2 days in San Diego

[Jay-Bird]

What would be the best use of my time? What all can I do in San Diego for maximum enjoyment in only two days?

I'll be there in mid-september on a Thursday and Friday.

I'm looking for MUST DO suggestions. I've never been there. Obviously there is Torrey Pines, but I highly doubt I'd be able to get on Friday morning unless I get in line at 5 am.

Any other great golf? Great restaurants... Best beach spots... Best night life ...etc.

Thanks in advance!

[Ben]

I was in downtown SD a few weeks back. We went to a Padres game (Awesome stadium) then hit the bars right there. I guess its called the Gaslamp District. Tons of bars, all quite nice. The Tilted Kilt was right next to the stadium, that one was pretty sweet after the game! I honestly don't think you can go wrong downtown if you are looking for fun. Just go anywhere, SD is one heck of a town!

[max power]

1) Point Loma Seafood (crab sandwich)
2) Cuatros Milpas (tacos, tamales, beans and rice)
3) Stone Brewing Co. Brewery (Escondido)
4) Golf-Crossings Golf Course (Carlsbad)
5) Downtown La Jolla, including La Jolla Cove
6) Balboa Park and/or Presidio Park (Old Town San Diego)

[shades9323]

Day 1 San Diego Zoo
Day 2 Wild Animal Park

[ks8829]

golf now website for San Diego a week before you go after doing some research on each course available for you to play.

[Shindig]

I was in downtown SD a few weeks back. We went to a Padres game (Awesome stadium) then hit the bars right there. I guess its called the Gaslamp District. Tons of bars, all quite nice. The Tilted Kilt was right next to the stadium, that one was pretty sweet after the game! I honestly don't think you can go wrong downtown if you are looking for fun. Just go anywhere, SD is one heck of a town!

Second for gaslamp. You have to try to be bored in the gaslamp district.

[Jay-Bird]

So in September most, if not all, of the courses worth playing in San Diego are doing "major maintenance" before the rainy season. Two days before I arrive - the South Course is shaving the rough back to the bare earth, punching the greens etc...

I figure SD has enough to offer outside of golf, so I won't be taking my clubs. I'll be playing the role of tourist instead.

I've surfed a couple of times in my life. I caught and rode decent waves in Hawaii last year. So my new question is - WHERE would be the most "beginner friendly" place to surf for a morning ?