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Old Aug 22nd, 2015, 11:53 PM
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San Diego

We have four nights in San Diego at the end of next week.
1. How safe is it?
2. what should we do?
3. What should we avoid?

Thanks
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 05:39 AM
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>>1. How safe is it?>2. what should we do?>3. What should we avoid?
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 06:38 AM
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vincenzo was nicer than I might have been

>>1. How safe is it?>2. what should we do?>3. What should we avoid?some reason -- give us a hint. What sorts of things do you enjoy? Will you have a car? Where are you staying?
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 09:11 AM
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Who/how many are you?

What are your interests?

Suggest not going to Tijuana which can be dicey.
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 11:08 AM
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As the others have said, you need to provide more information such as where are you staying if you know and will you have a car. Your question is way too vague.
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 12:19 PM
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mrschops, the Zoo is wonderful there and I suggest that you do not miss it. It is adjacent/part of Balboa Park, and we had a wonderful time there as well (lots of different museums). That is very walkable, and there are shuttles as well once your feet wear out. Between those, that would be 2 or 3 days anyway. Link: http://www.balboapark.org/

For another day, spend at Old Town: http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/

Some will suggest Coronado Island, perhaps La Jolla, or other areas. Depends on your interests, of course.
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 12:29 PM
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Thanks everyone. Sorry I was so vague, new to the site!

We fly to LA, pick up a car drive straight to SD for 4 nights, then 3 in Palm Springs, then on to Las Vegas to meet up with pals for a 60th Birthday.

We chose SD to extend the LV trip. We did a month last year in an RV from SanFransisco, down the coast then inland, covering many National Parks. We spent time at Lake Powell, LAke Mead, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion Park, Monument Valley, Yosemite, Death Valley. We went as far as The Four Corners, then back towards LV for just 4 days.

I have bought guide books and have many maps and spent two solid days last week online and with the books and maps, then highlighted possibilities on the maps. We cannot do it all in 4 days, so was asking advice on the best options to do/ not.

We enjoy local history but not necessarily Museums, love the coast, scenery, exploring local events, markets, car events, we have done baseball. I am not sure if my hubby will do Seaworld, would need to persuade him.
I hope that helps?
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 12:42 PM
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Ps there are just the two of us both in our late 60s.
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Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 01:15 PM
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Just a start: Balboa Park including museums, zoo, Cabrillo National Monument, USS Midway Museum, San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Point Loma, Catalina Island with a visit to the Hotel Del Coronado,walk on Pacific Beach, eat in Little Italy with it's many excellent dining choices. Have fish tacos too.
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Just a few things to consider:

The Mission http://www.missionsandiego.org

Gas Lamp quarter,

Little Italy

The zoo,

Lunch or brunch at the Del Coronado http://hoteldel.com/about-our-san-di...-del-coronado/

A Padres game (I think they are back home on the 31st)

Balboa Park http://www.balboapark.org

Tour the Midway http://www.midway.org
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we were posting at the same time
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Old Aug 26th, 2015, 11:51 AM
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Hi Mrschops

Where are you staying? Are you here now? Or is it next week?
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If you enjoy water or beach activities I would recommend La Jolla Cove and or the La Jolla Shores. The ocean temps have been in the mid 70's which is very warm for ocean water here.

Both are underwater preserves and you can swim, snorkle, kayak, look at tidepools, etc.
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Old Aug 26th, 2015, 11:11 PM
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We are staying et Hotel Circle South we fly to LA on Monday so get to SD late pm elizzie4000
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Old Town (on the trolley Line) is one of my favorite areas. Lots of history.
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