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Why nobody put Legoland as "must-see"? Pretty fun actually, although those kids gave me an eye when I queue up the airoplane behind them, and the doorman asked me: are you alone? Well... yes, I didn't bring any kids with me, can I get in? lol
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The zoo is very impressive. With 4,000 animal inhabitants, San Diego zoo rank top one among all zoos in the world. Besides familiar animals, we found seldom-seen creatures such as koalas, tree kangaroos, ant eater, white wolf, etc. It is also a botanical garden with more than 6,500 plant species. In fact, some of the plants are more exotic than the zoo's animals! This leopard here have been trained like a cat, so cute!
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]Adams Avenue is well known throughout San Diego as the location of many, funky coffeehouses, a place to hunt antiques, its many bookstores and for it's cozy street faires. The section of Adams Avenue that is suggested here is about thirty-nine blocks which run through the communities of University Heights, Normal Heights and Kensington Park.
In recent years the term "Adams Avenue Antique Row" has been adopted to describe the 20 or so shops that sell used goods, some genuine antiques and many collectables along Adams Avenue.
Serious collectors may not be so impressed with the items offered and the prices seem, to me, not to be very competitive. However, for those who love browsing used stores looking for unusual items or those who want the nostalgic feeling of searching for a fantastic find in an out of the way place, Adams Avenue is just right for you.
Books are my thing and there are plenty of shops that offer first editions, various genre collectables and some new books as well. Over the years I have spent months worth of hours in these shops and even I attended a few writer's workshops on Adams Avenue, back-in-the-day. Leave a Comment
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Note: San Diego City Neighborhoods
So many people ask about neighborhoods of San Diego because they are planning to move into the area. So, I've decided to add tips of various neighborhoods in the city of San Diego that don't have their own VT page as Hillcrest and La Jolla have. I'll try to give a general idea of the place as home and what may attract a visitor to the area.
Kensington Park:
Located about 6 miles northeast of downtown, the boundries of Kensington are Interstate-15 to Fairmont Avenue west to east and from El Cajon Boulevard to Interstate-8 south to north.
The main business street of the Kensington Park is Adams Avenue, which is well known throughout San Diego for it's neighborhood coffeehouses, restaurants used bookstores, antique/secondhand shops and most of all for the Adams Avenue Street Faires that are held throughout the year.
Kensington is at the east end of the neighborhoods along Adams Avenue and it is one of the oldest and most attractive. The prices of homes/rentals are higher in this area but well worth considering. The residential streets are winding and full of Spanish style homes, most with lovely well-kept yards. There is a strong sense of community here.
Many long time residents are known for instigating get-togethers and community type activities, such as a local parade for the kids or barbecues in the park on major and minor holidays. This is a community of people who like to jog, walk their dogs and ride bikes.
Kensington Coffee Company
Now called San Diego Coffee Company At Kensington!!
There is a new Starbuck's on the corner across the street but San Diego Coffee Co.@ Kensington is still a favorite meeting place of mine. Coffees, Teas, Pastries and Lunch Fare is offered and served well into the evening. Everything I've tried was very tasty. It has just been renovated and is a truely neighborhood friendly place for pet owners.
While waiting for your order to be filled you'll notice, on the counter, a big bowl of dog biscuits, take one, they're free. Outside on the small "sidewalk cafe" section there is a doggie waterdish next to the hose for your thirsty pup. Along the wall, next to the tables are plaques in loving memory of favorite neighborhood dogs.
4141 Adams Avenue****(619) 280-9114
The Ken Theater
Originally this was the old neighborhood theater. It is still in business. However, it now offers Independent films--read foreign/artsy--that aren't usually shown at the major movie houses. So, if you are a fan of the unique film, this is a place you might be interested in coming to while on vacation. Leave a Comment
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