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Nice.
The Chargers managed to pulled through this one pretty good.
And it was thanks to The colt having some extremely sloppy ass throws at the end.
They practically threw away the game.
 
I now have an Antonio Cromartie jersey. Before the game started, I said I will buy one if the Bolts win. So they won, and I have one now :)
 
[quote name='RiCeBo1']I now have an Antonio Cromartie jersey. Before the game started, I said I will buy one if the Bolts win. So they won, and I have one now :)[/QUOTE]
funny, a buddy of mine and i were talking, i was tellgin hiim i wanted one, he was talking about picking up a vincent jackson jersey.
 
Hey what's up I'm going to SD for the first time in a few weeks and I made this topic:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3832608#post3832608

Here's what I wrote in the topic. Any help would be sweet as hell...

I'm going to San Diego for the first time in a couple weeks and would love for any SD local cags to throw out some ideas and must see locations. Must go to restaurants would be great especially Mexican food and Sushi. There is i'm sure great Mexican food but where is the best must eat? Also I surf so where are the legandary surfshops/beaches that I must hit? Also shopping? Any cool outdoor mall? Maybe a store that you can't go to anywhere else but SD? Videogames? Comics? Toys? Antiques? I can't wait to see this place...Anyway thanx for any help...

Edit: ooo forgot also actual addresses would be incredible since I will have a rental car so I can just plug the addresses into the GPS
 
Word of advice: Rush hour is a bitch. I suggest you plan your vacation out to get the most out of it.

If you want to check out the beach, I suggest somewhere in North County. I recommend the Solana Beach or Del Mar area. I used to work around that area and it was nice taking a walk at the beach during lunch. Although, right now is a bit cold to go walking on the beach. You could check out Belmont Park over at Mission Beach if you prefer to stay in the city. Personally, I recommend Del Mar since my surfer friends surf around there.

As for shopping, if you want to check out the malls around here, Fashion Valley if you like high end stuff, Carlsbad Preimum outlet (north) or Las Americas (south - near the Mexican border) for the outlets. If you decide to go to the Las Americas one, make sure you exit off at the Last USA exit; otherwise, you're heading to Mexico.

Drive on Convoy St. for all the best Asian foods around. There's Mistuwa and Nijiya for the Japanese supermarket (and they have some import toys that you may want to check out) and a bunch of Asian restaurants.

Nijiya Market
3860 Convoy St Ste 121
San Diego, CA, 92111
(858) 268-3821

Mitsuwa Marketplace
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd # 119
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-6699

Daiso is the 99 yen ($1.50 on most items) Japanese store. It's quite fun to check out what Japanese-version of the $1 store. Personally, I like their stuff a lot better. It's not too far from Mitsuwa (it's actually down the street at the corner).

Daiso - Marukai
8111 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA, 92111
(858) 384-0420

If you want Mexican foods, I would recommend trying the carne asalda fries at least once. Yes, it's one of those foods will give you a heart attack and you can feed a family (well, just my family) with the portion size, but it's one of those things we love it here. Those are SD speciality and you won't get them often outside of SD.

If you have a special lady friend, I recommend taking her to this dessert place called "Extraordinary Dessert". A bunch of dudes here say it may be expensive for just a piece of cake, but I haven't met a girl who didn't like it there. They use real flowers (as decorations) and it has the right amount of sweetness.

Extraordinary Dessert
2929 5th Ave
(between Palm St & Quince St)
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-2132
http://www.extraordinarydesserts.com/
 
Pretty much every non super chain of Mexican Food is pretty damn good here. However there is one place in my opinion that stands far above the rest.

Las Cuatro Milpas
1875 Logan Ave
(between Beardsley St & Crosby St)
San Diego, CA 92113
Open Mon-Sat from about 9 to 2.

There are a lot of haters out there, but I'd still say the In-N-Out Burger chain is at least a must try while you are out in the west coast.

You can combine your beach and antique trips, by hitting Solana Beach and Ocean Beach, as their main streets are rich with antique shops.

I'll post more once I think of some unique things to do while in our town.

edit: Someone mentioned Tio Leos in that other thread. In my opinion there isn't much that stands out about that place. I'm not saying it is bad at all, but I would say there are better places to try while down here.

