Guidebook for San Diego
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo is world famous! It is a must see!
Must see if you have time. About hour drive up the local mountain. Make reservations for a tour. Julian has great apple pie, hiking and more. Fun activity with the family.
24 locals recommend
California Wolf Center
470 K Q Ranch RdMust see if you have time. About hour drive up the local mountain. Make reservations for a tour. Julian has great apple pie, hiking and more. Fun activity with the family.
Well worth the drive if you like animals. Very unique zoo where animals get to roam in large outdoor spaces. Must see!
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdWell worth the drive if you like animals. Very unique zoo where animals get to roam in large outdoor spaces. Must see!
Food Scene
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StGreat Food! Authentic Italian.
Starbucks
1206 28th StLocal Starbucks for coffee, tea or light snack
Walking distance and unique. they have coffee, Acai bowls and fruit/veggie smoothies. CASH ONLY!
19 locals recommend
Captain Kirk's Coffee
3030 Grape StreetWalking distance and unique. they have coffee, Acai bowls and fruit/veggie smoothies. CASH ONLY!
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StDining Experience! highly recommend.
Authentic Japanese! Again this is an experience. Great outdoor ambiance and great food. Kid friendly
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StAuthentic Japanese! Again this is an experience. Great outdoor ambiance and great food. Kid friendly
OK so if you are a wine enthusiast and love food this is the place for you! Not kid friendly. recommend DD. Fantastic date spot or outing with friends/colleagues. 6-10 course meal with wine pairing!
19 locals recommend
Wine Vault & Bistro
3731 India StOK so if you are a wine enthusiast and love food this is the place for you! Not kid friendly. recommend DD. Fantastic date spot or outing with friends/colleagues. 6-10 course meal with wine pairing!
Best calamari in San Diego! their fish is fresh never frozen. I only buy fish here. Very busy on the weekends. Expect a wait to order. Can call in and order to go as well.
100 locals recommend
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India StBest calamari in San Diego! their fish is fresh never frozen. I only buy fish here. Very busy on the weekends. Expect a wait to order. Can call in and order to go as well.
Great wine and food! You can purchase bottles to take home.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StGreat wine and food! You can purchase bottles to take home.
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails. Amazing!
36 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
7007 Friars RdRelaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails. Amazing!
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdGreat atmosphere, food and cocktails.
Entertainment & Activities
this is a kid friendly restaurant/bar. They have a small play ground in their deck area where you can eat stress free and watch the little ones have fun. Great place!
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern Stthis is a kid friendly restaurant/bar. They have a small play ground in their deck area where you can eat stress free and watch the little ones have fun. Great place!
The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveLots of fun for the kids! Children's park near by too.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayFantastic!
Super fun for the kids! Theme park and Water Park made out of Legos.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrSuper fun for the kids! Theme park and Water Park made out of Legos.
Essentials
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
3231 University AvenueClose
Fresh Produce and Deli. Great spot if you are into organic and locally grown goods.
16 locals recommend
Ripe North Park
3302 32nd StreetFresh Produce and Deli. Great spot if you are into organic and locally grown goods.
Vons
3610 Adams AveIf you need a major chain grocery store
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrMore organic market.
Shopping
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaMall downtown. Out door mall great for shopping
Arts & Culture
Lots to see and do! Art, Air & Space, History, Automotive and Science museums. Plus gardens, restaurants and entertainment. Check out site for events: http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/museums
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Lots to see and do! Art, Air & Space, History, Automotive and Science museums. Plus gardens, restaurants and entertainment. Check out site for events: http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/museums