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Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom  wow....boy i must have missed alot of things when my daughter and i were in San Diego in 2005.....the beaches were dirty , cold, and i for one didnt see a pet one on a beach....we ended up walking a little on i think (cant really remember for sure) Laguna Beach..(which ever one has the boardwalk)...and i really was not impressed at all....the beaches in Florida are paradise compared to the ones we saw there....and it is easy to get lost along the beach road there....im great with directions and we kept getting lost....i rented a car....as we stayed in a small town called Del Mar...which was actually cute...but again not impressed with the beaches there....also we went first weekend in June that year and it was cold....65 degrees on the beach is cold....never got above 78 the intire time we were there.....JMO |
I am very sorry your experience was not a good one. San Diego is known for the fairly constant temps of between 65 and 75 degrees. It is unusual for it to get above 80, let alone lots above 80. But, this temp holds pretty true year round. I'm not a big fan on heat and don't like it above 80 degrees, but can have fun in the sun and be very comfortable at 65 - so for me, it is perfect. The nights are chilly which makes for great sleeping weather and I love that you don't need to use the air conditioning!!!
I also feel it is very easy to drive the Pacific Coast Highway 1 and get around. I don't care much for the larger expressways and prefer the scenic route. Guess we navigate pretty easy cause we've never been lost. The small towns along the coast between San Diego and Oceanside are quaint and cozy. I am especially fond of Cardiff by the Sea, Leucadia and Carlsbad. I love the little shops and restaurants. La Jolla has my favorite beach cove, though it is very small. It is protected from the wind, so a 65 degree day is gorgeous there. I also love Laguna Beach as well. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day - EXCEPT for dog beach which is always dog friendly. Dog beach is in the Del Mar area.
I love all the parks and the nature preserve at Torrey Pines is awesome!! I think it definitely helps to know someone in the area who recommends places that most tourists wouldn't happen upon (or someone who's been there lots). Getting closer to LA, there is also DisneyLand, Universal and Knotts Berry Farm. I think I've been to all the missions between San Juan and Old Town, San Juan Capistrano is my favorite. There is also tons of yoga available!!!
So, I guess it all depends on what you like to do and the weather you are fond of as well.