For some real taco action, you should check out

Tacos El Gordo
689 H Street
(between Del Rey Blvd & Kernel Pl)
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-8848

That is about as authentic of a Taco from Mexico you can get without actually being there.
 
Make sure and check out Balboa Park. It is just north of downtown and right next to the zoo. If you're into zoos, S.D. has a very nice one.

Old town used to be a cool place to go for little shops and Mexican food, but I don't think it is the same anymore. Anyone been there recently? The Casa de Pico (Mexican restaurant) is now in Grossmont Center in La Mesa. It is good. (Take Hwy. 8 east to Grossmont Center Blvd and take a left). However, I get the idea you are more interested in faster Mexican food. In that case, make sure you get a California Burrito somewhere whether it be at a Sombrero, Roberto's or Alberto's, etc. I agree that Carne Asada Fries are a must. Do they have fish taco's where you are from? If not, make sure and stop at a Rubio's and have some. They are pretty good.

Definitely head downtown to the Gas Lamp District if you are interested in a nice dinner, drinks and shopping.

Taking a Harbor Excursion over to Coronado is a nice little trip too. To get there, just go downtown and head west. Also in that area is Seaport Village. That is a cool and unique outdoor mall of sorts. Personally, UTC is probably my favorite mall. It's off of La Jolla Village drive, east of Hwy. 5 in La Jolla.

By the way, Tio Leo's is not good in my opinion. Others may disagree, but I haven't had a decent meal there the past several times I've been there.

You should probably stop by Pacific Beach and check out the shops. I've heard Rocky's burgers (I think it's in PB) are the best burgers anywhere.
 
Thanx guys incredible ideas so far. I was also looking at Blue Point Coastal cusine and Mister Tiki in the Gaslamp district. What do you think of those any thoughts?
 
Yea there is an incredible fish taco place around here called Surf Taco. I def want to get some while I'm out there. I'm so overwhelmed with all the good sounding Mexican places. I will let you guys know which ones I end up hitting while I'm out there. I do have a significant other that I'll be with while I'm out there, but believe it or not this skinny ass girl refuses deserts so getting here to go to Extrodinary desert may be hard. I'd love to check it out myself though. Import toy place sounds cool too. Coronada Island I will be hitting def. Not sure if I'm staying at the Marriott there or not.

OOO one more thing maybe you can help me with. Before I get to SD I will be staying in Rancho Bernardo. Does anyone know about that town and things to do there?
 
[quote name='bthamilton']Figures. I was going to go over to the Grossmont TRU and try and get Cars (w/ the $10 upgrade rebate) and another movie (maybe Pirates 3), but I figured they wouldn't have anything in stock. Has anyone been over there in the last day or so? Would it be worth a visit?[/quote]

I picked up the last copy of Cars at the Grossmont TRU the morning of the day you made this post :) They gave me trouble about using two of the $5 coupons, but took them in the end.

As for your trip to SD cag1000 - As mentioned Casa De Pico in Grossmont Center is good stuff and HUGE portions! Good stuff! There is a good sushi place in the Gaslamp area.. sorry forget the name but I think its on 5th. Also the Strip Club on 5th ave is a place you gotta check out.... its not a stripper strip club (lol, sorry) but its a steak place where you cook your own food over a BBQ and is pretty cool and if the food sucks well thats your fault. Oh, and Phil's BBQ is one of the best, I think the point loma one is the only one open at this time. And you MUST have in-n-out at least one time. If you are looking for fast food mexican then Sombreros is good - the carne asada fries with guaq and sour cream is great. There is also another fast food mexican place like across the street from the TRU in Grossmont/La Mesa across from Jack InThe Box... if anybody knows the name of it lemme know, but that place is the BEST hole-in-the-wall around. Oh.... and Dick's last resort in the Gaslamp is a fun place to go, and when you get your drink ask for a straw LOL. You really can not miss that place.

Places to check out - the Midway aircraft carrier is cool, not often you can get on one of those and explore. The wife and I like to hang out in Balboa Park, if you are not into museums and all that it may not be your speed, but it is a nice place to check out. The SD Zoo is also there and the baby panda... awwww. Belmont Park is a great SD area - its the beach and a great beach area at that - with all the things you would hope to see at a beach. And Legoland is only in SD lol.


