Over 7,000 professionals will be coming to San Diego next week to attend the industry’s largest display of state-of-the-art eCommerce technologies – Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE). We have one thing to say to all of you: welcome to our side of town! San Diego is a short 2-hour drive from our headquarters in L.A., and one of our staff’s favorite cities. So we asked everyone to recommend a few of their favorite places to eat, see and have fun in San Diego and here’s what they came up with: Food
- Café Chloe – French, $$ | 721 9th Ave. #1, San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.cafechloe.com
- La Puerta – Mexican, $$ | 560 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.taco619.com
- Gaslamp Strip (Steak) Club – Steakhouse, $$$ | 340 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/menu-restaurants/gaslamp-strip-club
- Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar – American, $$$ | 802 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.croces.com
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room – Seafood, $$$ | 400 J St., San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.theoceanaire.com
Nightlife
- Airr Supper Club – Bars, $$$ | 526 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.airr.us
- In Cahoots – Bars, Line Dancing, $ | 5373 Mission Center Rd. San Diego, CA 92108 | http://www.incahoots.com
- Maloney's Tavern – Pubs, $$ | 777 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.maloneystavern.com
- Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurants – Breweries, $$ | 1157 Columbia St., San Diego, CA 92101 | http://www.karlstrauss.com
Attractions
- Sea World - Tickets range between $62 and $130 | 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 | http://www.seaworld.com/sandiego
- San Diego Zoo – Tickets range between $40 and $129 | 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 | http://sandiegozoo.org
- Balboa Park – Tickets range between $4 and $35 | 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, 92101 | http://www.balboapark.org
Sightseeing
- Old Town San Diego - Old Town San Diego is nestled in heart of San Diego, with more than 150 shops, award-winning restaurants, 17 museums, and historical sites | 2415 San Diego Avenue, San Diego CA 92110 | http://www.oldtownsandiego.org
- San Diego Marina – Stroll down the San Diego Marina, right next to the San Diego Convention Center, where IRCE will take place | 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
If you need a few more recommendations, stop by our booth while at IRCE (#1016) or email us at irce2011@guidance.com. Have a great time in San Diego! Ed