Guidebook for San Diego

Ryan
Guidebook for San Diego

Parks & Nature

Balboa Park is a lush 1,200 acre park and home to more than 17 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails, and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo.
3290 paikallista suosittelee
Balboa Park
3290 paikallista suosittelee
Balboa Park is a lush 1,200 acre park and home to more than 17 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails, and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo.
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
1108 paikallista suosittelee
Torrey Pinesin osavaltion luonnonsuojelualue
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 paikallista suosittelee
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
La Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California
1327 paikallista suosittelee
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
1327 paikallista suosittelee
La Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California
Windansea Beach is a stretch of coastline located in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. The neighborhood adjacent to the beach is named Windansea after the beach
272 paikallista suosittelee
Windansea Beach
Neptune Pl
272 paikallista suosittelee
Windansea Beach is a stretch of coastline located in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. The neighborhood adjacent to the beach is named Windansea after the beach

Shopping

Outdoor Mall conveniently located downtown
241 paikallista suosittelee
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton Plaza
241 paikallista suosittelee
Outdoor Mall conveniently located downtown
Trendy mall with more than 200 stores. Includes living succulent walls, gorgeous palm trees and iconic fountains, Fashion Valley is a must visit.
833 paikallista suosittelee
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd
833 paikallista suosittelee
Trendy mall with more than 200 stores. Includes living succulent walls, gorgeous palm trees and iconic fountains, Fashion Valley is a must visit.
Charming waterside complex with shops, eateries & relaxing grounds featuring fountains & ponds.
125 paikallista suosittelee
Seaport Village station
125 paikallista suosittelee
Charming waterside complex with shops, eateries & relaxing grounds featuring fountains & ponds.

Essentials

• The best high quality and organic produce • Extensive selection of vitamins, supplements and natural body care products • A wide selection of vegan, gluten free and Paleo foods • A fresh-prepared foods section, with grab-and-go items like a taco bar, low calorie prepared meals, house made soups and a full selection of sushi and poke
42 paikallista suosittelee
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington St
42 paikallista suosittelee
• The best high quality and organic produce • Extensive selection of vitamins, supplements and natural body care products • A wide selection of vegan, gluten free and Paleo foods • A fresh-prepared foods section, with grab-and-go items like a taco bar, low calorie prepared meals, house made soups and a full selection of sushi and poke
Supermarket chain offering EVERYthing you could possibly think of. It's a newer store and one of there larger ones. Very nice.
323 paikallista suosittelee
Vons
3610 Adams Ave
323 paikallista suosittelee
Supermarket chain offering EVERYthing you could possibly think of. It's a newer store and one of there larger ones. Very nice.
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items. Von's is much less expensive.
240 paikallista suosittelee
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
240 paikallista suosittelee
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items. Von's is much less expensive.

