| If you are considering heading to San Diego | | | | Yes, you can sit on the beach, but you will |
| for a vacation, you are probably planning on | | | | want to take some time to stroll up Garnet |
| sitting on the beach all day long. Well, | | | | Avenue from the beach. You will find coffee |
| there are a few other things you should know | | | | shops, more than a few bars, pool halls, |
| about. | | | | eclectic clothing boutiques, more bars and |
| | | | some of the cheapest sushi in the world. This |
| A Trip to San Diego, California | | | | is also a great place to take in the |
| | | | nightlife San Diego is known for. |
| When most people think of San Diego, they | | | | |
| think of beaches and sitting out in the sun. | | | | 4. The Carlsbad Flower Fields are definitely |
| Obviously, that is what our city is known | | | | worth a trip if you have a thing for blazing |
| for, but you will miss a lot if that is all | | | | colors. Carlsbad is located in what is known |
| you do. Here are some tips from a local on | | | | as North County and can be reached by taking |
| other things you might want to have a go at. | | | | the I-5 freeway north out of San Diego proper |
| | | | for about 15 minutes. The Flower Fields |
| 1. Every city has a zoo, but no city has a | | | | consist of 50 acres overlooking the ocean and |
| Zoo quite like San Diego. The San Diego Zoo | | | | are a sight to be seen. The flowers only |
| is fairly well-known for being huge and | | | | bloom from May to March, so make sure to time |
| impressive. A wide variety of fairly rare | | | | it right. |
| animals exists, but you have to be prepared | | | | |
| to walk to see everything. We are talking up | | | | 5. During summer, Del Mar is the place to be. |
| and down hills, so get your walking shoes | | | | In June, the Del Mar Fair is a large fair |
| ready. Tickets for adults are $32, while kids | | | | that offers every gadget and sketchy carnival |
| get in for $19. It is worth it. | | | | ride you can imagine. Major headlining |
| | | | artists perform each night, so keep an eye |
| 2. If you prefer a bit of culture, Balboa | | | | out for favorites. After the fair ends, the |
| Park is the place. Located next to the zoo | | | | grounds convert into the Del Mar Horse Track |
| and a few minutes from downtown, the park is | | | | with the ponies racing from July to the |
| a bevy of museums with the Ruben H. Fleet | | | | middle of September. Bands perform on Fridays |
| being a favorite. If you get tired of | | | | after the last race. |
| museums, you can also just kick back and | | | | |
| people watch all day. There are some very | | | | The above represent just a small slice of the |
| interesting characters in the area. | | | | possibilities when visiting San Diego. Oh, |
| | | | you should probably visit a beach or two as |
| 3. If you prefer a younger crowd and eclectic | | | | well. |
| shops, Pacific Beach is a good spot to visit. | | | | |