[Evans, Marv]

If you are in the (sort of) down town area and want a Mexican meal, try Las Cuatro Milpas on Logan Ave. I haven't been there in a long time, but it's as close to a local, typical place as you'll encounter in Mexico. Since you're an engineer, maybe you'd like the Aerospace Museum. They have a Mig-15 there along with lots of other great history. If you want to go slightly north, you might enjoy the glider port by the Salk Institute where they fly hang gliders and other stuff off the cliffs on a daily basis. If you have time and want a nice walk, go up to Torrey Pines State Beach, walk up to the museum (they used to do hill climbs on that road) and out to the beach cliffs, down to the beach, and back to the parking area. I'd come down to have a beer with you but I avoid the crowded, down town area like the plague.