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San Diego, CA - Itinerary and Resort Recommendations
Posted on 11/22/21 at 8:40 am
Posted on 11/22/21 at 8:40 am
Good morning, Travel Board!
We are planning two trips for 2022. One of them will be a several day trip to San Diego, CA sometime around the Easter break. It'll be me and my wife, plus our three kids - ages 8, 12 and 15 at the time of travel.
I've been to the city a few times but always with a work conference so there's not been a ton of time to explore.
Some things we know we'd put on a list to explore:
- USS Midway
- Petco Park for a Padres game (they are in town the week we are going)
- San Diego Zoo
- Sea World
- Beaches
We are looking for ideas of how to spend our time - experiences, restaurants to try, etc. Especially anything we should book in advance - boating trips, tours, etc.
Also, we are looking to book a nicer resort for the stay - preferably something where we can have a few bedroom suite or adjoining rooms (a week in a hotel room with everyone in one place gets a little old). That way if we want to just stay on property for pieces of the trip there are still things to do - pool, beach, spa, restaurants, etc.
Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated!!
We are planning two trips for 2022. One of them will be a several day trip to San Diego, CA sometime around the Easter break. It'll be me and my wife, plus our three kids - ages 8, 12 and 15 at the time of travel.
I've been to the city a few times but always with a work conference so there's not been a ton of time to explore.
Some things we know we'd put on a list to explore:
- USS Midway
- Petco Park for a Padres game (they are in town the week we are going)
- San Diego Zoo
- Sea World
- Beaches
We are looking for ideas of how to spend our time - experiences, restaurants to try, etc. Especially anything we should book in advance - boating trips, tours, etc.
Also, we are looking to book a nicer resort for the stay - preferably something where we can have a few bedroom suite or adjoining rooms (a week in a hotel room with everyone in one place gets a little old). That way if we want to just stay on property for pieces of the trip there are still things to do - pool, beach, spa, restaurants, etc.
Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated!!
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Posted on 11/23/21 at 9:06 am to DrEdgeLSU
We went in June . Went to all the places on your list . Zoo is alot of walking , utilize the double decker buses to get around . Old town has great Mexican food , walk around and you'll find something you like . Several outside squares with bands and food venues . Stayed in little Italy , ate at bencotto . Great food . Bolt brewery was awesome and they love guest from Louisiana .
Posted on 11/23/21 at 10:31 am to Tigre85
Can take a water taxi to Coronado or drive there
The beach by the Hotel Del Coronado is open to anyone even if you don't stay there and you can also eat at the hotel and have access to some of the areas
Cabrillo National Monument is awesome views back to San Diego and out towards Pacific - kids will love it and take them down to the tide pools as well, my kid love it around that age
We did a tour that hit a bunch of neat places from San Diego to La Jolla and this is a description
The first major stop on the La Jolla and Torrey Pines coast tour San Diego is at Torrey Pines Golf Course where the PGA tour holds the Farmers Insurance Golf Tournament each year. At this stop, visitors are welcome to browse the Pro Shop and take a look at the US Open trophy. Sport fans will also appreciate nearby Gliderpoint, where para-gliders jump from the local 300-foot cliffs and fly above Black's Beach. The second stop on the La Jolla and Torrey Pines coast tour San Diego is at La Jolla, which is where impressive multimillion dollar homes are located along with restaurants and boutiques. La Jolla is also home to various wildlife including seals, sea lions and pelicans. Sightseers are free to wander La Jolla on their own or to follow the tour guide and learn about the local animal life and history of the community. The final stop on the La Jolla and Torrey Pines coastal tour is at Mount Soledad where the famous Latin cross sits on top of the mountain. Guests will learn about the controversial history of the cross monument and take in scenic views of the mountains and Pacific Ocean.
The beach by the Hotel Del Coronado is open to anyone even if you don't stay there and you can also eat at the hotel and have access to some of the areas
Cabrillo National Monument is awesome views back to San Diego and out towards Pacific - kids will love it and take them down to the tide pools as well, my kid love it around that age
We did a tour that hit a bunch of neat places from San Diego to La Jolla and this is a description
The first major stop on the La Jolla and Torrey Pines coast tour San Diego is at Torrey Pines Golf Course where the PGA tour holds the Farmers Insurance Golf Tournament each year. At this stop, visitors are welcome to browse the Pro Shop and take a look at the US Open trophy. Sport fans will also appreciate nearby Gliderpoint, where para-gliders jump from the local 300-foot cliffs and fly above Black's Beach. The second stop on the La Jolla and Torrey Pines coast tour San Diego is at La Jolla, which is where impressive multimillion dollar homes are located along with restaurants and boutiques. La Jolla is also home to various wildlife including seals, sea lions and pelicans. Sightseers are free to wander La Jolla on their own or to follow the tour guide and learn about the local animal life and history of the community. The final stop on the La Jolla and Torrey Pines coastal tour is at Mount Soledad where the famous Latin cross sits on top of the mountain. Guests will learn about the controversial history of the cross monument and take in scenic views of the mountains and Pacific Ocean.
Posted on 11/23/21 at 1:47 pm to nicholastiger
Lots of things for kids to do and see in balboa park .
Posted on 11/24/21 at 7:59 pm to Tigre85
Coronado is where I would live IF money was no object.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 8:27 pm to DrEdgeLSU
San Diego is an amazing place. Last time we went we stayed in La Jolla in an Airbnb in a area called La Jolla Farms. It's gotta be some of the nicest coastal homes in the country. It only about 1/2 hour at most to Pacific beach &D downtown and you can go north up the coast to Oceanside as well.
La Jolla AirBnb
Ck out the paraglider in this one. The rental place is right there
Sunset Magnificent
La Jolla AirBnb
Ck out the paraglider in this one. The rental place is right there
Sunset Magnificent
Posted on 12/3/21 at 4:49 pm to Crow Pie
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We are going there 3/1-3/6.
Any advice/tips would be appreciated.
We are going there 3/1-3/6.
Any advice/tips would be appreciated.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 11:10 am to hedgehog
We booked an Airbnb in Mission Beach. Right now we are doing the usual Sea World, San Diego Zoo and beach stuff.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:51 pm to DrEdgeLSU
Spend some time walking the trails at Torrey Pines the head to Del Mar for a late lunch or dinner.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 4:20 pm to VABuckeye
If you see a food truck get a Fish Taco. You'll thank me later!
La Jolla Tide pools are nice
Old Town
Sunset Cliffs
Balboa Park
Lego Land if you have young kids but Sea World/Zoo are much better
La Jolla Tide pools are nice
Old Town
Sunset Cliffs
Balboa Park
Lego Land if you have young kids but Sea World/Zoo are much better
This post was edited on 12/8/21 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 12/8/21 at 8:20 pm to Alika_kahuna
Thanks for the recommendations.
I have teenage daughters so no Legoland.
I have teenage daughters so no Legoland.
Posted on 12/9/21 at 3:49 pm to DrEdgeLSU
Safari Park (formerly Wild Animal Park) was awesome back in the day. My family and friends all preferred it to the zoo.
Hit one of the hundreds of taco shops (Albertos, Rigibertos, Rojelios, etc.) and get a carne asada burrito.
Hit one of the hundreds of taco shops (Albertos, Rigibertos, Rojelios, etc.) and get a carne asada burrito.
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