Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Sightseeing

Beautiful white sand beach, great for kids and family. There is a playground right next to the beach. The drive down to the beach is incredible. There are life guards on duty during the summer.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del Oro
304 locals recommend
Beautiful white sand beach, great for kids and family. There is a playground right next to the beach. The drive down to the beach is incredible. There are life guards on duty during the summer.
Great beach for hiking. Torrey Pines State Reserve includes the cliffs above the beach. A hike during the sunset hours is the most beautiful.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
268 locals recommend
Great beach for hiking. Torrey Pines State Reserve includes the cliffs above the beach. A hike during the sunset hours is the most beautiful.
Probably the most famous beach in San Diego. The beautiful Hotel Del Coronado is right on the beach.
144 locals recommend
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean Boulevard
144 locals recommend
Probably the most famous beach in San Diego. The beautiful Hotel Del Coronado is right on the beach.
Family friendly beach with large playground.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B St
322 locals recommend
Family friendly beach with large playground.
Book a kayak tour. It's pretty awesome.
109 locals recommend
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La Playa
109 locals recommend
Book a kayak tour. It's pretty awesome.
Ok. A bit far. But if you can spare the time, you won't be disappointed.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
1713 locals recommend
Ok. A bit far. But if you can spare the time, you won't be disappointed.
Quickest way to see the Southern California Desert.
35 locals recommend
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
200 Palm Canyon Dr
35 locals recommend
Quickest way to see the Southern California Desert.
One of the best zoos in the world!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
One of the best zoos in the world!
This used to be called the Wild Animal Park. I actually like this place better than the zoo.
165 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
165 locals recommend
This used to be called the Wild Animal Park. I actually like this place better than the zoo.

Entertainment & Activities

Nice place to spend half of a day if the weather is damp.
366 locals recommend
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way
366 locals recommend
Nice place to spend half of a day if the weather is damp.
Worth the time if you've never seen a dolphin show. Kids love it!
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 locals recommend
Worth the time if you've never seen a dolphin show. Kids love it!
Kind of self-explanatory there.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Kind of self-explanatory there.
This is more suited for younger kids, 4-10 years of age.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 locals recommend
This is more suited for younger kids, 4-10 years of age.
This nice public library offers book readings and other children's activities. It also has a nice playground for the little ones.
North University Community Branch Library
8820 Judicial Dr
This nice public library offers book readings and other children's activities. It also has a nice playground for the little ones.
Fun fun fun yogurt place. You pick any combination of the 10 flavors of yogurt and add your own toppings. You pay by weight. My daughter LOVES this place. :)
Yogurtland
8750 Genesee Ave
Fun fun fun yogurt place. You pick any combination of the 10 flavors of yogurt and add your own toppings. You pay by weight. My daughter LOVES this place. :)

Essentials

Offers lots of healthy and organic options.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
752 locals recommend
Offers lots of healthy and organic options.
Upscale groceries store.
16 locals recommend
Bristol Farms La Jolla
8510 Genesee Ave
16 locals recommend
Upscale groceries store.
Organic & health food options.
117 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla Dr
117 locals recommend
Organic & health food options.
There is a small Farmer's Market in UTC parking lot every Thursday night.
UTC Certified Farmers Market
There is a small Farmer's Market in UTC parking lot every Thursday night.

Arts & Culture

This Theater offers lots of movie choices, though not the best seatings.
52 locals recommend
AMC La Jolla 12
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr
52 locals recommend
This Theater offers lots of movie choices, though not the best seatings.
My favorite theater. Really nice seatings.
92 locals recommend
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
12905 El Camino Real
92 locals recommend
My favorite theater. Really nice seatings.
New theater in UTC, walking distance from the house. Take an evening stroll and catch a movie.
28 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - La Jolla
4425 La Jolla Village Dr
28 locals recommend
New theater in UTC, walking distance from the house. Take an evening stroll and catch a movie.

Shopping

Shopping mall
12 locals recommend
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center Drive
12 locals recommend
Shopping mall
Outlet mall
400 locals recommend
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte
400 locals recommend
Outlet mall
This is right next to the border. So if you go, be careful to exit before you get to the border. This outlet has the best value.
138 locals recommend
Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La Plaza
138 locals recommend
This is right next to the border. So if you go, be careful to exit before you get to the border. This outlet has the best value.

