Any advice on my Anaheim/San Diego itinerary?
Apr 27th, 2012, 02:39 AM
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Any advice on my Anaheim/San Diego itinerary?
We leave in 3 weeks so I've finally narrowed it down. Scaled things back a bit too so the little ones won't be completely exhausted.
Wednesday: arrive LAX. Stop at Randy's Donuts on the way out. Head to HoJo Anaheim. Hang at pool. Take out from OC Poultry and Rotisserie.
Thursday: Disneyland all day. Depending on kids, my have dinner from Cortina's at hotel if they've had enough of the park.
Friday: Breakfast with Mickey, then head for San Diego. Drive along the coast. Check out/play at the beaches. Take a hike at Torrey Pines and see the seals at Children's Cove. Check in to hotel....Residence Inn Sorrento Valley.
Saturday: drive over to Poway. Visit the farmer's markets and ride the steam train. After lunch head back to San Diego and visit LittleItaly...I think they are having their Sicilian Festival that day. Then head down to the pedestrian overpass at the train yard. My boys love trains. This will be a kind of leisurely, just hang out day.
Sunday: Seaworld and dining with Shamu for lunch.
Monday: Hash Hash A Go Go for breakfast and then day at zoo.
Tuesday: Cabrillo National Monument, maybe the USS Midway. Leisurely drive back up coast. Find a beach to play at. Stay at Candlewood Suites in Hawtorne.
Wednesday: leave
Any place else we should add to Fri/Sat/Tues????
And where should we stop for fish tacos? I'd prefer grilled to fried.
Wednesday: arrive LAX. Stop at Randy's Donuts on the way out. Head to HoJo Anaheim. Hang at pool. Take out from OC Poultry and Rotisserie.
Thursday: Disneyland all day. Depending on kids, my have dinner from Cortina's at hotel if they've had enough of the park.
Friday: Breakfast with Mickey, then head for San Diego. Drive along the coast. Check out/play at the beaches. Take a hike at Torrey Pines and see the seals at Children's Cove. Check in to hotel....Residence Inn Sorrento Valley.
Saturday: drive over to Poway. Visit the farmer's markets and ride the steam train. After lunch head back to San Diego and visit LittleItaly...I think they are having their Sicilian Festival that day. Then head down to the pedestrian overpass at the train yard. My boys love trains. This will be a kind of leisurely, just hang out day.
Sunday: Seaworld and dining with Shamu for lunch.
Monday: Hash Hash A Go Go for breakfast and then day at zoo.
Tuesday: Cabrillo National Monument, maybe the USS Midway. Leisurely drive back up coast. Find a beach to play at. Stay at Candlewood Suites in Hawtorne.
Wednesday: leave
Any place else we should add to Fri/Sat/Tues????
And where should we stop for fish tacos? I'd prefer grilled to fried.
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:19 AM
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Good plan to consider ordering in or dining at your hotel if you have had a busy day at Disneyland. 
The Poway train ride could be fun for the kids (we have been there when they had a western festival - which was even fun for big kids) but I would recommend that you also consider going to the Safari Park in Escondido. Would pick Safari Park (was called Wild Animal)over the Zoo - which is also great.
Seeing the animals in more of their natural setting is just amazing. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/park/index2010
Street festivals in Little Italy are always great - with a lot of tasty things to try. For a cup of java - the Cafe Italia on India St is one of our favorites - and they also have good gelato - but the classic gelato place is nearby Pappalecco. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pappalecco-san-diego-2
The little museum up at the Cabrillo National Monument is fun/interesting (Did you know Juan Cabrillo was really Portuguese but sailing for Spain? The Portuguese had the best navigators!)
- as is the tide pool down below.
And I am a big fan of the USS Midway - and next door - the Fish Market has tasty fish (and other choices if the kids are not fish eaters) at a reasonable price - with a great view. http://www.thefishmarket.com/default.aspx Of course, you can just walk down the Boardwalk a bit (there might be a big cruise ship in?) and have fish and chips type dishes at Anthony's fishette - and sit outside on the deck and also look across at Coronado. http://www.gofishanthonys.com/fishette.html
The Star of India - a bit further down the Boardwalk - which is an old Clipper sailing ship/museum - is also fun to tour. http://www.sdmaritime.org/star-of-india/
As for fish tacos - I think you can get them at either of the places I mentioned - grilled upon request I would think? - but the original was at Rubio's, who copied what he found at street carts around Rosarito and Ensenada - south of TJ.
