San Diego and LA Beaches

dmg24

Is there much to do in San Diego?

I have three days to spend in the LA/ San Diego area, and was wondering whether to base myself in San Diego, or at a beach resort in LA.

The only thing I really want to do in San Diego is the zoo, but there are trips from the LA area. If I stay at the beach I will just chill out, don't need to be kept busy!

I have stayed in Beverly Hills before, and whilst I really enjoyed it, I need to stay away from the shops this time!

I am flying back from LAX, but can fly into SAN or LAX (from SFO). Also, I don't drive, so need to stay in one of the busier resorts (although I am fine with using public transport).

Thanks chaps! x

Incapuppy

I am so not talking to you

sturll

Id say San Diego is only worth going to for the Zoo. But then again LA is only worth going to for Universal/Disney and Santa Monica.

SD is cheaper hotel wise that Santa Monica but in Santa Monica you are easily based for a great beach and market, Universal, Disney and even creaming yourself over Hollywood which is not even worth a visit.

If it were me id choose Santa Monica, or if its out of your budget try somewhere like El Segundo (a suburb of LAX - but decent enough area)

Just seen you don't drive, El Segundo is connected by the metro and buses, but Santa Monica - well transport is not needed.

Incapuppy

Here you go, some useful info here:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=908979&highlight=san+diego

dmg24

Incapuppy wrote: »

I am so not talking to you

You can come with me!

Would it make it any better if I mentioned my return may not be in Business ...








But I'll still be turning left when I board!

dmg24

sturll wrote: »

Id say San Diego is only worth going to for the Zoo. But then again LA is only worth going to for Universal/Disney and Santa Monica.

SD is cheaper hotel wise that Santa Monica but in Santa Monica you are easily based for a great beach and market, Universal, Disney and even creaming yourself over Hollywood which is not even worth a visit.

If it were me id choose Santa Monica, or if its out of your budget try somewhere like El Segundo (a suburb of LAX - but decent enough area)

Just seen you don't drive, El Segundo is connected by the metro and buses, but Santa Monica - well transport is not needed.

Thanks sturll,

I spent the day at Santa Monica last time, and did enjoy it ... but must remember to wear a hat this time!

Incapuppy

dmg24 wrote: »

But I'll still be turning left when I board!

:j:T:j:T:j

dmg24

Incapuppy wrote: »

Here you go, some useful info here:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=908979&highlight=san+diego

I searched but didn't get past the (rather novel) hotels argument!

Am off to the pub shortly ... you enjoy your well deserved wine x

torbrex

I dont know what transport is available from LA but I had great fun at Newport Beach to the south, loads of sand and big waves, it was 1979 so I dont know how much has changed in the passing years.

iltisman

If you go to San Diego be sure to visit Point Loma it is on the bus network and has great views and a small national park.

SimbaSimon

Plenty to do in San Diego.

See my previous post here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=19127865&postcount=429

We didn't really do the beaches though as wasn't warm enough when we went.