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San Diego Guide

Our favorite spots and must-see attractions for your visit

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General San Diego Recommendations

🌊 Beach & Coastal Favorites

🏖 Coronado Beach

Wide sandy beaches and postcard-worthy sunsets. Perfect for a morning walk or sunset stroll.

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🌊 Pacific Beach & Mission Beach

Stroll (or bike!) along the boardwalk, grab fish tacos or a smoothie, ride the historic roller coaster at Belmont Park, or simply relax and soak up the sun.

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🌅 La Jolla Cove

Cliffside views, sea lions, and crystal-clear water — one of the most iconic spots in San Diego.

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🌊 Sunset Cliffs

Stunning sunset views along dramatic ocean cliffs in Ocean Beach.

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🌴 Classic San Diego Attractions

🌿 Balboa Park

Beautiful Spanish architecture, gardens, museums, and walking paths all in one place.

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🐼 San Diego Zoo

World-famous and located inside Balboa Park — fun for families and animal lovers alike.

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🍹 Food, Drinks & Neighborhood Vibes

🍽 Little Italy

Great restaurants, wine bars, and walkable streets — perfect for a lively night out.

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🌮 Old Town San Diego

Historic charm, margaritas, and delicious Mexican food.

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🍻 North Park

Craft breweries, trendy eateries, and a fun local vibe.

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🛍 Strolling & Shopping

🌊 Seaport Village

Waterfront shops and casual dining with bay views.

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🛍 La Jolla Village

Boutiques, ocean views, and charming coastal streets.

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🫶 Becca & Alexander Favorites

The Padres are playing the Yankees at Petco Park (East Village) this weekend so please plan accordingly!

🍽 Food

  • Our favorite breakfast burrito of all time is at Don Roman on El Cajon! Make sure to add the chipotle cream sauce
  • Tacos El Gordo is famous for (yes) its tacos! Many different locations available.
  • Liberty Station has many amazing restaurants including Hawaiian Fresh Poke!
  • Miguel's in Midway is a fun Mexican restaurant, but with amazing waterfront views
  • Oscar's Fish Tacos in Pacific Beach
  • Board and Brew sandwiches in Pacific Beach and La Jolla UTC mall
  • The Cottage for brunch in La Jolla Village
  • Mr. Frosty's Ice Cream (we get the chocolate cake batter milkshake!) in Pacific Beach

☕ Coffee

  • Spill the Beans in East Village and Seaport (bagel sandwiches are also so good)
  • Dark Horse in North Park
  • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in Bird Rock and many other locations
  • HINAR in East Village (coffee, matcha, and desserts are amazing)
  • Immersion in La Jolla (amazing matcha)
  • Better Buzz (trendy, sweet drinks)

🍺 Breweries

  • Villains Brewing in East Village
  • Harland Brewing in Bay Park or South Park
  • Ketch Brewing in Midway (stunning waterfront views)
  • Hess Brewing in Seaport
  • Bay City Brewing Rooftop in East Village
  • Coronado Brewing in Coronado and Mariana Blvd
  • Kilowatt Brewing in Ocean Beach and Kearny Mesa

🍸 Cocktail Bars

  • The Nolan Rooftop Bar in Downtown (home of Becca and Alexander's first date)
  • Oculto speakeasy in Old Town. Be sure to make a reservation!
  • Good News mocktail bar in Hillcrest
  • Seven Grand whiskey bar in North Park
  • Park & Rec in University Heights
  • Sycamore Den in Normal Heights
  • 52 Remedies in Convoy (make a reservation)
  • Raised by Wolves in UTC mall in La Jolla (make a reservation)

🤸 Activities

  • Little Italy Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings or Hillcrest Farmer's Market on Sundays
  • Padres at Petco Park! The weekend of the wedding they are playing the Yankees!
  • Shopping at UTC mall in La Jolla
  • Brunch and walking to see the Sea Lions in La Jolla Village
  • Walking along Seaport for views of the water and USS Midway
  • Walk along the boardwalk in Mission Beach / Pacific Beach