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sgv626guy
SGV, LA, CA
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SD Gaslamp
Aug 15 2026 09:22PM more by sgv626guy
Tags: San Diego , Leisure (All tags)

looking for any suggestions on what to do for 3 nights in the Gaslamp area. will be at the Horton Grand Hotel - then hopefully a night or two at Sycuan but still up in the air ($100 incidental a night?!)

will be already going to: SD Zoo , Midway and last day for museums/botanical garden if any time.

also trying to see if i can do some ghost tours/ghost hunting

want to also plan to planespot with my new sony a7v with tamron 50-400 during the day.

any suggestions for food or night life or anything? will be my first time. single (no gf/fwb, sigh~). really just want to use my camera to its potential while im out and about.

the time im here i cant hit the padres though - theyll be out of town and im leaving before the homestand w the yankees (sf giants fan anyways )

any other suggestions/ideas welcome too.
      
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GaijinTony
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Sep 22 2026 04:07PM     link to this

Regarding planespotting, keep in mind that most takeoffs and landing at SAN are on Runway 27 due to the onshore prevailing wind. If you're talking about taking pics of planes on approach, the best place to do that is the semicircular parking lot off of Balboa Drive on the southwest end of Balboa Park. Just be aware of your surroundings and make sure your car doors are locked if you wander more than a few feet away from it. There are small camps of transients down at the fenceline next to the freeway and if they have enough energy they will wander up the hill and harass people.

If you want side views with wheels and flaps down for landing, park on the northwest section of North Harbor Drive, which is abeam of the approach end of the runway. Be advised that these are pay spots with aggressive meter maid action, and again be aware of the transients looking to be a pest at any opportunity.

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a310guy
Santa Monica, LA, CA
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Sep 22 2026 10:03PM     link to this

i like both sycuan and viejas casinos.. but they are off the beaten path..
if you are in the gas lamp area, then its a trek.. so have some extra time set aside..

sycuan would be the more party like atmosphere but if ur are looking to relax id choose viejas..

have fun down in SD
MyPeePeeBurnsie1169
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Sep 23 2026 08:05PM     link to this

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