Legend Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 My wife, 5yo, and I are flying into SD 1/9. We are staying in Solano Beach for a week. We plan to spend a day in SD (probably Tijuana too.... ugh....) and at least 1 day at Disneyland, and another day or two doing Universal Studios, etc. Curious to know if anyone knows how to get a good discount to Disney or other attractions, must-do things or tourist traps to be avoided. If anyone near Solano wants to give me a ride in their stage2+ LGT, that would be cool too. My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 The san diego zoo is nice. or if you want just walk around balboa park. or if there is a padre's game go to it. La Jolla is has nice beaches. and dont for get to go to IN and Out. Get a Double Double with cheese animal style and fries animal style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 The obvious, Seaworld, Wild Animal Park, LegoLand maybe even Catalina Island for the day if you have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 dont go to to tijuana. people get kidnapped over there. some anti-kidnapping expert went down for a consulting job... and then HE got kidnapped. seriously for your safety, and especially your 5 year old.. dont go to tijuana. but restaurants that are pretty decent: phil's bbq near the sports arena. 10 minutes from sea world. benihana in carlsbad has all you can eat sushi/sashimi if you like japanese food. totally worth the 30/adult price. theres a place called izakaya maya that has japanese style tapas. very good food. extraordinary desserts seems to be a favorite around here.. hope this helps. again, i reiterate... DO NOT go to mexico. they're pissed that we shut down one of their major drug trafficing routes and i think they're retaliating... car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 oh yea... in n out. car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Check out La Jolla and Belmont park in Mission Beach. And Ive got a stage 2 in La Jolla we can go for a ride in. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Or get a ride in lawl's car, he is bigger turbo, front mount, coilovers, the whole 9 yards. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 and sexy rims .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanlsb Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 +1 on La Jolla, zoo, and balboa park. +1 on Tijuana. Avoid if possible. +1 on lawl's car. It's the business. There's a pretty solid pizza joint in Solana Beach called Pizza Port. Good pie, good beer, and a pretty good atmosphere. I'm sure you'll partake in some fine dining while you're out this way, but if you're looking to wear jeans and chucks to a place for a good dinner, this would be ideal. Wild animal park is pretty cool, and the kiddies love it. Might want to check out what's going on at the Del Mar fairgrounds. I'm sure there's an event calendar online... If you're looking for more places to eat in the area, I live/work just south of Solana and I've found some good places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Oh yea go to Nicky Rotten in Gas Lamp SD. Great burgers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 oh burritos & tacos in SD are to die for, look for the one that's all run down and stuff but the line is very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 If you must go to Mexico (for whatever sick reason), leave the car in the US. They have "professionals" who will jump out in front of your car, get "hit", and knowing you will be detained by the police will shake you down for a payoff. If you want to see Mexicans, half of them are already in California! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Pizza Port is very good, I would definitely go there. And if you want the best burger in San Diego its in North Park, a place called Western Steak Burger. Aside from those places you should also check out The Spot in La Jolla. Its my local "pub/grill" and the people you meet there make the place so awesome. I think a famous author once said spend a night in a town's pub to see what the town is really like. I think that statement is right on the money and if you think so too The Spot is the place to go. Its also a family restaurant so you can bring the family but its the people you meet randomly at the bar that make it so special. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I think all these other Ghey's already named off everything that is nice to do. The good part about the wild animal park is that its not the time of year when its REALLY hot out there (100+) but it is a great place to visit and beautiful this time of year through spring time. Nicky Rottens has GREAT burgers. Pizza port is a nice place to just hangout at for dinner as well. As others have said though I would stay away from TJ because lately there has been just to much mexican mafia stuff going down there. Keep yourself and your family safe by staying north of the border. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thanks a lot, guys. This is helping a lot. Howsabout any inside info on discounts? Maybe we'll just have to do a timeshare presentation somewhere the first day we're there like we did in Myrtle Beach, SC last January to score deep discounts. PITA for a couple hours but worth saving $$. IN - In and Out - Wild Animal Park - Benihana in Carlsbad (I'm a sushi freak. $30 all you can eat? Sold!) - Disneyland - Pizza Port - The Spot (La Jolla) - Lawl's car CONSIDERING - Sea World - Universal Studios - Legoland OUT - Tijuana (thanks, I'm glad I asked about this) My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 and sexy rims .... sexy track wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ah so everyone's against you hitting up TJ? Well then I guess donkey show is out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Avoid universal studios or anything in that general vicinity, it is way too far north from where you are based and will take hrs and be a traffic nightmare, Disneyland is doable since that is farther south in OC but anything north in LA county you should forget about. Not being a local you don't know any of the natural traffic flows and I guarantee you'll ruin your day becaus of it. Stick to the other areas you mentioned and you should be cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 he has a point. Universal is a 3hr+ drive from SD. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 If you are looking for a fun drive you might want to check out Julian. Its a half day trip and they are known for anything with apples, namely their apple pie. I would also recommend going over the Coronado bridge just to say you did it. Its also fun to go to Sea Port Village in the harbor in downtown and you can take a water taxi over to Coronado. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 lol @ my car being an attraction. im sure ur wife would LOOOOVE that. btw when you go to the benihana, make sure u tell the front desk lady you're there for the all you can eat sushi... not the food show that benihana is usually known for. car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I'll second the recommendation for Extraordinary Desserts. It's right near the zoo. BIG hit, especially among women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLiu Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Check out the U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier musuem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanlsb Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 ^^ +1. No idea how I forgot that. It's a pretty cool experience. Plan on 3-4 hours. Beware of the spooky mannequins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyLegacy Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 dont go to to tijuana. people get kidnapped over there. some anti-kidnapping expert went down for a consulting job... and then HE got kidnapped. seriously for your safety, and especially your 5 year old.. dont go to tijuana. again, i reiterate... DO NOT go to mexico. they're pissed that we shut down one of their major drug trafficing routes and i think they're retaliating... +1 on Tijuana. Avoid if possible. seriously?? Are you basing this on 1st hand experiences or what was fed to you by the media?? Don't believe all the hype about TJ. It is still safe to visit and even if you're a gringo. There is plenty to enjoy and the food kicks ass too. Oh and you can find some kick as deals on things too. :munch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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