Sightseeing & Local Flavor
Sightseeing
The San Diego Zoo is considered one of the best, with outdoor living for the animals, and close up front viewing. So, paint your face for some fun, and go meet the Panda and Koala Bears, along with the elephants and monkeys are the best.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe San Diego Zoo is considered one of the best, with outdoor living for the animals, and close up front viewing. So, paint your face for some fun, and go meet the Panda and Koala Bears, along with the elephants and monkeys are the best.
The Wild Safari Park is a must see, with the animals in natural setting, shows and tram ride through the open terrain. Feed the animals from a safari car, or roam on your feet. Passes are available as combined with the SD Zoo,
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe Wild Safari Park is a must see, with the animals in natural setting, shows and tram ride through the open terrain. Feed the animals from a safari car, or roam on your feet. Passes are available as combined with the SD Zoo,
Fun Day, for all ages, with rides. They have a ball dropping for kids early on New Years Eve, with music. Clean, family fun
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrFun Day, for all ages, with rides. They have a ball dropping for kids early on New Years Eve, with music. Clean, family fun
For a great photo opportunity, with thousands of poppies in bloom. Ride on the farmers wagon or walk through for a nice few hours, shop at the agriculture barn and go discount shopping at the Carlsbad Shops next door.
172 locals recommend
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteFor a great photo opportunity, with thousands of poppies in bloom. Ride on the farmers wagon or walk through for a nice few hours, shop at the agriculture barn and go discount shopping at the Carlsbad Shops next door.
Home to the annual Del Mar Fair, Horse Racing and shows, Kaaboo Del Mar, Concerts, and many other events year round, such as home and garden, wedding bazaar, gun shows.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Home to the annual Del Mar Fair, Horse Racing and shows, Kaaboo Del Mar, Concerts, and many other events year round, such as home and garden, wedding bazaar, gun shows.
Home to the famous Del Mar Horse Racing by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Pacific Classic and Breeder Cup. The season is late July to Labor Day. Wear your hats for opening day and throughout the season - suit, hats, dresses with heels are the best to support this beautiful surf meets the turf venue
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdHome to the famous Del Mar Horse Racing by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Pacific Classic and Breeder Cup. The season is late July to Labor Day. Wear your hats for opening day and throughout the season - suit, hats, dresses with heels are the best to support this beautiful surf meets the turf venue
View the beach from the sky down and coast along the La Jolla shoreline, by going tantum with a professional hang glider. About $250 including picture, per person. For adventure, plan ahead and depends on the wind that day.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrView the beach from the sky down and coast along the La Jolla shoreline, by going tantum with a professional hang glider. About $250 including picture, per person. For adventure, plan ahead and depends on the wind that day.
Neighborhoods
Cedros is a Street in Solana Beach with live music at Belly Up Tavern, the art district, wineries, shopping - it also celebrate a farmer market on Sat or Sun. Spend an afternoon drifting through this unique spot.
16 locals recommend
South Cedros Avenue
South Cedros AvenueCedros is a Street in Solana Beach with live music at Belly Up Tavern, the art district, wineries, shopping - it also celebrate a farmer market on Sat or Sun. Spend an afternoon drifting through this unique spot.
Solana Beach is a beach community, one of many you should visit - each beach community has their own charm, and culture. So, visit them all by biking, walking or driving up and down Pacific Coast Hwy 101. It south San Diego vs, North San Diego, from original beachy to sophisticated.
Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach
La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad
73 locals recommend
Solana Beach
Solana Beach is a beach community, one of many you should visit - each beach community has their own charm, and culture. So, visit them all by biking, walking or driving up and down Pacific Coast Hwy 101. It south San Diego vs, North San Diego, from original beachy to sophisticated.
Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach
La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad
Balboa Park has a lot to offer, to spend a day or two sightseeing. Take a ride on the Carousel, visit the museums, IMAX, floor gardens, art, and theaters for shows, or just take a walk or run in one of the largest parks in the USA. They have concerts and movie night as seasonal events.
Go dine at the Prada, and walk through the many art packed parks.
22 locals recommend
Casa De Balboa
Balboa Park has a lot to offer, to spend a day or two sightseeing. Take a ride on the Carousel, visit the museums, IMAX, floor gardens, art, and theaters for shows, or just take a walk or run in one of the largest parks in the USA. They have concerts and movie night as seasonal events.
