JCDal

We are a fifty something year old couple planning a four day vacation in and around San Diego. What are the top sights (don't have to be touristy) not to be missed. Any recommendations for accomodations/areas maybe near the ocean? Restaurants - where the locals eat?

BigRuss

I'm thinking Coronado Bridge at sunset would be nice. Ditto La Jolla beach.

lcuy

Balboa Park, the SD Zoo, Old Town, La Jolla Cove, cocktails at the hotel del Coronado at sunset,

SOCALOC

This is where I take guests:

Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Island.
They have an EXCELLENT Brunch.

http://www.hoteldel.com/

Cabrillo National Monument for CA. history. On a clear day the views are phenomenal.

http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm

Balboa Park for Museums, restaurants, and the Zoo. Don't miss it.

http://www.balboapark.org/

Best beach town in San Diego- La Jolla.

http://www.lajollabythesea.com/

We REALLY like C- Level for outdoor dining with fabulous skyline views, great moderately priced food. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed. Lots of locals.

http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/islandprime/

You didn't say when you were coming- if you are here in August early September- Del Mar Race Track will be loaded with locals.

SOCALOC

Apologize for the redundancy. I started to reply and was distracted with a phone call.