San Diego Guidebook
Neighborhoods
A short uber ride away, downtown has several cool neighborhoods worth exploring, including the Embarcadero, East Village, the Gaslamp and Little Italy.
253 locals recommend
Downtown San Diego
1409 Fourth AvenueA short uber ride away, downtown has several cool neighborhoods worth exploring, including the Embarcadero, East Village, the Gaslamp and Little Italy.
One of our favorite beach areas, Ocean Beach has the best pier in San Diego and great restaurants and a Wednesday night farmer's market.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StOne of our favorite beach areas, Ocean Beach has the best pier in San Diego and great restaurants and a Wednesday night farmer's market.
A nearby trendy neighborhood with a ton of great restaurants and breweries.
439 locals recommend
North Park
A nearby trendy neighborhood with a ton of great restaurants and breweries.
Shopping, restaurants and large park now fill this converted naval base in Point Loma, about a 10 min drive away.
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdShopping, restaurants and large park now fill this converted naval base in Point Loma, about a 10 min drive away.
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardGreat beach area and Boardwalk.
Shopping
Just down the hill, Fashion Valley mall has several good restaurants and great shopping.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdJust down the hill, Fashion Valley mall has several good restaurants and great shopping.
Food scene
The Original Sab-E-Lee
13223-2 Linda Vista RdOne of our favorite take-out Thai spots, right up the hill
A great local brewery off Morena Blvd with a large outdoor patio
92 locals recommend
Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego AvenueA great local brewery off Morena Blvd with a large outdoor patio
Rose Donuts
5201 Linda Vista RdAmy's favorite local donut shop- good classics at a can't beat price.
Great views, food and atmosphere right on San Diego Bay. Also next door are Ketch Brewing and Migel's Mexican restaurant which are also great.
32 locals recommend
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
1360 N Harbor DrGreat views, food and atmosphere right on San Diego Bay. Also next door are Ketch Brewing and Migel's Mexican restaurant which are also great.
Sightseeing
Aircraft carrier museum right on San Diego Harbor with knowledgeable and friendly docents.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrAircraft carrier museum right on San Diego Harbor with knowledgeable and friendly docents.
Seal Rock
Children's Pool Observation WalkwayLa Jolla viewing spot for the Seals
Activities
Spot for renting water toys to enjoy the bay- i.e. stand up paddle boards, kayaks, etc. Call ahead for reservations
84 locals recommend
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara PlSpot for renting water toys to enjoy the bay- i.e. stand up paddle boards, kayaks, etc. Call ahead for reservations
Great nearby hiking spot that has wonderful views of San Diego county
314 locals recommend
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat nearby hiking spot that has wonderful views of San Diego county
Potato Chip Rock
Local favorite hike to Potato Chip Rock for a good photo op :)