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