Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
We love everything about Trader Joes! The crew is super helpful so if you have any questions or want to try something just ask. Just make sure to bring the reusable grocery bags located in the cabinet under the coffee maker. California no longer provides free bags as a way of trying to reduce the garage we produce :)
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveWe love everything about Trader Joes! The crew is super helpful so if you have any questions or want to try something just ask. Just make sure to bring the reusable grocery bags located in the cabinet under the coffee maker. California no longer provides free bags as a way of trying to reduce the garage we produce :)
Getting Around
Grantville Trolley Station
Shopping
Fashion Valley has a mix of high end stores (Tiffany & Co., Bloomingdales, Tesla) along with your everyday stores (Macy's, JC Penney's). It is an outdoor mall so recommended for sunny weather.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdFashion Valley has a mix of high end stores (Tiffany & Co., Bloomingdales, Tesla) along with your everyday stores (Macy's, JC Penney's). It is an outdoor mall so recommended for sunny weather.
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park is home to more than 16 museums, amazing gardens and architecture. It is also home to the San Diego Zoo. It is one of our favorite spots to visit for a walk and picnic while our boys love to watch the airplanes land :)
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is home to more than 16 museums, amazing gardens and architecture. It is also home to the San Diego Zoo. It is one of our favorite spots to visit for a walk and picnic while our boys love to watch the airplanes land :)
Less than a 5 minute drive from our guest home, Mission Trails offers a wonderful spot to take a run or hike. We recommend driving all the way threw and hiking over by the dam.
47 locals recommend
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailLess than a 5 minute drive from our guest home, Mission Trails offers a wonderful spot to take a run or hike. We recommend driving all the way threw and hiking over by the dam.
This has quickly become our favorite beach in San Diego. It offers gorgeous, clean beaches along with a stunning view of the Hotel del Coronado. If you decide to walk along the other side of the Island there are equally spectacular views of downtown San Diego. The town of Coronado offers plenty of food options too, both $$$$ and $.
297 locals recommend
Coronado Beach
This has quickly become our favorite beach in San Diego. It offers gorgeous, clean beaches along with a stunning view of the Hotel del Coronado. If you decide to walk along the other side of the Island there are equally spectacular views of downtown San Diego. The town of Coronado offers plenty of food options too, both $$$$ and $.
Recognized as a historical landmark, Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma Peninsula offering skyline views of Coronado and much of the San Deigo coast line. It also is home to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse which can be toured. At the lower level there are also tide pools to explore.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrRecognized as a historical landmark, Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma Peninsula offering skyline views of Coronado and much of the San Deigo coast line. It also is home to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse which can be toured. At the lower level there are also tide pools to explore.
Sightseeing
We love the San Diego Zoo! If you have small children make sure you find the petting zoo early in the morning before the animals get tried of being pet ;) Also, there are lots of hills so make sure to wear comfy shoes.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWe love the San Diego Zoo! If you have small children make sure you find the petting zoo early in the morning before the animals get tried of being pet ;) Also, there are lots of hills so make sure to wear comfy shoes.
Sunset Cliffs are natural cliffs that overlook the ocean offering amazing views especially at sunset. Parking is free but can be busy on the weekend.
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetSunset Cliffs are natural cliffs that overlook the ocean offering amazing views especially at sunset. Parking is free but can be busy on the weekend.
Food Scene
We love this place for breakfast. Yummy scrambles, benedicts and pancakes.
28 locals recommend
The Trails Eatery
7389 Jackson DrWe love this place for breakfast. Yummy scrambles, benedicts and pancakes.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
3089 Clairemont DrBest place to order pizza from and they deliver!
We love this bakery, although on weekends be prepared to wait in line for 20 plus mins. The bakery has amazing breads, sandwiches and my favorite cinnamon rolls. What makes this bakery worth the drive is its location. Liberty Station is an old navy training facility that was restored. It has parks for kids, a walking path with views of downtown and bits of history throughout. It's a great morning stop before heading out to see more of the San Diego sites. FYI - Liberty station is large so Con Pane is located in the ARTS district.
30 locals recommend
Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
2750 Dewey RdWe love this bakery, although on weekends be prepared to wait in line for 20 plus mins. The bakery has amazing breads, sandwiches and my favorite cinnamon rolls. What makes this bakery worth the drive is its location. Liberty Station is an old navy training facility that was restored. It has parks for kids, a walking path with views of downtown and bits of history throughout. It's a great morning stop before heading out to see more of the San Diego sites. FYI - Liberty station is large so Con Pane is located in the ARTS district.