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Entrance to PQ Canyon that runs from beach to mountains for the deer. You might get lucky and see some!
Ridgewood Park
12530 La TortolaEntrance to PQ Canyon that runs from beach to mountains for the deer. You might get lucky and see some!
Food Scene
Starbucks
11611 Rancho Bernardo RdOne mile walk and a great way to start the day.
Yenchim Garden Restaurant
13297 Black Mountain RdGood cheap and a mile away.
Excellent Italian. Osso bucco some nights. Large pasta menu so can be reasonably priced. Good wine list. Tablecloths but not overly fancy.
Cafe Luna
11040 Rancho Carmel DrExcellent Italian. Osso bucco some nights. Large pasta menu so can be reasonably priced. Good wine list. Tablecloths but not overly fancy.
This is a mile away in the other direction and in a Vons/Rite-Aid center. You can find most anything you need in this location.
31 locals recommend
Starbucks
11611 Rancho Bernardo RdThis is a mile away in the other direction and in a Vons/Rite-Aid center. You can find most anything you need in this location.
Parks & Nature
A five mile paved loop is great for walking, biking, and roller blading (but not driving!). There is a dirt path, also, most of the way around for off-road running or biking. View to the ocean from the dam
41 locals recommend
Lake Miramar
A five mile paved loop is great for walking, biking, and roller blading (but not driving!). There is a dirt path, also, most of the way around for off-road running or biking. View to the ocean from the dam
6, 9, or 12 mile options with about 900 feet gain to a great view in all directions. Sometimes, you can see now in the Cuyamacas and the ocean on the same day.
82 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Trailhead
14847-14909 CA-676, 9, or 12 mile options with about 900 feet gain to a great view in all directions. Sometimes, you can see now in the Cuyamacas and the ocean on the same day.
Drinks & Nightlife
it's a dive bar. Totally local, very cheap, kinda grungy. BUT you can grill your own steak, and the meat is top-notch. Weird, huh?
Cheers Bar & Grill
9995 Carmel Mountain Rdit's a dive bar. Totally local, very cheap, kinda grungy. BUT you can grill your own steak, and the meat is top-notch. Weird, huh?
Pitchers Sports Bar
9920 Carmel Mountain RdPool tables, lotsa TV for game nights, decent food. Walkable (1 mile)
Entertainment & Activities
You can enjoy the preserve and water or go kayaking above the shark grounds and into the caves. Quintessential San Diego experience.
94 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Park
8300 Camino Del OroYou can enjoy the preserve and water or go kayaking above the shark grounds and into the caves. Quintessential San Diego experience.
Entrance is less than a mile from the house. Completely off the highway just like Amsterdam. Ride to the beach and back. Easy access and a very doable ride.
Bike Access - SR 56 Trail
11600 Clews Ranch RoadEntrance is less than a mile from the house. Completely off the highway just like Amsterdam. Ride to the beach and back. Easy access and a very doable ride.
Summertime outdoor concerts in tiny chairs but in a fabulous location. Spring for dinner frist and you'll get front row seats and room to dance. Or rent a kayak or boat and listen from the water.
54 locals recommend
Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
2241 Shelter Island DrSummertime outdoor concerts in tiny chairs but in a fabulous location. Spring for dinner frist and you'll get front row seats and room to dance. Or rent a kayak or boat and listen from the water.
Arts & Culture
Incredible location, beautiful walking trails, 17+ museums (something free on Tuesday every week). A San Diego must-do. Free outdoor pipe organ concerts every Sunday.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Incredible location, beautiful walking trails, 17+ museums (something free on Tuesday every week). A San Diego must-do. Free outdoor pipe organ concerts every Sunday.
If you've never been on an aircraft carrier, this is a great tour with a fabulous history of both the Battle of Midway and aircraft on board, many of which were built in San Diego.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrIf you've never been on an aircraft carrier, this is a great tour with a fabulous history of both the Battle of Midway and aircraft on board, many of which were built in San Diego.
Shopping
Stater Bros. Markets
9909 Carmel Mountain RdExcellent butcher, best prices. 1 mile away.