My husband and I are coming to
San Diego in a few weeks. We have tickets to the Padres
game that weekend. We were hoping to grab a bite to eat and do
a little window shopping
before the game. We are
concerned about parking, what do you
suggest?
Parking, especially near PetCo
Park is usually difficult to find. Most meters only allow two hour
parking before 6pm. You and your husband may enjoy
walking along the streets in the famous
Gaslamp Quarter, which
have many shops and restaurants near the ballpark. Give yourselves
plenty of time if you choose to find a meter. Here’s a tip: you
may have better luck parking
around 5pm, since meters fill up
after 6pm when they are free. (check with posted signs). If you
choose to park in nearby lots, keep in mind that their prices range
so you may not want to park in
the first lot you see.
I’ve heard that San Diego’s
Gaslamp Quarter is the main focus of downtown and is
considered
to be very historic. How can I learn more about this area and its
history?
You can take a tour
that is offered by the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation which is
located
in the William Heath Davis House which is one of the
oldest buildings and also has a small museum
in San Diego.
For pricing info, and tour times you can call them (619)
233-4692
Hello. We will be in San
Diego next month for a family reunion. Our children are ages 10
and 3. With all of the adult activities planned, I would like
them to enjoy some time doing
something which is fun and exciting
for them. What do you recommend?
Well, one of our
more popular fun things to do here is the San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa
Park.
It’s great for kids and grown ups. It’s open
all year, and their admission prices are pretty
reasonable for
the whole day. General admission for those, age 12 and over is $22,
and $14.50 for
children ages 3 to 11. You can choose to pay
for their “Best Value Admission” which allows you
access to
unlimited Aerial Tram rides, a guided bus tour and unlimited express bus
rides. The
price is $32 for adults and $19.75 for children
ages 3 to 11. You can call the Zoo if you have any
other
questions. (619) 231-1515
Is there a place
similar to Coney Island in San Diego?
If you are referring to and old
fashioned amusement park, you will enjoy Belmont Park located in
Mission Beach. This old fashioned park amusement park has a
wooden roller coaster and an
indoor pool.
What hotels do you suggest we
stay at in San Diego?
One factor in determining where
to stay in San Diego should be the kind of experience you
envision. Those who like to be close to plentiful dining
and
entertainment should opt for a downtown hotel., while sun
worshippers might prefer to hang out
in one of the beach towns.
Prices are generally lower in Old Town, Hillcrest, and especially in
the
chain hotels and motels lining Hotel Circle Rd which
parallels the I-8 Fwy.
Where are the best beaches in
San Diego?
San Diego has three main
beaches. South of Mission Bay is Ocean Beach which has a long
fishing
pier, beach volleyball, sunset barbecues and good surf.
West of Mission Bay are Mission Beach
and Pacific Beach which are
connected by the paved Ocean Front Walk, which attracts skaters,
joggers, and cyclists year-round. If you are looking for an
amusement park, Belmont Park in
Mission Beach is an old
fashioned amusement park with a classic wooden roller
coaster.
View from
Upper Deck at PetCo
Mission
Beach
Search
for more info:
For other
Destinations, go to www.askaresident.com