Local Attractions San Diego Zoo One of the most famous in the country, the San Diego Zoo is one of only a few to feature a Giant Panda exhibit. Other exhibits include tigers, polar bears, and gorillas. Sea World Featuring Shamu the killer whale and lots of other water-themed attractions, this is another San Diego staple. Torrey Pines State Reserve Gorgeous seaside park with walking trails that wind down to the ocean. Perfect place to watch the sunset. La Jolla Downtown area features fine dining and shopping with spectactular ocean views and coastal access. Nearby La Jolla Shores is also a great place to hit the beach. Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego's premiere entertainment district featuring bars, clubs, restaurants, shopping, and movies. Old Town San Diego Home to some of the best Mexican restaurants anywhere. Gets crowded at night and parking can be difficult. Coronado Island Featuring the signature Hotel Del Coronado and some of the most picturesque white sand beaches in all of San Diego. UC San Diego Visit the campus where Courtney and Josh went to school. Parking on campus is free without permits on weekends. Balboa Park Beautiful inland park covering many acres. Home to numerous museums and cultural attractions (including the zoo), the park also features a number of restaurant choices. Fashion Valley / Mission Valley Local malls which have copious amounts of shopping, eating, and movies. San Diego Golf Courses San Diego is home to many fantastic golf courses, including the prestigious Torrey Pines, home of the Buick Invitational tournament. Reccommended Dining & Drinks George's at the Cove 1250 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037 858.454.4244 La Jolla restaurant with seafood and fantastic ocean terrace dining. Fish tacos are especially good. Celadon 540 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 619.297.8424 Located in the charming Hillcrest area, this wonderful Thai restaurant offers authentic cuisine at a very good price. Trattoria La Strada 702 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619.239.3400 A good Italian restaurant in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Sidewalk terrace offers excellent people watching. El Fandango 2734 Calhoun St. San Diego, CA 92110 619.298.2860 Great Mexican place in the middle of Old Town. Usually less crowded than the more famous restaurants, their food is tasty and their flan is excellent. Shakespeare Pub & Grille 3701 India St. San Diego, CA 92103 619.299.0230 The place to go for that British Pub atmosphere, located north of the airport near Old Town. Guinness, Boddingtons, and Smithwicks draughts are available, as well as outdoor terrace seating. The Field 544 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619.232.9840 Downtown Irish pub that gets very crowded on weekend nights. Usually frequented by the college crowd and with pretty good draught selection. Further Information These websites offer lots of information about other sights, attractions, and restaurants in the San Diego area. SignOnSanDiego —  SanDiegoRestaurants —  San Diego Visitors Bureau