And if you want authentico - albeit a bit of a hole in the wall - El Zarape in North Park - on Park Ave - has some of the best fish tacos. http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-zarape-san-diego And here is a general review for fish tacos: http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-...go-Fish-Tacos/
BTW - if you like Mexican food - the Old Town Mexican Cafe has good stuff (love the Carnitas there) - and as a bonus - you can look through the front windows and see the women hand making the tortillas. http://oldtownmexcafe.com/
Of course, you can walk around Old Town and choose - and the best food now may be at nearby Cafe Guadalajara. http://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-guadalajara-san-diego
Have fun and hope you like San Diego as much as we do.
The Poway train ride could be fun for the kids (we have been there when they had a western festival - which was even fun for big kids) but I would recommend that you also consider going to the Safari Park in Escondido. Would pick Safari Park (was called Wild Animal)over the Zoo - which is also great.
Seeing the animals in more of their natural setting is just amazing. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/park/index2010
Street festivals in Little Italy are always great - with a lot of tasty things to try. For a cup of java - the Cafe Italia on India St is one of our favorites - and they also have good gelato - but the classic gelato place is nearby Pappalecco. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pappalecco-san-diego-2
The little museum up at the Cabrillo National Monument is fun/interesting (Did you know Juan Cabrillo was really Portuguese but sailing for Spain? The Portuguese had the best navigators!)
- as is the tide pool down below.
And I am a big fan of the USS Midway - and next door - the Fish Market has tasty fish (and other choices if the kids are not fish eaters) at a reasonable price - with a great view. http://www.thefishmarket.com/default.aspx Of course, you can just walk down the Boardwalk a bit (there might be a big cruise ship in?) and have fish and chips type dishes at Anthony's fishette - and sit outside on the deck and also look across at Coronado. http://www.gofishanthonys.com/fishette.html
The Star of India - a bit further down the Boardwalk - which is an old Clipper sailing ship/museum - is also fun to tour. http://www.sdmaritime.org/star-of-india/
As for fish tacos - I think you can get them at either of the places I mentioned - grilled upon request I would think? - but the original was at Rubio's, who copied what he found at street carts around Rosarito and Ensenada - south of TJ.
And if you want authentico - albeit a bit of a hole in the wall - El Zarape in North Park - on Park Ave - has some of the best fish tacos. http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-zarape-san-diego And here is a general review for fish tacos: http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-...go-Fish-Tacos/
BTW - if you like Mexican food - the Old Town Mexican Cafe has good stuff (love the Carnitas there) - and as a bonus - you can look through the front windows and see the women hand making the tortillas. http://oldtownmexcafe.com/
Of course, you can walk around Old Town and choose - and the best food now may be at nearby Cafe Guadalajara. http://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-guadalajara-san-diego
Have fun and hope you like San Diego as much as we do.
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:59 AM
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Tomsd - thanks for the great info!! We decided on the zoo instead of the safari park since the boys are only 2 and 3. I think the 2 year old would have trouble sitting on the trams and spotting the animals off in the distance. And thanks for the gelato tip! I love gelato and will definitely pick some up.
Off to check out all the links you posted now....
Off to check out all the links you posted now....
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If you're staying in Sorrento Valley, be sure to stop in at Opera Cafe for a fabulous breakfast or lunch. It's just off of Mira Mesa Blvd via Scranton near the 805. Not expenisve and very tasty food!
Your kids might also enjoy having lunch or dinner at the Corvette Diner. It's a 50s style diner with wacky servers. There's a corvette in the restaurant and a DJ/ Good family style food.
Beach bonfires are always fun as well. Many beaches have bonfire pits and you'll need to bring your own supplies. More info: http://www.sandiego-romantics.com/sa...fireworks.html
Your kids might also enjoy having lunch or dinner at the Corvette Diner. It's a 50s style diner with wacky servers. There's a corvette in the restaurant and a DJ/ Good family style food.
Beach bonfires are always fun as well. Many beaches have bonfire pits and you'll need to bring your own supplies. More info: http://www.sandiego-romantics.com/sa...fireworks.html
Apr 27th, 2012, 06:44 AM
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howefortunate - thanks for the dining advice! as for bonfires, are there usually a few on the beach every night? i'd rather just have the kids walk the beach and see some, than worry about having my own and cleaning up.
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Forget driving the coast. You see very little of the ocean - just a lot of traffic thru the coast towns. If you must, wait until Carlsbad and drive the coast road to Torey Pines.
Fires on the beach are restricted to fire rings.
Fires on the beach are restricted to fire rings.
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When our kids were that age (actually 3 and 5), we took a 2 or 3 hours late afternoon break back at the hotel for swim, nap and dinner, but then we returned to the park -- Disneyland at night is far more magical than Disneyland by day!
When our kids were that age (actually 3 and 5), we took a 2 or 3 hours late afternoon break back at the hotel for swim, nap and dinner, but then we returned to the park -- Disneyland at night is far more magical than Disneyland by day!
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