Guidebook for San Diego
Getting Around
San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrFor sightseeing in San Diego, try the Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour. With the city's year-round mild climate, this is the perfect tour in any season, and it allows for complete flexibility. Get off and explore the areas that interest you or just stay on to see the city at a leisurely pace without having to worry about driving or parking. 1 or 2-day passes are available.
Hop on hop off Trolley
500 Kettner BlvdFor sightseeing in San Diego, try the Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour. With the city's year-round mild climate, this is the perfect tour in any season, and it allows for complete flexibility. Get off and explore the areas that interest you or just stay on to see the city at a leisurely pace without having to worry about driving or parking. 1 or 2-day passes are available.
Parks & Nature
1,400 acres of urban cultural park... open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, walking paths, museums, several theaters, and the World-famous San Diego Zoo.
The park was created for the Panama California Exhibition of 1915-1916 with most of the buildings in the park remaining from that event. The predominant architecture is Spanish-Mexican style, low level buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings.
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Balboa Park
1,400 acres of urban cultural park... open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, walking paths, museums, several theaters, and the World-famous San Diego Zoo.
The park was created for the Panama California Exhibition of 1915-1916 with most of the buildings in the park remaining from that event. The predominant architecture is Spanish-Mexican style, low level buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings.
Sightseeing
Waterfront shopping and dining, adjacent to the San Diego Bay, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner. Stroll around and spend an afternoon. This area of unique shops and restaurants is one of the city's must sees. Picnic tables, benches, and waterfront patios are throughout the area and weekends can be very busy. Outdoor performers take to the stage regularly in the afternoons, some of which can be quite eclectic. Easily accessible on foot from many of the nearby attractions including the USS Midway. Since there is limited and expensive parking at Seaport Village, it may be best to park a little distance away and enjoy the stroll along the waterfront to the site... or use Uber, or Lyft.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrWaterfront shopping and dining, adjacent to the San Diego Bay, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner. Stroll around and spend an afternoon. This area of unique shops and restaurants is one of the city's must sees. Picnic tables, benches, and waterfront patios are throughout the area and weekends can be very busy. Outdoor performers take to the stage regularly in the afternoons, some of which can be quite eclectic. Easily accessible on foot from many of the nearby attractions including the USS Midway. Since there is limited and expensive parking at Seaport Village, it may be best to park a little distance away and enjoy the stroll along the waterfront to the site... or use Uber, or Lyft.
Little Italy is a charming highly-walkable scenic neighborhood with numerous Italian restaurants, Italian retail shops, home design stores, and art galleries. Walk west about 3 blocks to India Street!
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Little Italy
Little Italy is a charming highly-walkable scenic neighborhood with numerous Italian restaurants, Italian retail shops, home design stores, and art galleries. Walk west about 3 blocks to India Street!
The Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District, is an area of restored late 19th & early 20th Century Victorian buildings. Today the area is trendy with shops, restaurants, and galleries. Less than 20 blocks, the area runs approximately from Broadway to San Diego Bay, underwent restorations in the 1970s, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District, is an area of restored late 19th & early 20th Century Victorian buildings. Today the area is trendy with shops, restaurants, and galleries. Less than 20 blocks, the area runs approximately from Broadway to San Diego Bay, underwent restorations in the 1970s, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Food Scene
Cozy spot dishes up French bistro classics with a local spin in cheerful, Parisian-inspired digs.
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Cafe Chloe
721 Ninth AvenueCozy spot dishes up French bistro classics with a local spin in cheerful, Parisian-inspired digs.
Laid-back eatery with modern decor & an off-street patio serving simple Italian classics.
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SoleLuna Cafe
702 Ash StLaid-back eatery with modern decor & an off-street patio serving simple Italian classics.
Davanti Enoteca
1655 India StCreative Italian cuisine, plus wine & cocktails
Innovative & locally sourced donut menu that changes daily & includes vegan choices.
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Donut Bar
631 B StInnovative & locally sourced donut menu that changes daily & includes vegan choices.
From coffee cake to crème brûlée, this airy eatery offers a range of desserts, plus savory options.
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveFrom coffee cake to crème brûlée, this airy eatery offers a range of desserts, plus savory options.
Fun spot for chicken & egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, and a full bar.
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The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdFun spot for chicken & egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, and a full bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
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Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific HwyPublic park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
In short, PETCO Park is attractive, efficient, comfortable and strikingly beautiful - just like San Diego.
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Petco Park
100 Park BlvdIn short, PETCO Park is attractive, efficient, comfortable and strikingly beautiful - just like San Diego.
Whether it's a business meeting, trade show, or Comic-Con International, the SD Convention Center is the primary convention center in San Diego.
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San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor DrWhether it's a business meeting, trade show, or Comic-Con International, the SD Convention Center is the primary convention center in San Diego.
Arts & Culture
An aviation and space exploration museum located in Balboa Park and is housed in the former Ford Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Zoo de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrAn aviation and space exploration museum located in Balboa Park and is housed in the former Ford Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
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Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center
1875 El PradoThe Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
Point Loma provides an incredible view out over San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. This is the place where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first landed on the west coast of the United States in 1542. The history of his incredible "Voyage of Discovery" is told through a variety of displays and exhibits at the Cabrillo National Monument. A large statue dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo gazes out over the land he discovered. Also located on Point Loma is the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, built in 1858. Visitors can tour the refurbished lighthouse building. Access to Point Loma is along a very scenic roadway.
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Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrPoint Loma provides an incredible view out over San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. This is the place where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first landed on the west coast of the United States in 1542. The history of his incredible "Voyage of Discovery" is told through a variety of displays and exhibits at the Cabrillo National Monument. A large statue dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo gazes out over the land he discovered. Also located on Point Loma is the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, built in 1858. Visitors can tour the refurbished lighthouse building. Access to Point Loma is along a very scenic roadway.
Shopping
A five-level outdoor shopping mall known for its bright colors, architectural tricks, and odd spatial rhythms.
Horton Plaza lies in downtown San Diego between Broadway and G Street, and 1st and 4th Avenue. From an architectural point of view it is one of California's most interesting shopping centers. The bright colors and avant-garde architecture, together with the open-air displays, make it most attractive. The center contains all kinds of shops, including major department stores, numerous restaurants, and movie theaters.
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Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaA five-level outdoor shopping mall known for its bright colors, architectural tricks, and odd spatial rhythms.
Horton Plaza lies in downtown San Diego between Broadway and G Street, and 1st and 4th Avenue. From an architectural point of view it is one of California's most interesting shopping centers. The bright colors and avant-garde architecture, together with the open-air displays, make it most attractive. The center contains all kinds of shops, including major department stores, numerous restaurants, and movie theaters.