Guidebook for San Diego

Crystal
Guidebook for San Diego

Entertainment & Activities

Comfortable theaters with IMAX and RPX sound. Great place to catch a movie after dinner. There are LOTS of theaters in San Diego. I like this one because it is so close to home.
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Regal Edwards Mira Mesa 4DX, IMAX & RPX
10733 Westview Pkwy
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Comfortable theaters with IMAX and RPX sound. Great place to catch a movie after dinner. There are LOTS of theaters in San Diego. I like this one because it is so close to home.
Sea World is a must if you are visiting for the summer. The park is open later and there is a firework show during closing hours. Lots to see: local marine life, shows, and amusement rides/roller coasters. It is a great way to spend the day with the family or even date night!
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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Sea World is a must if you are visiting for the summer. The park is open later and there is a firework show during closing hours. Lots to see: local marine life, shows, and amusement rides/roller coasters. It is a great way to spend the day with the family or even date night!
Our zoo is AWESOME! Petting zoo, Elephants, lots of shows and live entertainment walking around. Great for families!
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Zoo San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
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Our zoo is AWESOME! Petting zoo, Elephants, lots of shows and live entertainment walking around. Great for families!
Del Mar Fair is open until July 4th. Lots of fun for family, date night, or groups. In Mid-July, we have the Del Mar Horse Races. Throughout the year there are multiple events and conventions occurring at the fairgrounds.
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
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Del Mar Fair is open until July 4th. Lots of fun for family, date night, or groups. In Mid-July, we have the Del Mar Horse Races. Throughout the year there are multiple events and conventions occurring at the fairgrounds.

Food Scene

Great Taco Tuesday!
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On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
10789 Westview Pkwy
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Great Taco Tuesday!
Great happy hour and walking distance from the condo.
Kappa Sushi
9870 Hibert St
Great happy hour and walking distance from the condo.
Great fun for the family--BBQ your own meal right at your table!
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
9844 Hibert St
Great fun for the family--BBQ your own meal right at your table!
Great vegetarian restaurant!
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Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon Blvd
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Great vegetarian restaurant!

Parks & Nature

You can ride a bike or walk/jog along the paved path or take a stroll down alongside the hiking path close to the lake. Beautiful and peaceful...especially during sunrise or sunset! Also a good meetup location for group activities on the weekend.
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Lake Miramar
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You can ride a bike or walk/jog along the paved path or take a stroll down alongside the hiking path close to the lake. Beautiful and peaceful...especially during sunrise or sunset! Also a good meetup location for group activities on the weekend.
Great views of San Diego! Old lighthouse with lots of hiking. Also, check your tide calendars...on the other side of Cabrillo there are tide pools galore! Don't forget your camera!
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Ionad Cuairteoirí Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
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Great views of San Diego! Old lighthouse with lots of hiking. Also, check your tide calendars...on the other side of Cabrillo there are tide pools galore! Don't forget your camera!
Great spot for breakfast or a Sunday Brunch. Come and see why they call this spot 'The Jem'. The seals on the beach are always entertaining, the children's pool is great for a swim with your family, and there are several places where you could rent a stand up paddle board or kayak to get a closer view of the action.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
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Great spot for breakfast or a Sunday Brunch. Come and see why they call this spot 'The Jem'. The seals on the beach are always entertaining, the children's pool is great for a swim with your family, and there are several places where you could rent a stand up paddle board or kayak to get a closer view of the action.
One of my favorite beaches with hiking trails in San Diego. Plus, see our beautiful Torrey Pine Trees!
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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One of my favorite beaches with hiking trails in San Diego. Plus, see our beautiful Torrey Pine Trees!
Have you ever been face to face with a lion?? You can do that here at the Wild Animal Park (AKA San Diego Zoo Safari Park). You can also take a safari ride through the park! Lots of entertainment and wild animals. Another great way to spend a day.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
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Have you ever been face to face with a lion?? You can do that here at the Wild Animal Park (AKA San Diego Zoo Safari Park). You can also take a safari ride through the park! Lots of entertainment and wild animals. Another great way to spend a day.

