San Diego Attractions
Top Breakfast Spots
There are many in San Diego; I cannot positively explain, but my guess -- we are a city of early risers, thanks to great weather and scenic streets in our neighborhoods during the early hours of Sun rise. In addition, no one wants to travel too far after waking up.
A close by pancake house. It is popular, doesn’t open all day, and at least check out the seasonal menu items.
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Family House of Pancakes
562 BroadwayA close by pancake house. It is popular, doesn’t open all day, and at least check out the seasonal menu items.
Liberty Station is beautiful place to enjoy good weather. The area use to by an army base and has a park, Church, 9-hole golf course, and many eateries. You can have breakfast, walk around, and enjoy some beer at Stone Brewery in Liberty Station.
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Fig Tree Cafe Hillcrest
416 University AveLiberty Station is beautiful place to enjoy good weather. The area use to by an army base and has a park, Church, 9-hole golf course, and many eateries. You can have breakfast, walk around, and enjoy some beer at Stone Brewery in Liberty Station.
If you need a French press, cold brew, mimosa, or bloody mary, Cafe 21 is nicely located in Downtown San Diego. From here, it is about 1 mile from Petco Park and 3 blocks from Horton Plaza Park (Mall).
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Cafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth AveIf you need a French press, cold brew, mimosa, or bloody mary, Cafe 21 is nicely located in Downtown San Diego. From here, it is about 1 mile from Petco Park and 3 blocks from Horton Plaza Park (Mall).
Located in Hillcrest, ½ miles north of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. If you prefer closer to Balboa Park, choose a spot further south in the area locals call Bankers Hill.
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Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveLocated in Hillcrest, ½ miles north of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. If you prefer closer to Balboa Park, choose a spot further south in the area locals call Bankers Hill.
A small Mexican/taco shop. It is nearby and I can recommend a few items. Menudo, breakfast burrito, california burrito, beans, and great carne asada fries.
El Nuevo Milenio
2323 Division StA small Mexican/taco shop. It is nearby and I can recommend a few items. Menudo, breakfast burrito, california burrito, beans, and great carne asada fries.
Top Lunch Spots
Most breakfast spots serve until lunch, so include the Top 5 Breakfast Spots to your list.
There is a large park, so buy sandwiches and get some picnic items at the nearby Trader Joe’s. Liberty Station is a converted army base. There are things to explore, 9-hole golf course, a park, and craft beer brewery Stone.
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Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
2750 Dewey RdThere is a large park, so buy sandwiches and get some picnic items at the nearby Trader Joe’s. Liberty Station is a converted army base. There are things to explore, 9-hole golf course, a park, and craft beer brewery Stone.
The tip is to grab the MSG wings from Royal Mandarin and slices of Strawberry cheesecake from the bakery next door (Cantonese Bakery).
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Royal Mandarin
1132 E Plaza BlvdThe tip is to grab the MSG wings from Royal Mandarin and slices of Strawberry cheesecake from the bakery next door (Cantonese Bakery).
If you need sweet bread or bread type pastries + sea salt caramel “coffee” or simply Asian, then here you go. Delicious, close by and has 3-4 other locations around San Diego.
85C Bakery Cafe - National City
1302 E Plaza BlvdIf you need sweet bread or bread type pastries + sea salt caramel “coffee” or simply Asian, then here you go. Delicious, close by and has 3-4 other locations around San Diego.
Top Dinner Spots
San Diego has many notable, award winning restaurants. This is a list of my personal favorites.
I enjoy this place for the small plates and plates to share. If the plan is a light dinner, this place is not expensive. Nothing wrong to enjoy an Italian sandwich or pizza in Little Italy during sunset, then walk to Juniper and Ivy for tapas + drinks.
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Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdI enjoy this place for the small plates and plates to share. If the plan is a light dinner, this place is not expensive. Nothing wrong to enjoy an Italian sandwich or pizza in Little Italy during sunset, then walk to Juniper and Ivy for tapas + drinks.
Prix fixe menu with wine pairing options. Very nice atmosphere. It’s located up a concrete stairway; easily missed if walking pass. Call ahead, they are closed odd days.
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Wine Vault & Bistro
3731 India StPrix fixe menu with wine pairing options. Very nice atmosphere. It’s located up a concrete stairway; easily missed if walking pass. Call ahead, they are closed odd days.
