Alex’s San Diego Guidebook
Sightseeing/Things To Do
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlBeautiful during sunsets- arrive early to get parking!
Less crowded than the Zoo in the city but still lots of animals to see and unique tours/attractions.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdLess crowded than the Zoo in the city but still lots of animals to see and unique tours/attractions.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrBeautiful scenery and interesting history!
If you enjoy hiking and the beach, Torrey pines has both!
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadIf you enjoy hiking and the beach, Torrey pines has both!
A short drive North to visit these beautiful gardens alongside the beach
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StA short drive North to visit these beautiful gardens alongside the beach
From the website: Ever changing. Always amazing. Where culture, science, and nature collide, Balboa Park is home to more than 16 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails, and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo. With a variety of cultural institutions among its 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres, there is something for everyone.
Check the calendar on their website for upcoming events.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
From the website: Ever changing. Always amazing. Where culture, science, and nature collide, Balboa Park is home to more than 16 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails, and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo. With a variety of cultural institutions among its 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres, there is something for everyone.
Check the calendar on their website for upcoming events.
Sunny Jim's Sea Cave
1325 Coast BlvdAccessible through a gift shop in La Jolla
Saigon Trailhead
9883 La Jolla Farms RdUnique trail in La Jolla
Potato Chip Rock
Beautiful view from a rock shaped like a potato chip
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StClassic coin-operated games in a bar
Family-oriented park with rollercoasters, mini-golf and carnival games
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdFamily-oriented park with rollercoasters, mini-golf and carnival games
Gaslamp Quarter
Popular area for nightlife and bar-hopping
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailLocal spot for easy hikes
Food scene
Bahn Thai at Hillcrest
3766 Fifth AvenueBest Thai food in San Diego! There’s two locations 10-15 minutes away.
Great Korean fried chicken, tator tots and kimchi fried rice. This whole area has many options for Asian cuisine and is popular among locals.
9 locals recommend
Cross Street Chicken and Beer
4403 Convoy StGreat Korean fried chicken, tator tots and kimchi fried rice. This whole area has many options for Asian cuisine and is popular among locals.
A great steakhouse for special occasions. On the pricey side - but worth it!
8 locals recommend
Rare Society
4130 Park BoulevardA great steakhouse for special occasions. On the pricey side - but worth it!
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StOur favorite spot for California Burritos and Carne Asada fries!
Our favorite spot for Açaí bowls. They use homemade granola and locally sourced fruit.
12 locals recommend
Juice Wave
3733 Mission BlvdOur favorite spot for Açaí bowls. They use homemade granola and locally sourced fruit.
They serve a Korean dessert called “Ah-Boong”. It’s soft serve ice cream inside a fish-shaped waffle cone with choice of filling!
15 locals recommend
Somi Somi
4620 Convoy StThey serve a Korean dessert called “Ah-Boong”. It’s soft serve ice cream inside a fish-shaped waffle cone with choice of filling!
Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
4404 Park BlvdHomemade, unique ice cream flavors!
One of the many Ramen places in SD. This one is our favorite!
27 locals recommend
Tajima Ramen North Park
3015 Adams AveOne of the many Ramen places in SD. This one is our favorite!
Beautiful park with nearby “Liberty Station Public Market” with many food options.
15 locals recommend
Liberty Station NTC Park
2455 Cushing RdBeautiful park with nearby “Liberty Station Public Market” with many food options.
Sushi Kuchi
4475 Mission BlvdOur favorite sushi in SD- multiple locations!
Dave's Hot Chicken
1001 Garnet AveNashville hot chicken sandwiches!
Great Maple
1451 Washington StBreakfast/Brunch with unique food options
Sicilian cuisine in Little Italy. We recommend the squash blossoms and carbonara.
62 locals recommend
Barbusa
1917 India StSicilian cuisine in Little Italy. We recommend the squash blossoms and carbonara.