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Originally Posted by Amail
Quail botanic gardens is spectacular. Be warned though, Del Mar Horse Racing is in full swing and the traffic on the I5, both directions, will be sucktastic around Via de la Valle.
If you like horse racing, I have another suggestion...
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^^^ This. I shot a couple of weddings at the botanical gardens back in the day; just beautiful.
Depending on where in Mira Mesa you need to go, most of the other suggestions here (downtown, Gaslamp, B Park) are a good 30-45 minutes further.
Thoroughbreds run Wed.-Sun. at Del Mar; first post time is 2p except Fridays (4p). Nightmare traffic on I-5 up to ~90 minutes after post. If you do go that route, try the Brigantine (Via De La Valle & PCH in Del Mar) or the Chart House in Solana Beach (on PCH also).
Mira Mesa's closer to I-15 than I-5; might want to consider that route instead. If so, I'd recommend the Rancho Bernardo Inn (nice) or Hernandez's Hideaway (Lake Hodges) for Mexican food and good margaritas.
Good luck