Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Because the tacos are delicious, it's local, in the heart of downtown La Mesa, and the restaurant has a cool vibe.
150 locals recommend
City Tacos
3028 University AveBecause the tacos are delicious, it's local, in the heart of downtown La Mesa, and the restaurant has a cool vibe.
It is local. It has a laid back sports bar with one of the best slow-cooked bbq meal you will ever have!
14 locals recommend
Cali Comfort BBQ
8910 Troy StIt is local. It has a laid back sports bar with one of the best slow-cooked bbq meal you will ever have!
Casual but upscale vibe. Great seafood from surf 'n' turf, oysters, fish tacos, and more. Our favorite is the prime rib!
100 locals recommend
Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte DrCasual but upscale vibe. Great seafood from surf 'n' turf, oysters, fish tacos, and more. Our favorite is the prime rib!
Located in downtown. It has a great view of the harbor. The steaks are fantastic and the service is always great!
32 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
1355 N Harbor DrLocated in downtown. It has a great view of the harbor. The steaks are fantastic and the service is always great!
Trendy and upscale Japanese and sushi dishes that are delicious! Amazing view of the ocean. Steps from the beach and right in the middle of Mission Beach.
119 locals recommend
Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front WalkTrendy and upscale Japanese and sushi dishes that are delicious! Amazing view of the ocean. Steps from the beach and right in the middle of Mission Beach.
Very cozy, vintage home for breakfast with outdoor seating. Their biscuits and gravy are the best!
83 locals recommend
The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveVery cozy, vintage home for breakfast with outdoor seating. Their biscuits and gravy are the best!
Local restaurant. It's a fusion of Mediterranean-Mexican dishes, also served in small plates (tapa style).
28 locals recommend
Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro
4346 Bonita RdLocal restaurant. It's a fusion of Mediterranean-Mexican dishes, also served in small plates (tapa style).
Located in Pacific Beach. We love the fresh fish selection! They have tasty ceviche too.
194 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveLocated in Pacific Beach. We love the fresh fish selection! They have tasty ceviche too.
Very good local bakery! They have a line out the door for most mornings but worth the wait!
21 locals recommend
Hans & Harry's Bakery
5080 Bonita RdVery good local bakery! They have a line out the door for most mornings but worth the wait!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
925 Camino De La ReinaLocated in the middle of Mission Valley. Great coffee!
Beautiful water front and downtown skyline view! If you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or just want to have the best view and delicious food, this is one that you must check off your list!
130 locals recommend
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrBeautiful water front and downtown skyline view! If you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or just want to have the best view and delicious food, this is one that you must check off your list!
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrFarmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdOrder in and get it delivered! Just make sure you mention to have your pizza delivered to the guest house behind the main house.
13 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
3211 Holiday CtOrder in and get it delivered! Just make sure you mention to have your pizza delivered to the guest house behind the main house.
The Living Room
5900 El Cajon Blvd Cozy and fun little spot close to San Diego State University.
Close to San Diego State University. You'll find couples, families, and college students enjoying modern Japanese vibe but great sushi.
18 locals recommend
Tokyo Sushi Loha
6502 El Cajon BlvdClose to San Diego State University. You'll find couples, families, and college students enjoying modern Japanese vibe but great sushi.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
204 E Via Rancho PkwyCasa De Pico
5500 Grossmont Center Dr Great Mexican food!
Swami's Cafe
8284 La Mesa BoulevardIf you just go there for the Maple Bacon Donuts, it will be so worth it!
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington StIf you just go there for the Maple Bacon Donuts, it will be so worth it!
Parks & Nature
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainMt. Helix Park
4901 Mt Helix DrTorrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBalboa Park
Suburb restaurants and sightseeing
A must visit in San Diego. Great restaurants and boutique shops, with a quaint Piazza della Famiglia.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
A must visit in San Diego. Great restaurants and boutique shops, with a quaint Piazza della Famiglia.
Coronado Island is a must visit while in San Diego. Absolutely beautiful island full of sights to see, including the famous Hotel Del Coronado and its white sand beaches.
487 locals recommend
Coronado Island
Coronado Island is a must visit while in San Diego. Absolutely beautiful island full of sights to see, including the famous Hotel Del Coronado and its white sand beaches.
A great place to spend a quaint day! It's a lively waterfront destination, where you'll find vibraint shops, good eats, and breathtaking views! A couples date or family day.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrA great place to spend a quaint day! It's a lively waterfront destination, where you'll find vibraint shops, good eats, and breathtaking views! A couples date or family day.
Parks or Amusment parks
The San Diego Zoo is world-renowned. 100 acres of lush, naturalistic habitats, and unique animal encounters. It is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe San Diego Zoo is world-renowned. 100 acres of lush, naturalistic habitats, and unique animal encounters. It is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals.
The park is in a semi-arid environment. The park houses a large array of wild and endangered animals including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Austrailia. The Africa Tram is a must experience.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe park is in a semi-arid environment. The park houses a large array of wild and endangered animals including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Austrailia. The Africa Tram is a must experience.
Animal experiences, rides & attractions, show, presentations, and activities. They have seasonal events as well-be sure to check them out!
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Animal experiences, rides & attractions, show, presentations, and activities. They have seasonal events as well-be sure to check them out!
Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, based on the Lego toy brand. It has a fun and colorful themes throughout your family will enjoy!
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLegoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, based on the Lego toy brand. It has a fun and colorful themes throughout your family will enjoy!
Located right on Mission Beach, where you can put your feet in the sand and play, or just a few feet away enjoy vintage games, minature golf, shop in gift shops, eat some treats, and ride an iconic wooden roller coaster!
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdLocated right on Mission Beach, where you can put your feet in the sand and play, or just a few feet away enjoy vintage games, minature golf, shop in gift shops, eat some treats, and ride an iconic wooden roller coaster!
A full fun day if you're visiting for the summer! The entire park is themed after Seasame Street.
114 locals recommend
Sesame Place San Diego
2052 Entertainment CirA full fun day if you're visiting for the summer! The entire park is themed after Seasame Street.
Sightseeing
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals and their pups.
75 locals recommend
Children's Pool La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd SProtected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals and their pups.
One of San Diego's popular destinations. It has a quaint atmosphere with streets filled with the historic culture of the many traditions left behind. The historic area includes three major parks and sits next to the State Park with 32 historic sites, shops, restaurants, and the Presido, the site of the first mission.
Old Town San Diego
One of San Diego's popular destinations. It has a quaint atmosphere with streets filled with the historic culture of the many traditions left behind. The historic area includes three major parks and sits next to the State Park with 32 historic sites, shops, restaurants, and the Presido, the site of the first mission.