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Oct 5, 2015 14:43:52   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
Wife and I are heading to San Diego for a week's vacation on Saturday. Other than the obvious stops of the zoo, wild animal park and Balboa Park; where are places I should look at as a photographer for good photo ops? Since wife is not a photographer I would really appreciate places where she won't get too bored as I shoot. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer.

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Oct 5, 2015 14:57:49   #
Jim Barnard
 
Hi there will be boat races next to marine world on Sat an
Sun pulling water skiers up to 100 mph.

Jim Boat 30

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Oct 5, 2015 15:03:11   #
Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.
 
I think I would recommend a day trip north to La Jolla. The La Jolla area in very beautiful and the coast line there is even more so. If your wife likes to shop, that is one of the better places to do it. You may possibly enjoy stopping at various places along the way also.

Sea World is pretty nice too. ;)

Enjoy! :-)

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Oct 5, 2015 15:08:27   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
San Diego is a tourist dream with more than you can do in a week.
- some suggestions include:

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=657
- just before San Diego
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663
- a day in itself
Old Point Loma Lighthouse http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm
- be sure to drive to the cliffs below
and more San Diego Coast District http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21289

USS Midway Museum http://www.midway.org
- a day in itself

points of interest in san diego http://www.google.com/#q=points+of+interest+in+san+diego

Photography locations in San Diego
http://www.shothotspot.com/hotspots/?nelng=-116.9082&nelat=33.1142&swlat=32.5349&swlng=-117.2822&country=US&types=&place=San+Diego%2C+CA%2C+United+States&acc=&kw=&m=

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Oct 5, 2015 15:10:56   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
Jim Barnard wrote:
Hi there will be boat races next to marine world on Sat an
Sun pulling water skiers up to 100 mph.

Jim Boat 30


Will check it out. Thanks.

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Oct 5, 2015 15:11:56   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
Flyextreme wrote:
I think I would recommend a day trip north to La Jolla. The La Jolla area in very beautiful and the coast line there is even more so. If your wife likes to shop, that is one of the better places to do it. You may possibly enjoy stopping at various places along the way also.

Sea World is pretty nice too. ;)

Enjoy! :-)


This one is one I have done before and is on the list. I really enjoy this area and with luck I will get a good sunset.

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Oct 5, 2015 15:12:54   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
St3v3M wrote:
San Diego is a tourist dream with more than you can do in a week.
- some suggestions include:

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=657
- just before San Diego
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663
- a day in itself
Old Point Loma Lighthouse http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm
- be sure to drive to the cliffs below
and more San Diego Coast District http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21289

USS Midway Museum http://www.midway.org
- a day in itself

points of interest in san diego http://www.google.com/#q=points+of+interest+in+san+diego

Photography locations in San Diego
http://www.shothotspot.com/hotspots/?nelng=-116.9082&nelat=33.1142&swlat=32.5349&swlng=-117.2822&country=US&types=&place=San+Diego%2C+CA%2C+United+States&acc=&kw=&m=
San Diego is a tourist dream with more than you ca... (show quote)


Wow, what a great selection. I will be up the rest of the night checking these out online. Thank you!

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Oct 5, 2015 15:26:27   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
randave2001 wrote:
Wow, what a great selection. I will be up the rest of the night checking these out online. Thank you!

If you park along the beach and walk-in you can avoid the fee at Torrey Pines. Either way, it's a slow walk to the top. Be sure to go to the museum and take a bunch of photos.

If it's your thing, they launch gliders a few blocks away. It's free to park, and although it says Members Only they'll let you take photos if you ask.

The lighthouse is cool too. Check out the displays, sit and watch the ships, learn about the lighthouse, and of course drive down to the shore. Go at low tide if you can allowing you to see the tidepools.

Old Town is amazing and can take several days off your list if you like. You're wife should love this!

The Midway was unexpected for it's value. You can listen to the self-guided audio tour, take the guided tours and sit listening to the volunteers. Take photos and you'll spend the day.

It's a great city, the weather's beautiful and the people are great. You should have a wonderful time. Enjoy! S-

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Oct 5, 2015 15:42:39   #
chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California
 
randave2001 wrote:
Will check it out. Thanks.


I believe he means SeaWorld on Mission Bay, not marine world.

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Oct 5, 2015 15:45:12   #
Jim Barnard
 
Yes it is sea world

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Oct 5, 2015 19:28:21   #
Photocraig
 
Flyextreme wrote:
I think I would recommend a day trip north to La Jolla. The La Jolla area in very beautiful and the coast line there is even more so. If your wife likes to shop, that is one of the better places to do it. You may possibly enjoy stopping at various places along the way also.

Sea World is pretty nice too. ;)

Enjoy! :-)


After a La Jolla shopping excursion, you should get a free day at B&H or Adorama on your next NY trip. But it is a very beautiful place.

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Oct 5, 2015 20:15:52   #
RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA
 
randave2001 wrote:
Wife and I are heading to San Diego for a week's vacation on Saturday. Other than the obvious stops of the zoo, wild animal park and Balboa Park; where are places I should look at as a photographer for good photo ops? Since wife is not a photographer I would really appreciate places where she won't get too bored as I shoot. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer.


Saturday is forecast to be HOT - I recommend Black's Beach!

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Oct 5, 2015 22:10:09   #
jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ
 
You can also go north to San Juan Capistrano to the old mission.

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Oct 5, 2015 22:26:57   #
Basil Loc: New Mexico
 
Sunset Cliffs Park!

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Oct 6, 2015 06:42:47   #
CherylZ
 
We were just down in San Diego, a few weeks ago. I think your wife might enjoy the Seaport Village. She could do plenty of looking around or shopping in the Village, and there are lots of things around the village that you could photograph. The village is right next to the water. There is a huge marina there too, with lots of boats. They also have a 120 year old merry-go-round. I asked permission to take photographs, and the gentleman running the ride gave it to me. Had the best fun taking photos while riding the merry-go-round.

The are some unique shaped buildings like the Marriott, and a very charming wooden structure that extends out over the water. The seagulls loved sitting on it. There is also a nice view of the Coronada Bridge.

If you want an absolute awesome view of all of downtown San Diego, have lunch or dinner at the Mister A's restaurant. Make sure to make reservations. This is no fast food type restaurant. It's expensive, but the food is good and the service impeccable. We attended a business lunch there. It is on the 12th floor.

I had never been there before, so checked out Mister A's website beforehand. I took my smaller camera with me, and it turned out that our group was the last one there, at the end of the lunchtime. I asked permission to go out on the balcony area, to take photos. They were kind enough to give it to me. With this type of restaurant, there is no way I would have attempted to take photos, without first having their permission. It just would not have been appropriate.

The view from the restaurant balcony would be perfect for a panorama view. You can see all of downtown, the San Deigo Airport, the bay, etc. As I said, it's a spectacular view. If you want to shoot from a very unique location, while at the same time, taking your wife to a place where she will feel like a queen, Mister A's is the place to go. You can check out their menu ahead of time online, which I found very helpful.

Double check on being able to photograph there though. I would not have taken photos, while others were there enjoying their lunch. We literally were the last ones in the place, and that may have had something to do with why they gave me permission.

San Diego also has a red trolly system that you might enjoy. It isn't expensive and will take you all over. San Diego is a very pretty city.

The only shot I missed that I wish I would have gotten, was downtown at a stoplight. While at the stoplight, I happened to look up, and every single building from that viewpoint, had an American flag on the rooftop. Would have loved to have gotten that shot.

Enjoy your trip.

http://www.sandiego.org/plan-your-trip/transportation/trains-trolley.aspx

http://www.bertrandatmisteras.com/

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