Here are lnks to help you out with what I mentioned:

http://www.gaslampsteak.com/
http://www.philsbbq.net/
http://bazaardelmundo.com/pico2006.shtml -- Casa De Pico
http://www.in-n-out.com/
http://www.sombreromex.com/
http://sandiego.dickslastresort.com/

http://www.midway.org/
http://www.balboapark.org/
http://www.belmontpark.com/
http://www.legoland.com/California.htm
 
Hahaha. I almost forgot to mention ONE store you have to check out if you love import (anime) toys.

It's called Anime-Manga (or Raising Sun Creation). I like that store a lot because the prices aren't outrageous and they have the best selection around. They keep their stock close to what's on the market. If you're looking for the rarer or older toys, you gotta hit up LA for those.

If you're around Mission Valley or Fashion Valley area, check the place out.

Raising Sun Creation (Anime-Manga store)
1620 Camino De La Reina Suite D
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone:(619)291-5264
Hours:Mon-Sat:11am-7pm
Sunday:11am-6pm
http://www.rsc-online.com/

Btw, RB (Rancho Bernardo) is a quiet community. I couldn't think of anything what you can do around that part of town. If you're that part of town already, just drive I-15 south, Highway 56 east and then go I-5 north to hit the coastal area. You're practically in Del Mar and Solana Beach area already. :D Just exit on Loma Santa Fe, drive towards the ocean (I meant the direction) and you're pretty much in the area already. It's really hard to miss the ocean. :D

I also second UTC since Fashion Valley is always a bitch to find parking. They have mostly the good stores that your lady-friend may like minus the extra high end stores (like LV, Burberry, or Guuci) if she's into brand names.

As for the sushi that someone mentioned in downtown, I think they're talking about Sushi Deli 2. They tend to be super busy, so try to get there like when they just open. Otherwise, expect an hour wait. If you're in the downtown / Horton Plaza area, check it out. Order the tempura ice cream (as a dessert) if you haven't tried it yet. They're mmmm-good.

Sushi Deli 2
135 Broadway
(between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-3072
 
I was just there today and bought a box of the Final Fantasy IV Mini collection figures... lol...

I'll probably go again tomorrow during my lunch break, I had to get out of there quick cuz they were closing...
 
[quote name='MarkMan']I was just there today and bought a box of the Final Fantasy IV Mini collection figures... lol...

I'll probably go again tomorrow during my lunch break, I had to get out of there quick cuz they were closing...[/QUOTE]

Do you happen to have an extra you would like to part with? I preferably want the girl (with the cape). I forgot her name since I haven't play the game yet. I buy it off of you (or trade)! *weepy eyes*
 
Thanx again everyone, you have no idea how much this is helping me flesh out my trip. I wish I could hit every place mentioned but I will just have to come back a 2nd time. I had the feeling Rancho Bernardo might not have much to offer. But I will just drive out of town while I'm there I guess.
 
What I have so far

OTHER FOOD:

Blue Point Coastal cusine and Mister Tiki in the Gaslamp district
http://www.in-n-out.com/
http://www.gaslampsteak.com/
http://www.philsbbq.net/
http://sandiego.dickslastresort.com/
Extraordinary Dessert
2929 5th Ave
(between Palm St & Quince St)
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-2132
http://www.extraordinarydesserts.com/

Hodads Burgers
5010 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107



MEXICAN:

carne asada fries

Las Cuatro Milpas
1875 Logan Ave
(between Beardsley St & Crosby St)
San Diego, CA 92113
Open Mon-Sat from about 9 to 2.

Tacos El Gordo
689 H Street
(between Del Rey Blvd & Kernel Pl)
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-8848

Sombrero, Roberto's or Alberto's
http://www.sombreromex.com/

Rubio's (fish Taco's)
Rubio's Rancho Bernardo
16588 Bernardo Center Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128

http://bazaardelmundo.com/pico2006.shtml -- Casa De Pico

Old Town: Coyote Cantina

Cotija's Mexican Grill
[SIZE=-1]1092 Garnet Ave[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]San Diego, CA 92109[/SIZE]

Ortiz's Taco Shop (right across the street from the Pt. Loma library, also next door to rival Coteja's :lol:)
3704 Voltaire St
San Diego, CA 92107




SUSHI:

rasushi (near Horton Plaza)

Sushi Deli 2
135 Broadway
(between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-3072
Shopping:

