San Diego Warnings and Dangers

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  • Beware of..., San Diego

    1. Beware of...

    East Village (Petco Park etc.) is fine, just try to stay out of there after dark. Same with the gaslamp quarter. Do NOT go north of the 5 freeway up to the 8 except for Hillcrest, Mission Valley etc....   more
  • Driving / Traffic, San Diego

    2. Driving / Traffic

    (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. July 17, 2012) – The low prices at the gasoline pump are keeping Americans on the road this summer. The American Automotive Association estimates around 34.8 million Americans will...   more
  • Local Laws / Rules, San Diego

    3. Local Laws / Rules

    For those of you who are planning to drive while in San Diego, should know that it is now a law--with a heavy fine--that you must not pass a stopped school bus, that has red lights flashing, from...   more
  • Beaches, San Diego

    4. Beaches

    If you stay in or near the Ocean Beach area, be sure when you go in the water to stay in front of the main lifeguard tower, or in front of tower 4. The rips can be awfully strong and will pull you...   more
  • People, San Diego

    5. People

    The downtown scene seems pretty unsavoury. I wouldn't want to be a lady after dark. I heard a homeless man explaining how at night it's all DRUGS and very hard core. Still the whole of California...   more
  • Helpful Hints, San Diego

    6. Helpful Hints

    If you decide to travel "South of the Border" in a car, there are procedures you should follow. 1. Avoid using a rental car if you can - they are targets for the police. If you have a friend you...   more
  • Fires, San Diego

    7. Fires

    You may be able to see the ash collecting on this plant. After checking the news I found out that the fire began about thirteen hours earlier more than 50 miles away and because of various factors, it...   more
  • Photography, San Diego

    8. Photography

    I have a zoom in my camera, optical zoom - btw never look at electronic zoom when you buy/choose your camera, you do not need it, you may zoom the same way using appropriate software and in contrast...   more
  • Whether Wise, San Diego

    9. Whether Wise

    While the weather is mild at the coast, it can get very hot just a few kilometers (or miles) inland. So better don't go inland in summertime! Otherwise you may be forced to lie down and don't move...   more
  • Combined Suggestions, San Diego

    10. Combined Suggestions

    I have lived in San Diego for over 20 years, and most of the dangers listed here are overblown. San Diego is a safe, easy place to have a good time, day or night. A few simple cautions and you should...   more
  • Tijuana Tips, San Diego

    11. Tijuana Tips

    Many visitors to San Diego also take a day trip to Tijuana, Mexico. If you drive to Mexico, you must purchase insurance. American insurance policies are not valid in Mexico. Also, Tijuana (and other...   more
  • Haunted Energy, San Diego

    12. Haunted Energy

    The Hotel Del (Coronado) has an uncomfortable and eerie vibe even amidst all the supposed fabulous"ness" of it. If you're the more sensitive type of person, you...   more
  • Gaslamp Quarter Parking is a Terror!, San Diego

    13. Gaslamp Quarter Parking is a Terror!

    Try finding parking at the Gaslamp on a Friday or Saturday night (well, any night or day for that matter) and you're totally screwed. My girlfriends and I had...   more
  • Earthquakes!, San Diego

    14. Earthquakes!

    Earthquakes are a fact of life in Southern California, but I lived there for a total of five years and only really remember a couple that made me nervous. Just...   more
  • Sun Block, San Diego

    15. Sun Block

    Dont forget plenty of sun block. When we were sitting watching the water ski act at the side of the sea, yes it was warm, but they was a lovely sea breeze, it...   more
  • Just In case nobody mentioned it . . ., San Diego

    16. Just In case nobody mentioned it . . .

    . . . when you land in San Diego, you just might feel that your plane is crashing into the city. Being from the Toronto area, our airport is not in a built up...   more
  • Mind the step, San Diego

    17. Mind the step

    We took an upward conveyor belt up to it. Holly rode on Sean's shoulders. Near the top, Holly turned to watch after her sister. Y'all guessed it, clumsy Holly...   more
  • Sorry you smokers! California..., San Diego

    18. Sorry you smokers! California...

    Sorry you smokers! California is a smoke free state! That means you will sadly have to huddle outside on those cold winter nights at the bar. Thinking why you...   more

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