https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 09:32:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902509 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:44:53 +0000 Arden 1902509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Oh she would love the tide pools! Ghosts idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902431 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:12:00 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1902431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you want to go a little outside, Bates Nut Farm is fun and Julian has famous Apple Pies.</p> <p>The weather will be cool in the day 60's usually and colder at night (duh). </p> <p>Candy Cane lane is a free Christmas Lights display in Chula Vista. There are others around the city too.</p> <p>The tide pools at Cabrillo Monument might be cool for little ones...that's totally free.</p> <p>I agree that you really need a car to get around.</p> <p>Rubios fish tacos are my favorite...had them last night. There are also quite a few Brewery/Restaurants that have kids areas. Station Tavern is one in a cool neighborhood called South Park. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902425 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:10:17 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1902425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of what I was going to say has been covered, but I also recommend the Coronado Beach area! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902412 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:46:18 +0000 Arden 1902412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jojepie: That is super helpful, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902411 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:45:43 +0000 Arden 1902411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: @shopaholic: Um yes!!! Vi LOVES other little kids, we'd have so much fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902402 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:35:54 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1902402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to say balboa park and fish tacos at rubios! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902397 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:33:15 +0000 shopaholic 1902397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For sure San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park! There is also Sea World, but kind of controversial about whether to go or not.</p> <p>Maybe we should come down and meet up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902393 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:25:56 +0000 birdofafeather 1902393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>what?! you can hang out with me and row!!!! :)</p> <p>i have a zoo pass and can get you and V in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902385 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:13:32 +0000 Mrs. Cheesecake 1902385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! I live in San Diego and have an 18-month old who we have brought around to various places in SD. Two things before I get into all the activities</p> <p>1. Will you have a car? I ask because SD is big and public transportation is not that great to get from one part of the city to the next. We live in the suburbs outside downtown and a car is necessary for us to get around. If you will be closer to downtown it is more feasible to take a taxi, the trolley or bus. But even then a car makes things so much easier.</p> <p>2. Where are you from? If you are from the Midwest or east coast and are used to a traditional "fall" or "winter" you will not find that here. I grew up in Chicago half of my life so no winter here will ever compare to the winters there. I think if you have a cute thick sweater or pea coat with a hood for your LO they will be fine. It does not get any colder than 50 degrees even on a bad day. That said, most of the time it is colder at night than during the day. So if you plan to be out the whole day, bring a jacket for the night time.</p> <p>Ok, the activities.</p> <p>Balboa Park is the largest park in SD (comparable to NYC's Central Park). Here's the website for you to look at <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.balboapark.org/</a>. I highly recommend December Nights which is the first weekend in December (12/5-12/6). All the International Cottages sell cultural food and the park is basically packed to the brim with holiday festivities, vendors, entertainment, etc. Also, after 6pm on one of the days, most of the museums in Balboa Park are free admission. I have to warn you though that this event is highly attended and that parking can be a pain. So I recommend parking at the SD City College and then taking the shuttle from there to the part of the park that has all the festivities.</p> <p>Along with December Nights in Balboa Park, I recommend the Reuben H. Fleet Museum. (<a href="http://www.rhfleet.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.rhfleet.org/</a>) There is a special section for kids there and they can run around and touch as much science-y stuff as they like!</p> <p>San Diego Parade of Lights (free)<br /> This is a parade of boats and yachts in SD bay that are decorated with holiday lights. A copy of the schedule can be found here: <a href="http://www.sdparadeoflights.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sdparadeoflights.org/</a>.</p> <p>If you like holiday lights there's a whole display of them at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. I tried looking up the dates, but that's still TBD. Here's the website if you want to take a look: <a href="http://www.holidayoflights.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.holidayoflights.com</a>.</p> <p>San Diego Zoo &amp; Wild Animal Park<br /> <a href="http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/" rel="nofollow">http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/</a><br /> They have an event called Jungle Bells that begins in December. I haven't been but I heard kids love it. Here's the website: <a href="http://www.sandiego.org/members/attractions/san-diego-zoo/events/jungle-bells-at-the-san-diego-zoo.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.sandiego.org/members/attractions/san-diego-zoo/events/jungle-bells-at-the-san-diego-zoo.aspx</a></p> <p>Birch Aquarium<br /> <a href="http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/" rel="nofollow">http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/</a><br /> If you are a BofA member you can get in for free every first full weekend of the month.</p> <p>Seaport Village<br /> <a href="http://www.seaportvillage.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.seaportvillage.com/</a><br /> Beautiful Park with a view of Coronado Bridge and Coronado. Great for sunsets! There are also restaurants and shops in the area that you can window shop in.</p> <p>I know I am forgetting a lot, but I hope this gets you started! Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/san-diego-bees#post-1902311 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:18:00 +0000 Arden 1902311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi bees!</p> <p>Are there any of you living in the San Diego area that can give me some tips on November weather and great places to take toddlers (that are affordable) like museums or parks?</p> <p>We're headed out there for work in mid-November through mid-December so I'm trying to make plans for packing and activities. :) </p>