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chazha · 19 October 2011, 05:39 AM

I made an post earlier about Chicago VS Washington but now I have changed my mind due to the weater as I will be travelling to US for a holiday for around 16 days. I have decided that I will spend 6 nights in NYC then flying south for a better weather.

So from 6 to 16 Jan next year I have 10 days to kill in California.

Now I have booked 5 days in SF and 5 in SD

Just wondering that perhaps I should spend 6 in SF and 4 in SD.. or the otherway around.

Also anyone of you can drop any advice in regards to food and night life in NYC, SF and SD.. anything is appreciated. So far I would be travelling alone.
The hotels are booked but can be changed accordingly upon your suggestions. :D

Thanks in advances

TheVTCGuy · 19 October 2011, 06:01 AM

Easy, 10 days in San Diego. San Fran is foggy, hilly, and Willy (have no idea what that means by the way).

OK, now, here we go with the San Fran TRFers against the San Diego TRFers.... Well, I always was an instigator

Dr.Brian · 19 October 2011, 06:06 AM

If you want to explore Napa, etc for wine tastings and some outstanding dining, add more time to SF, if you're looking for more laid-back beach Vaca, add time in SD.
I've lived in both places. You're going to have a great trip!

A.J.R. · 19 October 2011, 06:11 AM

IMO San Francisco has better food, better places for sight seeing and Napa/Sonoma.

gmh1013 · 19 October 2011, 09:00 AM

I have spent lots of time in both and lived in the bay area for a few years.
S.F. can be foggy and cold but lots of great food and napa valley
S.D. beautiful beach and hotel Coronado

Dr. Robert · 19 October 2011, 10:38 AM

48 hrs. in San Diego, the rest of your time in the City by The Bay.

Tudor66 · 19 October 2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

48 hrs. in San Diego, the rest of your time in the City by The Bay.

Make it a trifecta: spend time in San Francisco, Then drive to Santa Barbara for a few days, then finish off the trip in San Diego...

seand442 · 19 October 2011, 01:31 PM

I don't think you can go wrong either way. SF has a more energetic vibe IMHO as well as better food and close to Napa. SD has the beach, sun and awesome weather.

sea-dweller · 19 October 2011, 02:15 PM

6 in the SF Bay Area (there are many more things to do and see outside of SF itself). San Diego is great for the beach culture, golf courses and if you like, you can drive into Baja California (Mexico).

Both are great spots. I chose to live in the SF Bay Area over all other spots in CA...(could have lived in SD or the LA area if I wanted to).

Dr. Robert · 19 October 2011, 03:12 PM

Can you break up your trip in to 3 places in California?
2-3 days in the SFO area, 3-4 days in Santa Barbara & L.A. area, maybe a couple of days between San Diego & Palm Springs??????
Are you driving once you get to Calif.?

Wicked 911 · 19 October 2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

48 hrs. in San Diego, the rest of your time in the City by The Bay.

I agree 100%

chazha · 19 October 2011, 07:04 PM

Dont have driving license.. But i can hire a MC. Never bothered to learn how to drive lol

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Cru Jones · 19 October 2011, 07:05 PM

well, SF is a MUST. great city....and throw in nearby napa, carmel, etc., and maybe a trip to yosemite (if there isn't too much snow).

i know SD has "america's best weather", but, for an international traveler, i'd say, either go to LA (tourist stuff, beverly hills, malibu, etc.) or, after visiting SF, hop on down to the beaches in mexico for some sun.

Fiddy · 19 October 2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. Robert

48 hrs. In san diego, the rest of your time in the city by the bay.

+1

dddrees · 19 October 2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

i have spent lots of time in both and lived in the bay area for a few years.
S.f. Can be foggy and cold but lots of great food and napa valley
s.d. Beautiful beach and hotel coronado

x2

gettocard · 19 October 2011, 11:05 PM

Lot's of stuff to do in SF more than San Diego. Sand Diego can be done in 2 days.

Dr. Robert · 20 October 2011, 03:07 PM

The O.P. doesn't drive.......then, IMHO, the best city on the west coast for getting around 'sans voiture".....is the city by the bay.....my town...San Francisco.....you can walk, you can bus, BART, cab, bicycle.....no car, no problem.

philcchoi · 20 October 2011, 03:09 PM

simply more to do in SF than SD

taughtmepatience · 21 October 2011, 03:51 AM

2 days in SF, 3 days in San Diego, and 5 days in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is better than both those cities.

sea-dweller · 21 October 2011, 12:01 PM

The Op doesn't drive and while I agree that LA has a lot to do, you simply cannot get around LA without a car. And, you "must" have a nice car, at that!

Dr. Robert · 21 October 2011, 12:14 PM

No car for the O.P., as the old song goes....."nobody walks in L.A."
Easier to get around the metro San Francisco Bay Area on public transport.....and San Francisco is small enough to walk & if you get tired a cab ride within the tourist areas is not too bad.

mtrunner · 21 October 2011, 11:14 PM

I would do 6 days in San Fran and 4 in San Diego unless you really like the beach then maybe spend more itme in San Diego. It really depends on what you want to do.

charger_vital · 22 October 2011, 03:39 AM

I'm from SD and live in SF now. Both are awesome. SD is a beach town with a lot of recreational activities (beach, jet ski, zoo, seaworld, retired life-style and of course the 2012 Super Bowl Champs San Diego Chargers); whereas SF is an actual city - more refined if you like theater, fine dining, late nights, wine, etc. I will say the sights in SF are way better, but the weather is way worse.

taughtmepatience · 22 October 2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

No car for the O.P., as the old song goes....."nobody walks in L.A."
Easier to get around the metro San Francisco Bay Area on public transport.....and San Francisco is small enough to walk & if you get tired a cab ride within the tourist areas is not too bad.

