I lived in San Diego for 2 years ('79-'81). I can even still drive it well (having been back in '96 and '06) even though I never drove there as a kid.

Both Zoo and Park rock and I certainly want to go see them again, but my new fav north county landmark right now has to be the new Stone Brewing brewery, where they make Arrogant Bastard on tap. :)

I'm not a beach person, so aside from catching on good Pacific sunset, I can do without the coastline. Point Loma has the best sunsets on a good day.