As a former 10-year resident of Del Mar, California, I can tell you that the beaches are MUCH BETTER in the north San Diego suburbs than what you're describing in the Los Angeles suburbs. Not as warm as the shallow Atlantic, but better. And the beach sand is fantastic in its fine white homogeneity.
In fact, Solana Beach/Del Mar/La Jolla used to be consistently rated as some of the best beaches in the entire state. (Not sure about current ratings: I don't follow it anymore because I don't live there.)
I could go on and on playing pitchman, but I will end with one thing: GO TO THE SAN DIEGO ZOO and the Wild Animal Park! They are two of the finest zoos in the world! (no kidding) No cages/fewer cages than most zoos, and cleverly designed habitats that are good for the animals' physical and psychological needs. Each also has a world-class reproductive program, so there are often baby animals on display in the nursery! :)
~Apple (wishing I could go with you and show you all the cool places in North San Diego. Just ask if you want to know more!)
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Date: 2008-06-06 05:31 pm (UTC)In fact, Solana Beach/Del Mar/La Jolla used to be consistently rated as some of the best beaches in the entire state. (Not sure about current ratings: I don't follow it anymore because I don't live there.)
I could go on and on playing pitchman, but I will end with one thing: GO TO THE SAN DIEGO ZOO and the Wild Animal Park! They are two of the finest zoos in the world! (no kidding) No cages/fewer cages than most zoos, and cleverly designed habitats that are good for the animals' physical and psychological needs. Each also has a world-class reproductive program, so there are often baby animals on display in the nursery! :)
~Apple
(wishing I could go with you and show you all the cool places in North San Diego. Just ask if you want to know more!)