Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Sightseeing

One of the world's best zoos. From pandas to cheetahs, tigers to lemurs, you'll find a rich variety with plenty of family-friendly activities.
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Iziko likaSan Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
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One of the world's best zoos. From pandas to cheetahs, tigers to lemurs, you'll find a rich variety with plenty of family-friendly activities.
Iconic and grand, the 'Del' is famous for being backdrop to the acclaimed Some Like It Hot in 1959. It is still home to one of the city's most pristine beaches and boasts a lobby full of history.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
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Iconic and grand, the 'Del' is famous for being backdrop to the acclaimed Some Like It Hot in 1959. It is still home to one of the city's most pristine beaches and boasts a lobby full of history.
The most visited naval ship museum in the world, the U.S.S. Midway was the longest serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. It now hosts more than 1 million annual visitors.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
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The most visited naval ship museum in the world, the U.S.S. Midway was the longest serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. It now hosts more than 1 million annual visitors.
One of San Diego's cultural landmarks, Old Town is a throwback to the city's founding communities and now also includes restaurants and one of the city's excellent local theatres.
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Old Town
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One of San Diego's cultural landmarks, Old Town is a throwback to the city's founding communities and now also includes restaurants and one of the city's excellent local theatres.
The guiding light atop the 400' Point Loma cliffs since 1891, it is the only lighthouse of its kind left on the west coast and boasts unrivaled views of the Pacific Ocean.
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New Point Loma Lighthouse
Cabrillo Road
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The guiding light atop the 400' Point Loma cliffs since 1891, it is the only lighthouse of its kind left on the west coast and boasts unrivaled views of the Pacific Ocean.

Food Scene

The Hillcrest district of San Diego is home to many of the city's finest restaurants and most vibrant nightlife haunts. A stone's throw from Mission Hills, it's a convenient area to explore and enjoy.
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
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The Hillcrest district of San Diego is home to many of the city's finest restaurants and most vibrant nightlife haunts. A stone's throw from Mission Hills, it's a convenient area to explore and enjoy.
With breathtaking views of downtown, the sweeping San Diego Harbor, Coronado Island, and incoming airplanes, this romantic restaurant is perched atop a Bankers Hill office building. Worth a visit!
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave
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With breathtaking views of downtown, the sweeping San Diego Harbor, Coronado Island, and incoming airplanes, this romantic restaurant is perched atop a Bankers Hill office building. Worth a visit!
A three minute walk from my front door, Brooklyn Girl has brought the 'culinary revival' to Mission Hills, serving unforgettable local cuisine. Lauded among San Diego Magazine's 2013 Best Restaurants.
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Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch St
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A three minute walk from my front door, Brooklyn Girl has brought the 'culinary revival' to Mission Hills, serving unforgettable local cuisine. Lauded among San Diego Magazine's 2013 Best Restaurants.
A funky neighborhood corner coffee purveyor, don't underestimate the delicious bevs they make. Swing by in the morning or afternoon and prepare to be thrilled.
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Meshuggah Shack
4048 Goldfinch St
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A funky neighborhood corner coffee purveyor, don't underestimate the delicious bevs they make. Swing by in the morning or afternoon and prepare to be thrilled.
Look no further, if you're in search of a choice restaurant serving exquisite local fare. Lunch at the Red Door is one of the finest in town, featuring an unrivaled selection of tasty sandwiches.
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The Red Door
741 W Washington St
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Look no further, if you're in search of a choice restaurant serving exquisite local fare. Lunch at the Red Door is one of the finest in town, featuring an unrivaled selection of tasty sandwiches.
Pork, pork, and more pork. If you find yourself craving some bacon, pulled pork, or pork schnitzel, here's a place that will serve all three together on an unforgettable sandwich. Open late, all week.
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Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University Avenue
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Pork, pork, and more pork. If you find yourself craving some bacon, pulled pork, or pork schnitzel, here's a place that will serve all three together on an unforgettable sandwich. Open late, all week.
Perennially a top Yelp hotspot, Oscar's is the undisputed top purveyor of fish tacos in San Diego. Their newest location is tucked in the heart of Hillcrest. Spicy shrimp or smoked fish: not to miss!
646 University Ave
646 University Avenue
Perennially a top Yelp hotspot, Oscar's is the undisputed top purveyor of fish tacos in San Diego. Their newest location is tucked in the heart of Hillcrest. Spicy shrimp or smoked fish: not to miss!
Call it a Californian take on a Japanese staple: Sushi Deli has been delighting San Diegans with innovations on maki (sushi rolls) for more than 30 years. All ingredients are fair game. Choose wisely!
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Sushi Deli 1
228 W Washington St
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Call it a Californian take on a Japanese staple: Sushi Deli has been delighting San Diegans with innovations on maki (sushi rolls) for more than 30 years. All ingredients are fair game. Choose wisely!

Arts & Culture

One of the country's oldest and most respected repertory theatre companies, The Old Globe produces a season of plays and musicals ranging from Shakespeare to new works.
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Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe Way
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One of the country's oldest and most respected repertory theatre companies, The Old Globe produces a season of plays and musicals ranging from Shakespeare to new works.
A throwback to simpler times, this semi-outdoor cinema offers both new and classic movies screened 'under the stars'. An elegant setting with comfy reclining chairs (and a bar!), it's guaranteed fun.
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Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch St
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A throwback to simpler times, this semi-outdoor cinema offers both new and classic movies screened 'under the stars'. An elegant setting with comfy reclining chairs (and a bar!), it's guaranteed fun.

Everything Else

Home to the San Diego Padres, this baseball park was built in 2004 and remains one of the coveted 'pitchers parks' in the game. Easily accessible downtown via public transit.
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Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
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Home to the San Diego Padres, this baseball park was built in 2004 and remains one of the coveted 'pitchers parks' in the game. Easily accessible downtown via public transit.
One of the world's most renowned golf courses, Torrey Pines is home to a State Reserve known for its unique variety of trees and breathtaking beaches. Spend an afternoon hiking its meandering trails.
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Torrey Pines
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One of the world's most renowned golf courses, Torrey Pines is home to a State Reserve known for its unique variety of trees and breathtaking beaches. Spend an afternoon hiking its meandering trails.
A few short blocks away, a handy location with access to all of San Diego County's library networks.
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Mission Hills - Hillcrest/Knox Library
215 W Washington St
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A few short blocks away, a handy location with access to all of San Diego County's library networks.

Drinks & Nightlife

Looking for an authentic Irish pub? The Field's owners shipped every piece of the bar from Ireland and had it reconstructed in San Diego's bustling Gaslamp Quarter. Their shepherd's pie is no joke.
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The Field Irish Pub
544 Fifth Ave
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Looking for an authentic Irish pub? The Field's owners shipped every piece of the bar from Ireland and had it reconstructed in San Diego's bustling Gaslamp Quarter. Their shepherd's pie is no joke.
Originally built in 1947, this notorious dive bar boasts one of the finest selections of whiskeys (800+) you'll ever see. The unlikely location is easily missed, but for 'whiskey Mecca', venture in.
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Aero Club Bar
3365 India St
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Originally built in 1947, this notorious dive bar boasts one of the finest selections of whiskeys (800+) you'll ever see. The unlikely location is easily missed, but for 'whiskey Mecca', venture in.