siliconvalleymom

One more vote for touring the USS Midway. I went reluctantly because we had guests with us who were passionate about military history. Everyone in our whole group found it fascinating, even the teen girls.

Puzzled88

One really fun place I've stayed is the Crystal Pier Hotel. It is a series of little cottages on a pier out over the water. It wouldn't be the cheapest option but it would be memorable.

tx5athome

I definitely prefer hotels on the water to Hotel Circle. I like The Dana, The Catamaran, of course the Hotel Del, The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, La Jolla Shores, etc...

If they go during baseball season Petco Park is really fun and right next to the Gaslamp Quarter. We like to eat at Hodad's which is a burger and fries type of place featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. There is one in Ocean Beach and a new location downtown. Balboa Park and the zoo are great. Sea World is fun.