Things to do in downtown san diego?

I will be taking a four day vacation in the gaslamp (downtown) area of san diego, california. What are some stores, restaurants, and activities i can go to with my 12 year old daughter?Things to do in downtown san diego?
Go watch the padres beat the Mets. They're here for the next 3 days and Padres games are always fun on fridays becuase they have fireworks every friday home game. And they've got great deals over there. There's the 5 for 5 deal and lots more.
Grab a cab and go to the San Diego Zoo. It's only about 4 miles away.



Go to the foot of Broadway at the Embarcadero and take a harbor cruise or go a block or two north and tour the Star of India ship. There is also the Midway aircraft carrier museum close by..



Walk or cab over to Seaport Village. Tons of unique shops and places to eat.



Try a Segway Tour. I bet you and your daughter have never ridden one. Now you can and get a guided tour of the city at the same time.



http://www.viator.com/tours/San-Diego/Sa鈥?/a>



You and your daughter will not be bored. Tired from doing stuff but never bored.Things to do in downtown san diego?
I agree with the other suggestions. San Diego's Zoo really is amazing. If you enjoy the beach/swimming then I'm sure one of the many nice beaches in San Diego will be fun for both you and your daughter. Pacific Beach is always interesting, as are the beaches in Coronado. If you have a car, then you might consider Del Mar.



Hillcrest, around University and 5th, is nice as well. There are a bunch of eclectic shops and restaurants in that area, and its generally quite kid-friendly.



If you are in the mood shop, I strongly recommend going down to Kobey's Swap Meet on Sports Arena Blvd. There is a lot of randomly interesting stuff down there, and its good fun for all ages.



San Diego is a great city. I hope you enjoy your trip!
Mission and Pacific Beach are your best bet for fun in the sun.

http://www.missionbeachonline.com/



Besides the world famous Zoo, explore the rest of Balboa Park. You can get a park passport which allows you entry to a dozen museums as well as the zoo. Other things to see are the many gardens, the Botanical House, and the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. They have free concerts Sundays at 2:00 PM. It's a good time to stroll around and listen to the music in the background.

http://www.balboapark.org/info/passport.鈥?/a>



Take the trolley from Downtown to Old Town. There is a state park there that recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. There are also a lot of resturants in the area. Pizza Bella has the best pizza in town.

http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizza-bella-san-鈥?/a>



La Jolla offers great views, great food, and shopping.

Check out the surfers at historic Winansea Beach. At low tide you can walk out onto the tide pools. Walk along the Cove and check out the caves. Take a stroll on Prospect St and check out the shops, galleries, and have some authentic Mexican food and Alfonso's. Then head to the Birch aquarium at The Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It has a spectacular view of the bluffs over the Pacific Ocean.

http://www.lajolla.com/Templates/tmpHome鈥?/a>

http://www.alfonsosoflajolla.com/

http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/



For nightlife, the Gaslamp Quarter offers dining, drinking and dancing. It's also the home of Petco Park and the San Diego Padres major league baseball team.

http://www.gaslamp.org/



The Old Point Loma Lighthouse at the Cabrillo National Monument offers great views of the dowtown skyline, San Diego Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. On a clear day you can see all the way to Mexico.

http://www.nps.gov/cabr/



Check out this site for discount coupons and other info

http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors