Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This is my favorite brunch in San Diego. Only catch is they don't take reservations, so often times on the weekends the line can be an hour or more. However, if you go early or on weekdays you should be fine. They are open 7am-3pm.
112 locals recommend
The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission BlvdThis is my favorite brunch in San Diego. Only catch is they don't take reservations, so often times on the weekends the line can be an hour or more. However, if you go early or on weekdays you should be fine. They are open 7am-3pm.
Food is okay, but can't beat the beachside views of the Pacific (or the margaritas!)!
32 locals recommend
Baja Beach Cafe
701 Thomas AveFood is okay, but can't beat the beachside views of the Pacific (or the margaritas!)!
The Patio on Lamont
4445 Lamont StMy 2nd favorite brunch spot, this one takes reservations.
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StSmall pub across the street, but with infamous burgers.
Little Italy has a bunch of great restaurants, but this seafood place is my favorite. Get the cocktail shrimp!
207 locals recommend
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StLittle Italy has a bunch of great restaurants, but this seafood place is my favorite. Get the cocktail shrimp!
Sightseeing
Sunset Cliffs
Pacific Coast, it's all in the name, what more to say?
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrHistoric landmark in Point Loma
Point Loma
Seaside community, this is Navy territory.
Arts & Culture
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrOld Town in general is a cool place to go to check out old San Diego.
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StOld Town in general is a cool place to go to check out old San Diego.
Famous historic hotel on the island of Coronado across the Coronado bridge from downtown San Diego. The bridge a sight in itself, and the island is a fun upper class area to explore. The beach in Coronado is pristine white sand and the famous hotel overlooks this beach.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveFamous historic hotel on the island of Coronado across the Coronado bridge from downtown San Diego. The bridge a sight in itself, and the island is a fun upper class area to explore. The beach in Coronado is pristine white sand and the famous hotel overlooks this beach.
Parks & Nature
There are plenty of options, but Balboa Park is huge, famous, and great. Not to mention the Zoo!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
There are plenty of options, but Balboa Park is huge, famous, and great. Not to mention the Zoo!
Torrey Pines is amazing. Here you have a park, a beach, and of course the famous golf course perched on seaside cliffs overlooking the beach. Good option for hiking.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines is amazing. Here you have a park, a beach, and of course the famous golf course perched on seaside cliffs overlooking the beach. Good option for hiking.
Check out the seals and/or sea lions sharing the beach right there with the people. Just don't get too close, they can be aggressive!
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdCheck out the seals and/or sea lions sharing the beach right there with the people. Just don't get too close, they can be aggressive!
This is your closest path to the Pacific Ocean. You can walk 15-20 minutes along Mission Bay to reach the Pacific Beach boardwalk, which runs several miles through Pacific Beach and Mission Beach.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
This is your closest path to the Pacific Ocean. You can walk 15-20 minutes along Mission Bay to reach the Pacific Beach boardwalk, which runs several miles through Pacific Beach and Mission Beach.
Ocean Beach is not far away but you'll need to drive probably. It has a bit more of a hippie feel, but the beach is beautiful. There is a dog beach here, which if you like dogs is an awesome experience in itself.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StOcean Beach is not far away but you'll need to drive probably. It has a bit more of a hippie feel, but the beach is beautiful. There is a dog beach here, which if you like dogs is an awesome experience in itself.
Hike about 3 miles to get to "Potato Chip Rock", a fun picture and some pretty solid sights along the way.
203 locals recommend
Potato Chip Rock
Hike about 3 miles to get to "Potato Chip Rock", a fun picture and some pretty solid sights along the way.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveVons
1702 Garnet AveCVS
1792 Garnet AveLiquor store + Deli + Convenience store next door is nice for grabbing some quick essentials.
35 locals recommend
Crest Liquor
3787 Ingraham StLiquor store + Deli + Convenience store next door is nice for grabbing some quick essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
This dueling piano bar is my favorite place downtown. You can make a reservation if you want to get a table during peak nightlife hours, otherwise it could be a little bit of a line depending on day/time.
47 locals recommend
The Shout! House
655 Fourth AveThis dueling piano bar is my favorite place downtown. You can make a reservation if you want to get a table during peak nightlife hours, otherwise it could be a little bit of a line depending on day/time.
Garnet Ave is the main drag in Pacific Beach, and is where you will find all the closest night/weekend activity. It has a slew of bar/restaurants and shopping options as well.
46 locals recommend
Garnet Avenue
Garnet AvenueGarnet Ave is the main drag in Pacific Beach, and is where you will find all the closest night/weekend activity. It has a slew of bar/restaurants and shopping options as well.
If you're a fan of beer, this place let's you pour your own and has tons of local options, which is well...awesome.
54 locals recommend
Barrel Republic Pacific Beach
1261 Garnet AveIf you're a fan of beer, this place let's you pour your own and has tons of local options, which is well...awesome.
Gaslamp is the downtown area, with a bunch of options for going out at night or shopping during the day.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp is the downtown area, with a bunch of options for going out at night or shopping during the day.
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrFamous San Diego Zoo! Panda!
Apologies if you're anti-SeaWorld, but San Diego's is probably the most famous.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Apologies if you're anti-SeaWorld, but San Diego's is probably the most famous.
San Diego's only major pro team left, home of the Padres! Great area downtown looking out at the Coronado Bridge.
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdSan Diego's only major pro team left, home of the Padres! Great area downtown looking out at the Coronado Bridge.
Mini amusement park in Mission Beach along the PB Boardwalk. The roller coaster here is almost 100 years old but it's still pretty fun!
41 locals recommend
Giant Dipper Roller Coaster
3146 Mission BlvdMini amusement park in Mission Beach along the PB Boardwalk. The roller coaster here is almost 100 years old but it's still pretty fun!