Guidebook for San Diego
Sightseeing
The most picturesque place in all of San Diego - and tons of sea lions!
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd The most picturesque place in all of San Diego - and tons of sea lions!
The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum located in downtown San Diego at Navy Pier.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum located in downtown San Diego at Navy Pier.
Hotel del Coronado is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort. It is the second largest wooden structure in the United States and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977 and a California Historical Landmark in 1970.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave Hotel del Coronado is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort. It is the second largest wooden structure in the United States and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977 and a California Historical Landmark in 1970.
Wonderful beach and surrounding area. Very family friendly. Lots of very great bars, restaurants & boutiques close to the beach.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del Oro Wonderful beach and surrounding area. Very family friendly. Lots of very great bars, restaurants & boutiques close to the beach.
Old Town is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. It contains Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Presidio Park, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. It contains Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Presidio Park, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great craft cocktails, they make an amazing old fashioned and I love the Layover in Paris.
245 locals recommend
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StGreat craft cocktails, they make an amazing old fashioned and I love the Layover in Paris.
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StSeven Grand San Diego
3054 University Ave Upscale whiskey bar, gets crowded.
Alpine Beer Company Pub
1347 Tavern RdSociete Brewing Company
8262 Clairemont Mesa BlvdStone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdAero Club Bar
3365 India StOld Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego AvenueKarl Strauss Brewing Company Tasting Room and Beer Garden
5985 Santa Fe StFood Scene
Bear Buns Bakery
3251 Greyling DrCoffee shop and bakery near home, great pastries
Best dumplings in San Diego, try the Xioa Long Bao, the soup dumplings, they're incredible. Great craft beers on tap and an excellent whiskey selection too.
28 locals recommend
Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
4625 Convoy StBest dumplings in San Diego, try the Xioa Long Bao, the soup dumplings, they're incredible. Great craft beers on tap and an excellent whiskey selection too.
CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel St Incredible Italian food, bar, and desserts.
Awesome local farm to table casual restaurant with healthy salads, grilled meats, and lots of veggies.
57 locals recommend
Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur Rd Awesome local farm to table casual restaurant with healthy salads, grilled meats, and lots of veggies.
Great healthy food with vegetarian and vegan options. Great cocktails and juices too. I love the quinoa burger and the salads.
36 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
7007 Friars Rd Great healthy food with vegetarian and vegan options. Great cocktails and juices too. I love the quinoa burger and the salads.
Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream
3077 University AveThe best handmade ice cream!
Truly extraordinary desserts! This location also sells food, beer, and wine.
220 locals recommend
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveTruly extraordinary desserts! This location also sells food, beer, and wine.
StreetCar Merchants Chicken Bar
4002 30th St Awesome fried chicken!
Great breakfast, love the blackberry banana pancakes and the papas locos.
133 locals recommend
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveGreat breakfast, love the blackberry banana pancakes and the papas locos.
Maggie's Cafe
3232 Greyling Dr Cute neighborhood cafe, good for breakfast or lunch. Full bar.
There's a line for a reason, the seafood is phenomenal. Love the fish tacos and the seared ahi salad.
100 locals recommend
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India St There's a line for a reason, the seafood is phenomenal. Love the fish tacos and the seared ahi salad.
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! The very best chips! I recommend the mordiditas (chopped up rolled tacos covered in nacho cheese), the carnitas, or breakfast.
44 locals recommend
El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
3695 India St One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! The very best chips! I recommend the mordiditas (chopped up rolled tacos covered in nacho cheese), the carnitas, or breakfast.
Parks & Nature
A huge natural park right in the city, great hiking trails for all levels.
194 locals recommend
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailA huge natural park right in the city, great hiking trails for all levels.
Stunning cliff and ocean views, my favorite place to watch the sunset. Bring a picnic, lots of places to stop and enjoy the view.
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetStunning cliff and ocean views, my favorite place to watch the sunset. Bring a picnic, lots of places to stop and enjoy the view.
Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail
Los Penasquitos Canyon TrailA nice easy trail to the ocean. Tons of wildflowers, and right along the border with Mexico.
16 locals recommend
Border Field State Park
1500 Monument RdA nice easy trail to the ocean. Tons of wildflowers, and right along the border with Mexico.
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadThe quintessential San Diego hike!
Amazing views of the bay, ocean, and downtown. Great place to bring a picnic lunch and hang out.
185 locals recommend
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdAmazing views of the bay, ocean, and downtown. Great place to bring a picnic lunch and hang out.
Wild 700-acre canyon habitat for myriad flora & fauna, with hiking trails & guided tours.
14 locals recommend
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
16275 Espola Rd Wild 700-acre canyon habitat for myriad flora & fauna, with hiking trails & guided tours.
Rugged wilderness hiking paths and slot canyons in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.
27 locals recommend
Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios Avenue Rugged wilderness hiking paths and slot canyons in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park was built for the Panama America Exposition in 1915 and the architecture is stunning. Now the park is filled with museums, fountains, botanical gardens, and the zoo. It's a great place to spend a day.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park was built for the Panama America Exposition in 1915 and the architecture is stunning. Now the park is filled with museums, fountains, botanical gardens, and the zoo. It's a great place to spend a day.
Shopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdWestfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrPigment
3801 30th StUnique and fun items, unlike any other store.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveWindmill Farms
6386 Del Cerro Blvd