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A May 2004 trip to San Diego by dswett1

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Quote: We had family from Arizona visiting San Diego over the Memorial Day weekend and we decided to join them for a quick "getaway" at that time.
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San Diego Overnighter Best of IgoUgo

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San Diego Photo - San Diego, California
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We have been to San Diego on several occasions but this is the first time I am writing about our visit there. San Diego has always had perfect weather for the most part. Very seldom have I been there when the weather didn't cooperate with my visit. It is usually "just right"--not too hot, not too cold with the evenings perfect for sleeping. San Diego is a large city, but not too big to get around fairly easily with many of its prime attractions being located near downtown and the beachfront areas. In fact the beaches in San Diego are one its very best attractions. On this particular visit, we had relatives visiting from Tucson, Arizona over the long Memorial Day weekend and we were able to spend...Read More

Howard Johnson San Diego Seaworld Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Howard Johnson Express Inn"

San Diego Photo - Howard Johnson San Diego Seaworld, San Diego, California
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I would consider this motel average or slightly below average. It was clean, but the rooms were small and unremarkable in decor. Since the only thing we did was bathe, change clothes and sleep, I suppose you could say our unit served its purpose. However, I'm glad we were only here for one night. Its location in Mission Circle was convenient to most of the attractions in and around downtown San Diego--in just a few minutes we could get to the beach or across town. There was a nice swimming pool available for the guests.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on July 19, 2004

Howard Johnson San Diego Seaworld
1631 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, California 92108
(619) 293-7792

Crab Catcher Restaurant Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Crab Catcher"

La Jolla Photo - Crab Catcher Restaurant, San Diego, California
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This restaurant is at once elegant and enchanting. Upon entering, you are greeted by a warm and friendly atmosphere ready to take you away to a wonderful dining experience. The setting is lovely as it perches high on a cliff overlooking the Pacific in La Jolla, which is a few miles north of downtown San Diego. The specialty here is seafood, although chicken, beef and lamb are on the menu along with the usual salad and pasta dishes. There are numerous selections from which to choose. Deciding on one will be your toughest decision of the evening. Once you have chosen your fare, you will have nothing more to worry about except which dessert to cap off your dinner with.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 19, 2004

Crab Catcher Restaurant
1298 Prospect Street
San Diego, California 92037
(858) 454-9587

San Diego Photo - San Diego Maritime Museum, San Diego, California
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Children of all ages will enjoy this museum and a trip to adventure only limited by your imagination. After paying your admission fee you are free to wander along the harbor front visiting each of the ships at your leisure. Depending on your interest you can study in detail the ships before you or merely step onboard and find a shady spot under a sail to relax and imagine yourself taken back to the 19th century. Each of the ships have their own personality and story and depending on your own tastes, each one will speak to you in their own unique way. Through the use of old photographs, personal accounts and other methods, each of these ships will relate a different adventure to the visitor. You will b...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 19, 2004

San Diego Maritime Museum
1306 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101
+1 619 234 9153

Hotel Del Coronado Photo - San Diego, California
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We were in San Diego for just a quick visit with some relatives when we all decided it would be fun to run out to the Hotel del Coronado. We had heard much about it and we had seen pictures of it as well as seeing it from afar once, but none of us had ever set foot on its grounds. We thought it would be fun to explore it if we could. We crossed the big bridge onto Coronado Island and were fed into an enchanting village of the same name. We were able to follow the signs and finally found our way to the 'Del', as it is known to the locals. Finding a parking spot was a major accomplishment, as I squeezed our minivan into a spot seemingly too small for it. Our trip had started on a bright note! We ...Read More