Originally Posted By crazycroc My daughter has talked me into taking her to see a band called "The Artic Monkeys" in San Diego for her sixteenth birthday. What part of town is San Diego St in? Anyone ever use Priceline in San Diego? Any advice for an old croc to kill time whilst his daughter goes and sees some young, long-haired, British fellows bang about on the guitar? I am old. I do not like these Artic Monkeys.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I just googled the Arctic Monkeys. Apparently they will be in SD State University on the 24th and the Hollywood Bowl on the 25th BUT at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando on Oct 7th! Is there a specific reason she wants to see them in San Diego? I have been looking for cheap flights within the next two weeks to SD also and have not had any luck. I have relatives in the area so I will try to get some info for you. I know there is some type of light rail to get around. Also a ferry to take you from the Old Town area to Coronado Isle.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: I never even heard of the Arctic Monkies before! Now, if you wanna' talk about the Winged Monkies, I can tell you all about them!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin San Diego State University is just south of the 8 which crosses San Diego E-W. It is East of the 5, the 8, the 805, and the 15. It's not close to downtown. In San Diego, I have loved the World Famous San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park. One of my close friends and my brother's family LOVE Sea World. My parents love to drag me for walks around Coronado Island. My husband recently dragged me up and down the USS Midway (aircraft carrier). Old town is also very nice (little historic Mexican area).
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Since you are short on time I found this <a href="http://www.printfreemaps.com" target="_blank">http://www.printfreemaps.com</a> I think you might need Northern San Diego Also <a href="http://www.sdcommute.com" target="_blank">http://www.sdcommute.com</a> Rider information for the Coaster I have been brave enough to figure out the Amtrak is a short quick taxi from San Diego Airport and the coaster stops here as well as Amtrak. The ferry is just a 2block walk from Amtrak going over the train tracks and the ferry takes you to Coronado where the Hotel de Coronado is.I am looking at the map and it also shows the ferry location is the Old Navy Pier and I see the USS Midway on the map,etc. The Coaster stop is Zone 4 at the Santa Fe Depot. Ticket prices are at a self-service machine and the stops are Zones. SF Depot is the furthest South Stop and going North the stops are Old Town Transit Center Sorrento Valley Coaster Station Solana Beach(great and easy town to walk around)Check out the Belly Up Bar Encinitas Station Carlsbad Station Carlsbad Village Station Oceanside Transit Center I traveled from SF Depot to Encinitas for $4.75 a few years ago. Hopefully somebody else has updated info. Do you have any specific questions? for others to answer?
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub p.s.I think Oceanside Station actually is just across the street from the Pacific Ocean if you are yearning for a quick ocean view. My favorite thing to do is take the ferry to Coronado and then utilize the Hotel de Coronado shuttle to walk around. The Hotel lobby is very friendly and you will not be bothered. Lots of tourists not actully staying there and you can eat at their casual oceanside restaurant and walk out to the beach. I hope you have great weather. Is this just a quik trip? You might just like the Arctic Monkeys too!
Originally Posted By crazycroc The reason we are going to San Diego is she can't miss any school and we are driving from New Mexico to see this. I am driving 15 hours to sit in a hotel room at this point. I think I should make a documentary about this. "What Croc Won't Do for his Kids". What I am finding is the hotels within a mile or so of SDSU are of the Econolodge variety, and a few miles a way in an area called "Mission Valley" has some rooms of a little higher quality. Maybe, I'll catch a padres game while they are off monkeying around.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Awesome fun roadtrip with your daughter.You are the best dad! That's what it is all about...Do you remember what you asked for on your 16th bday? I mean asked your parents for...keep it clean Mr.crazycroc and don't get lost.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub p.s. we are expecting a LPLive pic with you wearing the Arctic Monkey Road Tour T-shirt. Priceless!
Originally Posted By ibob yep ... stay in Mission Valley ... also referred to as Hotel Circle ... there are quite a few hotels right off the I8 freeway (Highway)... you will be in the central San Diego area ... and a pretty straight shot to SDSU venue ... for the purpose of your trip this will be a good plan ... my2cents ...
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >I am old. I do not like these Artic Monkeys.< Used to be a semi-decent indie band. Have sold out. Do not recommend. Recommend earplugs. Also get used to marijuana smell if you haven't already.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Well, if crazycroc is going to be in SD, I say it's time for a San Diego LP meet!! Who's up for it??
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x That would be fun! It's been ages since I've been to a pro ball game. I'd have to root for the Pads, though...
Originally Posted By DlandDug When in San Diego, the happiest place on earth is about three hours away...
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Does that mean a 70mile trip normally taking an hour is actually a 3hr trip in Ca traffic?
Originally Posted By MissCandice I'd recommend staying in Mission Valley since SDSU is just minutes away and its central for you. Apparently she can take the trolley to SDSU (they finished that part, yay!-I left in 2005) and you can take the car or possibly the trolley into San Diego. If you can I'd say go to the baseball game. There isn't a bad seat at the ballpark. Or if you like the nightlife (and like to boogie lol) you can take the trolley to the Gaslamp Quarter. There are a lot of bars and restaurants there. Or as Doug pointed out, you are just a short drive from Disneyland.
Originally Posted By MissCandice And Doug, 3 hours????? Remind me not to have you drive me anywhere. (took me 90 minutes from El Cajon)
