San Diego suggestions

Marilyn
Wed, 09 May 2018 05:28:50 +0000

What to do:

What sorts of things do you enjoy doing on vacations? Do you want to see scenic views, do physical activity (hiking, biking, kayaking) , go dining and drinking? I think San Diego’s best features are the outdoors and the water, so with only three days that’s where I would concentrate my attention. Other than the USS Midway, I wouldn’t recommend museums. The Midway is outstanding if you haven’t toured an aircraft carrier before. I love getting out on the water and there are several different boat tours to look into. Or maybe take the ferry to Coronado and rent bikes to get around there (dockless bikes are not permitted on Coronado).

My very favorite views are from Cabrillo Monument and it looks like it will be good weather. And as long as you’re on Point Loma, it’s fun to swing by Ocean Beach for the surfer/hippie vibe and maybe walk the pier. Balboa Park is lovely to walk around - fantastic gardens and architecture.

Everywhere will be very busy so go early and allow extra time to find parking. Weather looks very promising and don’t get worried if it looks overcast in the morning - it’s called May Gray and should burn off.

This is the list I sent my brother when he visited earlier this spring - but he was here for six days. Notice Gaslamp isn’t on the list - very conventioneer and tourist oriented. Although if you love baseball, Petco Park is impressive and they have tours on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. DS talked us into going on one last year and it was quite fun.

https://oceanbeachsandiego.com/

https://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm
https://www.midway.org/
http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/
https://www.balboapark.org/
http://www.oldtownsandiego.org/
https://hoteldel.com/ Where Some Like it Hot was filmed. Also the beautiful beaches, the Coronado bridge, and the views of downtown from Coronado.
https://www.lajolla.com/guides/la-jolla-cove-guide/
https://torreypine.org/
http://www.belmontpark.com/ Just because it’s a classic beach side California amusement park bordering the oceanfront (concrete) boardwalk.