San Diego Part III

Our lodging.

This year we stayed at the Grand Pacific Palisades in Carlsbad.

It was a kid/family friendly place.

Are you kidding me it was just awesome for families.

Non stop family fun activities all week, air hockey, a couple pools, water park, park, games, special movies in the room, movie on the lawn, S'mores it was great.

Just what a family needs everything planned for them on vacation.

Oops one thing i forgot, it's across the street from Legoland, perfect.

 These were taken at the water park on site.

 S'mores with family friends

 Craft making, they made bird houses.

 Jumpy house (special activity)

Did you notice no crowds, Sept is the best for vacation and crowds.

Part four next (the beach)...

San Diego Part II

USS IOWA

On our way down to SD we stopped by and saw the USS IOWA

I'll let the website tell you all about it...

The Battleship of Presidents :)

"Built in 1940, the USS IOWA served our country for over 50 years. Designated the "World's Greatest Naval Ship" due to her big guns, heavy armor, fast speed, longevity and modernization, she kept pace with technology for more than 50 years.

Now in her new home of Los Angeles, USS IOWA is transforming into the most interactive and educational museum of her kind. Become apart of this important initiative by joining us as a valued corporate sponsor, volunteer, member or all three!"

Jason loves seeing Naval ships and old war stuff so we just had to stop by.

They have some kid things to do, but just walking around the ship was entertainment enough for the kiddos (although very excited to go to SD)
Anyway, it's pretty cool history, so make a trip there.

It's worth it.

 Kids though the cargo ship was cool as well, I told them the toys from china are in one of those big containers, they thought that was so interesting.

Waving to the boats passing by.

 The ship was huge!

Moving on to part III of our trip...