Have 5 days to sell husband on San Diego (Corona, Encinitas: renting, neighborhoods)

[afterafterhours]

Hi All,

I've been browsing through these forums for the past few months and taking a lot of notes. My husband and I are thinking of moving to San Diego from New York within a few months. We are in our early 30's. Before we make our final decision, my husband wants to visit San Diego one last time. I'm sold on it, but he's a bit more hesitant.

So, my big question is, where can I take him that well "sell" him on moving to San Diego? We will be there for 5 days! He loves scenic views, parks (smaller town parks vs. state parks), quiet remote spots, beaches...

Also, it's important to him to find a good place for (new york style) pizza as well as a bagel place Any really good Italian places?

We'll be renting and our max is $1500/month. After perusing these boards, I've narrowed it down to the following:
Pacific Beach, Golden Hill, Solana Beach, Mission Valley, Hillcrest, North/South Park, Parkwest/Bankers Hill, Normal Heights, Coronado, Ocean Beach, University Heights, Mission Hills.

I want to take him to a few walkable neighborhoods... and by walkable I mean, a town center with a few blocks of stores, restaurants, people out and about, like South Park I guess.

Also, where are the music venues/clubs?

Any responses on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks very much!

[moved]

Where will you be working?

[sav858]

Originally Posted by afterafterhours

So, my big question is, where can I take him that well "sell" him on moving to San Diego? We will be there for 5 days! He loves scenic views, parks (smaller town parks vs. state parks), quiet remote spots, beaches...

-Torrey Pines State Park
-Balboa Park
-Windansea Beach
-La Jolla Cove
-Mt Soledad (great views)
-Cabrillo National Monument (amazing views)
-Scripps Coastal Reserve by UCSD (great views, it's a bit hard to find though. Take La Jolla Shores Blvd and turn on La Jolla Farms Rd and there will be a gate on your left soon after you make the turn, it's behind the gate.)

Also browse the SD Photo Thread if you haven't yet, lots of good pics and ideas for great spots in there.

Here are some of my personal pics of some of these spots, some are from my phone so excuse the quality.

Windansea Beach:



This was taken near the Cabrillo National Monument:


Scripps Coastal Reserve by UCSD:

[cruitr]

Best romantic view on a budget: Sunset Cliffs at sunset

Here's a map with comments: Sunset Cliffs - Ocean Beach - San Diego, CA

[afterafterhours]

Originally Posted by moved

Where will you be working?

South of the Marine Corps Corps Air Station on Copley Drive... Near Clairemont.

[afterafterhours]

Originally Posted by sav858

-Torrey Pines State Park
-Balboa Park
-Windansea Beach
-La Jolla Cove
-Mt Soledad (great views)
-Cabrillo National Monument (amazing views)
-Scripps Coastal Reserve by UCSD (great views, it's a bit hard to find though. Take La Jolla Shores Blvd and turn on La Jolla Farms Rd and there will be a gate on your left soon after you make the turn, it's behind the gate.)

Also browse the SD Photo Thread if you haven't yet, lots of good pics and ideas for great spots in there.

Here are some of my personal pics of some of these spots, some are from my phone so excuse the quality.

Windansea Beach:



This was taken near the Cabrillo National Monument:


Scripps Coastal Reserve by UCSD:

Thanks! I jotted these down and went through all of the SD photo thread. Much appreciated.

[loveautumn]

I'd suggest driving up the coast from Del Mar to Leucadia, Take 5N to Carmel Valley Road (West toward the ocean) or Del Mar Heights Rd...at the end turn right which takes you into Del Mar and drive thru Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas...it's ocean view most of the way and you can get out and walk around all those great towns. Stop by Cardiff Market in Cardiff and you'll get a real feel for beach town life...it's a great little market.

If that doesn't sell him, I don't know what will

[shmoov_groovzsd]

Originally Posted by afterafterhours

Hi All,

I've been browsing through these forums for the past few months and taking a lot of notes. My husband and I are thinking of moving to San Diego from New York within a few months. We are in our early 30's. Before we make our final decision, my husband wants to visit San Diego one last time. I'm sold on it, but he's a bit more hesitant.

So, my big question is, where can I take him that well "sell" him on moving to San Diego? We will be there for 5 days! He loves scenic views, parks (smaller town parks vs. state parks), quiet remote spots, beaches...

Also, it's important to him to find a good place for (new york style) pizza as well as a bagel place Any really good Italian places?

We'll be renting and our max is $1500/month. After perusing these boards, I've narrowed it down to the following:
Pacific Beach, Golden Hill, Solana Beach, Mission Valley, Hillcrest, North/South Park, Parkwest/Bankers Hill, Normal Heights, Coronado, Ocean Beach, University Heights, Mission Hills.

I want to take him to a few walkable neighborhoods... and by walkable I mean, a town center with a few blocks of stores, restaurants, people out and about, like South Park I guess.

Also, where are the music venues/clubs?

Any responses on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks very much!

Might want to try another area for walk ability in regards to shops and restaurants besides South Park. Its not that South Park is bad, its just residential, so the people out and about might be minimal unless you went on a weekend.
Generally speaking, there are 2 areas within South Park to hang out (south, South Park near Golden Hill and north South park on closer to North Park) both of them are great and serve the locals well. However, I am not so sure this is an area that would "wow" someone, but they are chill. If he likes beer or you both do, go to Hamiltons in south South Park or The Whistle Stop in north South Park really laid back and nice beer selections.

[Just1Lion]

ill 2nd wind and sea beach. its pretty amazing there. tranquil. soooo.....how about this. I'll be your husband. im sold.

[Encinitan]

Originally Posted by loveautumn

I'd suggest driving up the coast from Del Mar to Leucadia, Take 5N to Carmel Valley Road (West toward the ocean) or Del Mar Heights Rd...at the end turn right which takes you into Del Mar and drive thru Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas...it's ocean view most of the way and you can get out and walk around all those great towns. Stop by Cardiff Market in Cardiff and you'll get a real feel for beach town life...it's a great little market.

If that doesn't sell him, I don't know what will

Dang, after reading this I'm ready to move here, and I already live here! I agree 100% by the way. It's a great corner of San Diego that many people don't know about.