On the way from Anaheim to San Diego are some of the original Spanish Missions of California. I know that I've stopped in San Juan Capastrano - famous for the returning birds.
Laguna Beach is where the 'Gidgit' movies were filmed. Bob S. On 3/29/06, David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > I don't know San Diego very well, but one thing in the area that I'd > > visit is the Coronado Hotel. Very interesting place, gorgeous old wooden > > structure, lots of photo opportunities. > > > > Godfrey > > > > > In San Diego, there's the Griffith Park area, home to many museums, > beautiful gardens, and the world famous San Diego Zoo. > > Also near Downtown San Diego you'll find the historic Gas Lamp District; > now mostly restaurants and clubs, but in a setting of really interesting > 1920's architecture. > > North of San Diego about 10 minutes you'll find La Jolla Beach and > village. That's a beautiful beach, with lots of shops, and a great > place to observe sea lions basking in the sun. > > A little east of La Jolla is a peak (I can't remember the name, but ask > a local) where you can look out over the entire surrounding valley, > including San Diego. > > Definitely stop by Coronado Island (you can drive to it) and visit the > old Hotel Del Coronado. > > And if you get bored with modern amenities, you can also hop across the > border to Tijuana. It takes about 20 minutes to get to TJ from SD. You > might consider parking on the US side, walking across the bridge, and > catching a cab into downtown TJ rather than messing around with driving > in Mexico and trying to find parking that's safe. > > In Anaheim you've got the usual: Disneyland, Knotsberry Farm, Anaheim > Angles... but you're also not far from the really fun Laguna Beach > community. That's probably worth the drive. Also, check out South > Coast Plaza for one of the most upscale and largest shopping malls on > the west coast. > > North from Anaheim about 40 minutes is Hollywood. > >
