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#2113364 - 01/06/17 05:52 PM San Diego
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My husband and I will be spending 5 days in mid to late February for our anniversary in San Diego. Our hotel is in the Oceanside area, although we are willing to venture out as well. Any recommendations for site-seeing, must-do's or restaurants?
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#2113365 - 01/06/17 05:58 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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#2113370 - 01/06/17 06:05 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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basil, what do you like to do and eat? My coworker used to live in that area. She says the beaches are pretty cool.
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#2113371 - 01/06/17 06:06 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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#2113385 - 01/06/17 06:42 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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You need to go to Coronado Island for the best beaches. Pacific Beach is also really nice. Cabrillo Nat'l Monument has some incredible views too. I LOVE San Diego!!

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#2113393 - 01/06/17 08:09 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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Basilring - I live in the San Diego area and would be happy to help with any questions you have. Oceanside is a good drive from San Diego proper (about 40 miles) and most of the primary places to visit are more centrally located in the city of San Diego. Additionally, traffic between the two areas is not a fun experience. As others mentioned, the San Diego Zoo and its sister property Safari Park are world renowned and are a "must do" if you are an animal lover. There is also Sea World (which is somewhat controversial these days, but still a great place), Balboa Park, Coronado Island, where the famous Hotel Del Coronado is located, La Jolla and truly gorgeous beaches everywhere! There are wonderful restaurants all over the area, but the "hot spot" these days is the Gas Lamp district in downtown San Diego, where there are endless bars and restaurants of every variety, in a revitalized area of the city. As you finalize your plans, I can give your more specifics.

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#2113395 - 01/06/17 08:13 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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I was in San Diego for a conference in 2015 and got to stay in the Gas Lamp district; it was amazing! I defer to Chance's much more knowledgeable suggestions, but one restaurant that stood out to me was Rei do Gado which was just a short walk from my hotel. It's a Brazilian steakhouse, and I recall the food being delicious!
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#2113399 - 01/06/17 08:21 PM Re: San Diego CompliantOkie
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You need to go to Coronado Island for the best beaches. Pacific Beach is also really nice. Cabrillo Nat'l Monument has some incredible views too. I LOVE San Diego!!
What she said. Definitely have dinner at the Coronado. Also, LaJolla is nice, there is a cave with otters in this tiny park. Right up the PCH from SD.
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#2113402 - 01/06/17 08:39 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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Thank you for all the comments so far. We knew we were outside of San Diego, but it was cheaper and we are almost right across from the Oceanside peer. The hotel offers some sort of free shuttle or something to San Diego, if we decide to go down there. We are pretty laid back, so if there is enough to do where we are, it won't be too big a deal. I can't believe I didn't think about the zoo. I think we may have to put that on the list, although it will be hard to go without the grandkids!

As far as food, we are up for most things. I know my husband will want to have seafood for at least one meal (I myself am allergic to shellfish, but usually can find something else on the menu).

Keep the suggestions coming!
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#2113474 - 01/09/17 02:20 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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When we were there this past year for ABA, one of the restaurants we ate at in the Gaslamp was particularly memorable - de'Medici. It has an old-world charm and delicious Italian food. The kind of place where I wouldn't have been surprised to see Tony Soprano and a couple of his lieutenants dining at a nearby table. It was very good.
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#2113479 - 01/09/17 02:42 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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I can't believe you didn't think about the zoo either!!!

PANDAS!

Hellooooo!!!!!!
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#2113497 - 01/09/17 04:47 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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How could I not think of the pandas! ;-)
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#2113498 - 01/09/17 05:01 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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I too was in San Diego last June for the ABA conference and loved the area. My favorite was Coronado, just loved the atmosphere. The Gaslamp district was fun to walk around and of course the zoo. Just make sure you bring a jacket, it was chilly when I was there.
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#2113511 - 01/09/17 06:02 PM Re: San Diego BBoyd
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Originally Posted By BBoyd
I can't believe you didn't think about the zoo either!!!

PANDAS!

Hellooooo!!!!!!


I was at that zoo a few years ago. There was a panda-cam because one had just given birth. I'm scarred from the koala bear incident...it growled at me and bared its teeth.
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#2113512 - 01/09/17 06:22 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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The youngest panda there is now 5, and the parents are too old for breeding. The papa bear (Gao Gao) is typically behind the scenes due to his health, but the mother (Bai Yun) and son (Xiao Liwu) are on exhibit and would love to meet you.
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#2113532 - 01/09/17 07:27 PM Re: San Diego BBoyd
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but the mother (Bai Yun) and son (Xiao Liwu) are on exhibit and would love to eat you


no thanks
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#2113996 - 01/12/17 03:43 PM Re: San Diego basilring
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