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San Diego Journals

San Diego, CA

A travel journal to San Diego by AndrewL

Quote: I wanted to start my first journal with my favorite city, San Diego. The city where I grew up in and go back to visit at least one weekend a month.
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San Diego, CA Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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San Diego is a beautiful and fun city that has a tremendous amount to offer to a wide range of people. The city has dubbed itself as America’s Finest City for good reason. It is much different from the other large cities in North America., it is a big city with a laid back atmosphere. No where else captures the typical laid back California lifestyle more than San Diego. No matter what your interests are, San Diego more than likely has something to offer you. Whether you are looking to go there for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation there is sure to be something. There are great beaches, historic sights, some of the best golf courses in the world, outstanding dining and night life, an...Read More
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This is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Even if you don''t stay here it worth a visit to stop by and soak up the ambiance. The hotel was built in the late 19th century and still has all the charm of that era. The film "Some Like it Hot" with Marylyn Monroe and Jack Lemon was filmed here and has played host to a number of U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries.

The hotel is located on Coronado Island, which is about a ten minute drive from Downtown San Diego. The hotel is located right on the beach and there are lots of great shops and restaurants right outside of the hotel grounds.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 24, 2001

Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
San Diego, California 92118
(800) 678-8946

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Casa de Pico isn't the best Mexican food in San Diego and it is very tourisity, but it still has a lot to offer. If you are in Old Town it is worth stopping by. Be aware the wait for a table be very long on the weekends.

The food is good but not great. However, the real reason to visit Casa de Pico is the atmosphere. You go to sit on the patio and sip a margarita and listen to the mariachi band.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 24, 2001

Casa de Pico (Mexican)
Juan Street
San Diego, California
(619) 296-3267

George's at the Cove Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Georges at the Cove"

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Georges actully consists of three different dining rooms that are all worhtwhile. The best thing about George's is the fantastic view of La Jolla Cove. The three dining rooms are the Ocean view room, the terrace, and the bar. All are worthwhile to try depending on the occasion and all three have equally fantastic views. The ocean view room is the most formal and most expensive. It is the ideal spot for a romantic evening. The menu is heavy on seafood but also offers other choices. Everything I've ever tried there has been excellent. The terrace is more casual. It features outdoor seating with ocean views. I actually think the view in the terrace are better than the o...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 24, 2001

George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect Street
La Jolla, California 92037
(858) 454-4244

Rockin Baja Lobster Rocking Gas Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Rockin' Baja Lobster"

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Rockin’ Baja Lobster has to be one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. There are actually several locations in the San Diego area. In addition the downtown location I’ve listed here, there are locations in Old Town, Bonita, Oceanside, and San Marcos. Not only do they all have great food, they all have a fun and lively atmosphere. As the name would imply, the specialty of the house is lobster ‘Baja’ style. Though I would not consider it particularly authentic the food here is fantastic none-the-less. Make sure you come with a big appetite, because the serving sizes are extremely large. My favorite thing to order is the "Baja Buckets". These are large buckets filled your choice of lobs...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 4, 2003

Rockin Baja Lobster Rocking Gas
310 5th Avenue
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 234-6333

La Jolla Cove Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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One of the more scenic beaches in San Diego is La Jolla cove. The cove offers a protected area that is perfect for swimming or snorkling.

The area tends to be very crowded on the weekends especially during the summer and parking is at a premium, but it is worth it.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 24, 2001

La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Boulevard
la Jolla, California

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San Diego has a great nightlife. Though not as extensive as New York, LA, or Miami, the city still has a lot to offer. The main concentration of Nightlife is in what is known as the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. This section of downtown is between 4th and 6th Streets and Broadway on the North and K Streen on the south. There are a number of great dining spots, bars, and night clubs in this area. If planning an evening out, start off with having a late dinner on what of the numerous restaurants that offer Al Fresco (outdoor) dining. After dinner head to one of the numerous nightclubs or bars. The largest concentration of spots is located on 5th Street. Most of the night spots...Read More

About the Writer

AndrewL

AndrewL
Santa Monica, California

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