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San Diego - 4 or 5 days ?
Hello,
The wife and I are planning a modest vacation (4-5 days in July or August), and I thought of San Diego. I was there about 20 years ago (2 days on business) but didn't really tour the place. We can spend a day at the beach, but probably not more than that. I've heard of the famous zoo. What else can one do in San Diego? We've been to Mexico, so crossing over is probably not something we'd want to do. Thanks for any assistance. Jay |
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San Diego - 4 or 5 days ?
"J. J. Levin" wrote in message t... Hello, The wife and I are planning a modest vacation (4-5 days in July or August), and I thought of San Diego. I was there about 20 years ago (2 days on business) but didn't really tour the place. We can spend a day at the beach, but probably not more than that. I've heard of the famous zoo. What else can one do in San Diego? We've been to Mexico, so crossing over is probably not something we'd want to do. Thanks for any assistance. Well, what do you like to do? There is an Old Town area that one can spend a day or so at. There is a very vibrant restaurant and night club scene in the Gaslamp District. Jay |
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San Diego - 4 or 5 days ?
San Diego has changed in the past 20 years, so seeing what's new can
be fun. The big SD attractions are the SD Zoo, Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld, of course. There are art and history museums. There are gardens and parks. If you like baseball, the new Petco park downtown is open. There are nice beaches. Shopping and fine dining are popular. The air show comes to Mirarmar, but that's in October. The port often has big Navy ships, and there is a harbor tour, should that interest you. Chicano Park in Barrio Logan has murals that are worth seeing. Go see Shakespeare and other plays in Balboa Park, or the LJ Playhouse, or SD Rep, or many of the other theater companies. Torrey Pines golf course is a city course, that anyone can play, though you might see about making advance reservations. Ride the trolley from one end of town to the other. Cross over to Coronado -- have brunch at the Hotel Del Coronado, or just take off your shoes and walk along the beach in front of the hotel. Ride the roller coaster in Mission Beach. Lots to do! DKM On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 19:15:22 GMT, "J. J. Levin" wrote: Hello, The wife and I are planning a modest vacation (4-5 days in July or August), and I thought of San Diego. I was there about 20 years ago (2 days on business) but didn't really tour the place. We can spend a day at the beach, but probably not more than that. I've heard of the famous zoo. What else can one do in San Diego? We've been to Mexico, so crossing over is probably not something we'd want to do. Thanks for any assistance. Jay To contact me directly, send EMAIL to (single letters all) DEE_KAY_EMM AT EarthLink.net. [For example .] |
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I've heard of the famous zoo. The Zoo is not that great, it is OK, but you should visit Seaworld instead and have lunch with the killer whales! It is not to be missed if you are going to San Diego. wendy -- -------------------------------------- șoș Going to WDW September '04 |
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San Diego - 4 or 5 days ?
Poke around Scripps Ocean Institute at LaJolla.
"J. J. Levin" wrote in message t... Hello, The wife and I are planning a modest vacation (4-5 days in July or August), and I thought of San Diego. I was there about 20 years ago (2 days on business) but didn't really tour the place. We can spend a day at the beach, but probably not more than that. I've heard of the famous zoo. What else can one do in San Diego? We've been to Mexico, so crossing over is probably not something we'd want to do. Thanks for any assistance. Jay |
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San Diego - 4 or 5 days ?
whats better the zoo or the animal park? .................................................. ........................... ....................... "Doug McClure" wrote in message ... San Diego has changed in the past 20 years, so seeing what's new can be fun. The big SD attractions are the SD Zoo, Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld, of course. There are art and history museums. There are gardens and parks. If you like baseball, the new Petco park downtown is open. There are nice beaches. Shopping and fine dining are popular. The air show comes to Mirarmar, but that's in October. The port often has big Navy ships, and there is a harbor tour, should that interest you. Chicano Park in Barrio Logan has murals that are worth seeing. Go see Shakespeare and other plays in Balboa Park, or the LJ Playhouse, or SD Rep, or many of the other theater companies. Torrey Pines golf course is a city course, that anyone can play, though you might see about making advance reservations. Ride the trolley from one end of town to the other. Cross over to Coronado -- have brunch at the Hotel Del Coronado, or just take off your shoes and walk along the beach in front of the hotel. Ride the roller coaster in Mission Beach. Lots to do! DKM On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 19:15:22 GMT, "J. J. Levin" wrote: Hello, The wife and I are planning a modest vacation (4-5 days in July or August), and I thought of San Diego. I was there about 20 years ago (2 days on business) but didn't really tour the place. We can spend a day at the beach, but probably not more than that. I've heard of the famous zoo. What else can one do in San Diego? We've been to Mexico, so crossing over is probably not something we'd want to do. Thanks for any assistance. Jay To contact me directly, send EMAIL to (single letters all) DEE_KAY_EMM AT EarthLink.net. [For example .] |
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The Wild Animal Park is a long distance from downtown San Diego, and
the Wild Animal Park is probably going to be really HOT in July and August. Also, there is nothing except possibly Indian casinos anywhere near it, unlike the zoo which has all of the Balboa Park attractions within walking distance.. Probably the Wild Animal Park's most special feature is being able to drive out into the park's savannah and photograph the animals close up; but I don't know how much extra this costs. Someone else has been posting that the SD Zoo isn't so great, but I'd like to know which US zoos are better. I was at the National Zoo maybe 10 years ago and it's a fine zoo, but it's had it's problems lately with animal deaths. I do remember that at the same time, the SD Zoo had long lines to view its pandas, and I was able to see the National Zoo's panda with no lines whatsoever. And to add to a previous posting of mine, Lego Land belongs on the list with the zoo, Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld. DKM On Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:22:26 +0800, "Al" alistairatfrugivorousdotcomdotau wrote: whats better the zoo or the animal park? To contact me directly, send EMAIL to (single letters all) DEE_KAY_EMM AT EarthLink.net. [For example .] |
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What else can one do in San Diego?
In addition to the other suggestions, in July and August there will be Padres baseball games, and the horse racing season will be open at Del Mar. |
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San Diego - 4 or 5 days ?
Doug McClure wrote: The Wild Animal Park is a long distance from downtown San Diego, and the Wild Animal Park is probably going to be really HOT in July and August. Also, there is nothing except possibly Indian casinos anywhere near it, unlike the zoo which has all of the Balboa Park attractions within walking distance.. Thanks for your comments. What other attractions are there in Balboa Park? Jay |
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A great museum!
J. J. Levin wrote: Doug McClure wrote: The Wild Animal Park is a long distance from downtown San Diego, and the Wild Animal Park is probably going to be really HOT in July and August. Also, there is nothing except possibly Indian casinos anywhere near it, unlike the zoo which has all of the Balboa Park attractions within walking distance.. Thanks for your comments. What other attractions are there in Balboa Park? Jay |
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