We just moved!

tortis

H and I recently moved to SD from Cincinnati, Ohio. H was offered a great job opportunity out here and we accepted right away. H has lived here since April-ish, I've been here since late August. 

We've been to a lot of the "big" stuff that is in all of the tourist books and all that, but I'm interested in hearing anything anyone here loves about SD. 

H is frequnetly out of the country for his job and my profession takes awhile to transfer from state to state so I'm on my own a bit. 

Anyone have any advice/ favorite spots in SD/ places to avoid in SD/ things I should know?

Epiphany1031

My favorite things to do in San Diego:

Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach (OB)
Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach (PB)
Cabrillo Nat'l Monument
Mt. Soledad
Driving down the big hill on Niagara Ave towards the beach in OB
Hash House for brunch in Hillcrest
El Camino restaurant in South Park
Buffalo Exchange in Hillcrest
Fashion Valley Mall
Hotel Del Coronado
Bike riding anywhere near the beach in La Jolla or Coronado
Searsucker restaurant downtown
Indigo Grill in Little Italy
Farmers market in Little Italy on Saturdays
Farmers market in OB on Wednesdays
Kobes swap meet on Saturdays and Sundays
Buffet brunch at the Catamaran in PB (request to be seated outside)
Having a cocktail in the sun at Wavehouse in PB (during a beach day)
Having wine & cheese in Little Italy, randomly deciding on somewhere while reading the menus along India Ave
Hiking Mission Trails
Hiking Cowles Mountain and enjoying the view at the top
Going to a Padres game (just bc it's cheap and local)
Strolling through all the antique shops on Newport Ave in OB

and many others, that's just all I can think of right now.

Welcome to San Diego!!

[Deleted User]

Places I highly recommend:
Botanical Gardens in Encinitas
Free Musuem Tuesday for residents in Balboa Park
Balboa Park in general just to walk and wander
Buy a membership to the zoo, really affordable and one of my favorite purchases
Mission Bay also a great spot to walk and wander
Cabrillo Monument (amazing views)

I'd avoid:
Gaslamp/Downtown on the weekend (unless that is your scene, but personally way too crowded for me)
The bars in Pacific Beach (much more of a college vibe)

I've been in SD for 2 1/2 years. During a 6 month period of "fun-employment" I took the time to get to know the city. It really has a lot to do at little or no cost.

Have fun exploring and welcome to the area!

Epiphany1031

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_california-san-diego_just-moved?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:64Discussion:7e3a38f4-fe8a-469d-9366-c0f340503f9aPost:cf751c81-4547-4ddc-8239-fa8d1e942d88">Re: We just moved!</a>:
[QUOTE]Places I highly recommend: Botanical Gardens in Encinitas Free Musuem Tuesday for residents in Balboa Park Balboa Park in general just to walk and wander Buy a membership to the zoo, really affordable and one of my favorite purchases Mission Bay also a great spot to walk and wander Cabrillo Monument (amazing views) I'd avoid: Gaslamp/Downtown on the weekend (unless that is your scene, but personally way too crowded for me) <strong>The bars in Pacific Beach (much more of a college vibe)</strong> I've been in SD for 2 1/2 years. During a 6 month period of "fun-employment" I took the time to get to know the city. It really has a lot to do at little or no cost. Have fun exploring and welcome to the area!
Posted by swigdor[/QUOTE]

I second that! Stay away from bars in PB unless you want to be around younger people drinking solely for the purpose of getting drunk . lol