San Diego Travel Forum

I need to go to LAX, pls advice which airline are cheaper to fly?

Thank You

I plan to take my two kids on a week long holiday in San Diego. I’m sure the kids are going to love it’s the long sandy beaches, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, amusement parks and near-perfect weather. Can anyone suggest some good and affordable place to stay in San Diego?

Caren

What is the weather like in Mid March? Planning to travel light, but let me know if it is going to be cold / rainy. Thanks!

I came across this - http://www.rockinbaja.com/
Is this famous in San Diego?

Would like to know whether the baja buckets are really good and how much is it for a decent lunch / dinner for 2 pax.

Any feedback welcome - in terms of locations / food quality / atmosphere.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I and my family (my son is 2 yrs) will spent our summer holidays in San Diego.. Could u suggest a confortable hotel or residence?

thanks

My daughter wants to get married in San Diego in July 2010. All well and good, except we live in Ireland! So now I have lots of research to do and where better than VT? I'll throw my questions out there and if anyone can chip in with an answer here and there I;m sure we can give her that special day.

1. Is it possible to arrange a wedding in a centrally located Roman Catholic Church? And just to make things more awkward she likes the idea of a little white chapel.
2. We will be having a reception for 25-30 guests so suggestions for a nice hotel or restaurant with private facilities that could accommodate us would be welcome. Also,it may be necessary to hold the ceremony at the same location, so please factor this into any suggestions.
3.Are there any popular, picturesque outdoor locations commonly used for wedding ceremonies in SD?
4. All the guests will be flying over from Ireland, so accommodation will be needed. Some will only be staying for a few days and just need some decent quality budget accommodation. Others will make a holiday out of it and will bring young children along, so something central with a pool would be ideal. And some of the younger guests might want to stay near the nightlife of SD. Suggestions for all would be most welcome.
Finally, I would like to say that I visited SD on my honeymoon 30 years ago and I'm really looking forward to seeing it again.

My husband and I are going to be in San Diego March 4-8 and were wondering what the weather will be like so we can pack accordingly. Thanks so much!!

Hi guys. I am planning to come to San Diego for a couple of days and I am looking for jazz CD and used book shops within a walking distance from the Convention Center. Any recommendation will be apprecaited. Thanks in advance.
Marius

Hi all. I am planning to come to San Diego for some business purpose. I would be staying in San Diego for around 30 to 40 days. I am looking for an affordable accommodation from where San Diego International airport is nearby. And most importantly the room must have Internet connection so that I can work in my room and stay in touch with my family through voice mail.

My budget is not that big. So please kindly suggest some good, budget hotel. Thanks in advance.

John

I currently live in San Diego and have visited most of the major tourist attractions, but was wondering what types of places would be good for a couple in their mid 50's? They both like to have a good time and I already know they want to go to the Pechanga casino one day and also the zoo. Are there any good bars to go to downtown for their age group? I was thinking Altitude on the Marriot and Shouthouse? Any ideas on things to do?

I stayed in SD for two months in the summer more than 25 years ago and loved it.

I have 3 sons, ages 10, 10, and 14 and am thinking of taking them to SD in mid-April for 5 days. This would be their first trip out west (we live in NY State) and their introduction to Southern California.

I have a few basic questions:

How are the beaches in April? Is it too cold to swim in the ocean?

Which areas of town would be best for kids to stay in, while also being close to the beach?

Are there any activities in particular that you would recommend? How is the amusement park?

Thanks.

A Big hello to all VT members, please can you help??
We're new to the site and will be visiting SD for the first time in September 2009 for 1 week. We're 4 adults (2 X 30 somethings and 2 X 50 somethings). We're hoping to book a condo or house on the beach with bars & restaurants nearby but still have easy access into downtown & gaslamp areas. We've been looking at Mission Beach & Ocean Beach for vacation rentals and can't make our minds up. Can you please help us.
We're 2 couples who like to make the most of our travels, enjoy lively spots and will have a car, but not when we're drinking!
Cheers Dave, Stella, Nikki & Phil.

I'm new to virtual tourist and am after some advice...

Me and my girlfriend have booked fligts into vegas in july - spending 3 nights in vegas, with the intention on hiring a car and travelling around the grand canyon and national parks, heading up towards san fran (3 nts) and then towards LA (3-4 nts), all of this in 3 weeks.

We then have a blank canvas - we were planning on visiting cancun (or surrounding area) but decided to spend an extra week in california - san diego seems to meet our main criteria - we are looking for a relaxing beach get-away!

We intend to travel for 3 weeks and spend the final week (aug 12-19th) on a beach before flying out of LAX back to London.

Does anyone have any suggestions on where we should base ourselves for the 1 week period at the end of our tour?! We could keep hold of the hire car or return to the depot early - so our option's are open...any ideas welcome?!

Thanks

I am staying in the Gaslamp District during the week of the inauguration. Anybody know of any celebrations, parties, etc. closeby that would welcome 2 Virginia Democrats?

Thanks,
Belinda

I will be traveling to San Diego February 8-12 for business. But I will have some free time. Can you recommend some good restaurants or good "San Diego" places to go? I will be staying at the doubletree downtown san diego. I will have a rental car and 3 co-workers with me. I like all types of food and am definitely a fan of ALL types of music.

