I need some ideas on things to do out here.. (I know I know, the zoo, balboa park, and the beach) my dad will be here and he could care less about the beach (putting it nicely.. you guys wouldn't want to hear what an old school TX cowboy has to say about the CA beach..:lmao) DH is planning on attempting to take leave.. and so far about all we have on our itenerary for the 4 days Dad and stepmom will be here is a trip to Julian, and trick or treating with DD, and a trip to old town. Any other ideas???

What about Legoland or something up in that area? It is a little bit of a drive but we think it is fun for all ages.

What about Legoland or something up in that area? It is a little bit of a drive but we think it is fun for all ages.

Maybe.. but he's not the amusement park type either. I've really wanted to check Legoland out though. So SeaWorld and a trip to Disney are out.. (he specifically told me they were) I'm seriously thinking the most kid friendly thing he'll be agreeable to is the Zoo..

How about a football game...will the Chargers be in town? Just a thought...

The museums and/or walking around Balboa Park

This is where Tooters and I go to the beach a lot, and it has beautiful views if you hike/drive up to the top! http://www.torreypine.org/

How about a football game...will the Chargers be in town? Just a thought...

He's not even a football fan.. had they come out a few weeks earlier we could have gone to a Padre's game. He likes baseball. It's hard to plan stuff that he'll be into..

The museums and/or walking around Balboa Park

This is where Tooters and I go to the beach a lot, and it has beautiful views if you hike/drive up to the top! http://www.torreypine.org/

I'm thinking we may take advantage of the free Tuesday museum at Balboa. My stepmom's excited about going to old town.. Dad's just stubborn..

there is seaport village and the star of india museum in downtown sd only a few mintues away for the midway museum in either direction

there is seaport village and the star of india museum in downtown sd only a few mintues away for the midway museum in either direction

Possibly the Midway.. DH really liked it when he was there last month.

I need some ideas on things to do out here.. (I know I know, the zoo, balboa park, and the beach) my dad will be here and he could care less about the beach (putting it nicely.. you guys wouldn't want to hear what an old school TX cowboy has to say about the CA beach..:lmao) DH is planning on attempting to take leave.. and so far about all we have on our itenerary for the 4 days Dad and stepmom will be here is a trip to Julian, and trick or treating with DD, and a trip to old town. Any other ideas???

IMO, that sounds like enough to do over 4 days. :shrug But that's just me. I hate running all over the place when people visit. I like to have at least one "down" day where we just go to the park.

IMO, that sounds like enough to do over 4 days. :shrug But that's just me. I hate running all over the place when people visit. I like to have at least one "down" day where we just go to the park.

I have a feeling something's gonna get veto'd so I need backup ideas...

http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/?area=198
this has lots of kid friendly things to do.

http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/?area=198
this has lots of kid friendly things to do.

I love gocitykids.. Dad however will not want to do much kid friendly stuff.. :giggle

wow SD has a lot of farmers markets. ( i did a quick peek...) i also used like city search to find things that are family friendly.kwim

The girls and I really enjoy going to Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. Not a lot of walking, some really cool animals to check out and the views from the outside are amazing! Not to mention it's pretty inexpensive.

Here's the website: http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/

wow SD has a lot of farmers markets. ( i did a quick peek...) i also used like city search to find things that are family friendly.kwim

Yeah.. Dad's not gonna be into typical "CA" things.. I just know how he is. He also has no idea how traffic and everything is out here, so it's definately going to be interesting. He thinks this isn't that big of a state, since it's not as big as TX.. he's already asked how far wine country, san fran and hollywood are. I told him it would kill an entire day just to go to hollywood, and even then it's kind of a let down.. (it was for me at least, when we visited 8 yrs. ago)

The girls and I really enjoy going to Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. Not a lot of walking, some really cool animals to check out and the views from the outside are amazing! Not to mention it's pretty inexpensive.

Here's the website: http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/

I've been wanting to take her, plus the tix are supposed to be even cheaper through ITT..

Yeah.. Dad's not gonna be into typical "CA" things.. I just know how he is. He also has no idea how traffic and everything is out here, so it's definately going to be interesting. He thinks this isn't that big of a state, since it's not as big as TX.. he's already asked how far wine country, san fran and hollywood are. I told him it would kill an entire day just to go to hollywood, and even then it's kind of a let down.. (it was for me at least, when we visited 8 yrs. ago)
:giggle too funny how far is wine country?? :lmao I know texans we are a little :screwy

:giggle too funny how far is wine country?? :lmao I know texans we are a little :screwy

LOL.. We found them a hotel that's easy to get to from our place and everything.. and dad's planning on renting a suburban/tahoe so that we can all go in places one vehicle.

I've been wanting to take her, plus the tix are supposed to be even cheaper through ITT..
Tixs are $7 for adults thru base and $5 for kids!

I know a great place....same place we plan on taking our inlaws when they come
http://www.powaymidlandrr.org/default.htm
Its great to go to. And eat at the Hamburger Factory there. Its just a great little "country park" the train is great the people are very sweet...we love it...and DH being from a little country town loves it too cause it kinda reminds him of home. The Old Poway park that is attached is just beautiful.

Tixs are $7 for adults thru base and $5 for kids!

I know a great place....same place we plan on taking our inlaws when they come
http://www.powaymidlandrr.org/default.htm
Its great to go to. And eat at the Hamburger Factory there. Its just a great little "country park" the train is great the people are very sweet...we love it...and DH being from a little country town loves it too cause it kinda reminds him of home. The Old Poway park that is attached is just beautiful.

Oh man, they'd love that, but they come in on a Sunday afternoon and leave on Thurs. morning.

I'm thinking Dad would like the railroad museum at Balboa. So maybe we'll do that and hang out in the park one day.. (Camryn loves the fountain!)

My mother and I went on the San Diego Trolley tour last year and it was a lot of fun. YOu can get on and off of the trolley all day that rides throughout San Diego and takes you to diff. places including Horton Plaza, Seaport VIllage, Balboa Park, Coronado, etc. and it is a narrated tour as well. it was very fun and very intetesting to learn about the city. Here is the link: http://www.trustedtours.com/store/Old-Town-Trolley-San-Diego-C182.aspx

I also found these online as well:

Olde Mexico Bus Tour from San Diego http://www.sandiegotours.us/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=4709

Deluxe Haunted Ghost Tour in San Diego
http://www.sandiegotours.us/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=8814

more random stuff...
http://www.historictours.com/sandiego/default.htm