Our family is driving down from Redding to spend Easter break (week after Easter) in San Diego - I'll be watching this thread. We have 17 & 15 yo girls (co-drivers) and 7 yo girl & 6 yo boy.
My wife is great at finding good housing situations - Tahoe Donnor etc. We will be in a Townhouse near Mission Beach for 4 nights. 2 master suites, full kitchen and laundry. Sleeps 10. $250/night with $150 cleaning. Much better set up than putting the teens in a separate hotel room.
The young kids and mom did LegoLand a year back but we may revisit. SeaWorld and a few visits to see campuses and friends at them are on the list. I appreciate the food recommendations coming up on this thread. What about BrewPubs - which and where are the best??
My wife and I will fly back the same weekend you start your vacation, to celebrate her 47th birthday on the 6th of June, and also cash in her gift to me last year on the mornng of the 7th -
http://www.sandiegoprestige.com/rent/supercartour/
You could join the tour on the 7th if they have a spot for you!
Keep the local food and activity recommendations coming. I would also like tips on places to keep teens AND young kids interested. We plan to tour the Midway Aircraft Carrier so I can relive my months on the Nimitz. The Zoo - problably. Coronado Ferry.