Tracy’s guidebook for San Diego
Places to go and things to see
If you want to experience what makes San Diego the finest city in America, we have put together some places to go and things to see along the way. And of course some of our favorite spots to eat and drink!
La Jolla cove has been a go to spot for San Diego natives and visitors alike. Go see the Sea Lions and dolphins which regularly play in the cove. There is great snorkeling as well.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla cove has been a go to spot for San Diego natives and visitors alike. Go see the Sea Lions and dolphins which regularly play in the cove. There is great snorkeling as well.
Popular spot for viewing the tide pools and sunset.
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Cabrillo National Monument
Popular spot for viewing the tide pools and sunset.
Take a kayak tour of La Jolla Cove. There are cliffs and caves with a lot of wild life. It is common to see whales and dolphins in the winter and spring time.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroTake a kayak tour of La Jolla Cove. There are cliffs and caves with a lot of wild life. It is common to see whales and dolphins in the winter and spring time.
You're only a short walk or car ride to Balboa Park which hosts more than 17 museums filled with everything from dinosaurs to space travel, science, photographs to old masters, and orchids. Plays, musicals, orchestras, ballet and the World Famous San Diego Zoo. There are numerous lush gardens from a cactus garden, botanical building and Lilly pond to a Japanese friendship garden. There are many arts and international culture associations. Balboa Golf Course is also located within the vast borders of the park. In the area is the 7 bridge walk. It is 5-7 mile loop that gives you a great tour through the area. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/seven-bridge-walk.
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Parc Balboa
You're only a short walk or car ride to Balboa Park which hosts more than 17 museums filled with everything from dinosaurs to space travel, science, photographs to old masters, and orchids. Plays, musicals, orchestras, ballet and the World Famous San Diego Zoo. There are numerous lush gardens from a cactus garden, botanical building and Lilly pond to a Japanese friendship garden. There are many arts and international culture associations. Balboa Golf Course is also located within the vast borders of the park. In the area is the 7 bridge walk. It is 5-7 mile loop that gives you a great tour through the area. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/seven-bridge-walk.
A nice aquarium to spend a morning or afternoon exploring local sea life.
366 habitants recommandent
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayA nice aquarium to spend a morning or afternoon exploring local sea life.
This is the birthplace of San Diego! Centrally located in the SE corner of the I5 & I8 interchange you can revisit the roots of what makes San Diego Americas finest city! There are markets and plazas with many eateries and shopping.
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Old Town
This is the birthplace of San Diego! Centrally located in the SE corner of the I5 & I8 interchange you can revisit the roots of what makes San Diego Americas finest city! There are markets and plazas with many eateries and shopping.
San Diego Padres stadium is a great venue located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy any of the local eateries before catching a Padres game
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San Diego Padres Ticket Sales
100 Park BlvdSan Diego Padres stadium is a great venue located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy any of the local eateries before catching a Padres game
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSeaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There's a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain.
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Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There's a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain.
Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.
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Little Italy
Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.
The bay provides a spectacular backdrop to a charming collection of specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants. Originally known as the old Ferry Landing, visitors and locals alike come to enjoy the palm-lined pathways and open-air amusements. Take a bike over to the other side of the island to see the iconic Hotel Del. We also highly recommend taking the fairy from downtown (by the midway) over to the island or an evening sunset bay tour.
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Coronado Island
The bay provides a spectacular backdrop to a charming collection of specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants. Originally known as the old Ferry Landing, visitors and locals alike come to enjoy the palm-lined pathways and open-air amusements. Take a bike over to the other side of the island to see the iconic Hotel Del. We also highly recommend taking the fairy from downtown (by the midway) over to the island or an evening sunset bay tour.
The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Named after the climatic Battle of Midway of June 1942, Midway was built in only 17 months, but missed World War II by one week when commissioned on September 10, 1945. ... The trial's success became the dawn of naval missile warfare. Tours are led by Men who served on the carrier.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThe USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Named after the climatic Battle of Midway of June 1942, Midway was built in only 17 months, but missed World War II by one week when commissioned on September 10, 1945. ... The trial's success became the dawn of naval missile warfare. Tours are led by Men who served on the carrier.
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park, in San Diego, California, United States, inside Mission Bay Park. The park is owned by the City of San Diego and operated by SeaWorld Entertainment.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park, in San Diego, California, United States, inside Mission Bay Park. The park is owned by the City of San Diego and operated by SeaWorld Entertainment.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast. Home of the Torrey pine, one of America's rarest pines. There is great hiking and spectacular ocean views.
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Réserve d'État de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast. Home of the Torrey pine, one of America's rarest pines. There is great hiking and spectacular ocean views.
orrey Pines Golf Course is a 36-hole municipal public golf facility on the west coast of the United States, owned by the city of San Diego, California. It sits on the coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A must play course for any golf enthusiast!
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Terrain de golf Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines Rdorrey Pines Golf Course is a 36-hole municipal public golf facility on the west coast of the United States, owned by the city of San Diego, California. It sits on the coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A must play course for any golf enthusiast!
shopping
Upscale open air mall located in the heart of the city. You will find everything from designer shops to target located here.
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Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdUpscale open air mall located in the heart of the city. You will find everything from designer shops to target located here.
There is a near by sprouts market up the street located in a shopping center with convenience stores, a rite-aid, UPS and other markets.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrThere is a near by sprouts market up the street located in a shopping center with convenience stores, a rite-aid, UPS and other markets.
Full-service market offering premium meats & cooking advice, plus marinated items & gourmet foods.
36 habitants recommandent
Siesel's Meats
4131 Ashton StFull-service market offering premium meats & cooking advice, plus marinated items & gourmet foods.
Eats and drinks
sports-bar vibe, pinball games, elevated pub bites & hefty menu of local beer.
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The High Dive
1801 Morena Blvdsports-bar vibe, pinball games, elevated pub bites & hefty menu of local beer.
Warehouse-chic cocktail, wine & beer bar serving upscale American pub grub & Sunday brunch.
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Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdWarehouse-chic cocktail, wine & beer bar serving upscale American pub grub & Sunday brunch.
A casually decorated & popular spot serving traditional Mexican fare since 1940.
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El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
3695 India StA casually decorated & popular spot serving traditional Mexican fare since 1940.
Liberty Station provides a portal to the past, an experience for the present, and a promise for the future. Come to shop, eat, and enjoy the best San Diego has to offer. Numerous eateries to fit any taste as well as Stone brewery for a taste of San Diego Brews.
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Gare Liberty
2640 Historic Decatur RdLiberty Station provides a portal to the past, an experience for the present, and a promise for the future. Come to shop, eat, and enjoy the best San Diego has to offer. Numerous eateries to fit any taste as well as Stone brewery for a taste of San Diego Brews.
A must eat for anyone in California. Burgers fries and shakes are on the menu. I always make mine animal style!
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In-N-Out Burger
2910 Damon AveA must eat for anyone in California. Burgers fries and shakes are on the menu. I always make mine animal style!
Striking property featuring modern Mexican plates and creative cocktails, plus panoramic bay views.
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Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrStriking property featuring modern Mexican plates and creative cocktails, plus panoramic bay views.
This is my go to spot for the best Sunday brunch in SD! All you can eat buffet and bottomless mimosas. Make sure to call a couple weeks in advance if you plan to go for a reservation. The bar is open seating as well if you're feeling lucky.
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Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island DrThis is my go to spot for the best Sunday brunch in SD! All you can eat buffet and bottomless mimosas. Make sure to call a couple weeks in advance if you plan to go for a reservation. The bar is open seating as well if you're feeling lucky.