San Diego Travel Forum

A bunch of ladies I work with would like to start a ladies night out amoung our friends and we would like to know of some places in san diego. We are looking for somewhere not too loud and most of them are married so they aren't looking to hook up.

Can anyone recommend a good way to get to the Tijuana airport from San Diego using public transportation and/or taxi?

I was thinking about taking the trolley to the border, walking across, and getting a cab to the airport. Will that work OK? Any ideas on cost of taxi?

Thanks

We plan to visit S.D. in July and are wondering if the fourth is a good time to visit. Are July 4th and the fireworks family friendly? Is public transport a good way to go from the bay back to hotel (thinking of Old Town area)? Thanks!

Hi! I'm a 25 years old Swiss girl and I want to visit San Diego in April 2008. I'm looking for a room in a family or with roomates for 10 days and for a reasonnable price. Thank you in advance for your answers.

Any suggestions for things to do with adult siblings and an 85 yr. old mother?Would like to stay on or near N. Harbour Drive. 3 days in San diego and then departing on a cruise. Hotels under 200 a nite. Thanks, Looo

Hoping to come over from Scotland in June to see The Mets play The Padres and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for decent, reasonably-priced hotels within easy travel distance of the ballpark ?

Can anyone give me the names of the neighborhoods near Thomas Jefferson law school? Or any advice about the areas near by? What to steer clear of, etc?

Thanks!

Happy Holidays all! I'm visiting my parents for the holidays in Vista, near San Diego, coming from Toronto, Canada.

I'd like to get some recommendations for fun spots or activities in (and around) San Diego. I've been to most of the tourist spots such as Balboa, La Jolla, Sea World, and the Wild Animal Park.

I'm looking for more of a local flavour... some fun for someone my age (23) and perhaps a chance to meet a few friends. I'm interested in anything from cool restaurants/bars/hangouts, to live music venues, to salsa clubs.

Appreciate any recommendations!

Hello,

I'm curious if there's any truth to this: I've heard quite a few times that people in southern california tended to be rather superficial and unfriendly. I know that doesn't mean all of them are, but I was even told so by somebody who lives in orange county. However I've also heard that San Diego had some of the most friendly people in the US and that people there were considerably more friendly than they tended to be in LA.

I know that you do have nice people and idiots everywhere, but it depends on their ratio, doesn't it?;-)


Another thing Ive been wondering: How efficient is the trolley in San Diego? I know that usually in California anything other than a car is not an option, really, but I've heard that the trolley in San Diego worked quite well. But then again Im wondering does that only mean it works well in comparison to public transport in other cities in southern california? or is it a means of transport that enables people to use it as a part of their daily lives instead of a car?

thank you!

In looking for budget accomodations in San Diego, the most reasonable seemed to be in the Imperial Beach area. I read on the net that this might not be the best of areas. Any advice on the safest neighborhoods, or any other accomodations would be appreciated, evenly locally owned, not necessarily a chain. thank you

Hi,
We have a week scheduled this summer at a RV campground in Chula Vista. The RV resort is located on Sandpiper way next to the marina. We were thinking of taking the public transportation to downtown San Diego until our neighbor mentioned that it was not a good area to be out at nights and it was generally not a safe area. Before we change our plans on the transportation to town I though it might be helpful to get other opinions on the area.

If you have any opinions on the area please advise us.

Thanks,
Mike

Hey there, just after some advice. I'll be flying into San Diego with the plan of visiting Mexico. Anyone give me some advice on where to visit in Mexico, other than the obvious border towns. I'm planning on staying 2 weeks, hoping to spend most that time in Mexico, so any advice on places to stay and where to avoid?

I was born in SD and lived there for several years. Once in a while I go back. Sometimes I fly and sometimes I drive. But each time I drive I get stuck in traffic in Los Angeles.

Friends of mine tell me that there's a good route around LA, east of the mountains. Does anyone have suggestions for this?

Hi..
just wanna check if there are any coach or trains that goes from LA airport to San diego and how long will it takes? Still thinking to fly straight into San D or transfer from LA.
Are there any budget hotel to recommend and safe as i will be travelling alone..

