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Amnorix · 12-01-2010, 04:45 PM

I'm planning a trip to San Diego, where I have never been. Heck, I've never even been to California. I have two young boys (10 and 7) and of course my wife and I.

I know about Legoland and the Zoo, of course, which are two big attractions for us.

Things to do I can likely figure out, though if anyone has thoughts I'll gladly listen. Mostly I was wondering if anyone had any insight on good places to stay. Our vast preference is for two bedrooms, which could be either a condo or a small suite wherever.

Thoughts, opinions? Thanks in advance.

WilliamTheIrish · 12-01-2010, 06:42 PM

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**KC Dan** · 12-01-2010, 06:43 PM

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That's in Point Loma. Just west of the airport. Supposedly it's haunted. Wooooo!

again - Cabrillo National Park at Point Loma

WilliamTheIrish · 12-01-2010, 06:45 PM

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William, I want to go to the Field with you and watch some Irish football! we will bond man!

What field? I'm a tremendous bonder, btw.

WilliamTheIrish · 12-01-2010, 06:51 PM

Amno, I really enjoyed the Midway Carrier exhibit in the harbor. It can be as long or short as you want, cost $25. With your background in history and WWII it might be money well spent.

I had to leave early and was on there for 3 hours. I didn't want to leave, but the beach was waiting.

**2112** · 12-01-2010, 06:53 PM

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What field? I'm a tremendous bonder, btw.

http://www.thefield.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/events.woa

WilliamTheIrish · 12-01-2010, 06:58 PM

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http://www.thefield.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/events.woa

That sounds great! I don't venture into Gaslamp much because I spend all my time at the beach, but that looks tremendous. Hey Buck are they bringing back StreetScene in '11?

I really missed that this year.

**mlyonsd** · 12-01-2010, 06:59 PM

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Cabrillo National Park at Point Loma

That's the one. I'd suggest it if you want to get out of the city and look at the ocean from a higher point than the beach. Was free when I was there. Plenty of hiking trails with an ocean view if I remember right.

**AustinChief** · 12-01-2010, 08:01 PM

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http://www.thefield.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/events.woa

I was just there! Not a bad place but kindof like Fado, more Disney-Ireland than an authentic pub feel...

**jjchieffan** · 12-01-2010, 08:17 PM

Could you bust Philip Rivers kneecap while you are there? Maybe even take out a couple of their defenders too.

**2112** · 12-01-2010, 09:11 PM

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I was just there! Not a bad place but kindof like Fado, more Disney-Ireland than an authentic pub feel...

I was there at 6am on a sunday for the 2 finals of the Irish football championships..lol..$20 to get in. it was worth it. and they had an Irish band in there too.

If you really want the true Irish pub experience and your in NYC. you have to go to the legendary Mcsorleys. lol..n00bs that go there ask ''what kind of beer do you have'' and the guy says ''light and dark''

http://www.mcsorleysnewyork.com/

The servers are soaked with beer. they carry like 50 mugs at a time. that place is fun if you can get a table.

Mojo Jojo · 12-01-2010, 09:38 PM

Go to Coronado, and Old Town.

XXXshogunXXX · 12-01-2010, 09:56 PM

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I was just there! Not a bad place but kindof like Fado, more Disney-Ireland than an authentic pub feel...

haha, it does have that disney feel to it. Supposedly that bar was imported from ireland, but probably just a drunken story. The bar is nothing special, beer wise. Toronados, Hamiltons, Obriens, there's your SD bars. Stone too I guess.

TS, Dont take your kids to gaslamp, that's more of a nightscene for 20 year olds.

go to the beaches. La Jolla, PB (younger, party crowd).

Balboa has museums. Theres sea world, the zoo, and wild animal park. Go to the mexican shops for food. JV's in Morena blvd makes the best surf and turf.

JD10367 · 12-01-2010, 10:00 PM

Went out there only once, in 2004 (during the Patriots Super Bowl, actually). Wife and I stayed at the Dana near Sea World; it was a long walk to the park but you could walk it if you wanted to (but they also had a hotel shuttle). Good food at the hotel restaurant too. We did the Zoo, of course, as well as the Wild Animal Park which is quite a ways out of town (we stopped there on our way up to Anaheim). Had breakfast at the Big Kitchen one morning on our way into the Zoo. Walked around downtown a bit, the historic area. Despite the shit team they root for, San Diego seems like a cool enough city.

After San Diego, we drove up to Anaheim and did Disneyland for a couple of days. Also worth a visit, as it's just different enough from Florida's park. (California has a better version of Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and It's A Small World, plus some California-specific rides.) And if you have more time in the L.A. area, there's also Universal as well as Six Flags.

**Dylan** · 12-01-2010, 10:07 PM

Amnorix:

San Diego is a great city to visit. You absolutely must make an effort to watch the sunrises and sunsets. The colors in the sunlight are spectacular! Best of all, it costs nothing.

**Dylan** · 12-01-2010, 10:11 PM

Calculations of Sunrise and Sunsets in the US

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...&afl=-11&day=1

12-01-2010, 04:45 PM
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	San Diego I'm planning a trip to San Diego, where I have never been. Heck, I've never even been to California. I have two young boys (10 and 7) and of course my wife and I. I know about Legoland and the Zoo, of course, which are two big attractions for us. Things to do I can likely figure out, though if anyone has thoughts I'll gladly listen. Mostly I was wondering if anyone had any insight on good places to stay. Our vast preference is for two bedrooms, which could be either a condo or a small suite wherever. Thoughts, opinions? Thanks in advance.
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WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $2590607	Amno, I really enjoyed the Midway Carrier exhibit in the harbor. It can be as long or short as you want, cost $25. With your background in history and WWII it might be money well spent. I had to leave early and was on there for 3 hours. I didn't want to leave, but the beach was waiting.
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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	Went out there only once, in 2004 (during the Patriots Super Bowl, actually). Wife and I stayed at the Dana near Sea World; it was a long walk to the park but you could walk it if you wanted to (but they also had a hotel shuttle). Good food at the hotel restaurant too. We did the Zoo, of course, as well as the Wild Animal Park which is quite a ways out of town (we stopped there on our way up to Anaheim). Had breakfast at the Big Kitchen one morning on our way into the Zoo. Walked around downtown a bit, the historic area. Despite the shit team they root for, San Diego seems like a cool enough city. After San Diego, we drove up to Anaheim and did Disneyland for a couple of days. Also worth a visit, as it's just different enough from Florida's park. (California has a better version of Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and It's A Small World, plus some California-specific rides.) And if you have more time in the L.A. area, there's also Universal as well as Six Flags.
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Dylan The Lede Join Date: Aug 2007 Casino cash: $10016591	Amnorix: San Diego is a great city to visit. You absolutely must make an effort to watch the sunrises and sunsets. The colors in the sunlight are spectacular! Best of all, it costs nothing. __________________
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