Convoy Street

Nijiya Market
3860 Convoy St Ste 121
San Diego, CA, 92111
(858) 268-3821

Mitsuwa Marketplace
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd # 119
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-6699

Old Town: Harney Sushi

SHOPPING:


Daiso - Marukai
8111 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA, 92111
(858) 384-0420

Raising Sun Creation (Anime-Manga store)
1620 Camino De La Reina Suite D
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone:(619)291-5264
Hours:Mon-Sat:11am-7pm
Sunday:11am-6pm
http://www.rsc-online.com/

Fashion Valley if you like high end stuff, Carlsbad Preimum outlet (north) or Las Americas (south - near the Mexican border) for the outlets
Fashion Valley Mall is a pretty nice outdoor mall.
7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

UTC is probably my favorite mall. It's off of La Jolla Village drive, east of Hwy. 5 in La Jolla.

Garnet Ave Surfshops Pacific Beach


BEACHES ECT:

Zoo
Balboa Park. It is just north of downtown and right next to the zoo.
http://www.midway.org/
http://www.balboapark.org/
http://www.belmontpark.com/
http://www.legoland.com/California.htm

North County. I recommend the Solana Beach or Del Mar area.
You can combine your beach and antique trips, by hitting Solana Beach and Ocean Beach, as their main streets are rich with antique shops.
Pacific Beach and check out the shops
Harbor Excursion over to Coronado(Also in that area is Seaport Village)
La Jolla and Horton Plaza
Go visit the Whaley House in Old Town. It's haunted.
http://whaleyhouse.org/
 
hmm I'd like to throw an opinion also. The area I'm most familiar is in the OB/Pt loma area. Though I like in-n-out burger, if you ever head to ocean beach, you must get a burger at Hodads. One of my favorite places to pick up a burger and milkshake and I love the laid back feel/atmosphere. Used to go there a lot when I was still in high school and try to head down to OB from time to time.

As for Mexican food, all the suggestions I've seen listed are all good though i personally think Coteja's is overated. A firend of mine introduced me to JV's Taco Shop, they serve a monster california burrito (a carne asada burrito w/ fries) or try their surf and turf burrito and I guess Santanas is pretty good but there are a few things on the menu are a little overpriced. Ortiz's Taco Shop is another one of my favorites, the guys working there are real friendly and serve some good burittos.

Hodads Burgers
5010 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

Ortiz's Taco Shop (right across the street from the Pt. Loma library, also next door to rival Coteja's :lol:)
3704 Voltaire St
San Diego, CA 92107
 
go to balboa park if u like museums and stuff.
for beaches go to la jolla its the nicest imo.
theres also the cove at la jolla which is nice.
the gaslamp in downtown has a bunch of nice restaurants.
fashion valley is a nice mall to go to.
 
As far as Old Town goes, The Old Town Mexican Cafe > Coyote Cantina. I love the food so more much over there.

Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110

I can't believe I missed my favorite seafood place.

Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson St.
San Diego, CA 92106

They've got rediclously good seafood sandwiches and amazing fresh fish. The smoked salmon bellies are to die for.
 
what independent video game stores are there around san diego? i only see gamestops eb games and gamecrazys really
 
[quote name='supraazn']well that sucked .... fuck it ... i'm over it .... i already knew how it was gonna end to today anyways.[/quote]

if u knew it was gonna end that way stop supporting the fucken chargers then
 
[quote name='Furashu']if u knew it was gonna end that way stop supporting the fucken chargers then[/quote]

oww ... today stung didn't it? ... a little touchy?... a little salt on the wound huh? ...

and lastly how supposedly did you support them .. wearing your lucky underwear during the game? I bet that helped.
 
[quote name='supraazn']oww ... today stung didn't it? ... a little touchy?... a little salt on the wound huh? ...
[/quote]

That perfectly describes how I felt about the NFC game. The Patriots better fucking kill the Giants at the Super Bowl.

I have never had a football game ruin my day until now, even knowing how tough this game was going to be.
 
[quote name='nado']what independent video game stores are there around san diego? i only see gamestops eb games and gamecrazys really[/QUOTE]

There are still Game Crazy stores?

I know of two independent stores, one in North County and one down south. There's Game ADX in Oceanside at the corner of Vista Way and Coast Highway, and Luna Video Games has two locations... check craigslist, they're always posting ads on there. Both stores are comparable in pricing, and have a pretty good selection of older titles. Note that finding a deal at either of them is very unlikely, however.... $60 for Super Mario RPG. They know their shit.

