San Diego Must do's?

funkyphantom · 17 Dec 2015 at 20:36

I've been given the opportunity to go over to San Diego for a week with work in February, although I have a pretty crammed itinerary I do have a couple of free afternoons that I would like to take advantage of. What, or where should I go? I dont have a car so would need to be within a cab or short train ride.
Thanks

[TW]Fox · 17 Dec 2015 at 20:37

The Zoo in San Diego is world class.

nutcase · 17 Dec 2015 at 20:38

There's an old aircraft carrier, and the amphibious vehicle tour. That's about it.

chroniclard · 17 Dec 2015 at 20:49

Hire bike, ride down to old town, have a giant margarita and some mexican food, ride back around the bay/dock bit. See the big ship thing.
Sea World is ok.
Bar crawl round the gas lamp district.
Visit the brazilian grill place for food, epic meat.

deusexlumina · 17 Dec 2015 at 21:02

hire a jet ski and go around the bay. its expensive - but so awesome to do.

There's the top gun bar as well near the waterfront. dont eat there - the food is horrid, but have a beer at the bar as it's quite cool.

The zoo is pretty good, but IMO a bit overrated.

The aircraft carrier (The Midway) is cool, but be prepared for some patriotism in force!

Fantastic places to eat - go to old town for some mexican food.

Happy head massage parlour (yep, thats its name!) give great massages.

Noxia · 17 Dec 2015 at 21:11

Find Carmen.

I have nothing to suggest sorry.

funkyphantom · 17 Dec 2015 at 21:13

I fancy boys said:
hire a jet ski and go around the bay. its expensive - but so awesome to do.

There's the top gun bar as well near the waterfront. dont eat there - the food is horrid, but have a beer at the bar as it's quite cool.

The zoo is pretty good, but IMO a bit overrated.

The aircraft carrier (The Midway) is cool, but be prepared for some patriotism in force!

Fantastic places to eat - go to old town for some mexican food.

Happy head massage parlour (yep, thats its name!) give great massages.

Oooh Jet skiing around the bay sounds good! I've got the aircraft carrier earmarked. Not really my thing but might as well see it as it looks very close to where I am staying.
I'd go to the zoo if the wife and kids were with me! but not when I have a bit of ME time!!

Massage sounds cool too

Hedge · 17 Dec 2015 at 21:43

Mission Brewery tour. I enjoyed it

http://missionbrewery.com/brewery/brewery-tours/?age=passed

funkyphantom · 17 Dec 2015 at 21:52

Hedge said:
Mission Brewery tour. I enjoyed it

http://missionbrewery.com/brewery/brewery-tours/?age=passed

I'm trying to stay away from the drink at least on a couple of occasions! I'm determined to make the most of the trip and to sight see at least one afternoon/night

jsmoke · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:04

Basketball/football game?

funkyphantom · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:11

jsmoke said:
Basketball/football game?

Just looked at baseball as the padres stadium is next to the hotel i'm staying in. But doesnt look like the season starts until April! hehe. I'm there a week before they have the motocross there on the 13th.
Good suggestion though I'd be well up for basketball

canman · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:18

Tijuana

Hedge · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:19

funkyphantom said:
I'm trying to stay away from the drink at least on a couple of occasions! I'm determined to make the most of the trip and to sight see at least one afternoon/night

I didn't drink much there. The experience is worth the $10. Really, you don't need to drink much, its just nice to meet random people and spend an hour or so wandering about

ci_newman · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:25

nutcase_1uk said:
There's an old aircraft carrier

This, the USS Medway

It's a great place to lose an afternoon

funkyphantom · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:39

Hedge said:
I didn't drink much there. The experience is worth the $10. Really, you don't need to drink much, its just nice to meet random people and spend an hour or so wandering about

ahh i see. Cool will bare that in mind. We actually have a hospitality night at Wave House Beach Club, which I think is on Mission Beach? Would be nice to tie the 2 together.

funkyphantom · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:41

funkyphantom said:
ahh i see. Cool will bare that in mind. We actually have a hospitality night at Wave House Beach Club, which I think is on Mission Beach? Would be nice to tie the 2 together.

haha, just looked it up. Not far from my hotel!

funkyphantom · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:42

canman said:
Tijuana

Is this worth the trip?

Tunney · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:45

funkyphantom said:
Just looked at baseball as the padres stadium is next to the hotel i'm staying in. But doesnt look like the season starts until April! hehe. I'm there a week before they have the motocross there on the 13th.
Good suggestion though I'd be well up for basketball

The football season is on at the moment. Maybe the Chargers have a home game while you're there? Ticket exchange websites usually have plenty of tickets.

College games are pretty wild too if you're there on a Saturday.

tlrBeta · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:55

Phills BBQ restaurant...best ribs ever

Hedge · 17 Dec 2015 at 23:20

I had one of the best meals from The Mission restaurant. It's a very good little place.

http://www.themissionsd.com/mobile/

Food is fantastic. Breakfast is well regarded by all.

1246 J St

https://goo.gl/maps/jXm9YkKWDR72