San Diego Highlights
Church
This is the Balboa campus for the life transforming Awaken church, part of the C3 global movement. It has AM services at 8:30, 10, and noon and an evening service at 5pm.
C3 Church San Diego - Central Campus
7620 Balboa AveThis is the Balboa campus for the life transforming Awaken church, part of the C3 global movement. It has AM services at 8:30, 10, and noon and an evening service at 5pm.
Food scene
The staff are pleasant, the location is a local favorite, and both the foods and drinks are crafted fresh on-site.
12 locals recommend
Bear Buns Bakery
3251 Greyling DrThe staff are pleasant, the location is a local favorite, and both the foods and drinks are crafted fresh on-site.
This higher end Japanese restaurant is a hidden gem! It is a higher priced location, but it’s a reflection of the high quality food.
Kokoro Restaurant
3298 Greyling DrThis higher end Japanese restaurant is a hidden gem! It is a higher priced location, but it’s a reflection of the high quality food.
A taste of Japan’s sushi-go-rounds here in San Diego. Prices average $2.75 per plate. Great for small groups.
14 locals recommend
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
4609 Convoy StA taste of Japan’s sushi-go-rounds here in San Diego. Prices average $2.75 per plate. Great for small groups.
A taste of Japan here in San Diego. In fact the chain has at least one location South of Tokyo.
Ajisen Ramen San Diego
7398 Clairemont Mesa BlvdA taste of Japan here in San Diego. In fact the chain has at least one location South of Tokyo.
Rudy's Taco Shop
7662 El Camino RealLupe's Mexican Eatery
7621 Linda Vista RdA local delicious taco shop
Thai Pepper Cuisine
3361 Sandrock RdThis authentic Thai restaurant is so full of flavor!
Sightseeing
This unique theme park based on a favored toy for all ages has more rides for children than any other park I know of. Enjoy being a kid and play with toys again, and ride more rides than can count!
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrThis unique theme park based on a favored toy for all ages has more rides for children than any other park I know of. Enjoy being a kid and play with toys again, and ride more rides than can count!
The local zoo is world-renowned, and its rescue program brings in many volunteers.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe local zoo is world-renowned, and its rescue program brings in many volunteers.
Popular for its marine rescue programs, SeaWorld brings in many people the ability to view marine life that would otherwise be unaccessible.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Popular for its marine rescue programs, SeaWorld brings in many people the ability to view marine life that would otherwise be unaccessible.
San Diego's downtown is known as the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Recently renovated to showcase the turn-of-the-century beautiful buildings, this city is one of the newest metropolis cities established in the U.S.A.
San Diego hosts multiple 5k runs as well as pub crawls.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego's downtown is known as the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Recently renovated to showcase the turn-of-the-century beautiful buildings, this city is one of the newest metropolis cities established in the U.S.A.
San Diego hosts multiple 5k runs as well as pub crawls.
Surfing or up for a game of beach volleyball in one of the many ball courts at this beach, this area is popular amongst college students and families alike.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardSurfing or up for a game of beach volleyball in one of the many ball courts at this beach, this area is popular amongst college students and families alike.
Whether surfing, watching the baby seals, or catching some rays, this beautiful spot is sure to refresh.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdWhether surfing, watching the baby seals, or catching some rays, this beautiful spot is sure to refresh.
This Saturday morning market is some of the last evidence that San Diego used to be known as the Tuna Capital of the World with 2 of the U.S.A.'s 3 largest tuna canneries located along Harbor Blvd. As other industries overtook the majority of trade in San Diego, it's Cannery Row disappeared. Today the market is open to the public for local fishers to offer their variety of fresh catches.
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
598 Harbor LnThis Saturday morning market is some of the last evidence that San Diego used to be known as the Tuna Capital of the World with 2 of the U.S.A.'s 3 largest tuna canneries located along Harbor Blvd. As other industries overtook the majority of trade in San Diego, it's Cannery Row disappeared. Today the market is open to the public for local fishers to offer their variety of fresh catches.
This historic hotel is a space highly sought after for weddings, and especially for the Mother's Day brunches, before walking along the beautiful shoreline.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveThis historic hotel is a space highly sought after for weddings, and especially for the Mother's Day brunches, before walking along the beautiful shoreline.
