Johanna’s guidebook
Amusement Park
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat place to spend the day with the kids.
An incredible outdoor experience with animals roaming free.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAn incredible outdoor experience with animals roaming free.
The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveSeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sightseeing
Great Beach and Park for the kids. Make sure and have a sandwich from the snack bar and walk around the corner for some ice-cream from Handles
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StGreat Beach and Park for the kids. Make sure and have a sandwich from the snack bar and walk around the corner for some ice-cream from Handles
My favorite place in San Diego. Enjoy the different museums (free on Thursday's per schedule), picnic, or roam around and enjoy all the different gardens, trails, and street performers.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
My favorite place in San Diego. Enjoy the different museums (free on Thursday's per schedule), picnic, or roam around and enjoy all the different gardens, trails, and street performers.
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StA nice place to take a picnic and enjoy the beauty!
38 locals recommend
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo LnA nice place to take a picnic and enjoy the beauty!
The views, the paragliders and the sandwiches at the snack shop! A great place to spend an afternoon!
12 locals recommend
Gliderport Trail
Gliderport TrailThe views, the paragliders and the sandwiches at the snack shop! A great place to spend an afternoon!
Food scene
Q'ero Restaurant
564 S Coast Hwy 101The best Peruvian food. Make sure to get a reservation.
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Best Views!
Alce 101
243 N Hwy 101Good food, good people watching!
Great views, healthy food! Lots of options for special dietary needs.
44 locals recommend
Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101Great views, healthy food! Lots of options for special dietary needs.
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101Everything here is organic and delish!
Best Pizza & Brew Cardiff By The Sea
102 Aberdeen DrSushi Lounge Encinitas
461 Santa Fe DrGood Sushi good price!
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyLuna Grill
350 University AveEl Pueblo
820 Birmingham DrQuick affordable and authentic!
Urban Plates
12857 El Camino RealGreat healthy food. Love the salmon and Mango Tart!
Waverly
2005 San Elijo AvenueHerb & Sea
131 W D StMy favorites
The most family friendly beach because of the shallow waters and gentle waves. This is the best beach for learning to surf or boogie board. You will need to pay for parking and it is worth it. There are bathrooms and a shower.
99 locals recommend
Cardiff State Beach
The most family friendly beach because of the shallow waters and gentle waves. This is the best beach for learning to surf or boogie board. You will need to pay for parking and it is worth it. There are bathrooms and a shower.
THE RISING CO.
332 S Coast HwyLove the coffee and the shopping! My favorite place for gifts.
Great place to eat and listen to live music. I love the back patio. Make sure to make a reservation.
44 locals recommend
The Roxy Encinitas
517 S Coast Hwy 101Great place to eat and listen to live music. I love the back patio. Make sure to make a reservation.
Hands down the best fish tacos in town! Call in your order for pickup and walk over the to beach for a picnic! Or sit on the patio and enjoy the fresh breeze!
22 locals recommend
Fish 101 Cardiff
2101 San Elijo AveHands down the best fish tacos in town! Call in your order for pickup and walk over the to beach for a picnic! Or sit on the patio and enjoy the fresh breeze!