Conveniently located in La Jolla near the beach (Children’s Pool). There are many good choices to eat within the area, and Whisknladle is just one recommendation. Your preference might end up being decided by where you find parking.
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Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall StConveniently located in La Jolla near the beach (Children’s Pool). There are many good choices to eat within the area, and Whisknladle is just one recommendation. Your preference might end up being decided by where you find parking.
Traditional served sushi. I recommend the Chirashi bowl to try various cuts of fish. More experience sushi eaters order omakase (chef’s choice), which ideally when you are seated at the sushi bar with reservations. Hane Sushi in Banker’s Hill (near Balboa Park) is Ota’s sister restaurant, but has a different menu.
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Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrTraditional served sushi. I recommend the Chirashi bowl to try various cuts of fish. More experience sushi eaters order omakase (chef’s choice), which ideally when you are seated at the sushi bar with reservations. Hane Sushi in Banker’s Hill (near Balboa Park) is Ota’s sister restaurant, but has a different menu.
Friendly sushi restaurant with modern American menu items; it’s not all raw fish. Close to Balboa Park, you can drop in for Dinner or Lunch if you are in the area.
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Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth AveFriendly sushi restaurant with modern American menu items; it’s not all raw fish. Close to Balboa Park, you can drop in for Dinner or Lunch if you are in the area.
Fancily priced French restaurant located inside the Grand Del Mar resort. Choose from several prix fixe menus ($110-$250 per person) and enjoy the 3 hour dining experience. Or order a la carte at their bar, Le Salon.
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Addison Restaurant
5200 Grand Del Mar WayFancily priced French restaurant located inside the Grand Del Mar resort. Choose from several prix fixe menus ($110-$250 per person) and enjoy the 3 hour dining experience. Or order a la carte at their bar, Le Salon.
Heard of a California burrito or the carne asada fries? This is a nearby, small Mexican/taco shop. For dinner or early morning, I recommend their beans and carne asada fries. I order the fries with salsa fresca and sour cream on the side. Your beverage option is a horchata or jamaica x-large. Eat it on the spot for crunchy fries. You need a lot of red + green hot sauce.
El Nuevo Milenio
2323 Division StHeard of a California burrito or the carne asada fries? This is a nearby, small Mexican/taco shop. For dinner or early morning, I recommend their beans and carne asada fries. I order the fries with salsa fresca and sour cream on the side. Your beverage option is a horchata or jamaica x-large. Eat it on the spot for crunchy fries. You need a lot of red + green hot sauce.
Grocery + Businesses Nearby
For groceries I recommend going to Vallarta Supermarket. But there is a Food 4 Less near the trolley station close by.
Walmart Supercenter
3412 College AveWalmart with grocery items. Open 24/7.
Walgreens
3222 University AveWalgreens open 24/7.
Vallarta Supermarkets
901 Euclid AveSupermarket with Mexican to-go food inside.
Food 4 Less
312 Euclid AveGrocery store nearby.
24 Hour Fitness
6348 College Grove WayGym open 24/7. Next to Homedepot.
San Diego Neighborhoods
A list of all the neighborhoods in the fine city of San Diego.
--North County
Carlsbad
Encinitas
Carmel Valley
--Coastal
La Jolla
Pacific Beach
Ocean Beach
Point Loma
Coronado
--Central
Mission Hills
Bankers Hill
Hillcrest
Balboa Park
Old Town
--Downtown
Little Italy
Gaslamp Quarter
East Village
--Inland
Normal Heights
North Park
South Park
Balboa Park is a must visit when in San Diego. All the museums are here, and free open gardens to explore.
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Balboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El PradoBalboa Park is a must visit when in San Diego. All the museums are here, and free open gardens to explore.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way5000 fishies and large seahorse habitat exhibit.
Tourist part of Downtown. Also where a lot of nightclubs are located.
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Gaslamp Quarter
Tourist part of Downtown. Also where a lot of nightclubs are located.
A very nice outdoor mall. Recently renovated. There is a wine bar inside or the men can chill at one of the restaurant bars.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrA very nice outdoor mall. Recently renovated. There is a wine bar inside or the men can chill at one of the restaurant bars.
Mall in Downtown San Diego; 3 floors. There are bars nearby the mall for non-shoppers.