He could take the blue line from Long Beach to Downtown... that would be a real eye opener!

(blue line cuts straight through watts, compton, huntington park, south central LA)

sea-dweller · 22 October 2011, 01:18 PM

Well, I have to disagree with one thing, the SF 49'ers will be the 2012 Superbowl Champs

Other than that, you have it right!!!

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Originally Posted by charger_vital

I'm from SD and live in SF now. Both are awesome. SD is a beach town with a lot of recreational activities (beach, jet ski, zoo, seaworld, retired life-style and of course the 2012 Super Bowl Champs San Diego Chargers); whereas SF is an actual city - more refined if you like theater, fine dining, late nights, wine, etc. I will say the sights in SF are way better, but the weather is way worse.

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19 October 2011, 05:39 AM	#1
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	San Francisco vs San Diego I made an post earlier about Chicago VS Washington but now I have changed my mind due to the weater as I will be travelling to US for a holiday for around 16 days. I have decided that I will spend 6 nights in NYC then flying south for a better weather. So from 6 to 16 Jan next year I have 10 days to kill in California. Now I have booked 5 days in SF and 5 in SD Just wondering that perhaps I should spend 6 in SF and 4 in SD.. or the otherway around. Also anyone of you can drop any advice in regards to food and night life in NYC, SF and SD.. anything is appreciated. So far I would be travelling alone. The hotels are booked but can be changed accordingly upon your suggestions. :D Thanks in advances __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

19 October 2011, 06:06 AM	#3
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	If you want to explore Napa, etc for wine tastings and some outstanding dining, add more time to SF, if you're looking for more laid-back beach Vaca, add time in SD. I've lived in both places. You're going to have a great trip! __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

19 October 2011, 06:11 AM	#4
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	IMO San Francisco has better food, better places for sight seeing and Napa/Sonoma. __________________

19 October 2011, 10:38 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,300	48 hrs. in San Diego, the rest of your time in the City by The Bay. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 October 2011, 06:01 AM	#2
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Easy, 10 days in San Diego. San Fran is foggy, hilly, and Willy (have no idea what that means by the way). OK, now, here we go with the San Fran TRFers against the San Diego TRFers.... Well, I always was an instigator

19 October 2011, 09:00 AM	#5
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I have spent lots of time in both and lived in the bay area for a few years. S.F. can be foggy and cold but lots of great food and napa valley S.D. beautiful beach and hotel Coronado

19 October 2011, 01:31 PM	#8
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	I don't think you can go wrong either way. SF has a more energetic vibe IMHO as well as better food and close to Napa. SD has the beach, sun and awesome weather. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

19 October 2011, 02:15 PM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	6 in the SF Bay Area (there are many more things to do and see outside of SF itself). San Diego is great for the beach culture, golf courses and if you like, you can drive into Baja California (Mexico). Both are great spots. I chose to live in the SF Bay Area over all other spots in CA...(could have lived in SD or the LA area if I wanted to).

19 October 2011, 03:12 PM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,300	Can you break up your trip in to 3 places in California? 2-3 days in the SFO area, 3-4 days in Santa Barbara & L.A. area, maybe a couple of days between San Diego & Palm Springs?????? Are you driving once you get to Calif.? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 October 2011, 07:04 PM	#12
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	Dont have driving license.. But i can hire a MC. Never bothered to learn how to drive lol Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

19 October 2011, 07:05 PM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	well, SF is a MUST. great city....and throw in nearby napa, carmel, etc., and maybe a trip to yosemite (if there isn't too much snow). i know SD has "america's best weather", but, for an international traveler, i'd say, either go to LA (tourist stuff, beverly hills, malibu, etc.) or, after visiting SF, hop on down to the beaches in mexico for some sun.

19 October 2011, 11:05 PM	#16
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Lot's of stuff to do in SF more than San Diego. Sand Diego can be done in 2 days.

20 October 2011, 03:07 PM	#17
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,300	The O.P. doesn't drive.......then, IMHO, the best city on the west coast for getting around 'sans voiture".....is the city by the bay.....my town...San Francisco.....you can walk, you can bus, BART, cab, bicycle.....no car, no problem. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 October 2011, 03:09 PM	#18
philcchoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: phil Location: chicago Watch: pam 312 Posts: 86	more to do in SF than SD simply more to do in SF than SD

21 October 2011, 03:51 AM	#19
taughtmepatience "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 130	2 days in SF, 3 days in San Diego, and 5 days in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is better than both those cities. __________________ taught. 14060M COSC Officina Del Tempo

21 October 2011, 12:01 PM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	The Op doesn't drive and while I agree that LA has a lot to do, you simply cannot get around LA without a car. And, you "must" have a nice car, at that!

21 October 2011, 12:14 PM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,300	No car for the O.P., as the old song goes....."nobody walks in L.A." Easier to get around the metro San Francisco Bay Area on public transport.....and San Francisco is small enough to walk & if you get tired a cab ride within the tourist areas is not too bad. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 October 2011, 11:14 PM	#22
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I would do 6 days in San Fran and 4 in San Diego unless you really like the beach then maybe spend more itme in San Diego. It really depends on what you want to do.

22 October 2011, 03:39 AM	#23
charger_vital "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Basel Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi Posts: 1,008	I'm from SD and live in SF now. Both are awesome. SD is a beach town with a lot of recreational activities (beach, jet ski, zoo, seaworld, retired life-style and of course the 2012 Super Bowl Champs San Diego Chargers); whereas SF is an actual city - more refined if you like theater, fine dining, late nights, wine, etc. I will say the sights in SF are way better, but the weather is way worse.

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