Juelia + Aaron's San Diego Guidebook
Sightseeing
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdNatural beauty, caves, kayaking + seals!
La Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast BlvdBeautiful natural rock formations, swimming holes, wildlife
Great beach w/ play area, volleyball, snack bar, and ice cream nearby
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StGreat beach w/ play area, volleyball, snack bar, and ice cream nearby
Carlsbad Village is a quaint downtown area near the beach. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Carlsbad also has Legoland, the Flower Fields and strawberry picking.
132 locals recommend
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Village is a quaint downtown area near the beach. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Carlsbad also has Legoland, the Flower Fields and strawberry picking.
Lovely boardwalk, restaurants + bars, an amusement park right near the beach
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardLovely boardwalk, restaurants + bars, an amusement park right near the beach
Del Mar
Walkable upscale village by the water
Larger than Central Park with 1200 acres, 17 museums and one of the best zoos on the planet
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Larger than Central Park with 1200 acres, 17 museums and one of the best zoos on the planet
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the top zoos in the world
Counterpart to the San Diego Zoo with more open air roaming exhibits with a safari feel
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdCounterpart to the San Diego Zoo with more open air roaming exhibits with a safari feel
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrThe perfect place for young kids
Swami's Beach
Famous surf spot. Paradise!
Food scene
Great food and drinks along the 101! Recommend for breakfast, lunch or dinner
114 locals recommend
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101Great food and drinks along the 101! Recommend for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101Romantic Italian spot with great food and drinks
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Killer tacos and burritos! Lines can be long so get there early
Lively Gastropub, good for date nights or a night out with friends
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Lively Gastropub, good for date nights or a night out with friends
Right on the water. One of our faves with fresh seafood and incredible views
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Right on the water. One of our faves with fresh seafood and incredible views
City Tacos
3028 University AveDelicious, creative tacos w/ great variety
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Elevated pub in Downtown Encinitas
This is one of the spots to get fancy downtown and eat real Wagyu steak
124 locals recommend
Born and Raised
1909 India StThis is one of the spots to get fancy downtown and eat real Wagyu steak