Drinks & Nightlife

Pacific Beach has a lot going on between beaches, bars/restaurants, Crystal Pier, boardwalk and much more. Good place to go for a day at the beach or day drinking at the many bar and restaurants along Garnet Avenue. It's a younger crowd for the most part but a lot of families too.
700 paikallista suosittelee
Pacific Beach
700 paikallista suosittelee
Pacific Beach has a lot going on between beaches, bars/restaurants, Crystal Pier, boardwalk and much more. Good place to go for a day at the beach or day drinking at the many bar and restaurants along Garnet Avenue. It's a younger crowd for the most part but a lot of families too.
Taxidermy & old books line the walls of this hip gastropub, serving seasonal eats & craft cocktails.
151 paikallista suosittelee
Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech St
151 paikallista suosittelee
Taxidermy & old books line the walls of this hip gastropub, serving seasonal eats & craft cocktails.
If you want go to go "clubbing" FLUXX is a a great option! Very hip nightclub located downtown.
84 paikallista suosittelee
FLUXX Nightclub
500 Fourth Ave
84 paikallista suosittelee
If you want go to go "clubbing" FLUXX is a a great option! Very hip nightclub located downtown.
Fashionable nightclub boasts rooftop cabanas, a pulsing dance floor & chic modern lounge area.
102 paikallista suosittelee
OMNIA Nightclub San Diego
454 Sixth Ave
102 paikallista suosittelee
Fashionable nightclub boasts rooftop cabanas, a pulsing dance floor & chic modern lounge area.
Local watering hole draws a crowd with pinball, a pool table & an extensive whiskey selection. Conveniently located .1 miles away. They have one of the biggest bourbon selections in the country. Nothing fancy but if you want crafted drinks and a laid back atmosphere close by, this is your place!
45 paikallista suosittelee
Aero Club Bar
3365 India St
45 paikallista suosittelee
Local watering hole draws a crowd with pinball, a pool table & an extensive whiskey selection. Conveniently located .1 miles away. They have one of the biggest bourbon selections in the country. Nothing fancy but if you want crafted drinks and a laid back atmosphere close by, this is your place!
Rooftop club at the Andaz Hotel, catering to the velvet-rope crowd & offering VIP bottle service.
14 paikallista suosittelee
The Rooftop by STK
600 F St
14 paikallista suosittelee
Rooftop club at the Andaz Hotel, catering to the velvet-rope crowd & offering VIP bottle service.
Stylish bar on a hotel rooftop with skyline views, lounge seating & a communal fire pit.
40 paikallista suosittelee
The Nolen
453 Sixth Ave
40 paikallista suosittelee
Stylish bar on a hotel rooftop with skyline views, lounge seating & a communal fire pit.
Trendy venue for upscale sushi & small Japanese dishes served in a rooftop space with ocean views.
119 paikallista suosittelee
Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front Walk
119 paikallista suosittelee
Trendy venue for upscale sushi & small Japanese dishes served in a rooftop space with ocean views.
A rooftop bar is the centerpiece of this high-rise hotel, with modern rooms, pools, dining & a spa. Amazing 360 degree views of San Diego. Good place to start the night with a couple of drinks.
45 paikallista suosittelee
Top of the Hyatt
1 Market Pl
45 paikallista suosittelee
A rooftop bar is the centerpiece of this high-rise hotel, with modern rooms, pools, dining & a spa. Amazing 360 degree views of San Diego. Good place to start the night with a couple of drinks.

Entertainment & Activities

Torrey Pines offers two public golf courses, the North course and South Course (more difficult). If you're into golf, you definitely want to play a round here. Both courses offer STUNNING views of the coast line, ocean, La Jolla, hang gliders, etc.
214 paikallista suosittelee
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd
214 paikallista suosittelee
Torrey Pines offers two public golf courses, the North course and South Course (more difficult). If you're into golf, you definitely want to play a round here. Both courses offer STUNNING views of the coast line, ocean, La Jolla, hang gliders, etc.
The San Diego Zoo is world renown and located in Balboa Park, housing over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies. A definite stop.
2510 paikallista suosittelee
San Diegon eläintarha
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 paikallista suosittelee
The San Diego Zoo is world renown and located in Balboa Park, housing over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies. A definite stop.
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park, located in San Diego, California, United States, inside the city's Mission Bay Park
1754 paikallista suosittelee
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 paikallista suosittelee
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park, located in San Diego, California, United States, inside the city's Mission Bay Park
The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum located in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway.
775 paikallista suosittelee
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
775 paikallista suosittelee
The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum located in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California, is a state protected historical park in San Diego. Just a 5 minute drive away!
170 paikallista suosittelee
Vanha kaupunki San Diego
4002 Wallace St
170 paikallista suosittelee
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California, is a state protected historical park in San Diego. Just a 5 minute drive away!
Belmont Park is a historic oceanfront amusement park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center.
689 paikallista suosittelee
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
689 paikallista suosittelee
Belmont Park is a historic oceanfront amusement park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego
366 paikallista suosittelee
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way
366 paikallista suosittelee
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego

