What is there to do besides typical tourist attractions in San Diego, especially for 24 yr olds?

Just got back from our third trip to San Diego, we love it there. If you enjoy hiking, there are tons of trails in the area. Very neat, you're less than 30 minutes from downtown but in total wilderness. Check out Mission Trails Regional Park and Torrey Pines State Reserve. Balboa Park (where the zoo is) is part of a big downtown park, too. There's a lot of museums there, most charge an admission fee, but you can get the Go San Diego card which includes admission to these (and many other attractions). See the link below. If you enjoy baseball, or just a night out on a warm evening, the new downtown ballpark is beautiful, and only 4 years old. It's in the Gaslamp district, where a lot of restaurants and bars are. Find a happy hour and then walk over to the game! Take an afternoon and head over to Coronado. The hotel there is something to see, and you can walk around the village or beach there too. One suggestion, we enjoy Sea World but I don't think two days are necessary. You should be able to cover everything you want to see in a day.

For Dining, I would recommend Bertrand Mister A's, Marine Room, or Georges Outdoor Terrace Bistro. Both Bertrand and the Marine Room are upscale restaurants. Mister A's is on the 12th floor in an office building downtown. It's a fabulous restaurant with a fabulous view of the San Diego skyline and coast. Marine Room is in La Jolla.....if you go, make reservations for a table near the window. If you time it for high tide, you will be just inches from the waves! George's outdoor terrace is casual. You should make reservations to be dining as the sun sets for a fabulous show. This restaurant is also in La Jolla. I love roasting marshmallows on the beach. Many beaches have firepits where you can have your own bonfire. (first come, first serve). There's also wine tasting, kayaking through the caves at La Jolla (awesome!), hiking, and crusing the bay. For night life, head to San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

Try going to Balboa Park. It's beautiful there, and lots of cool museums. You can always pack up a picnic and go there to enjoy the weather. Of course go to the beach (I'm sure you know this). If you want to go to a fun beach go to Mission. They have a cool boardwalk with a rollercoater and shops. If you want something a little more relaxing go up to La Jolla or sunset cliffs. I can't think of anywhere specific for you to eat (especially because I dont really do fine dining). I know there are some really nice places at the Gaslamp, or up in La Jolla/Cornado.

Balboa Park has some really cool museums- I love playing at the Ruben H Fleet Center- its an interactive science museum with tons of fun games to play and things to do. The art museum is cool too- $10 will get you in. Otherwise just explore the park itself, there are many secret gardens and koi ponds. The International Houses are fun to visit too. It at Dick's Last Resort downtown http://www.dickslastresort.com/ its a fun restaurant where everything's all backwards and the waiters are really funny. Or, since I know there's one in Vegas and maybe you've already tried it..... go to Corvette Diner downtown (kinda... in Hillcrest). They have tons of 50's memorabilia, you sit in booths that look like cars, you get as much Bazooka bubble gum as you can chew and a million straws to drink your milkshake with. Its a cool place. have fun!

I've lived in San Diego for 27 years and I can guarantee that you will have a fantastic time in La Jolla. At the Children's Pool, you will see a ton of seals and their babies (its pup season)! We like to go in the morning (9 or 10AM) before the crowd gets there. About a 10-15 minute drive away, the Torrey Pines State Reserve has beautiful and easy hikes to the beach with views that will take your breath away... very, very romantic. This is something I love to do every week. Its THAT pretty... We go out and take a few minutes to really be thankful that we get to live in this paradise. After that, freshen up and go to Pamplemousse Grille in Del Mar.. it'll definitely be a day to remember!

La Jolla , La Jolla, La Jolla. Its a short drive north of SD.The Childrens Beach is wonderful. Nice ........If your feeling a bit metaphysical , go to the Whaley House in old town SD. Its supposed to be one of the most haunted houses in the US. My daughter and I both had an encounter in the house. If you go to the Whaley house there is a small mexican restaurant called the Alamo (go figure) nearby. Get a bowl of guacamole and chips (the best Ive ever had) and people watch. Enjoy!!!!!!