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A Weekend Away in San Diego
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

1. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.4
5627 La Jolla Blvd (btwn Chelsea & Bird Rock Ave), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 100 tips and reviews

Abi B.Abi Bock: Highlight is the open windows and casual outdoor seating.

2. The Cottage

8.9
7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
Breakfast Spot · 172 tips and reviews

Monica V.Monica Valencia: Eggs California are a must if you love eggs benedict and avocado!

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

3. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

9.6
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd (at Highway 101), San Diego, CA
Nature Preserve · 68 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Beautiful hike from the cliffs down to the beach. If you park at the bottom, the hike up to the parking lot is harder than the scenic hike itself. Curve down to the beach to skip the parking lot hike.

4. Oscar's Mexican Seafood

9.3
703 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 103 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: The smoked fish tacos are insanely good. And don't forget the secret sauce in the drink fridge. Try them all!

Mr. Frostie is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

5. Mr. Frostie

9.0
1470 Garnet Ave (at Haines St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Pacific Beach · 40 tips and reviews

Zii H.Zii Hammad: Consistently good soft serve. Simple and rad.

San Diego Zoo is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

6. San Diego Zoo

9.4
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Zoo · Balboa Park · 564 tips and reviews

Manny P.Manny Perez: Truly the best Zoo in America... So much to see and do!

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

7. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

9.6
Sunset Cliffs Blvd (btwn Adair & Ladera St), San Diego, CA
Park · Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA · 115 tips and reviews

Bread S.Bread Sun: The best spot for sunset. Don't forget to bring your jacket.

Tiger!Tiger! is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

8. Tiger!Tiger!

3025 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Pub · North Park · 106 tips and reviews

Lee M.Lee Movic: An awesome beer selection, with great food to match. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options, as well as hearty sandwiches and seasonal specials. Don't forget to explore the back "IPA Bar," too!

CUCINA urbana is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

9. CUCINA urbana

9.2
505 Laurel St (at 5th Ave), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 173 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Soenen: Excellent wine program. Rabbit sausage ravioli was fantastic.

Aero Club Bar is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

10. Aero Club Bar

9.0
3365 India St (btwn Sassafras & W Upas St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews

Eric V.Eric Venker: Great little dive spot with a huge number of whiskeys and an impressive and original cocktail list. Phenomenal prices on drinks as well. Worth a stop.

Harry's Coffee Shop is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

11. Harry's Coffee Shop

9.1
7545 Girard Ave (at Torrey Pines Rd), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 70 tips and reviews

Barry B.Barry Bloom: Always one of my standbys. The definitive '60s coffee shop with a great breakfast, terrific burgers and the expected ambience.

Lucha Libre Taco Shop is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

12. Lucha Libre Taco Shop

8.6
1810 W Washington St (at India St), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Midtown · 257 tips and reviews

Peter E.Peter Elliott: No breakfast burrito like el jefe. Definite way to start your day. May be all you need for an entire day. Also get the chips and try out the salsa bar.

Hillcrest Farmers Market is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

13. Hillcrest Farmers Market

9.3
3960 Normal St, San Diego, CA
Farmers Market · Hillcrest · 82 tips and reviews

Christine H.Christine Ha: Food & sensory paradise 🍅🍯🌯

14. La Jolla Shores Beach

9.5
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA
Beach · La Jolla Shores · 136 tips and reviews

Ben V.Ben Van Dierendonck: One of the most beautiful beaches in San Diego. Great for walking along, boogie boarding, or snorkeling with sharks and rays.

Brothers' Provisions is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

15. Brothers' Provisions

16451 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA
Deli · Rancho Bernardo · 34 tips and reviews

Kristy C.Kristy Carter: great food selection, great beer, great people. Try the daily grilled cheese--always something different.

Bobboi Natural Gelato is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

16. Bobboi Natural Gelato

9.5
8008 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA
Gelato Shop · 78 tips and reviews

Ben H.Ben Hong: So far I've tried the watermelon, blood orange, mango, and Julian apple pie. They were all mindblowingly delicious. This is without a doubt the best gelato I've ever had. You must go and try it.

Societe Brewing Company is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

17. Societe Brewing Company

9.3
8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Industrial Park Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Kearny Mesa · 52 tips and reviews

Pete A.Pete A.: Some of the best true craft brews we had in San Diego. Very well crafted IPAs & if you like stouts, do NOT skip The Butcher. Whoa...utopia. The owners & head brewmaster are really great people too!

George's at The Cove is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

18. George's at The Cove

8.9
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews

y c.y content: happy hour 3:30-6:30 with ridiculously reasonable prices for such a LIT atmosphere/location. get the short rib panini; life is short.

Phil's BBQ is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

19. Phil's BBQ

9.1
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

DeimosDeimos: Take it from a life long Texan who has religiously been devouring BBQ for many years. All of the food here is outrageously delicious!

Noble Experiment is one of A Weekend Away in San Diego.

20. Noble Experiment

8.7
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Central San Diego · 102 tips and reviews

Luke W.Luke Wang: Get the dealer's choice and be pleasantly surprised by whatever drinks they might whip up. Regardless they are all delicious.