My wife, daughter and I will be coming to SanDiego for two nights after Christmas and we thought we would spend the day at the Zoo.
Any suggestions for a good hotel close by. I don't mind if we have to drive as we have a rental car but I would like a one bedroom with at least a hide a bed or maybe two queen beds if possible. Location and price ar most important.

I'll be staying at the Hard Rock Hotel in January 2008 and would like to go to daily Mass, walking if possible. Where's the nearest Catholic Church?

I am getting ready to travel to San Diego from California. And i was just wanting to bring my Indiana photo ID. Would that be alright to get into the bars? I have not ever had a license and its been fine here but didnt know about a different state. If you could please help that would be great.

Hi folks,

I'd like to visit SD in November for a week or so, I'm from Toronto, Canada.My concerns are the air quality and the allegedly shorter supply in accomodation after the wildfire tragedy that occured...So I thought I'd rather ask for your expert opinion before going there: how far has the situation improved? Is it still advisable to visit SD under the above conditions?

Regards,
VSB

Hi,
We will be traveling to San Diego for a week next spring and would love to find a small Italian restaurant that has charm and great food. Please, not a institutional type restaurant, but a small neighborhood restaurant is what we are looking for. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Mike

I will be in town for a conference for a few nights. Are there any interesting, non-touristy things to do in SD for a solo-24-y-o traveller? I will be staying at the Westgate Hotel downtown...

Any thoughts?

We're arriving noon on Wednesday with two grandsons ages 8 & 10 for a 5-day stay. We had planned to do the usual kid tourist things, i.e., Sea World, Balboa Park, Legoland, Old Town, etc. Will the fires you are currently suffering hinder these or other outdoor activies? Thanks for any help or suggestions.

Visiting San Diego in January - staying at timeshare in Carlsbad. What are best attractions to visit in January.

Websites say that weather temps range 65 to 45. Is it usually chilly? To cold to visit zoo and seaworld??? We want to see and go to as many places a possible in the week we will be there.

I was in San Diego a few years ago and went on a tour. They took us to town and showed us the new buildings. These building were in a district that to build there had to be a theme such as a ship coming in or a sailboat something to go along with San Diego. Anyone know anything about this and can you tell me where some info and pictures are?

Thanks
Madonna

I shall be spending a few days in San Diego for a few days in February and am thinking of booking into the Days Inn Hotel Circle. Am hoping that someone who has stayed there fairly recently can give me their opinion of the hotel/motel.

Hi there, I am new in the city and my car has been towed away from a 2 hour parking lot just outside of UCSD. Does anybody know where to call? Should I call all the towing companies? Or is there one main company/garage to check if they have the car? I hope it is not stolen:(

Hi, I'll be in California for 2 months (november, december) and have no luck with finding some entertainment there. Does anyone know any websites where I can get info about interesting live concerts? I'm interested in jazz, latin etc, not into hard rock. Aslo, it would be nice to find interesting art exhibitions (found only the Da Vinci:An Exhibition of Genius). If you're from San Diego and know how to get around- PLEASE HELP!!

My husband and I will be in San Diego from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. We were wondering what to do while we are there. I think it will probably be too cold to dive. WE haven't been to San Diego in more than 25 years and don't know what attractions are in the area. Thanks.

We shall be renting in Los Angeles and then driving to San Diego for three days. We intend visiting Tijuana for four hours or so, and wonder if it is best to use our rental. Believe there may be insurance issues taking a Hertz into Mexico....? If so should it be left on the U.S side parking area and we make our way across on foot or via shuttle bus, if such exists. Or is it best to leave our car in San Diego and take a bus straight into Tijuana? Have read a previous posting re the 'trolley'. Is this one way of doing the trip in a hassle free way? many thanks

This was one of my favorite taco stands back when I lived there.

It's in the Barrio but it was good food. Is it still the place to go?

Can someone tell me if dogs are allowed to travel on the trolley? I know they can go into Mexico with their certificates but we were hoping to leave the car and relax by going down on the Trolley.