Getting Around

Middletown is a station of the Green Line on the San Diego Trolley. It is located in a narrow strip of land between San Diego International Airport and Interstate 5. It's .3 miles from our house
6 paikallista suosittelee
Middletown Station
6 paikallista suosittelee
Middletown is a station of the Green Line on the San Diego Trolley. It is located in a narrow strip of land between San Diego International Airport and Interstate 5. It's .3 miles from our house

Food Scene

Fun spot for chicken & egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, a full bar & a bocce court.
145 paikallista suosittelee
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvd
145 paikallista suosittelee
Fun spot for chicken & egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, a full bar & a bocce court.
Spacious, modern restaurant serving imaginative New American fare & drinks in woody, arty surrounds.
123 paikallista suosittelee
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvd
123 paikallista suosittelee
Spacious, modern restaurant serving imaginative New American fare & drinks in woody, arty surrounds.
Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.
62 paikallista suosittelee
Herb & Wood
2210 Kettner Blvd
62 paikallista suosittelee
Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.
Breakfast specialist serving up a menu of classic favorites such as flapjacks & biscuits. Great spot, laid back. It's on small side so may have to wait a little while at the bar.
23 paikallista suosittelee
Harbor Breakfast
1502 India St
23 paikallista suosittelee
Breakfast specialist serving up a menu of classic favorites such as flapjacks & biscuits. Great spot, laid back. It's on small side so may have to wait a little while at the bar.
Stylish Italian restaurant with Pop Art decor & a marble-topped bar serving modern Sicilian fare.
62 paikallista suosittelee
Barbusa
1917 India St
62 paikallista suosittelee
Stylish Italian restaurant with Pop Art decor & a marble-topped bar serving modern Sicilian fare.
Chain outpost offering pizza & red-sauce Italian staples in generous portions.
59 paikallista suosittelee
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
1747 India St
59 paikallista suosittelee
Chain outpost offering pizza & red-sauce Italian staples in generous portions.
Amazing dessert establishment known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & crème brûlées. A must see if you have a sweet tooth!
220 paikallista suosittelee
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth Ave
220 paikallista suosittelee
Amazing dessert establishment known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & crème brûlées. A must see if you have a sweet tooth!
Vibrant coffee shop with a pet-friendly patio boasts Italian cafe fare, gelato & free WiFi.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Caffe Italia
1704 India St
26 paikallista suosittelee
Vibrant coffee shop with a pet-friendly patio boasts Italian cafe fare, gelato & free WiFi.
Award-winning coffee shop for organic, fair-trade java in stone-and-wood digs with big windows.
217 paikallista suosittelee
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
217 paikallista suosittelee
Award-winning coffee shop for organic, fair-trade java in stone-and-wood digs with big windows.
Popular coffee house chain
293 paikallista suosittelee
Starbucks
1206 28th St
293 paikallista suosittelee
Popular coffee house chain
If you like sandwiches, THIS IS THE PLACE!! They have an amazing menu of sandwiches and salads. Conveniently located .4 miles away.
38 paikallista suosittelee
Rubicon Deli
3715 India St
38 paikallista suosittelee
If you like sandwiches, THIS IS THE PLACE!! They have an amazing menu of sandwiches and salads. Conveniently located .4 miles away.
A casually decorated & popular spot serving traditional Mexican fare since 1940. Conveniently located .4 miles away
44 paikallista suosittelee
El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
3695 India St
44 paikallista suosittelee
A casually decorated & popular spot serving traditional Mexican fare since 1940. Conveniently located .4 miles away
Authentic street-style Mexican dishes, plus a salsa bar & old wrestling matches on TV. Very popular!
139 paikallista suosittelee
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington St
139 paikallista suosittelee
Authentic street-style Mexican dishes, plus a salsa bar & old wrestling matches on TV. Very popular!
Stylish eatery offers craft cocktails & elevated American eats in a swanky setting or on the patio. Conveniently located 400 feet away!
