https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 04:11:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2600221 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:30:52 +0000 oskarsmommy 2600221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SugarplumsMom: we loved Balboa Park, and the Prado restaurant was delicious!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2599879 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:57:26 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2599879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oskarsmommy: yay! Let me know if you have any random questions... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2599780 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 08:46:45 +0000 oskarsmommy 2599780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: we went to Puesto last night - was delicious!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2598090 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:23:18 +0000 BeachMama 2598090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are headed down to SD in a few weeks and are staying in a house in Del Mar. These suggestions will come in handy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2598061 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:27:26 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2598061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FYI New Children's Museum does not have A/C! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597685 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:38:05 +0000 oskarsmommy 2597685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow ladies! Thanks so much!! So much to do! Great suggestions :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597467 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 04:28:29 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2597467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oskarsmommy: Since the Grant is quite a bit of a drive from Legoland, my suggestion is to take a break from all that driving and head down to Seaport Village or Old Town to catch the city's "hop-on-hop off" sightseeing tour. It stops at Coronado (Hotel Del), Balboa Park, Old Town, The Zoo, and Seaport Village. If you park your car at Seaport, you have a few hours of fee parking with validation. Parking at Old Town is free, but hard to find unless you leave early in the morning. I highly recommend the Old Town Trolley Tour. <a href="http://www.trolleytours.com/san-diego" rel="nofollow">http://www.trolleytours.com/san-diego</a></p> <p><b>Seaport Village</b>: scenic walk alongside the beach with enough of toddler interest and a bunch of sweet little specialty shops. The hand carved carousel would be a nice photo op.<br /> <a href="http://www.seaportvillage.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.seaportvillage.com</a></p> <p><b>Old Town</b>: A historic little area. Toddler friendly, lots of small shops for sightseeing. If you like Mexican food, eat at Cafe Cayote.<br /> <a href="http://www.oldtownsandiego.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.oldtownsandiego.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.cafecoyoteoldtown.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cafecoyoteoldtown.com</a></p> <p><b>Balboa Park</b>: Gorgeous. Large open spaces for LO to toddle about. Numerous museums. I recommend the Japanese Friendship Gardens beside the Organ Pavilion. The Prado is also a nice place restaurant if you're not already stuffed after Old Town. You can easily spend the day just wandering about. :happy:<br /> <a href="http://www.balboapark.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.balboapark.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.niwa.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.niwa.org</a><br /> <a href="https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/theprado" rel="nofollow">https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/theprado</a></p> <p><b>Coronado Beach</b>: Pristine sand, endless walk to the water. I recommend getting an ice cream at Moo Time Creamery (located inside the Del) while enjoying the view at the hotel's sundeck. There's also a bunch of outdoor pubs and restaurants within walking distance.<br /> <a href="http://hoteldel.com" rel="nofollow">http://hoteldel.com</a></p> <p><b>Other points of interest nearby</b>:<br /> New Children's Museum<br /> <a href="http://www.thinkplaycreate.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.thinkplaycreate.org</a><br /> Little Italy<br /> <a href="http://www.littleitalysd.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.littleitalysd.com</a><br /> Dinner Cruises<br /> <a href="https://www.hornblower.com/port/overview/sd+dinnerdance" rel="nofollow">https://www.hornblower.com/port/overview/sd+dinnerdance</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597436 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:54:10 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2597436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are a ton of SD threads with good ideas. I would definitely do zoo for that age. And also check out some kid friendly hot food spots; Stone Brewery Liberty Station, Waypoint Public, Station Tavern. I love going to The Headquarters by Seaport Village (near your hotel), eating at Puesto, then there is a toy store a few boutiques, ice cream, and an art gallery that are perfect for waiting for dinner as well as after. It's created at the site of the old police headquarters and you can see a couple old jail cells too...but it's also right by the water.</p> <p>There are lots of concerts in the park in the summer. I think La Jolla Cove is Sunday evening...many are sat too. </p> <p>One of my fave kid parks is Del Mar Powerhouse park: ocean, park, beach and trains going by. My son is obsessed. Fletcher Cove is great too...park and beach. A guy does huge bubbles in the park on weekends.</p> <p>I'm local so ask me anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597434 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:23:34 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2597434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oskarsmommy: Welcome! San Diego is an awesome place for families to visit! The San Diego Zoo and/or Safari Park are a must-see. The Safari Park (basically another zoo with a huge open space for African animals to live together that you can see on a 'safari) is up in North County (north of the city), but a lot of fun, too. La Jolla Cove/Seal Beach (<a href="http://lajollamom.com/la-jolla-seals/" rel="nofollow">http://lajollamom.com/la-jolla-seals/</a>) is so much fun to visit, too. For beaches, we like going to either Coronado Island or Torrey Pines. Admittedly, we aren't huge beach people, so others can weigh in on further spots they might like better. Feel free to Wall me if you have other questions or want food recs! Have a blast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597428 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:43:48 +0000 LilacWine 2597428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Zoo, Sea World, Birch Aquarium, Cabrillo Monument &amp; tide pools, Encinitas' Moonlight Beach playground, Waterfront Park, Seal Beach, Balboa Park </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597347 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:36:50 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2597347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The San Diego zoo is super awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597317 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:43:51 +0000 yoursilverlining 2597317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love visiting seal beach in La Jolla! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597314 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:35:26 +0000 agold 2597314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oskarsmommy: The US Grant is great! What about a Padres game or a visit to Coronado island? The baseball stadium is fun. Sorry, I don't know kids things because I don't have a child quite yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-san-diego-moms-need-recommendations#post-2597293 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:13:54 +0000 oskarsmommy 2597293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am taking my husband and my son (2 1/2 years old) on a surprise little get away to San Diego this weekend. Friday we will be going to Lego Land, but would love any other suggestions for Saturday &amp; Sunday!</p> <p>We are staying at the US Grant Hotel.</p> <p>Thanks for any input!! </p>