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Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaMall in Downtown San Diego; 3 floors. There are bars nearby the mall for non-shoppers.
Walk around the boardwalk located next to San Diego Bay.
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor DrWalk around the boardwalk located next to San Diego Bay.
Coronado has nice white sand beaches. At nighttime you get a fantastic view of the San Diego skyline. Great photography spot.
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Coronado Island
Coronado has nice white sand beaches. At nighttime you get a fantastic view of the San Diego skyline. Great photography spot.
Come here for a couple hours and sign up for badminton, volleyball, or table tennis.
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Balboa Park Activity Center
2145 Park BlvdCome here for a couple hours and sign up for badminton, volleyball, or table tennis.
A 2 story outdoor mall with AMC theater. Newly renovated. There is golf putting or maybe a full gold course nearby.
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Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdA 2 story outdoor mall with AMC theater. Newly renovated. There is golf putting or maybe a full gold course nearby.
A busy beach with grass and seals. In the evening, you are close to many restaurants with views of the ocean.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdA busy beach with grass and seals. In the evening, you are close to many restaurants with views of the ocean.
There are many grass areas around Mission Bay. You can try fishing, but you need to know the secret spots.
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Mission Bay
There are many grass areas around Mission Bay. You can try fishing, but you need to know the secret spots.
Pacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierThe longest pier on the West coast.
There is Belmont Park, but people come here for the boardwalk during sunset.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdThere is Belmont Park, but people come here for the boardwalk during sunset.
Sunset Cliffs
Area to view the sunset off the ocean cliffs.
Dog Beach
3902 29th StYou can bring pets here or go pumping for small bait shrimps.
The trails can be dangerous, so be careful. But a beautiful section of beach for a nice walk.
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Black's Beach
The trails can be dangerous, so be careful. But a beautiful section of beach for a nice walk.
Torrey Pines State Beach
A nice beach with walking trails.
Beautiful lake to visit during sunset hours. There is boating, fishing, and picnic areas.
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Lake Miramar
Beautiful lake to visit during sunset hours. There is boating, fishing, and picnic areas.
A natural lake in San Diego. There is boating and fishing on certain days. Be sure to check.
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Lake Hodges
A natural lake in San Diego. There is boating and fishing on certain days. Be sure to check.
Lake Murray Rest Area
5650 Kiowa DrThis lake can be seen when you climb Cowles Mountain.
A very spacious park. This area use to be a military bunker base. There are restaurants, a church, grocery stores, and gold course.
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Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdA very spacious park. This area use to be a military bunker base. There are restaurants, a church, grocery stores, and gold course.
Quant street to find a dining venue and then go for a short walk. You can also grab a sandwich at Mona Lisa's and walk around during lunch.
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Little Italy
Quant street to find a dining venue and then go for a short walk. You can also grab a sandwich at Mona Lisa's and walk around during lunch.
The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway. The ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California. $22 Adults, $19 Seniors, $8 Children 6-12
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThe USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway. The ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California. $22 Adults, $19 Seniors, $8 Children 6-12
Where marine mammals put on shows. As a kid, I loved the rides.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Where marine mammals put on shows. As a kid, I loved the rides.
Where animals sort of live. The Go San Diego pass gives you access to San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park (40-60 mins away). Parking is free and is located inside Balboa Park.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWhere animals sort of live. The Go San Diego pass gives you access to San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park (40-60 mins away). Parking is free and is located inside Balboa Park.
This is located a bit north of the city; 40-60 min drive. The Go San Diego pass gives you access to this Safari Park and San Diego Zoo; 55% discount. The Go pass does not include parking here.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThis is located a bit north of the city; 40-60 min drive. The Go San Diego pass gives you access to this Safari Park and San Diego Zoo; 55% discount. The Go pass does not include parking here.
Cabrillo National Monument is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, United States. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.
Entry is free with National Parks Annual Pass.
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Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrCabrillo National Monument is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, United States. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.
Entry is free with National Parks Annual Pass.
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
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Seaport Village station
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
Old Town
Old Town is a neighborhood of San Diego, California.
They should just move the house to Balboa Park so all the San Diego museums are in Balboa Park.
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Whaley House Museum
2476 San Diego AveThey should just move the house to Balboa Park so all the San Diego museums are in Balboa Park.
Soledad Mountain
Panoramic views of San Diego city.
Sightseeing
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr