Places to Visit in San Diego
Food scene
Want to start off your morning with a scrumptious meal by the beach?
Known for its mesmerizing views of the La Jolla beach, enjoy a delicious brunch with family and friends at Caroline's!
Highly recommend Mediterranean Egg Scramble or Prime Smoked Salmon Presentation for breakfast/White Albacore Tuna Melt for lunch.
I suggest residential parking and walking to the café since parking space is limited.
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Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel WayWant to start off your morning with a scrumptious meal by the beach?
Known for its mesmerizing views of the La Jolla beach, enjoy a delicious brunch with family and friends at Caroline's!
Highly recommend Mediterranean Egg Scramble or Prime Smoked Salmon Presentation for breakfast/White Albacore Tuna Melt for lunch.
I suggest residential parking and walking to the café since parking space is limited.
Love fresh and light seafood? Try out my best kept secret.
Visit Pacific Catch located in UTC!
You will NOT be disappointed.
Highly recommend Thai Brussels, WestCoast Style Grilled Salmon, Baja Shrimp, Nina Colada (non-alcoholic beverage), Fresh Mint & Lime "Nojito" (non-alcoholic beverage).
Pacific Catch WestCoast Fish House
4575 La Jolla Village DriveLove fresh and light seafood? Try out my best kept secret.
Visit Pacific Catch located in UTC!
You will NOT be disappointed.
Highly recommend Thai Brussels, WestCoast Style Grilled Salmon, Baja Shrimp, Nina Colada (non-alcoholic beverage), Fresh Mint & Lime "Nojito" (non-alcoholic beverage).
Hungry at night and want an inexpensive yet savory meal? Come to The Taco Stand!
The tacos are freshly prepared and absolutely delicious.
Although the lines are long, the wait is extremely worth it.
Highly recommend their Baja tacos and Al Pastor tacos.
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The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StHungry at night and want an inexpensive yet savory meal? Come to The Taco Stand!
The tacos are freshly prepared and absolutely delicious.
Although the lines are long, the wait is extremely worth it.
Highly recommend their Baja tacos and Al Pastor tacos.
Craving something refreshing and sweet? Indulge your sweet tooth and order kakigori (Japanese snow-iced) or a creme brulee at MNGO cafe!
Highly recommend their Cha-Mango Kakigori and their Oh-Man-Go!
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MNGO cafe
4176 Convoy StCraving something refreshing and sweet? Indulge your sweet tooth and order kakigori (Japanese snow-iced) or a creme brulee at MNGO cafe!
Highly recommend their Cha-Mango Kakigori and their Oh-Man-Go!
What's better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Handcrafted ice cream from Scoops!
Highly recommend their Earl Grey ice cream.
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Scoops La Jolla
2179 Avenida De La PlayaWhat's better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Handcrafted ice cream from Scoops!
Highly recommend their Earl Grey ice cream.
Ever had pie that was so savory you couldn't stop raving about afterwards? This is the place to go.
Highly recommend their Classic Chicken Pot Pie and Key Lime Slice.
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Pop Pie Co.
4404 Park BlvdEver had pie that was so savory you couldn't stop raving about afterwards? This is the place to go.
Highly recommend their Classic Chicken Pot Pie and Key Lime Slice.
Sightseeing
Come visit one of the top 10 public universities in the U.S.
With a drive less than 10 minutes away, you can see the impeccable architecture on the UC San Diego campus.
Most notable mentions are the Geisel Library (open to the public!) and the Fallen Star (a small cottage home perched at the top of Jacobs Engineering Hall).
For a parking tip, I recommend parking at Gliderport as it is free! I suggest wearing comfortable shoes since the walk can be long.
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University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman DrCome visit one of the top 10 public universities in the U.S.
With a drive less than 10 minutes away, you can see the impeccable architecture on the UC San Diego campus.
Most notable mentions are the Geisel Library (open to the public!) and the Fallen Star (a small cottage home perched at the top of Jacobs Engineering Hall).
For a parking tip, I recommend parking at Gliderport as it is free! I suggest wearing comfortable shoes since the walk can be long.
Need some adventure and spectacular views?
Highly recommend paragliding and/or sitting at the tables to watch the sunset at Black Beach.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrNeed some adventure and spectacular views?
Highly recommend paragliding and/or sitting at the tables to watch the sunset at Black Beach.
If you're looking for a laid back hangout with family, I recommend visiting the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
The aquarium is small but has numerous exhibits that showcase the diverse marine life. To name a few, they have seadragons and seahorses, hall of fishes, tidepool plaza, giant kelp forest, and more!
The Birch Aquarium is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Come discover the aquatic life in La Jolla!
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayIf you're looking for a laid back hangout with family, I recommend visiting the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
The aquarium is small but has numerous exhibits that showcase the diverse marine life. To name a few, they have seadragons and seahorses, hall of fishes, tidepool plaza, giant kelp forest, and more!
The Birch Aquarium is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Come discover the aquatic life in La Jolla!
A historic site that provides a tribute to the courageous men and women that served our country.
Also, you can drive up to the top of the site for a 360 degree view of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and San Diego.
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SA historic site that provides a tribute to the courageous men and women that served our country.
