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Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Clairemont · 12 tips and reviews
Joe Lin: Food is delicious and fresh here and the staff is super nice. Small family ran hole in the wall, call in your order if you don't want to wait.
Mountain · La Jolla, San Diego, CA · 17 tips and reviews
Joel Nowak: The top of Mt. Soledad is a great place to take in the sunset. I climb to the top step and feel like I am on the top of the world ... even if I am only less than 1000 feet up. Really pretty though.
3139 University Ave Ste B (Herman Ave.), San Diego, CA
Brewery · North Park · 2 tips and reviews
Lee Movic: This is poised to be one of North Park's hidden gems. BYO food or order from neighboring Tostadas, liters of beer, sunshine, & old world meets new school vibes. Welcome to the neighborhood, ChuckAlek!
Attraction · Mission Bay Park · 2 tips and reviews
Nico Pitney: "Billed as the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in California, opened at SeaWorld in 2022. Takes you on vertical plunges and zooming through loops while reaching speeds of 60mph."
Nico Pitney: New Children's Zoo, Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, opened in 2022. Over 100 species in 4 distinct environments. New hummingbird and Komodo dragon exhibits too.
@socalwithkids: Be sure to visit the outdoor exhibits, including the tidepools, Boundless Energy exhibit, and the sharks. Visit on an afternoon & catch the sunset over La Jolla. Gorgeous view!
Baseball Stadium · East Village · 260 tips and reviews
Richard Revilla: Beautiful park with a great location. Omni hotel is a 30 step walk. Gas Lamp a block away and convention center with plenty of parking 2 blocks. Enjoy the game and downtown.
Nico Pitney: "Beautifully renovated in 2022, boasting additional exhibit space, a new courtyard and outdoor terraces and a flexible theater space + two new dining options"
Nico Pitney: "The elegant new outdoor home of the San Diego Symphony, opened in 2021, is already a San Diego icon, welcoming audiences to its gorgeous bayside setting for orchestral performances, pop concerts etc"
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd (near W Zoo Rd), Escondido, CA
Zoo · Northeastern San Diego · 166 tips and reviews
Paige C: Obsessed with this place! Take the caravan safari for your chance to feed giraffes AND rhinos! It was an amazing experience! I got to do both. I also loved Lorikeet Landing!
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd (at Via De La Valle), Del Mar, CA
Race Track · 107 tips and reviews
Amanda Reuss: Located at Del Mar Fairgrounds, the racetrack has two racing seasons and weekend races usually have live music and entertainment. If you are sitting in the grandstands, check out the infield as well.
580 W Cedar St. (btwn Kettner Blvd & Front St.), San Diego, CA
Farmers Market · Little Italy · 76 tips and reviews
Amanda Reuss: A must-visit during a San Diego stay. Open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, this farmers market is the biggest in San Diego. You can find everything from fresh uni to loads of local produce.
100 S Sierra Ave. (Lomas Santa Fe), Solana Beach, CA
Beach · 15 tips and reviews
Maria Donoe: Many places to be you can go down to the shore, hang at the picnic tables, play some hoops, or watch the sunset on the bluffs by the community center.
Ti Wu: Best gelato in San Diego! Many seasonal choices and all of them are delicious. The sweetness is just right, not over-sweetened. Also, they serve AFFOGATO!!! Don't know what's it? Gotta check it out!
4820 Newport Ave (at Sunset Cliffs Blvd), San Diego, CA
Bakery · Ocean Beach · 52 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: This Cuban-style bakery in Ocean Beach serves some of San Diego's best baked goods, including whimsical single-serving layer cakes, mojito cookies, and chocolate sea-salt caramels.
Ice Cream Parlor · North Park · 35 tips and reviews
Jordan Nilson: I LOVED the idea of the "flights"! I had 4 different flavored waffle flights and all were delicious! Very quaint little spot. Clean, courteous, and authentic! Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth!
Eater: Puesto provides a seriously stunning setting for a menu that showcases its signature tacos as well as Mexican small plates and inspired craft cocktails.
Taco Restaurant · East Village · 11 tips and reviews
Amanda Reuss: Delicious is an understatement. Owner Frank Vizcarra was at the restaurant when we visited on a Sunday evening and his passion for the food and cocktails is very refreshing. Can’t wait to go back!
John Castell: This museum is considered the "jewel box" museum of Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. ADMISSION IS FREE. The collection is classic with a broad range of fine portraiture that you can breeze through with e
2001 Pan American Plz (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
Museum · Balboa Park · 34 tips and reviews
Nikki M: Awesome place that needs lots of time to see.. Be sure to talk to the docents! Many have worked on and/or flown the things you are seeing. (And don't eat before the simulator!!)
Ricardo Villarreal: It's a small museum but has an impressive collection of art. Love the works by the Italian masters, especially a Venetian scene by Canaletto, incredible detail!
Stefan Braham: This park is beautiful, and only a ten-minute walk from the Crowne Plaza and other hotels nearby. A further walk over the hill will put you right in Old Town.
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 126 tips and reviews
Natasha Britton: Absolutely loved this place! Was the highlight of my San Diego trip. Authentic Mexican food in an amazing lively fun atmosphere. Get the chicken mole enchiladas !
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 32 tips and reviews
loran jonak: Fantastic food. They have something like 1800 different tequilas which is a spectacle to see but if you want to see it, do not sit in the extra seating area across the hall.
Serious Eats: This popular spot for breakfast and brunch looks like it belongs in The Jetsons. The vast menu includes bennies, super-sweet pancakes, and lighter choices.
3940 4th Ave Ste 110 (btwn University & Washington Ave), San Diego, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Hillcrest · 41 tips and reviews
The Feast: Clay tagines imported from Morocco showcase beautifully spiced meat dishes as well as the restaurant's signature ingredient -- perfectly steamed cous cous cooked from scratch.
Jill O'Riley: I am a huge fan of Mexican food and I adore this place. Surf N Turf or Surfin California burritos with the creamy white/green sauce. Hits the spot every time. Also, their tacos are superb!
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 173 tips and reviews
Ainee Tiny: This place at the corner of Laurel st and 5th ave. Is a must! Decor is absolutely stunning, awesome service, food outstanding. Pictured: mushroom and goat cheese pizza and ahi tuna crudo. Both delish