.....I wish y'all had decided to do this get together when I was in San Diego (12/26-1/2) for my folks' 50th wedding anniversary and a family reunion (and a trip to the National Championship game at the Rose Bowl - USC - #1!!!!!)
I ate at one of my fave restaurants (cuz they have one in Atlanta I enjoy as well) -- GORDON BIERSCH! as well as one of the Mexican Restaurants in Old Town (something Popal -- it was good!) and shopped at Fashion Valley (way too many after Xmas shoppers there!)
Gordon Biersch would get my vote (if I were still in San Diego) as it is big, yummy and easily accessible!