Geoffrey's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The giant 1,200-acre Balboa Park is home to over 15 museums, including the Natural History Museum; Museum of Man; San Diego Museum of Arts; and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
For a treat, head to The Prado for lunch and try to get a seat on the outdoor terrace.
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Balboa Park
The giant 1,200-acre Balboa Park is home to over 15 museums, including the Natural History Museum; Museum of Man; San Diego Museum of Arts; and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
For a treat, head to The Prado for lunch and try to get a seat on the outdoor terrace.
San Diego Zoo is the most visited zoo in the United States housing over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres!
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo is the most visited zoo in the United States housing over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres!
SeaWorld San Diego is home to world-class animal shows, presentations and exhibits, spread out on beautiful Mission Bay Park.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.SeaWorld San Diego is home to world-class animal shows, presentations and exhibits, spread out on beautiful Mission Bay Park.
This Tuscan-like wine region is within a one- to two-hour drive from most of Southern California’s major cities and airports, making it an ideal Wine Country getaway for SoCal natives, or those traveling to bigger cities like San Diego, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles.
Temecula Valley is known as Southern California Wine Country for a reason — the wine! Dotted with over 40 wineries located relatively close to one another, some small and rustic, some large and state-of-the-art, it would be tough to visit Temecula Valley without swinging by a tasting room or two.
If you’ve never sipped wine underground, you will want to visit Oak Mountain Winery, featuring Temecula Valley’s first subterranean wine cave.
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Temecula
This Tuscan-like wine region is within a one- to two-hour drive from most of Southern California’s major cities and airports, making it an ideal Wine Country getaway for SoCal natives, or those traveling to bigger cities like San Diego, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles.
Temecula Valley is known as Southern California Wine Country for a reason — the wine! Dotted with over 40 wineries located relatively close to one another, some small and rustic, some large and state-of-the-art, it would be tough to visit Temecula Valley without swinging by a tasting room or two.
If you’ve never sipped wine underground, you will want to visit Oak Mountain Winery, featuring Temecula Valley’s first subterranean wine cave.
La Jolla Cove is home to a colony of seals and sea lions, and there’s also a little area called children’s pool, which is ideal for little ones as there’s a concrete breakwater that shields it from the waves.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Cove is home to a colony of seals and sea lions, and there’s also a little area called children’s pool, which is ideal for little ones as there’s a concrete breakwater that shields it from the waves.
Known for its gentle waves and active beachgoers, La Jolla Shores is an ideal place to relax for a few hours.
Families flock to La Jolla Shores and appreciate the reliable lifeguard presence and ample public restrooms. Adjacent to the beach is the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, which houses two artificial reefs meant to attract marine life. Its perimeter is marked with buoys to enforce the strict no fishing rules. Along with fishing, collecting seashells is prohibited, as the area is part of the Marine Life Refuge used by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography for research.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroKnown for its gentle waves and active beachgoers, La Jolla Shores is an ideal place to relax for a few hours.
Families flock to La Jolla Shores and appreciate the reliable lifeguard presence and ample public restrooms. Adjacent to the beach is the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, which houses two artificial reefs meant to attract marine life. Its perimeter is marked with buoys to enforce the strict no fishing rules. Along with fishing, collecting seashells is prohibited, as the area is part of the Marine Life Refuge used by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography for research.
Neighborhoods
Little Italy is now a lively neighborhood with cozy patio cafés, international restaurants, craft brew stops, urban wineries, art galleries, sophisticated shops, boutique hotels, and the festive Piazza della Famiglia.
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Little Italy
Little Italy is now a lively neighborhood with cozy patio cafés, international restaurants, craft brew stops, urban wineries, art galleries, sophisticated shops, boutique hotels, and the festive Piazza della Famiglia.
Gaslamp Quarter, the centre of San Diego’s nightlife scene, famous for its many rooftop bars. It’s also home to lots of shops, restaurants, theatres, galleries and concert venues.
San Diego is well known for its craft beer scene and this is a good place to try some at stalwarts including Karl Strauss and Monkey Paw Brewery. For food, there’s cuisine to suit every taste. Favourites include: Biga; and Tocaya Organica.