If you want to see a copy of Dracula X: Rondo Of Blood for the Turbo CD in person, though, Luna has one.
 
[quote name='Furashu']
has anyone seen the devil may cry greatest hits box set anywhere in sandiego thats near mission valley/convoy area?[/QUOTE]
Is that the 3 pack ones that includes 1, 2, and 3?
 
[quote name='RiCeBo1']Is that the 3 pack ones that includes 1, 2, and 3?[/quote]

yeah

people said theres no GH labeling and i bought 1,2,3 used with no GH labeling from GS today for $27 but if theres no GH labeling(ironically called GH set) then i will buy it brand new for $30+tax if it exists somewhere..

i went to the CC and GS in clairemont, no luck there.

might try frys since i live right there and BB if i ever drive by there

just wondering so i can save gas by not driving around... and so i feel better when u guys say "no its nowhere to be seen"
 
just a heads up for people who want uncharted

some guy is selling it for $35 used on craigslist, i was gonna buy it buy i just bought DMC 1-3 lol.
 
anyone want to buy my need for speed pro street its pretty much brand new
i dont have any time to race and race selling for $50 and ill deliver

just PM me and maybe well work things out
 
[quote name='cag1000']Thanx again everyone, you have no idea how much this is helping me flesh out my trip. I wish I could hit every place mentioned but I will just have to come back a 2nd time. I had the feeling Rancho Bernardo might not have much to offer. But I will just drive out of town while I'm there I guess.[/quote]


are u still on your trip?

i was looking around to find out things to do with my friends

1) Hiking at Mission Trails Park (Aka Cowles Mountain)
im pretty sure its free just call and ask to make sure
2) Bronx Pizza In Hill Crest $2.50 a slice heard its the best pizza
3) Walk around old town (all the stuff is free except food and parking)
4) Torrey Pines State Park (u can watch hang gliders go nuts) and its free

some sites to see
1) la jolla cove
2) coronado bridge
3) downtown at night

anyways i wanted to know what some of u fellow CAGers do for fun.
my friends and i are going to be more outgoing and open minded
we're 18/19 anything you guys suggest for fun? that is legal :)
 
I vote for Bronx Pizza too! Very yummy.

I like to do archery from time to time. It's fun and won't hurt your wallet either. The people who run it let you borrow all the equipment. They just ask for a 50 cent donation, but I put down a couple more bucks because they're so nice.

Every Week on Sunday (Probably not when it is raining though), 10am-12pm (noon), near UCSD Thorton Hospital

I've posted a map. Park in East parking and take a short walk over so that you don't get ticketed by the UCSD parking nazis!
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=100250799011469961472.000442ebbaf1a7a11e236&ll=32.881015,-117.224277&spn=0.002626,0.005021&z=18&om=0

EDIT: 10am - 12pm (noon), not midnight!
 
Ooo, I've never tried archery before. How much does it cost and how long can you use it for?

[quote name='caverntan']I vote for Bronx Pizza too! Very yummy.

I like to do archery from time to time. It's fun and won't hurt your wallet either. The people who run it let you borrow all the equipment. They just ask for a 50 cent donation, but I put down a couple more bucks because they're so nice.

Every Week on Sunday (Probably not when it is raining though), 10am-12am, near UCSD Thorton Hospital

I've posted a map. Park in East parking and take a short walk over so that you don't get ticketed by the UCSD parking nazis!
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=100250799011469961472.000442ebbaf1a7a11e236&ll=32.881015,-117.224277&spn=0.002626,0.005021&z=18&om=0[/quote]
 
[quote name='Furashu']wow archery that was the last thing on my mind
that sounds pretty awesome

do u have to sign any waivers though? lol[/quote]

Yup, you do have to sign some waivers. But the whole thing is safe and they teach you the safety schpeel and how to use the bow & arrow. And if you do get hit by an arrow, at least the emergency room is only 2 minutes away :D

strdr4: as I mentioned before, it's only a 50 cent donation. You get to shoot for 2 hours, 10am - 12pm (noon)
 
If you guys haven't been there yet...

Support your local gaming stores!

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYCxah5OUy0[/media]
 
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