Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

This is my favorite brunch in San Diego. Only catch is they don't take reservations, so often times on the weekends the line can be an hour or more. However, if you go early or on weekdays you should be fine. They are open 7am-3pm.
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The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission Blvd
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This is my favorite brunch in San Diego. Only catch is they don't take reservations, so often times on the weekends the line can be an hour or more. However, if you go early or on weekdays you should be fine. They are open 7am-3pm.
Food is okay, but can't beat the beachside views of the Pacific (or the margaritas!)!
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Baja Beach Cafe
701 Thomas Ave
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Food is okay, but can't beat the beachside views of the Pacific (or the margaritas!)!
My 2nd favorite brunch spot, this one takes reservations.
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The Patio on Lamont
4445 Lamont St
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My 2nd favorite brunch spot, this one takes reservations.
Small pub across the street, but with infamous burgers.
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Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham St
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Small pub across the street, but with infamous burgers.
Little Italy has a bunch of great restaurants, but this seafood place is my favorite. Get the cocktail shrimp!
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India St
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Little Italy has a bunch of great restaurants, but this seafood place is my favorite. Get the cocktail shrimp!

Sightseeing

Pacific Coast, it's all in the name, what more to say?
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Sunset Cliffs
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Pacific Coast, it's all in the name, what more to say?
Historic landmark in Point Loma
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I-Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
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Historic landmark in Point Loma
Seaside community, this is Navy territory.
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Point Loma
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Seaside community, this is Navy territory.

Arts & Culture

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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
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Old Town in general is a cool place to go to check out old San Diego.
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Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace St
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Old Town in general is a cool place to go to check out old San Diego.
Famous historic hotel on the island of Coronado across the Coronado bridge from downtown San Diego. The bridge a sight in itself, and the island is a fun upper class area to explore. The beach in Coronado is pristine white sand and the famous hotel overlooks this beach.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
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Famous historic hotel on the island of Coronado across the Coronado bridge from downtown San Diego. The bridge a sight in itself, and the island is a fun upper class area to explore. The beach in Coronado is pristine white sand and the famous hotel overlooks this beach.

Parks & Nature

There are plenty of options, but Balboa Park is huge, famous, and great. Not to mention the Zoo!
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I-Balboa Park
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There are plenty of options, but Balboa Park is huge, famous, and great. Not to mention the Zoo!
Torrey Pines is amazing. Here you have a park, a beach, and of course the famous golf course perched on seaside cliffs overlooking the beach. Good option for hiking.
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I-Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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Torrey Pines is amazing. Here you have a park, a beach, and of course the famous golf course perched on seaside cliffs overlooking the beach. Good option for hiking.
Check out the seals and/or sea lions sharing the beach right there with the people. Just don't get too close, they can be aggressive!
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
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Check out the seals and/or sea lions sharing the beach right there with the people. Just don't get too close, they can be aggressive!
This is your closest path to the Pacific Ocean. You can walk 15-20 minutes along Mission Bay to reach the Pacific Beach boardwalk, which runs several miles through Pacific Beach and Mission Beach.
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Pacific Beach
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This is your closest path to the Pacific Ocean. You can walk 15-20 minutes along Mission Bay to reach the Pacific Beach boardwalk, which runs several miles through Pacific Beach and Mission Beach.
Ocean Beach is not far away but you'll need to drive probably. It has a bit more of a hippie feel, but the beach is beautiful. There is a dog beach here, which if you like dogs is an awesome experience in itself.
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Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
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Ocean Beach is not far away but you'll need to drive probably. It has a bit more of a hippie feel, but the beach is beautiful. There is a dog beach here, which if you like dogs is an awesome experience in itself.
Hike about 3 miles to get to "Potato Chip Rock", a fun picture and some pretty solid sights along the way.
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Hike about 3 miles to get to "Potato Chip Rock", a fun picture and some pretty solid sights along the way.

Essentials

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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
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Vons
1702 Garnet Ave
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CVS
1792 Garnet Ave
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Liquor store + Deli + Convenience store next door is nice for grabbing some quick essentials.
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Crest Liquor
3787 Ingraham St
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Liquor store + Deli + Convenience store next door is nice for grabbing some quick essentials.

Drinks & Nightlife

This dueling piano bar is my favorite place downtown. You can make a reservation if you want to get a table during peak nightlife hours, otherwise it could be a little bit of a line depending on day/time.
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The Shout! House
655 Fourth Ave
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This dueling piano bar is my favorite place downtown. You can make a reservation if you want to get a table during peak nightlife hours, otherwise it could be a little bit of a line depending on day/time.
Garnet Ave is the main drag in Pacific Beach, and is where you will find all the closest night/weekend activity. It has a slew of bar/restaurants and shopping options as well.
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Garnet Avenue
Garnet Avenue
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Garnet Ave is the main drag in Pacific Beach, and is where you will find all the closest night/weekend activity. It has a slew of bar/restaurants and shopping options as well.
If you're a fan of beer, this place let's you pour your own and has tons of local options, which is well...awesome.
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Barrel Republic Pacific Beach
1261 Garnet Ave
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If you're a fan of beer, this place let's you pour your own and has tons of local options, which is well...awesome.
Gaslamp is the downtown area, with a bunch of options for going out at night or shopping during the day.
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Gaslamp Quarter
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Gaslamp is the downtown area, with a bunch of options for going out at night or shopping during the day.

Entertainment & Activities

Famous San Diego Zoo! Panda!
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Iziko likaSan Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
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Famous San Diego Zoo! Panda!
Apologies if you're anti-SeaWorld, but San Diego's is probably the most famous.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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Apologies if you're anti-SeaWorld, but San Diego's is probably the most famous.
San Diego's only major pro team left, home of the Padres! Great area downtown looking out at the Coronado Bridge.
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Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
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San Diego's only major pro team left, home of the Padres! Great area downtown looking out at the Coronado Bridge.
Mini amusement park in Mission Beach along the PB Boardwalk. The roller coaster here is almost 100 years old but it's still pretty fun!
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Giant Dipper Roller Coaster
3146 Mission Blvd
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Mini amusement park in Mission Beach along the PB Boardwalk. The roller coaster here is almost 100 years old but it's still pretty fun!