Just booked a trip to San Diego for Presidents Weekend. Any food or travel suggestions?
@pawrestlersintn mentioned speakeasies.
@Psalm 1 guy I know you live about 30 mins away, I would love some local suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
We went to two of the speakeasies, The Grass Skirt (Pacific Beach) and False Idol (downtown). False Idol was highly recommended by
@HOCKEYGOD11 and didn't disappoint. Pretty small, so make a reservation, but really cool atmosphere and vibe. When you talk to the host in the main restaurant, you have to wink at them and whisper, "I have a reservation for the place we can't talk about." Do it in your best Tony Soprano voice , and you might get a special table. #2 son also says Raised by Wolves is really cool. His description of the method of entry sounds awesome. Again, make reservations soon.
Trailer Park After Dark is pretty funny, but not a speakeasy. You can sit in one of their grocery carts, while sipping on a PBR out of a brown paper bag. Or, have a seat in one of the tastefully, appropriately decorated trailers.
Food: California burritos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Wrestling theme: Nacho Libre is close to downtown, just off the highway in Mission Hills.
Little Italy: Virtually anywhere. I think you would have to work to find a bad meal here.
Seneca: 19th floor of The Intercontinental Hotel. Again, wasn't there, but #2 says it's really cool. Request an outdoor seat. He says they have good heaters.
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial: great panoramic view of the surrounding area, and a unique memorial, honoring veterans past and present.
San Diego Zoo, one of the best in the country.
Coronado Hotel: one of the things we are kicking ourselves for not going inside. Supposed to be spectacular.
Safari Park: Couple of hour drive. Pretty cool, but on short time would probably do other things closer to town.
Point Loma:
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery: drive into the cemetery for a sobering experience
Pull into a parking area on the east side of the road for a great view of the Naval yards, San Diego generally, and Coronado. Down over the hill, you might spot SSN-756, the Scranton. Give a wave, if you do.
Cabrillo National Monument and Visitors Center.
Point Loma Tidepools and Ecological Preserve: worth a half hour of your time.
This is gray whale migration season, so keep an eye out to sea.
La Jolla: waterfront is pretty, and you'll probably see some seals and sea lions. If you do go up there, a good place for burritos is The Taco Stand.
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