Also, you can drive up to the top of the site for a 360 degree view of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and San Diego.
About 20 minutes away from La Jolla is a public recreational park home to 17 museums, luscious gardens, scenic trails, art venues, occasional day/night markets, and Spanish-Renaissance architecture.
You will not regret stopping by for a day. Very picturesque!
Highly recommend checking out the Japanese Friendship Garden (lots of koi fish!).
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बालबोआ पार्क
About 20 minutes away from La Jolla is a public recreational park home to 17 museums, luscious gardens, scenic trails, art venues, occasional day/night markets, and Spanish-Renaissance architecture.
You will not regret stopping by for a day. Very picturesque!
Highly recommend checking out the Japanese Friendship Garden (lots of koi fish!).
No experience is required! Lather on sunblock and stay hydrated prior to your tour. Tour guides will lead you to the seaside caves and share their knowledge about the local marine ecology. You will see sea lions and kayak into a cave towards the middle of the tour!
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La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaNo experience is required! Lather on sunblock and stay hydrated prior to your tour. Tour guides will lead you to the seaside caves and share their knowledge about the local marine ecology. You will see sea lions and kayak into a cave towards the middle of the tour!
Neighborhoods
A romantic, festive neighborhood with international restaurants, pizzerias, art galleries, boutique hotels, wineries, gift shops, occasional live music by a fountain, and much more!
I always recommend this place to all of my friends who have traveled from a different city or country.
Highly recommend Landini's Pizzeria, Little Italy Food Hall, Salt & Straw, and Bobboi Natural Gelato.
As a side note, parking is extremely limited in Little Italy so I suggest parking near residential homes and walking to the location. 5-10 minute walk at most.
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Little Italy
A romantic, festive neighborhood with international restaurants, pizzerias, art galleries, boutique hotels, wineries, gift shops, occasional live music by a fountain, and much more!
I always recommend this place to all of my friends who have traveled from a different city or country.
Highly recommend Landini's Pizzeria, Little Italy Food Hall, Salt & Straw, and Bobboi Natural Gelato.
As a side note, parking is extremely limited in Little Italy so I suggest parking near residential homes and walking to the location. 5-10 minute walk at most.
Convoy District is known as the heart of San Diego's Asian Food Scene, with its pan-Asian cultural foods, restaurants, and supermarkets.
If you're craving Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, or Vietnamese cuisines, this is the place to go!
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Convoy Street
Convoy StreetConvoy District is known as the heart of San Diego's Asian Food Scene, with its pan-Asian cultural foods, restaurants, and supermarkets.
If you're craving Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, or Vietnamese cuisines, this is the place to go!
Have a free afternoon and want to try out new foods? Come visit Liberty Station!
Formerly known as the Naval Training Center San Diego, Liberty Station is now known for its delicious foods, bustling markets and restaurants, recreation, and unique stores.
I recommend trying out the various foods within the food hall and strolling through the shops with friends and family.
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Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdHave a free afternoon and want to try out new foods? Come visit Liberty Station!
Formerly known as the Naval Training Center San Diego, Liberty Station is now known for its delicious foods, bustling markets and restaurants, recreation, and unique stores.
I recommend trying out the various foods within the food hall and strolling through the shops with friends and family.
Aesthetic buildings, bookstores, bars, coffee shops, cafes, quirky restaurants, vibrant street art, sophisticated shops. You name it. North Park has it all.
Highly recommend Communal Coffee and Better Buzz for delicious coffee.
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North Park
Aesthetic buildings, bookstores, bars, coffee shops, cafes, quirky restaurants, vibrant street art, sophisticated shops. You name it. North Park has it all.
Highly recommend Communal Coffee and Better Buzz for delicious coffee.
Best neighborhood to experience the San Diego nightlife.
Known as the Gaslamp District, Downtown San Diego has a plethora of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, and entertainment with an urban feel.
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Downtown San Diego
1409 Fourth AvenueBest neighborhood to experience the San Diego nightlife.
Known as the Gaslamp District, Downtown San Diego has a plethora of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, and entertainment with an urban feel.
Time travel back to the mid-19 century and walk around the historical beginnings of California.
Old Town is a historic site that has preserved the Mexican-American history and culture. The neighborhood is filled with vibrant shops, restaurants, and museums.
I suggest visiting Old Town during the weekdays to avoid large crowds. There are parking lots and residential parking around this neighborhood. Also, I recommend bringing sunglasses and a hat!
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Old Town
Time travel back to the mid-19 century and walk around the historical beginnings of California.
Old Town is a historic site that has preserved the Mexican-American history and culture. The neighborhood is filled with vibrant shops, restaurants, and museums.
I suggest visiting Old Town during the weekdays to avoid large crowds. There are parking lots and residential parking around this neighborhood. Also, I recommend bringing sunglasses and a hat!
City/town information
One of California's most beloved beaches, with its white sand and beautiful downtown San Diego skyline. Perfect for an evening stroll.
The Hotel del Coronado is famous for its red roof turrets and Queen Anne architecture.
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Coronado
One of California's most beloved beaches, with its white sand and beautiful downtown San Diego skyline. Perfect for an evening stroll.
The Hotel del Coronado is famous for its red roof turrets and Queen Anne architecture.