Food Scene
Monello
750 W Fir StMy Italian friends say this is the best Italian restaurant in town.
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveAmazing views. Food is average.
Great down-to-earth mexican restaurant. Kids love the cheese quesadillas. No TVs.
26 locals recommend
Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
3172 Fifth AveGreat down-to-earth mexican restaurant. Kids love the cheese quesadillas. No TVs.
Small place with great atmosphere. I have tried all vegetarian options and they are all great.
16 locals recommend
HACHI RAMEN
2505 Fifth AveSmall place with great atmosphere. I have tried all vegetarian options and they are all great.
Barrio Star
2706 Fifth AveA hip mexican restaurant. Try their tacos or Barrio Bowl.
Sightseeing
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrAircraft carrier converted to museum.
Parks & Nature
Closest playground. Many hours of fun. Most areas are shaded by trees in the afternoon and evening.
Sixth Avenue Playground
Closest playground. Many hours of fun. Most areas are shaded by trees in the afternoon and evening.
#1 Zoo in the World. The Polar Bears are often the most fun to watch. Great shows and nice playground for kids. A long but very nice walk through Balboa Park.
10 locals recommend
2920 Zoo Dr
2920 Zoo Drive#1 Zoo in the World. The Polar Bears are often the most fun to watch. Great shows and nice playground for kids. A long but very nice walk through Balboa Park.
Arts & Culture
The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveAmazing place for kids to play and create.
Extremely well done exhibits on animals, "ora, and fauna. Movie screenings. A hidden gem is the library on the very
top "oor.
99 locals recommend
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El PradoExtremely well done exhibits on animals, "ora, and fauna. Movie screenings. A hidden gem is the library on the very
top "oor.
San Diego History Center
1649 El Prado20 minute Movie of the history of Balboa Park.
Essentials
The Market Place
2601 Fifth AveGreat sandwiches. Try the 'Californian'.
Everything Else
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor DrLarge conventions. Beautiful setting.
Getting Around
Bus stop of #11 route. Takes you to downtown, convention center, the Gaslamp entertainment district, The New
Children's Museum, and the trolley with direct service to Tijuana, Mexico.
6 locals recommend
Nutmeg St & 1st Ave
Bus stop of #11 route. Takes you to downtown, convention center, the Gaslamp entertainment district, The New
Children's Museum, and the trolley with direct service to Tijuana, Mexico.