Food Scene

My favorite burger place.
120 locals recommend
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams Ave
120 locals recommend
My favorite burger place.
Awesome food! The owner is super nice too. Try the shish tawok (chicken kabob sandwich). Or if you are vegetarian, try the fried eggplant plate.
Taste of Lebanon
6780 Miramar Rd
Awesome food! The owner is super nice too. Try the shish tawok (chicken kabob sandwich). Or if you are vegetarian, try the fried eggplant plate.
The best Thai food in San Diego. I have not had one thing that's bad there.
14 locals recommend
Siam Nara Thai Cuisine
8993 Mira Mesa Blvd
14 locals recommend
The best Thai food in San Diego. I have not had one thing that's bad there.
Korean tofu in clay pots. Try something new.
6 locals recommend
Tofu House
4646 Convoy St
6 locals recommend
Korean tofu in clay pots. Try something new.
Nice Mexican restaurant walking distance from our place. Order the table side guacamole.
Cozymel's Coastal Mexican
4303 La Jolla Village Drive
Nice Mexican restaurant walking distance from our place. Order the table side guacamole.
Little French cafe that serves simple lunches.
Wired Cafe Le Bistro
8935 Towne Centre Dr
Little French cafe that serves simple lunches.
Yummy pizzas & pastas
Sammy’s
8650 Genesee Ave
Yummy pizzas & pastas
Great pizzas. Lots of vegetarian options. Gluten free & vegans too.
zpizza
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr
Great pizzas. Lots of vegetarian options. Gluten free & vegans too.
Try the red velvet cupcakes. They also have gluten-free options.
15 locals recommend
Sprinkles La Jolla
8855 Villa La Jolla Dr
15 locals recommend
Try the red velvet cupcakes. They also have gluten-free options.
Awesome burgers as well. A bit less expensive than Burger Lounge.
17 locals recommend
Smashburger
6061 El Cajon Blvd
17 locals recommend
Awesome burgers as well. A bit less expensive than Burger Lounge.
Must try their fish taco!
48 locals recommend
Rubio's Coastal Grill
437 Hwy 101
48 locals recommend
Must try their fish taco!
Hands down the best sushi in San Diego. Reservation is a must on weekend nights. I would recommend making reservation for week nights also. It's a little hole in the wall, but the food is the best.
146 locals recommend
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Dr
146 locals recommend
Hands down the best sushi in San Diego. Reservation is a must on weekend nights. I would recommend making reservation for week nights also. It's a little hole in the wall, but the food is the best.
Sushi plates delivered by boats driving by in front of you. Very fun for kids and the kid-at-heart. :)
25 locals recommend
Sushi Kuchi
4475 Mission Blvd
25 locals recommend
Sushi plates delivered by boats driving by in front of you. Very fun for kids and the kid-at-heart. :)
Vegetarian & vegan restaurant.
14 locals recommend
Sipz Vegetarian Fuzion Cafe
5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
14 locals recommend
Vegetarian & vegan restaurant.
Awesome Ethiopian restaurant. Vegetarian & vegan options. Be sure to make reservation. It is a very small restaurant so it is always full. (619) 546-7900
57 locals recommend
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park Blvd
57 locals recommend
Awesome Ethiopian restaurant. Vegetarian & vegan options. Be sure to make reservation. It is a very small restaurant so it is always full. (619) 546-7900
Not for the faint of heart. A little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in the so-so area of Gas Lamp. It is a punk hangout. It has EXCEPTIONAL vegan tofu chimichunga.
21 locals recommend
Pokez Mexican Restaurant
947 E St
21 locals recommend
Not for the faint of heart. A little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in the so-so area of Gas Lamp. It is a punk hangout. It has EXCEPTIONAL vegan tofu chimichunga.
This is a solid seafood place that's consistent. You can always get fresh fish and other seafood. Casual atmosphere. The prices are not too bad.
640 Via De La Valle
640 Via De La Valle
This is a solid seafood place that's consistent. You can always get fresh fish and other seafood. Casual atmosphere. The prices are not too bad.
Really good gelato. They always have my favorite flavor, Hazelnut. Right next to ArcLight Theater. So you can get gelato after your movie and talk about it.
4445 La Jolla Village Dr
Really good gelato. They always have my favorite flavor, Hazelnut. Right next to ArcLight Theater. So you can get gelato after your movie and talk about it.

Everything Else

This is the nearest Urgent Care center if you need healthcare.
8 locals recommend
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
8 locals recommend
This is the nearest Urgent Care center if you need healthcare.
Pharmacy open 24 hours.
26 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
8251 Mira Mesa Blvd
26 locals recommend
Pharmacy open 24 hours.