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  • I hate to say this but.....Seaport Village is not the best of attractions..at least in some people's eyes. It can appear very 'kitchy' but if your into shops with 'themes' along the bay then this is the place for you.

    It does have some good resuarants and a nice marina near it. It can be a good place to go after work and just relax....walk around...and view the harbor.

    The Gaslight District is much better and in the downtown area just minutes from Seaport Village. It is a bit trendy but has a very nice mall and shops throughout it...as well as resuarants and clubs. It really just depends on your preferences.

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  • Seaport Village is a classic example of a tourist trap, but it's a great place to visit. Lots of neat shops, a candy store for the kids, a couple of great restaurants, a carosel and arcade for the kids, etc. make a fun, family outing for the day. It's located by the ocean so you can see some naval ships, yachts, or sailboats. There is a cost for parking though but nonetheless, it's a great family outing and I highly recommend it.

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    Seaport Village: Quaint but touristy and expensive
    If you're planning on going to Seaport Village, be prepared for 100's of other tourists that will be there too. It reminds me of the duty-free shopping area in St. Thomas - which was built for tourists and packed with visor-wearing sun-seekers. Not that Seaport isn't worth a village. There are a few great palces to eat, including a Greek taverna with gyros, salads and other yummy Greek food. Most shops sell SD merchandise - t-shirts, mugs, postcards - though be prepared to pay more than you would elsewher in SD. I noticed that prices were hiked up because it's such a tourist mecca.

    For free, sit down and relax in the park-like area, away from the shops. You can look at the yachts moored here, or look over to Coronado. A very pretty view. DON'T BE put off by the homeless people sleeping in the park. I've fallen asleep sunbathing here many times and not been bothered once. In fact, the noisy tourists are more urksome than the sleeping homeless.

    Enjoy the views, take a deep breath and don't be sucked into all the quaint shops, where you'll inevitably end up paying more for something than you should have. An alternative? This is something you should experience as it's not unpleasant if you accept it's a tourist trap!

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    Seaport Village: Worst Tourist Trap in San Diego.
    It's just a bunch of overpriced shops. You can see the bay from any number of places, don't waste your time here.

    Just walk away.

    Walk along the Embarcadero. It's near and a pleasant walk with great views.

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    Seaport Village: Seaport Village Fancy, Pricey
    Make it seem like historic site, but is just up-scale collection of pricey shops and restaurants.

    It's nice to look around Seaport Village, and they have many interesting shops and restaurants, it is very up-scale, I woundn't buy anything there. There are other places in the city and downtown that have similar for a better price. But the vistas are nice from Seaport Village, to downtown, Coronado Island and the Naval Base directly across the bay. It is worth a look, but spend your money elsewhere.

    Old Town or Downtown restaurants. Shops, anywhere else!

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    Seaport Village: the refreshing break
    San Diego is situated on ocean and where I am standing is Mission Bay and Beach. Here is a small amusement park for kids and this basket ball court. The building behind me is a tourst info center and is mostly crowded as its a great city to come to enjoy and explore.

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  • Seaport Village, a Disneyland-inspired shopping mall by the San Diego Embarcadero, is a real waste of time in my opinion given all that you could see and do in San Diego.

    If you're stuck downtown and are only there for maybe a business convention, you will probably go here with your buddies. It's best attributes are it's embarcadero and park walk with great views of San Diego Harbor. The Carousel is a nice feature, too.

    I suggest you take the Trolley to Little Italy or Old Town instead or the ferry to Coronado or go to Hillcrest or Mission Hills in a cab or bus for better food and more authentic San Diego neighborhoods.

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