Guidebook for San Diego
Everything Else
It's within walking distance and can keep you busy for days! Museums,Zoo, greenhouse,fountains, shops, art, parks, etc.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
It's within walking distance and can keep you busy for days! Museums,Zoo, greenhouse,fountains, shops, art, parks, etc.
Great nightlife, especially on weekends. Also has a lot of nicer restaurants/bars/lounges.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Great nightlife, especially on weekends. Also has a lot of nicer restaurants/bars/lounges.
Relaxing vibe, dog beach, beautiful views without the crowds of the other beaches, great food and lots of shops.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StRelaxing vibe, dog beach, beautiful views without the crowds of the other beaches, great food and lots of shops.
A young, very active beach area. There are tons of bars, stores and places to eat, as well as a great boardwalk with lots of places overlooking the water. Tower 23 is a personal favorite :)
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
A young, very active beach area. There are tons of bars, stores and places to eat, as well as a great boardwalk with lots of places overlooking the water. Tower 23 is a personal favorite :)
Great hiking within a very close distance! There are trails for all levels of hikers. Beautiful views at the top.
194 locals recommend
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailGreat hiking within a very close distance! There are trails for all levels of hikers. Beautiful views at the top.
If you're looking to shop, this is the place. A Very large, beautiful outdoor mall. Has a food court as well as a movie theatre. Can be pretty crowded on weekends.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdIf you're looking to shop, this is the place. A Very large, beautiful outdoor mall. Has a food court as well as a movie theatre. Can be pretty crowded on weekends.
North Park is very close to our apartment, and has a lot of restaurants and bars. It's a very active area with a friendly vibe and lots of young adults. Very walkable.
439 locals recommend
North Park
North Park is very close to our apartment, and has a lot of restaurants and bars. It's a very active area with a friendly vibe and lots of young adults. Very walkable.
TACO TUESDAY!! If you are looking for Mexican (food/culture/shops), this is where to go. There are a ton of Mexican restaurants here, as well as a historic area.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
TACO TUESDAY!! If you are looking for Mexican (food/culture/shops), this is where to go. There are a ton of Mexican restaurants here, as well as a historic area.
Coronado Island is a beautiful area. It is somewhat of a "suburb" of San Diego, with many beautiful homes and lots of green. Orange Avenue is the main road, with many shops and restaurants.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
Coronado Island is a beautiful area. It is somewhat of a "suburb" of San Diego, with many beautiful homes and lots of green. Orange Avenue is the main road, with many shops and restaurants.
This is a great drive in movie theater. $8 for TWO movies, on a very large, high def screen. If you have a car, it's a fun stop. CASH ONLY
13 locals recommend
South Bay Drive-In
2170 Coronado AveThis is a great drive in movie theater. $8 for TWO movies, on a very large, high def screen. If you have a car, it's a fun stop. CASH ONLY
If you don't mind a 45 min drive to Escondido, and you love donuts, you should check out Petersons. Open 24 hours, and they have about 100 kinds of donuts/pastries.
20 locals recommend
Peterson's Donut Corner
903 S Escondido BlvdIf you don't mind a 45 min drive to Escondido, and you love donuts, you should check out Petersons. Open 24 hours, and they have about 100 kinds of donuts/pastries.
Food Scene
AMAZING Italian restaurant. You will leave with a full tummy, and a full wallet :) Their food is delicious, service is very friendly, and the restaurant interior itself is something to experience.
7 locals recommend
The Godfather
7878 Clairemont Mesa BlvdAMAZING Italian restaurant. You will leave with a full tummy, and a full wallet :) Their food is delicious, service is very friendly, and the restaurant interior itself is something to experience.
Our favorite Pizza place. If you are from the East Coast, you will be happy here. It's the closest to East coast pizza we have found. We have even become friends with Joe, the owner.
Jersey Joe's Pizzeria
2310 University AvenueOur favorite Pizza place. If you are from the East Coast, you will be happy here. It's the closest to East coast pizza we have found. We have even become friends with Joe, the owner.
WINGS WINGS WINGS. Their homemade sauces and huge breaded wings are addictive. Their portions are huge (8 wings per order and will stuff you), and their fries have a tasty sweet and salty seasoning.
Twist
2041 University AveWINGS WINGS WINGS. Their homemade sauces and huge breaded wings are addictive. Their portions are huge (8 wings per order and will stuff you), and their fries have a tasty sweet and salty seasoning.
About 10 mins walk from our place, this is a cute neighborhood coffeehouse. They also have lots of pastries and cakes that look delicious.
15 locals recommend
Filter Coffee House
1295 University AveAbout 10 mins walk from our place, this is a cute neighborhood coffeehouse. They also have lots of pastries and cakes that look delicious.
About 10 mins walk from our place. LeStat's is open 24 hours, and has a very cozy comfortable feel. Great for studying or relaxing. They also have live performances every night!
74 locals recommend
Lestat's on Park
4496 Park BlvdAbout 10 mins walk from our place. LeStat's is open 24 hours, and has a very cozy comfortable feel. Great for studying or relaxing. They also have live performances every night!
This is a unique place- they have amazing cupcakes and pastries on one side, and a bar on the other. If you want sweets, go here. If you want a drink, go here.
36 locals recommend
Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrThis is a unique place- they have amazing cupcakes and pastries on one side, and a bar on the other. If you want sweets, go here. If you want a drink, go here.
Delicious Moroccan food, in a romantic middle-eastern environment (lots of shaded lamps, throw pillows, and colored lights). Great for a romantic date, or just for good food!
19 locals recommend
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
3940 Fourth AveDelicious Moroccan food, in a romantic middle-eastern environment (lots of shaded lamps, throw pillows, and colored lights). Great for a romantic date, or just for good food!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like wine, check Splash out. They have 72 wines that you can get 1 oz tastes of, for a small price each. You load a card with $, then go around tasting any wine you choose! They also have food.
23 locals recommend
Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveIf you like wine, check Splash out. They have 72 wines that you can get 1 oz tastes of, for a small price each. You load a card with $, then go around tasting any wine you choose! They also have food.
This brewery is a 5 min walk from us. They have craft beers, wines, ciders, as well as a menu that looks delicious. They have indoor as well as a beautiful outdoor seating patio area.
105 locals recommend
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StThis brewery is a 5 min walk from us. They have craft beers, wines, ciders, as well as a menu that looks delicious. They have indoor as well as a beautiful outdoor seating patio area.
Altitude is at the top of the Marriott hotel, on the roof. It has amazing views of downtown, and Petco park (the baseball stadium). It can get crowded on weekends, so a weeknight trip is recommended
89 locals recommend
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StAltitude is at the top of the Marriott hotel, on the roof. It has amazing views of downtown, and Petco park (the baseball stadium). It can get crowded on weekends, so a weeknight trip is recommended
Arts & Culture
This is a hidden, small outdoor movie theater that (usually) shows old movies. You will want to reserve a seat in advance, as it only holds about 50 people and fills up quickly! $15 each
22 locals recommend
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch StThis is a hidden, small outdoor movie theater that (usually) shows old movies. You will want to reserve a seat in advance, as it only holds about 50 people and fills up quickly! $15 each