John, go visit "Old Town". There is a great shop there, Racine & Laramie, which is very cool with lots of pipes and cigars. They have some cool old fashioned decor too. Plus, Old Town itself is awesome., There are all kinds of shops and restaurants.
If you like Mexican food, you are in for a treat too. There are a few Mexican places there, but there is a super good one that is kind of near the end of a street on a corner. I think it is close to Racine & Laramie.
The Hotel Del Coronado is a cool place to check out. It has a great history and is an historic place.
If you like wine, check out Orfilia Vineyards.