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Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter, the centre of San Diego’s nightlife scene, famous for its many rooftop bars. It’s also home to lots of shops, restaurants, theatres, galleries and concert venues.
San Diego is well known for its craft beer scene and this is a good place to try some at stalwarts including Karl Strauss and Monkey Paw Brewery. For food, there’s cuisine to suit every taste. Favourites include: Biga; and Tocaya Organica.
Food scene
Hodad’s – the iconic burger joint in San Diego’s Ocean Beach community – has been named one of the best burger places in the nation, according to a new list ranked by Foursquare.
It’s no secret that Hodad’s is revered by San Diegans. The Ocean Beach location is typically packed day and night with customers lining up for a juicy burger.
Though originally an Ocean Beach staple, Hodad’s has expanded over the years to include a location in downtown San Diego and in downtown’s Petco Park.
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Hodad's
5010 Newport AveHodad’s – the iconic burger joint in San Diego’s Ocean Beach community – has been named one of the best burger places in the nation, according to a new list ranked by Foursquare.
It’s no secret that Hodad’s is revered by San Diegans. The Ocean Beach location is typically packed day and night with customers lining up for a juicy burger.
Though originally an Ocean Beach staple, Hodad’s has expanded over the years to include a location in downtown San Diego and in downtown’s Petco Park.
Ruining your favorite shirt since 1998 with our mesquite grilled baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken and sandwiches! At Phil's BBQ, we combine the best barbecue, legendary customer service, and the biggest value to create a fast, casual, and fun experience. We've been awarded "Best BBQ Catering" in San Diego year after year.
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Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdRuining your favorite shirt since 1998 with our mesquite grilled baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken and sandwiches! At Phil's BBQ, we combine the best barbecue, legendary customer service, and the biggest value to create a fast, casual, and fun experience. We've been awarded "Best BBQ Catering" in San Diego year after year.
San Diego is the Craft Beer Capital of the US. There are so many breweries in town whipping up batches of West Coast IPAs, fruit sours, and just about every other suds style you can think of, that if you tried one a week it would currently take you more than three years to check every one off the list.
A staple of San Diego, Ballast Point was also the first microdistillery in San Diego since Prohibition. The brewery was sold to Constellation Brands for $1 billion in 2015.
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Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StSan Diego is the Craft Beer Capital of the US. There are so many breweries in town whipping up batches of West Coast IPAs, fruit sours, and just about every other suds style you can think of, that if you tried one a week it would currently take you more than three years to check every one off the list.
A staple of San Diego, Ballast Point was also the first microdistillery in San Diego since Prohibition. The brewery was sold to Constellation Brands for $1 billion in 2015.
The birth of Lucha Libre began by first breaking away from what was already being offered and giving customers a unique twist to what had become synonymous with southern California culture: good quality Mexican food. At launch, Lucha Libre began offering never before seen menu items, incorporating quality ingredients from family recipes, as well as improving classic “taco shop” staples.
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Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StThe birth of Lucha Libre began by first breaking away from what was already being offered and giving customers a unique twist to what had become synonymous with southern California culture: good quality Mexican food. At launch, Lucha Libre began offering never before seen menu items, incorporating quality ingredients from family recipes, as well as improving classic “taco shop” staples.
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Vervoersmogelijkheden
Use scooters to see all of downtown
Driving is the most common mode of transportation in this giant county although many people rely on rideshare apps to avoid having to find/pay for parking or limit alcohol intake when going out at night. There is also a bus line, mass transit trolley, and app scooter rentals.
Manieren om te besparen
Go San Diego pass
Invest in a Go San Diego pass. It promises to save holders up to 55 percent on gate and ticket prices at 55 attractions, tours, and experiences. To make the most of something like this, you and your travel companions have to be willing to pack your days fairly full.
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Itinerary for any visit!
Day 1: Balboa Park and Gaslamp Quarter
Day 2: La Jolla and Torrey Pines
Day 3: Explore your choice of local neighbourhoods (San Diego Old Town; North Park; Coronado; Embarcadero; Beaches)