Guide to San Diego County
Sightseeing
Balboa Park
More than 16 museums, art & beautiful gardens.
Childrens Pool Beach
This is where the La Jolla seals reside.
A historic beachfront hotel in Coronado. There are shops inside of the hotel and bars/places to eat on the walkway outside of the hotel. In the winter, an ice skating rink is set up outside of the hotel and visitors can ice skate on the beach!
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveA historic beachfront hotel in Coronado. There are shops inside of the hotel and bars/places to eat on the walkway outside of the hotel. In the winter, an ice skating rink is set up outside of the hotel and visitors can ice skate on the beach!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayWaterfront Park
1600 Pacific HwyOceanside Pier Bait Shop
Neighborhoods
Gaslamp Quarter
Known for its nightlife and restaurants.
Little Italy
Great place for Italian food, many great bars.
Old Town SD marks the site of the first Spanish settlement on the U.S. West Coast. Great shops and restaurants.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town SD marks the site of the first Spanish settlement on the U.S. West Coast. Great shops and restaurants.
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StBohemian "hippie", with a classic beachy vibe.
Shopping/dining
Jamba La Jolla Village Square
8657 Villa La Jolla DrSeaport Village
849 W Harbor DrWaterfront dining, shopping, and events
Farmer's market with over 150 merchants offering food, shopping and crafts. Open Saturdays 8AM-2PM and Wednesday from 9AM-1PM.
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StFarmer's market with over 150 merchants offering food, shopping and crafts. Open Saturdays 8AM-2PM and Wednesday from 9AM-1PM.
Food scene
Located inside of an old Navy building with a variety of foods, desserts, and bars.
227 locals recommend
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdLocated inside of an old Navy building with a variety of foods, desserts, and bars.
50's diner in Coronado with good food, coffee, and desserts.
30 locals recommend
Clayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange Ave50's diner in Coronado with good food, coffee, and desserts.
Top of the Hyatt
1 Market PlRooftop bar with beautiful views of the ocean and city.
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdViewpoint Brewing Company
2201 San Dieguito DrEvolution
2965 Fifth AveFast food/drive thru with amazing vegetarian/vegan food
The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveAmazing brunch/breakfast
Nightlife
Quirky decor. Wine bar with small bites, DJ's & live music. Located in Gaslamp Quarter
92 locals recommend
Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth AveQuirky decor. Wine bar with small bites, DJ's & live music. Located in Gaslamp Quarter
Outdoor club with beautiful views, DJ's and fire pits. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter
89 locals recommend
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StOutdoor club with beautiful views, DJ's and fire pits. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter
Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge
722 Grand AveLocated in Pacific Beach
PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean BlvdLocated in Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach AleHouse
721 Grand AveLocated in Pacific Beach
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdLocated in Pacific Beach
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AveLocated in Pacific Beach
Barrel Republic Pacific Beach
1261 Garnet AveLocated in Pacific Beach
Tavern at the Beach
1200 Garnet AveLocated in Pacific Beach
False Idol
675 W Beech StLocated in Little Italy
SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101Located in Encinitas
Entertainment
Beachfront park with rides, a roller coaster, arcade games, food and restaurants & shopping nearby.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdBeachfront park with rides, a roller coaster, arcade games, food and restaurants & shopping nearby.
California Watersports
4215 Harrison StRent water sports equipment
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdSeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World DriveLEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrTorrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdTorrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrParagliding/hang gliding
Park/Nature
Powerhouse Park & Beach
1658 Coast BlvdAnnies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios AvenueShort trail with a beautiful view at the top