We ditched the kids on my parents for a weekend and went to Knotts Berry Farm. It was really fun. KBF had a few serious rides, some fun & cheezy shopping, and wasn’t gang-ridden like Magic Mountain. We had half-price tix, so it was only $20/person. Go in right at opening time. Head to the rear of the park. Highly recommended. Xcellerator is quite awesome – 0 to 85 in 2.5 seconds.

In SD, there is the Knotts Soak City. I always wanted to go there.

Buy an annual “couple” Zoo pass and go to the zoo or Animal Park. She’ll think it’s like a long-term commitment.

OK – this is kind of nerdy. There is a model train museum in Balboa Park. It costs $5 to get in and is pretty amazing. Basically a bunch of old guys have been building train-scapes since 1986. It is huge. I’ll admit, many find it boring, but my 4-year old and I love it.

The Natural History Museum has great IMAX movies.

Lunch in TJ. I love going to TJ. Most don’t. I eat off the beaten track. Try Taurino on 6th, a few blocks west of Revolicion.

Take the train from Campo to Tecate and back.

Go camping – Dos Picos near Ramona, and Potrero up near campo are nice.