Welcome to San Diego
Food scene
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
640 Tenth AveSan Diego's best steakhouse
Consistently voted as one of San Diego's favorite breakfast restaurants. Its location is a bonus (less than a block away).
46 locals recommend
Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front StConsistently voted as one of San Diego's favorite breakfast restaurants. Its location is a bonus (less than a block away).
Great place for breakfast. Also, despite the good food and service, the wait times seem to be a bit shorter here (likely because it's known more for lunch and dinner than breakfast).
Provisional Kitchen
425 Fifth AveGreat place for breakfast. Also, despite the good food and service, the wait times seem to be a bit shorter here (likely because it's known more for lunch and dinner than breakfast).
Great place for Mexican food. Conveniently located in the "headquarters" of Seaport Village (just a few blocks away). Although it's casual, reservations are recommended as there's usually a wait.
67 locals recommend
Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrGreat place for Mexican food. Conveniently located in the "headquarters" of Seaport Village (just a few blocks away). Although it's casual, reservations are recommended as there's usually a wait.
Neighborhoods
Although Little Italy is an area of about 10 blocks long by 5 blocks wide, the vast majority of the activity in the area is along India Street which runs through the center of it. It's a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood lined with piazzas, shops, quaint restaurants, and trendy bars. Be sure to check out the Farmer's Market which happens on Saturdays between 8am-2pm and Wednesdays between 9:30am - 1:30pm.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Although Little Italy is an area of about 10 blocks long by 5 blocks wide, the vast majority of the activity in the area is along India Street which runs through the center of it. It's a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood lined with piazzas, shops, quaint restaurants, and trendy bars. Be sure to check out the Farmer's Market which happens on Saturdays between 8am-2pm and Wednesdays between 9:30am - 1:30pm.
Often referred to as the "heart and soul of downtown San Diego," the Gaslamp Quarter is full of fine dining spots, quaint boutiques, and lively bars. The main thoroughfare for the area is 5th Avenue between Broadway and Harbor Driver. IN addition to an active nightlife, the Gaslamp Quarter also holds an Artisan market each Sunday from 10am to 3pm on 5th Avenue between Market and J Street.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Often referred to as the "heart and soul of downtown San Diego," the Gaslamp Quarter is full of fine dining spots, quaint boutiques, and lively bars. The main thoroughfare for the area is 5th Avenue between Broadway and Harbor Driver. IN addition to an active nightlife, the Gaslamp Quarter also holds an Artisan market each Sunday from 10am to 3pm on 5th Avenue between Market and J Street.
The primary draws of East Village include Petco Park (home of the Padres) and the main San Diego library. Additionally, the area also has some restaurants and shops worthy of a visit. On a side note, East Village is also the predominant homeless area within downtown San Diego.
46 locals recommend
East Village
The primary draws of East Village include Petco Park (home of the Padres) and the main San Diego library. Additionally, the area also has some restaurants and shops worthy of a visit. On a side note, East Village is also the predominant homeless area within downtown San Diego.
Although it's definitely a younger crowd, Pacific Beach is worthy of a visit by all ages.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
Although it's definitely a younger crowd, Pacific Beach is worthy of a visit by all ages.
City/town information
Looking for a nice day trip from San Diego? Julian is about an hour away by car. It's an historic mining town founded in the 1870's located in the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains. Remember to try some of Julian's famous apple pie.
245 locals recommend
Julian
Looking for a nice day trip from San Diego? Julian is about an hour away by car. It's an historic mining town founded in the 1870's located in the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains. Remember to try some of Julian's famous apple pie.
Sightseeing
Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre historic urban cultural park within the downtown area. It's home to several museums, three theaters, and also the San Diego Zoo. The park is only 1.5 miles from the condo ( a nice 30 minute walk).
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre historic urban cultural park within the downtown area. It's home to several museums, three theaters, and also the San Diego Zoo. The park is only 1.5 miles from the condo ( a nice 30 minute walk).
City advice
Getting around
Rent a car
Unless you're going to be spending most of your time downtown (which is highly walkable), it's best to rent a car. San Diego is a sprawling area which includes almost 30 miles of coastline (starting south of downtown and continuing up to La Jolla)
Don't miss
Update on the Campus at Horton
The Campus at Horton, upon completion in 2023, will certainly reenergize the area with its one million square feet of creative office space, entertainment, retail and restaurants. Previously referred to as Horton Plaza, the Campus is located a block away from the condo (no need to worry about construction noise though as that phase has already been completed). For a current update on the Campus, please visit hortonsd dot com.
Don't miss
World's best zoo
The world renowned San Diego Zoo is certainly a must visit. It's conveniently located only 2.5 miles from the condo.
Don't miss
USS Midway
Just a five minute walk from the condo, the USS Midway is a historical aircraft carrier which has been converted into a naval museum. It's located at the Navy Pier just north of Seaport Village.