Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Parks & Nature

Because Tide pools, lighthouse from Top Gun, short hikes, beautiful views and first place Europeans set foot on the west coast.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
502 locals recommend
Because Tide pools, lighthouse from Top Gun, short hikes, beautiful views and first place Europeans set foot on the west coast.
Another place to take in the sunlight and water views. You can also get fish and chips on the pier at Fathom on the pier.
61 locals recommend
Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island Dr
61 locals recommend
Another place to take in the sunlight and water views. You can also get fish and chips on the pier at Fathom on the pier.
This is the crown jewel of the city. It’s great to walk around and visit the botanical gardens, museums, or catch a play at the Old Globe.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
This is the crown jewel of the city. It’s great to walk around and visit the botanical gardens, museums, or catch a play at the Old Globe.
This beach is easy. It’s a great place to rent kayaks or standup paddle boards and explore the cove.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del Oro
304 locals recommend
This beach is easy. It’s a great place to rent kayaks or standup paddle boards and explore the cove.
I like to picnic on the grass and snorkel here. After that I walk up to Bobboi for gelato.
10 locals recommend
The Cove at La Jolla
7160 Fay Ave
10 locals recommend
I like to picnic on the grass and snorkel here. After that I walk up to Bobboi for gelato.
Take a hike here and jump in the water.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 locals recommend
Take a hike here and jump in the water.
This is a great walking trail. If you can't get enough walking, running, bike riding, cut over to the ocean and continue your walk to Pacific Beach.
Bayside Walk
Bayside Walk
This is a great walking trail. If you can't get enough walking, running, bike riding, cut over to the ocean and continue your walk to Pacific Beach.

Food Scene

There are a ton of different food choices here, plus nice indoor and outdoor seating.
227 locals recommend
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur Rd
227 locals recommend
There are a ton of different food choices here, plus nice indoor and outdoor seating.
Yummy coffee serving organic dairy and non dairy choices. One of my favorite places to hang out or walk the trail along the water while I drink my coffee.
13 locals recommend
Moniker Coffee Co
2860 Sims Rd
13 locals recommend
Yummy coffee serving organic dairy and non dairy choices. One of my favorite places to hang out or walk the trail along the water while I drink my coffee.
Great beer selection and their food is usually on point. Plus, you are in Balboa Park.
81 locals recommend
Panama 66
1450 El Prado
81 locals recommend
Great beer selection and their food is usually on point. Plus, you are in Balboa Park.
This place is right on the waterfront and it’s tasty. We highly recommend the Triple Threat, if you love pork sandwiches.
23 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - Embarcadero
1004 N Harbor Dr
23 locals recommend
This place is right on the waterfront and it’s tasty. We highly recommend the Triple Threat, if you love pork sandwiches.
Tasty ramen in Little Italy is something to celebrate. Also right next door to Bottlecraft.
28 locals recommend
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
4646 Convoy St
28 locals recommend
Tasty ramen in Little Italy is something to celebrate. Also right next door to Bottlecraft.
Great coffee, lovely staff, fun hang.
69 locals recommend
James Coffee Co.
2355 India St
69 locals recommend
Great coffee, lovely staff, fun hang.
It’s tasty and so close to go out for a morning or sunset walk on Sunset Cliffs.
92 locals recommend
Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
92 locals recommend
It’s tasty and so close to go out for a morning or sunset walk on Sunset Cliffs.
You can take your yummy drink for a stroll down the pier.
10 locals recommend
The Nest coffee & tea
5032 Niagara Ave
10 locals recommend
You can take your yummy drink for a stroll down the pier.
The best gelato this side of Florence.
34 locals recommend
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard Ave
34 locals recommend
The best gelato this side of Florence.
Seasonal menu.
49 locals recommend
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall St
49 locals recommend
Seasonal menu.
Some of the best tacos in town. Margaritas aren’t shabby either.
98 locals recommend
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall St
98 locals recommend
Some of the best tacos in town. Margaritas aren’t shabby either.
Breakfast all day. The sweet corn tamales with eggs over medium is my jam.
25 locals recommend
Coffee Cup
1109 Wall St
25 locals recommend
Breakfast all day. The sweet corn tamales with eggs over medium is my jam.
Yummy food.
50 locals recommend
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th St
50 locals recommend
Yummy food.
Because... Donuts.
53 locals recommend
Nomad Donuts
3102 University Ave
53 locals recommend
Because... Donuts.
Might not be the best pizza in the world, but it's the best tribute. The pizzas are so good and I also love the meat and cheese board.
58 locals recommend
Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park Way
58 locals recommend
Might not be the best pizza in the world, but it's the best tribute. The pizzas are so good and I also love the meat and cheese board.

Drinks & Nightlife

Craft beer for days.
22 locals recommend
Bottlecraft Little Italy
2252 India St
22 locals recommend
Craft beer for days.
Yummy drinks and beautifully designed interior.
245 locals recommend
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
245 locals recommend
Yummy drinks and beautifully designed interior.

Essentials

The best local co-op/health food in the city.
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire St
159 locals recommend
The best local co-op/health food in the city.
Stock up on your favorite foods and snacks.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
752 locals recommend
Stock up on your favorite foods and snacks.

Sightseeing

You can take a ferry from here to Coronado and rent bikes when you get there. Explore the bay, beach and the Hotel Del.
50 locals recommend
Coronado Ferry
990 N Harbor Dr
50 locals recommend
You can take a ferry from here to Coronado and rent bikes when you get there. Explore the bay, beach and the Hotel Del.

Arts & Culture

Go for the art and make sure to check out the train station.
81 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
1100 Kettner Blvd
81 locals recommend
Go for the art and make sure to check out the train station.