Quoting David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> 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.
>
>