Go dine at the Prada, and walk through the many art packed parks.
The place for seal sightings at the children pool, and breath taking views, best in town. Take a walk down a mine to the ocean, stroll through the shops, and stop for coffee and dessert.
184 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores
The place for seal sightings at the children pool, and breath taking views, best in town. Take a walk down a mine to the ocean, stroll through the shops, and stop for coffee and dessert.
Carlsbad has a old town feel, with music, beach and running paths along the ocean. Nice dining. Home to the poppy fields, discount shopping mall, and Legoland Amusement Park
131 locals recommend
Carlsbad
Carlsbad has a old town feel, with music, beach and running paths along the ocean. Nice dining. Home to the poppy fields, discount shopping mall, and Legoland Amusement Park
High bluffs, great walkable beach community. Good for late night dining with 3rd Corner Grille, Pizza and shops. Grand ole movie theater la Paloma Theatre is a threw back in time, and a good adventure. Fun area, with live music and lots of dining.
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
High bluffs, great walkable beach community. Good for late night dining with 3rd Corner Grille, Pizza and shops. Grand ole movie theater la Paloma Theatre is a threw back in time, and a good adventure. Fun area, with live music and lots of dining.
Surf is Up beach community, with a young active area for beach access, beach cooming, drinks, fishing and people watching.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
Surf is Up beach community, with a young active area for beach access, beach cooming, drinks, fishing and people watching.
Known for the old fashion theme park, complete with roller coaster, parks, games and off beach surfing. Large board walk, for strolling down the bay. The beach is large, direct from the street, and light waves in most areas.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardKnown for the old fashion theme park, complete with roller coaster, parks, games and off beach surfing. Large board walk, for strolling down the bay. The beach is large, direct from the street, and light waves in most areas.
One of the last beachy places here, hardly touched by progress. Eclectic people and neighborhood. Famous fish tacos, surfing, boarding and fun community events.
775 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StOne of the last beachy places here, hardly touched by progress. Eclectic people and neighborhood. Famous fish tacos, surfing, boarding and fun community events.
Go visit Coronado, for sightseeing with wonderful bridge views of down town San Diego, stop for an ice cream, and go to brunch at the famous "some like it hot" film making Grand Hotel Del. They decorate well for the holidays, complete with ice skating on the beach. Beautiful outdoor dining and views from all areas.
387 locals recommend
Coronado
Go visit Coronado, for sightseeing with wonderful bridge views of down town San Diego, stop for an ice cream, and go to brunch at the famous "some like it hot" film making Grand Hotel Del. They decorate well for the holidays, complete with ice skating on the beach. Beautiful outdoor dining and views from all areas.
Favorite Late Night Dining
Midnight to 1am - Late Night dining, with wonderful food to accompany their large wine selection while dining in or taking out. Casual wear, and reservations suggested since very popular.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StMidnight to 1am - Late Night dining, with wonderful food to accompany their large wine selection while dining in or taking out. Casual wear, and reservations suggested since very popular.
The hot spot in town for gourmet foods, elegant dining experience and local hang out for horse jockeys after race day. 5 star.
24 locals recommend
Pamplemousse Grille
514 Via De La ValleThe hot spot in town for gourmet foods, elegant dining experience and local hang out for horse jockeys after race day. 5 star.
Great Super Club atmosphere for long dining, and wine sipping. Famous long time race jockey hang out and local hot spot for large portion, full bar and specials every night, including piano music for a sing along, or dancing. They have a private room for groups, meetings.
20 locals recommend
Red Tractons Restaurant
550 Via De La ValleGreat Super Club atmosphere for long dining, and wine sipping. Famous long time race jockey hang out and local hot spot for large portion, full bar and specials every night, including piano music for a sing along, or dancing. They have a private room for groups, meetings.
Best 5 star dining, with beautiful garden terrace. The owner has this restaurant and Mr. A's, by balboa park. Later dining, elegant, and fantastic piano sitting to sing along with your favorites and by request.