83 paikallista suosittelee
Starlite
3175 India St
83 paikallista suosittelee
Stylish eatery offers craft cocktails & elevated American eats in a swanky setting or on the patio. Conveniently located 400 feet away!
Laid-back seafood restaurant and market serving some of San Diego best seafood. Conveniently located .4 miles away.
100 paikallista suosittelee
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India St
100 paikallista suosittelee
Laid-back seafood restaurant and market serving some of San Diego best seafood. Conveniently located .4 miles away.
Thai eatery with a relaxed ambiance offers popular rotisserie chicken & unique sauces. Conveniently located .4 miles away.
51 paikallista suosittelee
Saffron Thai
3737 India St
51 paikallista suosittelee
Thai eatery with a relaxed ambiance offers popular rotisserie chicken & unique sauces. Conveniently located .4 miles away.
Cheery restaurant serving fresh fish & seafood in tacos, sandwiches & salads, with local microbrews. Great spot to grab lunch in Pacific Beach.
194 paikallista suosittelee
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet Ave
194 paikallista suosittelee
Cheery restaurant serving fresh fish & seafood in tacos, sandwiches & salads, with local microbrews. Great spot to grab lunch in Pacific Beach.
Sports bar wins fans with happy-hour deals on bites & brews in a woodsy-chic room with TVs galore. Considered to have the BEST WINGS in San Diego!
31 paikallista suosittelee
Dirty Birds
4656 Mission Blvd
31 paikallista suosittelee
Sports bar wins fans with happy-hour deals on bites & brews in a woodsy-chic room with TVs galore. Considered to have the BEST WINGS in San Diego!
Kid-friendly brewery & pub providing acclaimed beers, refined bar fare & to-go kegs. Conveniently located .7 miles away.
182 paikallista suosittelee
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India St
182 paikallista suosittelee
Kid-friendly brewery & pub providing acclaimed beers, refined bar fare & to-go kegs. Conveniently located .7 miles away.
Snug late-night italian ice cream shop
44 paikallista suosittelee
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India St
44 paikallista suosittelee
Snug late-night italian ice cream shop
Charming spot offers eclectic fare, wine flights & a fixed-price menu served at communal tables. Conveniently located 4 miles away.
19 paikallista suosittelee
Wine Vault & Bistro
3731 India St
19 paikallista suosittelee
Charming spot offers eclectic fare, wine flights & a fixed-price menu served at communal tables. Conveniently located 4 miles away.
Lively spot to watch soccer games with a UK-inspired pub menu & attached shop for British souvenirs.
39 paikallista suosittelee
Shakespeare Pub
3701 India St
39 paikallista suosittelee
Lively spot to watch soccer games with a UK-inspired pub menu & attached shop for British souvenirs.
Great great little local taco bar with fresh ingredients. You order at the window but there's outside seating next door. Try their surf n turf tacos or burrito. Very friendly servers!
12 paikallista suosittelee
Karina's Ceviches & More
3731 India St
12 paikallista suosittelee
Great great little local taco bar with fresh ingredients. You order at the window but there's outside seating next door. Try their surf n turf tacos or burrito. Very friendly servers!
Eatery for handcrafted cocktails & a creative menu of American dishes with some global flare.
168 paikallista suosittelee
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner Blvd
168 paikallista suosittelee
Eatery for handcrafted cocktails & a creative menu of American dishes with some global flare.
Open-air eatery serves an eclectic menu from local produce.
71 paikallista suosittelee
The Patio on Goldfinch
4020 Goldfinch St
71 paikallista suosittelee
Open-air eatery serves an eclectic menu from local produce.
A contemporary steak and seafood restaurant, JRDN features casually sophisticated California cuisine for lunch, and dinner daily. It's located directly on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach so stunning views while enjoying your food and drinks.
163 paikallista suosittelee
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar St
163 paikallista suosittelee
A contemporary steak and seafood restaurant, JRDN features casually sophisticated California cuisine for lunch, and dinner daily. It's located directly on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach so stunning views while enjoying your food and drinks.