Sightseeing
Best local spot for hiking with amazing ocean views. This is also a State Beach where swimming, surfing, and sunbathing is great.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBest local spot for hiking with amazing ocean views. This is also a State Beach where swimming, surfing, and sunbathing is great.
Black Mountain Open Space Park
Great spot for hiking right in my backyard
Best to start at Lake Poway or off of the 67 freeway. This is a tough local hike but with a fun picture spot at the top on the rock that looks like a potato chip!
25 locals recommend
Potato Chip Hike Start Point (Menifee FitClub)
Mount Woodson TrailBest to start at Lake Poway or off of the 67 freeway. This is a tough local hike but with a fun picture spot at the top on the rock that looks like a potato chip!
This historic part of San Diego has lots of history, restaurants, bars, sight seeing, parks, and theaters to explore
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StThis historic part of San Diego has lots of history, restaurants, bars, sight seeing, parks, and theaters to explore
Seaport Village is located on the waterfront in downtown San Diego. Parking is free before 10am near the star of India and parking is metered after that. There are lots of restaurants and shops here to explore. A points of interest are the USS Midway Museum, The Kissing Statue, and the Star of India.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSeaport Village is located on the waterfront in downtown San Diego. Parking is free before 10am near the star of India and parking is metered after that. There are lots of restaurants and shops here to explore. A points of interest are the USS Midway Museum, The Kissing Statue, and the Star of India.
Neighborhoods
Del Mar Is A Quaint Seaside Village Rich In History, Natural Beauty, And European Charm. Visitors Come From Across The Globe Seeking Breathtaking Vistas, Beaches, And Food. Spectacular Ocean Views.
180 locals recommend
Del Mar
Del Mar Is A Quaint Seaside Village Rich In History, Natural Beauty, And European Charm. Visitors Come From Across The Globe Seeking Breathtaking Vistas, Beaches, And Food. Spectacular Ocean Views.
Encinitas is known for its laid-back beach lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and thriving arts scene. Known as the "sweet spot of the universe" it is home to many well known spiritual leaders such as Deepak Chopra, Davidji, and Spiritual Enlightenment Center Meditation Gardens.
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
Encinitas is known for its laid-back beach lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and thriving arts scene. Known as the "sweet spot of the universe" it is home to many well known spiritual leaders such as Deepak Chopra, Davidji, and Spiritual Enlightenment Center Meditation Gardens.
La Jolla Shores
La Jolla is a great beach with lots of restaurants and shopping
Mira Mesa is close by and is filled with Asian markets like Ranch 99 Chinese Market, H Mart Korean Market, Seafood City Pilipino Market and many more! There are many great Asian restaurants in this area as well.
Mira Mesa
Mira Mesa is close by and is filled with Asian markets like Ranch 99 Chinese Market, H Mart Korean Market, Seafood City Pilipino Market and many more! There are many great Asian restaurants in this area as well.
If you are a foodie and love asian food, you must explore Convoy Street! There are so many different Asian food options and awesome dessert places.
Convoy Street
If you are a foodie and love asian food, you must explore Convoy Street! There are so many different Asian food options and awesome dessert places.
North Park has been central to San Diego's emergence as a craft brewing capital. More than a dozen craft breweries and pubs fill the area, sprinkled among restaurants, independent retailers and cocktail lounges like Botanica, Seven Grand and 619 Spirits North Park
North Park
North Park has been central to San Diego's emergence as a craft brewing capital. More than a dozen craft breweries and pubs fill the area, sprinkled among restaurants, independent retailers and cocktail lounges like Botanica, Seven Grand and 619 Spirits North Park
Located minutes from downtown and Balboa Park, Hillcrest is the center of San Diego's LGBTQIA+ scene. This vibrant neighborhood boasts an array of bars, restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques and unique shops.
Hillcrest
Located minutes from downtown and Balboa Park, Hillcrest is the center of San Diego's LGBTQIA+ scene. This vibrant neighborhood boasts an array of bars, restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques and unique shops.
Groceries
Stater Bros. Markets
9909 Carmel Mountain RdGrocery Shopping right around the corner
Trader Joe's
Sprouts Farmers Market
Healthy Selection of Groceries
Whole Foods Market
2600 Via De La ValleVons
Ralphs
11875 Carmel Mountain RdMiddle Easter Market with THE BEST Mediterranean food cafe. If you like mediterranean food, you have to go here.
North Park Produce Poway
12342 Poway RdMiddle Easter Market with THE BEST Mediterranean food cafe. If you like mediterranean food, you have to go here.
Fitness Facilities
24 Hour Fitness
Shopping Centers
The Zenctuary is close and central to many great shopping centers. Outdoor and Indoor malls that have a variety of retail and restaurant offerings.
One Paseo
3725 Paseo PlHigh end shopping and dinning experience
Just a few minutes drive away you will find many retailers and restaurants in the Carmel Mountain Plaza. My favorites are Nordstroms Rack, Ross, Marshalls, TJ Max, Best Buy, a drive through Starbucks, and Trader Joes! Plus many more.
6 locals recommend
Carmel Mountain Plaza
11602 Carmel Mountain RdJust a few minutes drive away you will find many retailers and restaurants in the Carmel Mountain Plaza. My favorites are Nordstroms Rack, Ross, Marshalls, TJ Max, Best Buy, a drive through Starbucks, and Trader Joes! Plus many more.
Coffee Shops
Leap Coffee - Sabre Springs
This place has a fun vibe and great atmosphere.
Bad Ass Coffee
9878 Carmel Mountain RoadDrive thru local coffee shop
Great local coffee shop with the best coffee and views of Torrey Pines Preserve
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines
Great local coffee shop with the best coffee and views of Torrey Pines Preserve