I've done the drive from LA to San Diego...I recommend driving along the Pacific Coast Highway as much as possible. It's slower, but definitely much more beautiful. If you do so, you absolutely MUST stop at Taco Loco (http://orangecounty.citysearch.com/p...taco_loco.html) in Laguna Beach which is right on the PCH. Honestly, the best fish/seafood tacos I have ever had in my life. California has some great Mexican food in general....the best stuff is almost always from a truck.
Ya, if anyone else has any restaurants anywhere from Gaslamp to Universal studios, feel free to list them
I've done the drive from LA to San Diego...I recommend driving along the Pacific Coast Highway as much as possible. It's slower, but definitely much more beautiful. If you do so, you absolutely MUST stop at Taco Loco (http://orangecounty.citysearch.com/p...taco_loco.html) in Laguna Beach which is right on the PCH. Honestly, the best fish/seafood tacos I have ever had in my life. California has some great Mexican food in general....the best stuff is almost always from a truck.
If it is the one I went to, I highly recommend the fish taco. Its the only fast food I would recommend.
I have been down that way a couple times, I would recommend getting the Souther California City Pass. 3 day parkhopper pass at disneyland/california adventure park (dont forget to visit the tiki hut by the indiana jones ride, that is the scariest effing attraction ever), and you get to go in early before the crowds come in on one day. You also get universal studios (you have to do the tour, it is a must on your first time) and 1 day at Sea World and your choice of either the San Diego zoo, or the Wild Animal Park.
I'm not sure if California is one of the states that makes you have insurance. In some states you can get quoted an uninsured rate, and you do not be uninsured.
Ya, if anyone else has any restaurants anywhere from Gaslamp to Universal studios, feel free to list them
I can actually recommend one, right across the street from the Convention Center in SD, there is this little taco shack with outdoor seating, just by one of those square water fountain things that spray water out of the ground. I used to go to a few conferences every year in SD, and I'd eat there twice a day for the whole week.
I'll have to take Table's recommendation as well, I was thinking about doing a small road trip through the Santa Barbara area next month if I get a chance.
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