Arts & Culture

Museums on rainy (or sunny!) days, dining for families and adults, quiet walks on the hiking trails throughout the park or in the Japanese Friendship Garden, theater at the Old Globe, Giant Dome Theatre (at Reuben H. Fleet), and several more to list. It is a great way to spend a day or two in San Diego!
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Balboa Park
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Museums on rainy (or sunny!) days, dining for families and adults, quiet walks on the hiking trails throughout the park or in the Japanese Friendship Garden, theater at the Old Globe, Giant Dome Theatre (at Reuben H. Fleet), and several more to list. It is a great way to spend a day or two in San Diego!
The symphony has a lot to offer. Bayside Summer Nights is a fun event and a wonderful way to spend an evening with family or friends and enjoy food, drinks, and a wide variety of music genres. Check out their summer (2016) selection: http://www.box-officetickets.com/CA/San-Diego/Embarcadero-Marina-Park-South-Tickets?&gclid=Cj0KEQjwyum6BRDQ-9jU4PSVxf8BEiQAu1AHqhniwW8vwDuErius8cepJgp6hgDeUGh4HrxmssnxlscaAs7i8P8HAQ
Symphony Towers
The symphony has a lot to offer. Bayside Summer Nights is a fun event and a wonderful way to spend an evening with family or friends and enjoy food, drinks, and a wide variety of music genres. Check out their summer (2016) selection: http://www.box-officetickets.com/CA/San-Diego/Embarcadero-Marina-Park-South-Tickets?&gclid=Cj0KEQjwyum6BRDQ-9jU4PSVxf8BEiQAu1AHqhniwW8vwDuErius8cepJgp6hgDeUGh4HrxmssnxlscaAs7i8P8HAQ
SDSU! I am an alumni....and a current graduate student.
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San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr
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SDSU! I am an alumni....and a current graduate student.
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University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
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Essentials

Who doesn't love a TJ's??? Great location and easy drive.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
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Who doesn't love a TJ's??? Great location and easy drive.
This Vons is know as 'the New Vons' by locals.
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Vons
8310 Mira Mesa Blvd
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This Vons is know as 'the New Vons' by locals.
Another Vons...this one is known as 'the Old Vons'. Smaller store, but easy location you make a habit of coming home via the Pomerado/Miramar exit off the freeway.
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Vons
8310 Mira Mesa Blvd
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Another Vons...this one is known as 'the Old Vons'. Smaller store, but easy location you make a habit of coming home via the Pomerado/Miramar exit off the freeway.
It's Costco. Need I say more...
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Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda Dr
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It's Costco. Need I say more...

Sightseeing

Lots of history and dining in Old Town.
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Old Town
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Lots of history and dining in Old Town.

Shopping

Not my first pick for Shopping malls in the near area, but it is can be closer than other malls if you time the traffic right.
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North County Fair station
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Not my first pick for Shopping malls in the near area, but it is can be closer than other malls if you time the traffic right.
My favorite mall...lots of fun dining and shopping. I especially like this mall because it is not enclosed--so be aware it is not a great place to shop if it is raining...but it is a great place to shop if you want a wide variety of stores and a fun atmosphere. There also have a stage in their food court that sometimes has events and live music. Looking for ice skating? UTC has it! Arc Light Theatre is located in the mall if you would like the experience of a luxurious movie theater and bar. Currently (summer of 2016 and into the fall of 2016) there is a fair amount of construction happening in the mall. Parking is messy, but available. It is also uncharacteristically loud for this mall...
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village Dr
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My favorite mall...lots of fun dining and shopping. I especially like this mall because it is not enclosed--so be aware it is not a great place to shop if it is raining...but it is a great place to shop if you want a wide variety of stores and a fun atmosphere. There also have a stage in their food court that sometimes has events and live music. Looking for ice skating? UTC has it! Arc Light Theatre is located in the mall if you would like the experience of a luxurious movie theater and bar. Currently (summer of 2016 and into the fall of 2016) there is a fair amount of construction happening in the mall. Parking is messy, but available. It is also uncharacteristically loud for this mall...
Great location in downtown San Diego. There is a huge selection of shops and dining here, with a movie theater, and local theater too (San Diego Repertory Theatre). Walking around the mall, however, is like walking through a MC Escher painting...lots of stairways that don't necessarily lead to what you would expect. The parking is a little confusing too...make sure you remember EXACTLY where you parked your car or you will spend a lot of time looking for it!
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Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton Plaza
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Great location in downtown San Diego. There is a huge selection of shops and dining here, with a movie theater, and local theater too (San Diego Repertory Theatre). Walking around the mall, however, is like walking through a MC Escher painting...lots of stairways that don't necessarily lead to what you would expect. The parking is a little confusing too...make sure you remember EXACTLY where you parked your car or you will spend a lot of time looking for it!