San Diego Essentials Guide
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park
Maple Canyon Trail
Maple Canyon TrailHiking trail just around the corner from the house!
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdPacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierSpruce Street Suspension Bridge
West Spruce StreetA number of different hiking trails with postcard-worthy views.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA number of different hiking trails with postcard-worthy views.
Hike to the tidepools at the Cabrillo National Monument.
The monument is also a great place to whale watch from the shore from mid-December to mid-February when the whales are closer to the shore.
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Ionad Cuairteoirí Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrHike to the tidepools at the Cabrillo National Monument.
The monument is also a great place to whale watch from the shore from mid-December to mid-February when the whales are closer to the shore.
At 37 acres, the garden includes rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
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San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrAt 37 acres, the garden includes rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
Cuyamaca Peak Trailhead
12551 CA-79San Diego's second highest peak with incredible views.
Visit the flower fields in Carlsbad in Spring when the ranunculus are set to bloom. Opens 1 March 2020.
http://www.theflowerfields.com/
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteVisit the flower fields in Carlsbad in Spring when the ranunculus are set to bloom. Opens 1 March 2020.
http://www.theflowerfields.com/
Food Scene
Underbelly
750 W Fir StDelicious ramen!
Great steakhouse, perfect for a special occasion. Ask to sit upstairs to admire the views of the bay. You could also just pop upstairs for a drink in the bar!
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Born and Raised
1909 India StGreat steakhouse, perfect for a special occasion. Ask to sit upstairs to admire the views of the bay. You could also just pop upstairs for a drink in the bar!
Delicious plant-based/vegan resturant. We are not even vegans but eat there every time we are in town, seriously yummy. Breakfast and lunch are both great, and the smoothies are awesome!
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Cafe Gratitude San Diego
1980 Kettner BlvdDelicious plant-based/vegan resturant. We are not even vegans but eat there every time we are in town, seriously yummy. Breakfast and lunch are both great, and the smoothies are awesome!
Amazing fried chicken spot down the road in Little Italy. Make sure you try the biscuits!
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The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdAmazing fried chicken spot down the road in Little Italy. Make sure you try the biscuits!
Delicious menu and the upstairs bar area has great views.
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Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdDelicious menu and the upstairs bar area has great views.
Iconic San Diego restaurant with wonderful views. The restaurant has three different dining options, fine dining if it's a special occasion and 2 casual options.
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StIconic San Diego restaurant with wonderful views. The restaurant has three different dining options, fine dining if it's a special occasion and 2 casual options.
This urban village has a food market with tons of great food options, drinking spots and an Arts District.
Soda & Swine, Stone Brewing and Officine Buona Forchetta are some of our favourites!
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Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdThis urban village has a food market with tons of great food options, drinking spots and an Arts District.
Soda & Swine, Stone Brewing and Officine Buona Forchetta are some of our favourites!
Classic San Diego restaurant in Banker's Hill. Great views of the skyline and bay. A great special occasion kind of place.
They have a happy hour/cocktail hour from 2:30pm – 6:00pm Sunday through Thursday.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveClassic San Diego restaurant in Banker's Hill. Great views of the skyline and bay. A great special occasion kind of place.
They have a happy hour/cocktail hour from 2:30pm – 6:00pm Sunday through Thursday.
Every Wednesday between 4pm and 8pm.
Here you will find countless vendors of fresh produce, tasty ready to eat meals, unique homemade arts and crafts, and live music to help set the tone for a fun and exciting evening out.
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Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport Ave Every Wednesday between 4pm and 8pm.
Here you will find countless vendors of fresh produce, tasty ready to eat meals, unique homemade arts and crafts, and live music to help set the tone for a fun and exciting evening out.
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrGreat bay views and Californian cuisine.
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StSome of the best fish taco's in town.
Little Italy Food Hall
550 W Date StEvery Saturday between 8:00am to 2:00pm you can enjoy an incredible selection of farm fresh produce, pastured eggs and poultry, meat, fish, flowers, local artisan food and more!