28 locals recommend
Mille Fleurs
6009 Paseo DeliciasBest 5 star dining, with beautiful garden terrace. The owner has this restaurant and Mr. A's, by balboa park. Later dining, elegant, and fantastic piano sitting to sing along with your favorites and by request.
Elegant scene, great chef with extensive wine list and cocktail bar. 5 star dining. With fish, steaks and other specialty foods.
26 locals recommend
MARKET Restaurant + Bar
3702 Via De La ValleElegant scene, great chef with extensive wine list and cocktail bar. 5 star dining. With fish, steaks and other specialty foods.
Mexican Food with lots of turkey dishes with unique seasoning, and full bar This area has three Mexican restaurants in walking distance from one another, so check the menus if you wish. Family owned for over 50 years
26 locals recommend
Tony's Jacal
621 Valley AveMexican Food with lots of turkey dishes with unique seasoning, and full bar This area has three Mexican restaurants in walking distance from one another, so check the menus if you wish. Family owned for over 50 years
Food scene
Crush Solana Beach
Highway 101No longer available
Great happy hour with views of the famous Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Club. Relax, enjoy the views and try the local fish tacos and margaritas.
108 locals recommend
Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarGreat happy hour with views of the famous Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Club. Relax, enjoy the views and try the local fish tacos and margaritas.
Right on the beach with both indoor and outdoor seating - known for seafood, casual bar and close up with nature.
62 locals recommend
The Poseidon Restaurant
1670 Coast BlvdRight on the beach with both indoor and outdoor seating - known for seafood, casual bar and close up with nature.
Right on the beach with indoor seating - known for streaks and seafood, with a casual seating bar to finer indoor seats.
110 locals recommend
Jake's Del Mar
1660 Coast BlvdRight on the beach with indoor seating - known for streaks and seafood, with a casual seating bar to finer indoor seats.
Do some shopping, make a reservation at one of the fine restaurants Il Fornaio, Pacifica Casual Grille or Pacifica restaurant, and stretch out at the plaza enoteca, for dessert, wine shipping, and under the stars atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
Del Mar Plaza
1555 Camino Del MarDo some shopping, make a reservation at one of the fine restaurants Il Fornaio, Pacifica Casual Grille or Pacifica restaurant, and stretch out at the plaza enoteca, for dessert, wine shipping, and under the stars atmosphere.
Thai food with flare, and a nice atmosphere. Plan ahead since very popular and small in footage
33 locals recommend
Bangkok Bay
Highway 101Thai food with flare, and a nice atmosphere. Plan ahead since very popular and small in footage
Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros AveBreakfast locals love. Simple to rich
Music
One of the best live music vendors in all of San Diego or Nationally. Its small yet can be intimate or where you rock out, or disco at happy hour. The best with live music of all genue daily.
It is attached to the Music Note for pre-concert drinks/dining. The Belly Up Tavern also has food, and drinks.
271 locals recommend
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveOne of the best live music vendors in all of San Diego or Nationally. Its small yet can be intimate or where you rock out, or disco at happy hour. The best with live music of all genue daily.
It is attached to the Music Note for pre-concert drinks/dining. The Belly Up Tavern also has food, and drinks.
Music Concert and some Sporting Events, historic theatre in the round. Wear jeans and T-shirt to Sun Dress, depending on the concert genue.
28 locals recommend
Pechanga Arena San Diego
3500 Sports Arena BlvdMusic Concert and some Sporting Events, historic theatre in the round. Wear jeans and T-shirt to Sun Dress, depending on the concert genue.
Movies
Historic Movie Theater, which shows old to new movies, from back in the day. Always entertaining, not expensive great for a rainy day.
67 locals recommend
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101Historic Movie Theater, which shows old to new movies, from back in the day. Always entertaining, not expensive great for a rainy day.
Arts and Theatre
Historic Theatre with fantastic shows, good sound, and good prices to prime entertainment. Plan a show, and dine near by
Spreckels Theater
121 BroadwayHistoric Theatre with fantastic shows, good sound, and good prices to prime entertainment. Plan a show, and dine near by
Located in Balboa Park, shows, shows, shows are great, most are live theatre plays, and a must see for holiday season with traditional performances.
96 locals recommend
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe WayLocated in Balboa Park, shows, shows, shows are great, most are live theatre plays, and a must see for holiday season with traditional performances.