...

The Pro Circuit and Troy Lee shop are probably about an hour / hour and a half away from San Diego in Corona, and they’re pretty close to each other too. Those two places are worth the drive imo. 

Gordon Lightfoot wrote:

If yur going to go up to the 91, then plan accordingly and from Pro Circuit head east to Malcolm Smith's shop, then on around to...

If yur going to go up to the 91, then plan accordingly and from Pro Circuit head east to Malcolm Smith's shop, then on around to Chapparal and maybe even on from there to check out Glen Helen.

Places to stop along the SD county coastline don't interest me so much, but I always enjoy a cruise on the Coast highway from the bottom of Oceanside all the way down to La Jolla (or vice versa).

Here's the overlay of where Carlsbad used to be.  It's all industrial area now and, in a little known fact, the property was bordered on three sides by three separate cities:  Carlsbad, Vista and San Marcos.  This pic came from this forum somewhere if you need to check it out further.

kevinmorrison wrote:

Old town with dinner at Guadalajara's. I recommend the Polo Mole Poblano! USS Midway and the Star of IndiaAny boat tour on the harborVisit some of the...

Old town with dinner at Guadalajara's. I recommend the Polo Mole Poblano! 

USS Midway and the Star of India

Any boat tour on the harbor

Visit some of the local moto shops and grab some t-shirts. Motoworld of El Cajon is old school moto and has lots of memorabilia. Fun Bike Center is where I got my start in the industry in the early '80's and I've still got good friends there. Check out GP Motorcycles downtown if you're into Euro bikes. They've always got something cool tucked around a corner somewhere. C&D Cycle Center if you like the ebike stuff and the owner is a hardcore off-roader. 

Sadly, SD isn't what it used to be but that can be said for pretty much everywhere. It's still my hometown and I'll always be a fan and hope for the best for my friends that are still there.

   

Johnny_Utah wrote:

Do a loop on the Trolley tour. I've lived here for a long time and just recently did it while some family was visiting, I was...

Do a loop on the Trolley tour. I've lived here for a long time and just recently did it while some family was visiting, I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to see a lot of San Diego with a little history thrown in. 

dog_lover_136 wrote:

I checked it out in 2019 I think, before an NJROTC week long summer camp at coronado I think.

dog_lover_136 wrote:

I checked it out in 2019 I think, before an NJROTC week long summer camp at coronado I think.

Boomslang wrote:

How was the experience? I've been to San Diego to catch flights and a few times for SX but have never had the time to do the...

How was the experience? 

I've been to San Diego to catch flights and a few times for SX but have never had the time to do the sight-seeing stuff.

 

englishman wrote:

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be...

Come to Carlsbad I’ll show you where the raceway used to be. Actually you could spend a day looking at housing developments that used to be MX tracks in Carlsbad unfortunately…

We’ve got tons of awesome breweries in North County.

Vigiluccis on Tamarack has great food and is right by beach. Just north of there is a decent basic fried seafood / fries/ taco place right on the beach.

You could rent cruisers in Carlsbad and ride the coast, it’s dead flat as far as Del Mar if you wanted to go that far ! so v easy. 

Tony Hawk just opened a chicken shop in leucadia so if you’re a skate guy I guess that would be a place to visit. No idea what it’s like though.

Could do a hike from Del Mar beach up to the golf course at Torrey, nice workout and awesome views. 

If you’re a surfer rent a board and hit Swarmis & Cardiff reef, good chance you’ll see some pros out there.

We have a bunch of good golf courses up here too if that’s your jam. 

Gravel wrote:

Is LegoLand on the Carlsbad MX site?

dog_lover_136 wrote:

Non moto, tour the USS Midway.

dog_lover_136 wrote:

I checked it out in 2019 I think, before an NJROTC week long summer camp at coronado I think.

Boomslang wrote:

How was the experience? I've been to San Diego to catch flights and a few times for SX but have never had the time to do the...

How was the experience? 

I've been to San Diego to catch flights and a few times for SX but have never had the time to do the sight-seeing stuff.

 

JBlain619 wrote:

All kinds of things to do and see there .  Weather is amazing year round too.  I would move there in a heartbeat

SLAPAHO wrote:

Pala/Fox Raceway for SX Pro practice depending on which days you are in town. Definitely stop by the beach area for lunch or dinner, some of the...

Pala/Fox Raceway for SX Pro practice depending on which days you are in town. 
Definitely stop by the beach area for lunch or dinner, some of the best coastline in the country 👌

jmo443 wrote:

First time here going this year what do you recommend for restaurants on the beach?

SLAPAHO wrote:

Last time I was there we hit this place

https://worldfamouspb.com/#

Very casual but awesome food and great views 👌

JBlain619 wrote:

All kinds of things to do and see there .  Weather is amazing year round too.  I would move there in a heartbeat

RDnutz wrote:

I grew up in SD 1962 -2017 when we relocated. I guarantee you the weather is NOT amazing year-round.

JBlain619 wrote:

All kinds of things to do and see there .  Weather is amazing year round too.  I would move there in a heartbeat

RDnutz wrote:

I grew up in SD 1962 -2017 when we relocated. I guarantee you the weather is NOT amazing year-round.

TurboFamilyof4 wrote:

You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

I grew up in SD 1962 -2017 when we relocated. I guarantee you the weather is NOT amazing year-round.

TurboFamilyof4 wrote:

You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

TurboFamilyof4 wrote:

You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

TurboFamilyof4 wrote:

Well there you go lakeside for 17years would make anyone think San Diego sucks. 

RDnutz wrote:

yeah, Lakeside was horrible. Really hard to take 2.5 acres lot at end of short street with my own MX practice track and wife's horse area...

yeah, Lakeside was horrible. Really hard to take 2.5 acres lot at end of short street with my own MX practice track and wife's horse area. 20 mins to Barona Oaks, 30 to Cleveland national forest and little over 1 hour to deserts for riding/camping. What actually sucked was most of the people, especially the ones I met working in Carlsbad for a few years who were extremely stuck up thinking they were special because they lived in North County. I don't miss the daily marine layers, May Gray, June Gloom, Santa Anas with fire season, high taxes, overcrowding, or corrupt government at all. Looking forward to the day the big 1 finally hits and breaks off the Western half of the state into the sea.