Guidebook for San Diego
Best Coffee
Ryan Bros Coffee
1894 Main StDelish coffee all around
Great coffee with an amazing owner making a difference in our Neighborhood and with local youth!
The Dojo Cafe
4350 El Cajon BlvdGreat coffee with an amazing owner making a difference in our Neighborhood and with local youth!
Blue Bottle Coffee
3725 Paseo PlCommunal Coffee
2335 University AveOB beans Coffee Roasters
4879 Newport AveFood scene
City Tacos
3028 University AveYummy tacos with a great salsa bar.
Delicious NY style bagels and yummy donuts. Get the flavored cream cheeses. Yum!
Solomon Bagels & Donuts
4152 30th StDelicious NY style bagels and yummy donuts. Get the flavored cream cheeses. Yum!
Best Mahi tacos in San Diego. Great views of the Ocean Beach pier from the second floor. Sit outside for a great ocean breeze! Great beers on tap.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveBest Mahi tacos in San Diego. Great views of the Ocean Beach pier from the second floor. Sit outside for a great ocean breeze! Great beers on tap.
Such GREAT pizza and a fun atmosphere with live music on a few nights.
174 locals recommend
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveSuch GREAT pizza and a fun atmosphere with live music on a few nights.
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StThe best ramen in San Diego!
Taqueria Don Chamango
3082 Fairmount AvenueEntertainment & Activities
In downtown San Diego is the Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District, an area of restored late 19th and early 20th Century Victorian buildings. Today the Gaslamp Quarter is a trendy area with shops, restaurants, and galleries, attracting locals and tourists. The area covers less than 20 blocks and runs approximately from Broadway to San Diego Bay.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
In downtown San Diego is the Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District, an area of restored late 19th and early 20th Century Victorian buildings. Today the Gaslamp Quarter is a trendy area with shops, restaurants, and galleries, attracting locals and tourists. The area covers less than 20 blocks and runs approximately from Broadway to San Diego Bay.
Great love music local joint in a fun abs lively neighborhood.
125 locals recommend
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveGreat love music local joint in a fun abs lively neighborhood.
Live Latin music daily combined with great food and fun ambiance.
47 locals recommend
Cafe Sevilla of San Diego
353 Fifth AveLive Latin music daily combined with great food and fun ambiance.
Parks & Nature
My favorite place in San Diego! Great hiking (easy), amazing views, great beach. Highly recommend.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadMy favorite place in San Diego! Great hiking (easy), amazing views, great beach. Highly recommend.
One of the most beautiful beach areas in San Diego. Great shopping and restaurants too!
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdOne of the most beautiful beach areas in San Diego. Great shopping and restaurants too!
Amazing, incredible world redound Sunset Cliffs. Highly recommend to go for a long stroll and scenic views!
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
Amazing, incredible world redound Sunset Cliffs. Highly recommend to go for a long stroll and scenic views!
Make sure it is a clear day-you can see quite a long way. The monument itself is only a part of the park; be sure to see the lighthouse and grounds, and drive down to the tidepool area. Walking paths are friendly, but do require some effort.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrMake sure it is a clear day-you can see quite a long way. The monument itself is only a part of the park; be sure to see the lighthouse and grounds, and drive down to the tidepool area. Walking paths are friendly, but do require some effort.
Rollerblade, skateboard or bicycle along the Mission Beach Boardwalk, a scenic 3-mile boardwalk along picturesque Mission and Pacific Beaches.
79 locals recommend
Mission Beach Boardwalk
Rollerblade, skateboard or bicycle along the Mission Beach Boardwalk, a scenic 3-mile boardwalk along picturesque Mission and Pacific Beaches.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park is over a 1400 acre site with historical buildings, numerous museums, gardens, and green space. Attached to the San Diego zoo.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is over a 1400 acre site with historical buildings, numerous museums, gardens, and green space. Attached to the San Diego zoo.
Sightseeing
Situated on America’s most beloved beach, The Del is an iconic destination on every savvy traveler’s must-see list. Our ever-evolving transformation embodies the resort’s character agelessly, blending our legendary past with the relevance of a coastal Southern California lifestyle.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveSituated on America’s most beloved beach, The Del is an iconic destination on every savvy traveler’s must-see list. Our ever-evolving transformation embodies the resort’s character agelessly, blending our legendary past with the relevance of a coastal Southern California lifestyle.
San Diego's Seaport Village is a delightful place to stroll around and spend an afternoon. Located right on the waterfront this area of unique shops and restaurants is one of the city's must sees. Picnic tables, benches, and waterfront patios are sprinkled throughout the area and weekends can be very busy. Outdoor performers take to the stage regularly in the afternoons, some of which can be quite eclectic. The area is easily accessible on foot from many of the nearby attractions including the USS Midway.
6 locals recommend
Harbor House Restaurant
831 W Harbor DrSan Diego's Seaport Village is a delightful place to stroll around and spend an afternoon. Located right on the waterfront this area of unique shops and restaurants is one of the city's must sees. Picnic tables, benches, and waterfront patios are sprinkled throughout the area and weekends can be very busy. Outdoor performers take to the stage regularly in the afternoons, some of which can be quite eclectic. The area is easily accessible on foot from many of the nearby attractions including the USS Midway.
The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park gives visitors a look at the town's Mexican and early American history, and offers opportunities for shopping and dining. It was probably founded in 1820 by demobilized Mexican soldiers who had done their military service at the Presidio or in the fort on Presidio Hill, both of which are located here. Many of the historic buildings, including numerous adobe houses, have been repaired. Also located here are interesting shops and restaurants with outdoor patios. The Old Town State Historic park is the most visited State Park in California. There is no admission fee.
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StThe Old Town San Diego State Historic Park gives visitors a look at the town's Mexican and early American history, and offers opportunities for shopping and dining. It was probably founded in 1820 by demobilized Mexican soldiers who had done their military service at the Presidio or in the fort on Presidio Hill, both of which are located here. Many of the historic buildings, including numerous adobe houses, have been repaired. Also located here are interesting shops and restaurants with outdoor patios. The Old Town State Historic park is the most visited State Park in California. There is no admission fee.
Walking along the San Diego waterfront trail, visitors may be surprised when they come across one of the US military's largest ships. The decommissioned USS Midway is permanently berthed at Navy Pier. The highlights of a visit to the USS Midway Museum include over 60 exhibits and 25 restored aircraft.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrWalking along the San Diego waterfront trail, visitors may be surprised when they come across one of the US military's largest ships. The decommissioned USS Midway is permanently berthed at Navy Pier. The highlights of a visit to the USS Midway Museum include over 60 exhibits and 25 restored aircraft.
Beer Scene 🍺
San Diego is well known for their wonderful beer scene. Check out some of my fave spots.
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim Ave
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas St
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn St
Kensington Brewing Company
4067 Adams Ave
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India St