The wilder side of San Diego's zoo, this park boast more open spaces for animals to mingle together and even has guided safaris that guests can sign up for within the park. Look for multiple photograph spots.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe wilder side of San Diego's zoo, this park boast more open spaces for animals to mingle together and even has guided safaris that guests can sign up for within the park. Look for multiple photograph spots.
Neighborhoods
This area is super chill and a hotspot for vegans and dog owners. Stop over at Peoples Organic Food Market for a meal, snack, or latte on the go, and head over to Doggy Park or the Skateboard Park. After a day of surfing head over to Guy Fieri's favorite burger spot: Hodad's on Newport Avenue.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StThis area is super chill and a hotspot for vegans and dog owners. Stop over at Peoples Organic Food Market for a meal, snack, or latte on the go, and head over to Doggy Park or the Skateboard Park. After a day of surfing head over to Guy Fieri's favorite burger spot: Hodad's on Newport Avenue.
With San Diego hosting multiple universities, colleges, and technical institutes, this beach is a favorite to students. Known for surfing, paddle boarding, sunbathing, flyboarding, countless coffee shops, and when the sun goes down pub crawling.
Sample of San Diego's higher educations: SDSU, UCSD, USD, PLNU, National U, Phoenix U, SD City JC district, and many more.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
With San Diego hosting multiple universities, colleges, and technical institutes, this beach is a favorite to students. Known for surfing, paddle boarding, sunbathing, flyboarding, countless coffee shops, and when the sun goes down pub crawling.
Sample of San Diego's higher educations: SDSU, UCSD, USD, PLNU, National U, Phoenix U, SD City JC district, and many more.
Surfer's Paradise! Head over to Hansen's Surf Shop for advice from the pros, whether your board is for surf, skate, or snow. Some pro-boarders can be found occasionally in this neighborhood as a few live nearby.
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
Surfer's Paradise! Head over to Hansen's Surf Shop for advice from the pros, whether your board is for surf, skate, or snow. Some pro-boarders can be found occasionally in this neighborhood as a few live nearby.
The original downtown of San Diego, this historic square offers a tourist haven of Mexican flavor.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
The original downtown of San Diego, this historic square offers a tourist haven of Mexican flavor.
Stores
The closest grocery store chain location.
Kiosks in-store include: Starbucks, Redbox, CA vehicle registration
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams AveThe closest grocery store chain location.
Kiosks in-store include: Starbucks, Redbox, CA vehicle registration
Better prices than Vons, and only a little bit further drive away.
In-store kiosks include: Starbucks
333 locals recommend
Ralphs
101 G StBetter prices than Vons, and only a little bit further drive away.
In-store kiosks include: Starbucks
Closest branch location for this healthy food store. If have an Amazon Prime account, then can have food delivered from Whole Foods for free with Amazon Prime membership (check Amazon's website for details).
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveClosest branch location for this healthy food store. If have an Amazon Prime account, then can have food delivered from Whole Foods for free with Amazon Prime membership (check Amazon's website for details).
Whole Foods' major competitor in the wholesome food market, this is the closest branch location.
273 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveWhole Foods' major competitor in the wholesome food market, this is the closest branch location.
Closest branch of the superstore giant. This location offers groceries as well as various personal items at competitive prices for during your stay.
25 locals recommend
Walmart
4840 Shawline StClosest branch of the superstore giant. This location offers groceries as well as various personal items at competitive prices for during your stay.
Need personal or beauty item(s) during your stay? This branch is one of San Diego's most popular, due to location in Mission Valley.
Ulta Beauty
1072 Camino Del Rio NNeed personal or beauty item(s) during your stay? This branch is one of San Diego's most popular, due to location in Mission Valley.
When need help for an Apple product or to see a fuller selection of items that Apple offers, this store site is a go-to for Apple users.
41 locals recommend
AMC Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars RdWhen need help for an Apple product or to see a fuller selection of items that Apple offers, this store site is a go-to for Apple users.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Pack Clothing Layers
We recommend bringing a warm layer for night time, even in the summer.
The temperatures in San Diego vary greatly, depending on the time of day. The morning may feel crisp, mid-day warm and sunny, and then the evenings quite chilly.
San Diego is full of diverse cultures with an overall vibe in the city of "be yourself".