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StEvery Saturday between 8:00am to 2:00pm you can enjoy an incredible selection of farm fresh produce, pastured eggs and poultry, meat, fish, flowers, local artisan food and more!
Herb & Wood
2210 Kettner BlvdIronside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StSeafood and cocktails, great happy hour.
Hinotez
7947 Balboa AveRelaxed Japanese eatery serving up delicious yakitori!
Salt & Straw
1670 India StIce cream scoop shop - it's delicious!
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StThis brewery has a great kid-friendly beer garden!
MOE COFFEE
2542 State StStroll to this great local coffee spot from our place!
Surf Side Deli
1912 Rosecrans StThe MOST delicious sandwiches!
Ultra hip contemporary spot with indoor/outdoor dining and a great happy hour.
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Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton DrUltra hip contemporary spot with indoor/outdoor dining and a great happy hour.
Essentials
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington StOur favourite grocery store just a few mins away in Hillcrest
Vons
3610 Adams AveMarket just 300 yards down the street.
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Clover Leaf Market And Gas Station
3070 Reynard WayMarket just 300 yards down the street.
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AvePharmacy
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance brewery with great outdoor dining area. Great spot for plane spotting too.
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Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StWalking distance brewery with great outdoor dining area. Great spot for plane spotting too.
This bar is a great stop after seeing a Padres game at Petco. The front of the bar has a whole bunch of games including shuffleboard, ping pong, corn hole and billiards.
In the back there is a great country music bar with live music.
The Deck at Moonshine Flats
335 Sixth AveThis bar is a great stop after seeing a Padres game at Petco. The front of the bar has a whole bunch of games including shuffleboard, ping pong, corn hole and billiards.
In the back there is a great country music bar with live music.
Arcade bar with free games on the first Sunday of every month!
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StArcade bar with free games on the first Sunday of every month!
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StSome of the best beer in San Diego
In beer town this wine shop stands out strong. Try a fresh pet nat or anything really from their killer selection.
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Vino Carta
2161 India StIn beer town this wine shop stands out strong. Try a fresh pet nat or anything really from their killer selection.
Nolita Hall
2305 India StKiller cocktails and great vibe.
Sightseeing
Visit the seals and sea lions at this iconic San Diego beach
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdVisit the seals and sea lions at this iconic San Diego beach
Great beaches! A visit to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado is also a must!
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Coronado Island
Great beaches! A visit to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado is also a must!
Heritage Park Row
Heritage Park RowVisit Heritage Park to take a look at the old Victorian Architecture.
Arts & Culture
ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
2820 Roosevelt RdMaritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor DrExplore San Diego's maritime history.
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrDecommissioned aircraft carrier.
Shopping
Pigment
3801 30th StUnique artisan gifts in North Park
As of January 1, 2018, recreational marijuana is legal in California. This is one of the the city's most stylish dispensaries if you are curious are want to take advantage of these new laws.
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Urbn Leaf Dispensary
1028 Buenos AveAs of January 1, 2018, recreational marijuana is legal in California. This is one of the the city's most stylish dispensaries if you are curious are want to take advantage of these new laws.
San Diego's largest antique mall and vintage marketplace. Includes a wonderful selection of furniture, artwork, jewelry, art glass, pottery, ceramics, toys, vintage clothing, tiki, hawaiiana, paper, ephemera, watches, clocks, lamps, lighting, music, records, lps, turntables, vintage audio equipment, instruments, collectibles and heirlooms
San Diego's Largest Vintage and Antique Mall
3602 Kurtz StSan Diego's largest antique mall and vintage marketplace. Includes a wonderful selection of furniture, artwork, jewelry, art glass, pottery, ceramics, toys, vintage clothing, tiki, hawaiiana, paper, ephemera, watches, clocks, lamps, lighting, music, records, lps, turntables, vintage audio equipment, instruments, collectibles and heirlooms