An overnight stop in Lake Elsinore indicates a "must come back" trip. This camping spot viewed a beautiful lake surrounded by rolling hills and mountains and vacation properties with lots of boating and water activities. I am sure that this would be a very busy summer retreat for those living in Los Angelos and San Diego as it is about 70 miles from either of these cities.
The waterfront and Port of San Diego provides a walking boardwalk to many cafes and trendy shops as well as the many memorials to the US Marines. The USS Midway, an aircraft carrier deployed during Viet Nam and Persian Gulf Wars, now a museum, is docked here; many vintage aircraft from the time are on board and tours can be taken daily. Another return visit!
Near the USS Midway, is a sculptured memorial to Bob Hope who is seen here, entertaining the Marines as he so often did.
The weather was sunny and very comfortable, and as I am told, this is quite usual for San Diego. We took a bus tour to acquaint ourselves with the "must see" of this beautiful city. The waterfront, the Gas Lamp Quarter, Balboa Park, the famous Victorian landmark Hotel del Coronado, La Jolla and the sea lions at the Seven Caves, Mount Soldad, a tribute to the men and women who have served their country and historic Old Town were sights along the way.
In the ten minutes allowed, we were able to find the tributes to Presidents Ford and Reagan; apparently, service survivors can place a plaque as a tribute so couples can be found on many of the plaques.
A visit to Old Town was a step back in time. An Historic State Park with restored heritage buildings tell the story of San Diego's very beginning. Small shops with souvenirs of Mexican design can be found along the streets of this quaint area. Fresh tortillas are made in the open courtyards of the cafes and the fresh brewed coffee and pastries were a real treat. San Diego, we shall return!
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