Thanks for any info!!!

I am travelling to Rome in Apri and am looking to book a company that will pick us up at the pier and give us a tour of Rome and/or the Vatican. I have visited several web sites - but am not sure how reputable they are. Could someone suggest a limo service that would meet our needs - be reasonably priced and reputable.


Thanks.

I am thinking of taking my 16yo daughter, and 67 year old mother on a trip someplace warm over the winter. It is just going to be a weekend getaway as my daughter is in school. Here are our varied requirements:

* Highs at least in the 60s
* I like the outdoors...nothing overly physical...just like to see the world the way God created it. Love national parks.
* my daughter likes the glitz of the big city...I need to include some excitement for her
* my mother can't walk too much

Does San Diego fit the bill? Where should we stay? Is the Marriott conveniently located and not requiring much walking (I've heard it's large). I have Marriott points I'd like to use.

Just wondering if anyone can give us any advice re this area. We are considering staying at the Hilton Homewood Suites next July. We will probably spend our time around La Jolla and getting a good tan at Blacks Beach. Last year we stayed at Del Mar - but found it a bit isolated. Is Liberty Station area convenient for restaurants/shops etc within walking distance of this hotel??? I gather its a newly opened area that was previously naval. Thanks for any advice.

Hi everybody

I know I have to take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to San Diego, but which station do I have to get off? Because on the schedule there are two (Old Town and Tijuana). Also is the Zoo near the station or do I have to take a bus or taxi?

Also on the weekdays my friend is pretty busy so I'd like to see some places by myself. Which ones do you recommend on the west coast (except for Disneyland)

Thanks so much

Hi Folk

thanks for your help so far. My conference is taking place downtown at the convention centre, W Harbour Drive.

Really interesting about the B&Bs. Here in Australia they tend to be much cheaper than hotels (even budget ones usually).

I am planning to attend a conference in San diego in Jan/Feb 2009. Flying into LAX from Sunny Sydney. Even on the net it is confusing how to get down to san diego. Any suggestions? Bus / last minute airfares / train?

Then considering the weak Aussie Dollar i will need to find some budget accommodation - are there any good hostels or B&B's in the area?

Am driving from San Diego to Lancaster next week (during the day). Which is better route traffic wise, I5/14 or I15/138?
Thanks.
Wally

Considering a 4 day vacation in 2nd wk of November. Is it still possible to swim in the ocean or too cold? How about sunning on the beach? We need sun and semi-warm water! Also, we would like to see local wildlife like dolphins, seals, bird - where to go (we'll have a rental car)? Lastly, is there an international district or Chinatown area where we can find great dim sum?

Plan to fly in to LA and also have few nights stay in San Diego in March next year.

1. Any recommendation for clean budget hotels / B&B?
2. Besides Seaworld and Zoo / Wild Animal Park, what are other not to be missed?
3. Is the Zoo better or Wild Animal Park better? I can only choose one.
4. Any places for shopping?
5. How about great food at reasonable prices?

Thanks! =)

Hi,
I and my family will be going to San Diego at the end of November.
We are thinking of joining an organised day tour to Tijuana, Mexico.
Having read about the recent troubles in Tijuana and around Tijuana, (organised crime violence and killings). Is it safe to visit Tijuana?
Thanks
Mattgene

I'll be staying in San Diego from 6 - 11 November and was wondering if there are any events happening during my stay that locals would suggest to see/do?

I've posted a meet for Saturday evening, 8 November but the rest of my time is free till I head home on Tuesday.

I have 5 nights in San Diego in November (hotels yet to be booked).

As I don't drive and will rely on public transport, I'm thinking of splitting the nights between 2 hotels (I'm not bothered about packing and unpacking). Thinking to split between Old Town/Gaslamp Quarter/Mission Valley areas for 3 nights and then over to the coast around the Sea World/Mission Bay/Shelter Island area for 2 nights. Is this worthwhile, given San Diego is quite a large town and I don't want to spend a ton of time on public transport getting nowhere?

Hi, How do I secure a one-way transportation for a family of 4 adults with luggagues from a hotel in San Diego's Mission Valley to Disneyland hotel in Disneyland Resort, Anaheim. Thanks

I am going to San Diego from Indonesia Sept 28 for 3 days with my 2 daughters 6 and 7 years old, we will stay at Hyatt mission bay and plan to visit legoland, sea world, SD zoo/wild park. After 3 days in San Diego we plan to go for Disneyland and stay one of the Disneyland hotel for a 2 days enjoy the disney world, Also we will not miss to visit Universal studio while I am still thinking is it better for me to stay in Disneyland hotel or move to hotel near universal studio considering I am a single parent traveling with 2 children.
I am still questioning myself how will I travel from a place to other places conviniently with children. I don't have international driving licence for rent a car. Is there a car that I can rent including a driver with the car that will drive us anywhere we like? How to travel from SD to Anaheim and to Hollywood conviniently considering I have to keep eyes on my children while bringing big suitcase. I prefer private car with driver that I can rent if any.
Any advice will be appreciated.

Hi ! I´m heading SD this months and I need a some advices..

1) Which are the Must see places?
2) Where is the best beach to go??? is the weather good in this season?
3) I´ll arrive one day later than the street Scene show..is it enough good to change my flight ticket?

Thanks in advance!!