re: San Diego recs for first trip

There was a similar question a few days ago about SD and LA. It a a few pages back now but this is the link.

San Diego - LA trip question

Behind your hotel is a nice park, Embarcadero Marina Park North, that you should check out. One time we were there a lot of people were flying large kites and just enjoying the day.

Across the street from your hotel is local train line which is a convenient way to get around to some parts of the city. There is stop near Little Italy and Old Town San Diego.

Balboa Park is a must see, IMO. If we ever get back plan to see Cabrillo National Monument and/Point Loma.

if you are a fan of Dinners, Drive Inn and Dives, he has been to SD a lot. One of his top places is Hodad's at Ocean Beach. OB is worth a visit even if you don't eat there.

If you like history, there are a couple of missions that we enjoyed walking through and learning about; Mission San Diego de Alcala and Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.

Drive over to Coronado and down Hwy 75 if you have time. You might see the Navy Seals training. The Silver Strand State Beach is about as far down that road that I've been.
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A couple of the kites they were flying and the bridge to Coronado in the background.