Anthony & Eileen Grace
Things To Do
Balboa Park
Ever changing. Always amazing. Where culture, science, and nature collide, Balboa Park is home to more than 16 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails, and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo. With a variety of cultural institutions among its 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres, there is something for everyone.
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium and marine mammal park, in San Diego, California, United States, inside Mission Bay Park.
Seaport Village
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It is located at 849 West Harbor Drive, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
Gaslamp Quarter - The Historic Heart Of San Diego
The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There's a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain.
Coronado Ferry Landing
Coronado is not only home to the Coronado Naval Air Base, it also has one of the longest and most magnificent beaches in San Diego. The Island of Coronado has some of the most spectacular nighttime views of San Diego, amazing restaurants, shops, jogging trails and sought after housing market! You can choose to drive across the Coronado Bridge from Downtown San Diego (for free) or take the ferry. The ferry runs from Downtown San Diego to Coronado Ferry landing every 30 minutes at a cost of $7 per person. The crossing takes approximately 7 minutes. Once on Ferry Landing, you can eat, shop, kayak, walk around and enjoy all there is to enjoy.
Disneyland Park
If you wish to go, I would HIGHLY suggest asking me to purchase the tickets on base. Trust me!
Downtown Los Angeles
For those not familiar with the vastness of California, LA is located about 120 miles North of San Diego. While I've made the journey, at times, in less than 90 miles (by choosing the drive there super early in the am) generally, the drive to LA will take you about 3 hours as the traffic there is REAL!! In LA, there is so much to do, yet so little time. For those visiting California, I would suggest planning a few days in which to visit LA's diverse and eclectic people, locations and foods. I would also suggest you after getting setting in San Diego, instead of attempting to drive to LA, book a flight to LAX then Uber around. It will save you the massive headaches you will surely get from the insane traffic. Also, LA's Afrobeats and Reggae locales are amazing!!
Coronado Beach
Located approx 3 miles from Downtown San Diego, 8 miles from San Diego International Airport and about 16 miles from our home sits Coronado Beach. Enroute to the beach, you'll cross the sweeping, 200-foot-high San Diego-Coronado Bridge which treats you to one of the best views in all of San Diego, as you descend upon the charming and picturesque oceanfront community of Coronado. A day at the beach is a must, along with a stroll past Orange Avenue's shops and restaurants, and a pint of local suds at the award-winning Coronado Brewing Company. Coronado is also a popular stop on the Old Town Trolley Tour and can be accessed from Downtown using the Coronado Ferry or a water taxi. CORONADO NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BEACHES IN THE U.S. FOR 2022 BY TRIPADVISOR'S TRAVELERS CHOICE AWARDS.
La Jolla Cove
From our home, La Jolla Coves is only 30 miles away. If you choose to stay in a hotel within San Diego's Downtown Gaslamp District, well then it is much closer (16 miles away). You can enjoy walking along the cliffs, or on the beach or eat at one of the many fine restaurants along the beach.
Mission Bay Beach
Located just minutes from downtown is San Diego's water wonderland, Mission Bay. Surrounded by 27 miles of meandering shoreline, with a variety of waterways, inlets and islets to explore, Mission Bay is bordered by several beach communities, each with their own distinct vibe. You can enjoy water sports activities of every kind. From sailing lessons, kite surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding, to jet skiing, wake boarding and everything in between, there’s something for every age and skill-level to enjoy in the water. On land, families can rent bikes, picnic, and barbecue or celebrate with bonfires right next to the water. Accommodations in the area are plentiful, from high-end luxury resorts to budget friendly hotels.
Mission Bay Beach, Torrey Pines and La Jolla Beach
This video will show you the beaches of Mission Bay, La Jolla and Torrey Pines. Enjoy
Destination Temecula Wine Tours and Experiences
Temecula, a city north of San Diego, is famous for its grapes and its wines. Join a Wine Tasting tour, there are many so I would suggest doing a bit a research using the link I provided.
Temecula Wine Country and Wineries
There are over 40 different wineries and vineyards in Temecula. Most wineries have open air outdoor/indoor onsite restaurants. While the dress code is "California" casual, the restaurants feature dishes with top quality seasonal and regional ingredients.