San Diego March 2010 and August 2016

Of all the cities on the west coast, San Diego best epitomises the sunny Southern California of my imagination. My first visit was part of a business trip to the annual CSUN conference held every March. I recently returned for a short stay (2016) and found that even 6 yrs later it had lost none of its charm.

Favourite moments

• Whale watching on the schooner America
• Coronado Beach at sunset
• Friday night in the Gaslamp district, besieged by Hari Krishnas and naked cyclists
• Taking the panorama of San Diego Bay from the Cabrillo Point.
• Strolling among the jets of the massive USS Midway Carrier Museum

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Trip Notes

San Diego is blessed with the best year-round weather in the continental United States. It has two seasons: warm summer and cool summer. Oddly enough, May and June are actually the worst months to visit because it is generally overcast, but otherwise its sunny most of the time. There is plenty to do in the San Diego area whether for a sightseeing, adventure or family vacation. For the vision impaired, I found it an easy town to get around in, whether you splurge on the Old Town Trolley, or use public transit. Many areas such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Balboa Park, Seaport Village are great for strolling.

Favourite Spots

• Hotel Del Coronado: Landmark wooden hotel dating from the 1890’s, famous as a movie location for Some Like it Hot. Even if you don’t stay there, drop by for a drink or ice cream
• Gaslamp District: Famously fun nightlife district with numerous restaurants and bars with relaxed charm
• USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum: Take a walk through US Naval Aviation history on this massive USS Midway. Audio Tour is strongly reccommended
• Maritime Museum of San Diego: Awesome collection of vintage ships including the full rigged Star of India, the schooner California
• Old Town San Diego: Charming recreation of traditional San Diego life during the colonial period with lots of nice restaurants and shops.

Balboa Park (* Visited)

• * San Diego Zoo: World famous, well run, user friendly zoo. A beautiful day out.
• * San Diego Air and Space Museum:
• * Timkin Museum of Art
• * San Diego Model Railroad Museum
• * Japanese Friendship Garden
• The San Diego Museum of Art
• Fleet Science Center
• San Diego Natural History Museum 

Also recommended

Sea World
Belmont Park
Mission Bay Conservation Area

Nearby

• La Jolla
• Del Mar
• Solana Beach
• Legoland
• Disneyland