Greater San Diego Area
Shopping
Outlet mall right by the largest border crossing in the world.
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Plaza Las Americas
4245 Camino De La PlazaOutlet mall right by the largest border crossing in the world.
Lots of unique shops and restaurants near downtown San Diego. Great views of the bay.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrLots of unique shops and restaurants near downtown San Diego. Great views of the bay.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteWestfield Plaza Bonita
3030 Plaza Bonita Rd10 miles away. Large indoor shopping mall.
Located in Balboa park but worth a special mention due to the unique artisan shops.
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Spanish Village Art Center
1770 Village PlLocated in Balboa park but worth a special mention due to the unique artisan shops.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdLarge outdoor shopping mall.
Food scene
Hodad's Downtown
945 BroadwayHuge burgers as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
Decent barbecue. Location the “Great Balls of Fire” scene in Top Gun was filmed.
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Kansas City Barbeque
600 W Harbor DrDecent barbecue. Location the “Great Balls of Fire” scene in Top Gun was filmed.
Little Italy
Lots of great restaurants.
Sit in the upstairs patio for a nice marina view.
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Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StSit in the upstairs patio for a nice marina view.
Convoy Street
Convoy StreetLarge variety of midrange and high end restaurants.
Good restaurants for a date night or families willing to splurge.
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Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdGood restaurants for a date night or families willing to splurge.
50’s and 60’s themed diner with great burgers and milkshakes. Large arcade (win tickets for prizes) area separate from dining area. Great for kids and families. Fun day-date place also with good cocktails.
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Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur Rd50’s and 60’s themed diner with great burgers and milkshakes. Large arcade (win tickets for prizes) area separate from dining area. Great for kids and families. Fun day-date place also with good cocktails.
Farm House Cafe
2121 Adams AveTONS of draft beers. More than 100 on tap.
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveGreat breakfast in Liberty Station.
Huge portions - perfect for sharing. Come hungry. Worth the wait. As seen on Man vs Food.
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Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveHuge portions - perfect for sharing. Come hungry. Worth the wait. As seen on Man vs Food.
Pappalecco
1602 State StAwesome gelato in Little Italy
Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream
3077 University AveTry the gourmet ice cream flight.
Nightlife
Premium bar with amazing bartenders and incredible atmosphere for a one of a kind experience. Enter through a hidden doorway disguised as a wall of beer kegs. $15 per drink but worth every penny. Ask for a dealer’s choice with your favorite type of spirit. Reservations recommended.
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Noble Experiment
777 G StPremium bar with amazing bartenders and incredible atmosphere for a one of a kind experience. Enter through a hidden doorway disguised as a wall of beer kegs. $15 per drink but worth every penny. Ask for a dealer’s choice with your favorite type of spirit. Reservations recommended.
Popular concert venue less than 10 miles away.
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North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
2050 Entertainment CirPopular concert venue less than 10 miles away.
Gaslamp Quarter
Best bar scene in San Diego.
Bootlegger
804 Market StGreat little bar with good food.
Aero Club Bar
3365 India StHundreds of whiskeys.
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StBar with lots of old school arcade games.
Tivoli Bar and Grill
505 Sixth AveOldest bar in San Diego
Parks and Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous
Extension of the San Diego Zoo with larger exhibits allowing the animals more natural habitats.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdExtension of the San Diego Zoo with larger exhibits allowing the animals more natural habitats.
A great place to spend an afternoon or the whole day. Museums, different park areas and restaurants. Also where the San Diego Zoo is located.
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Balboa Park
A great place to spend an afternoon or the whole day. Museums, different park areas and restaurants. Also where the San Diego Zoo is located.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Best for families with kids 10 and under or anybody that loves LEGO.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrBest for families with kids 10 and under or anybody that loves LEGO.
Less than 10 miles away. Open spring through fall. Check website for operating schedule.
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Sesame Place San Diego
2052 Entertainment CirLess than 10 miles away. Open spring through fall. Check website for operating schedule.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrAbout a 2 hour drive depending on traffic.
A small but nice aquarium with beautiful views of the ocean.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayA small but nice aquarium with beautiful views of the ocean.
Tour a retired aircraft carrier. Close to downtown and Seaport Village.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrTour a retired aircraft carrier. Close to downtown and Seaport Village.
Fun little amusement park right by the beach. Buy a band for unlimited rides or buy tickets for individual rides. Fair games and arcade also there.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdFun little amusement park right by the beach. Buy a band for unlimited rides or buy tickets for individual rides. Fair games and arcade also there.
Boomers! San Diego
6999 Clairemont Mesa BlvdOutdoor family fun center with arcade inside.
Wine Tasting and Breweries
Excellent wine tasting in a beautiful setting. Near the Safari Park
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Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdExcellent wine tasting in a beautiful setting. Near the Safari Park
Négociant Winery
1263 University AvenueGreat tasting location.
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano NorteThe oldest winery in Southern California.
AleSmith Brewing Company
9990 AleSmith CtAward winning brewery.
Great local brewery.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdGreat local brewery.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
9675 Scranton RdBallast Point Brewing Miramar
9045 Carroll WaySightseeing
History, shopping and dining with a Mexican flair. A great place to spend a few hours around lunch or dinner time.
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Old Town
History, shopping and dining with a Mexican flair. A great place to spend a few hours around lunch or dinner time.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetThe name says it all.
Located on beautiful Coronado beach. Filming location of Some Like it Hot.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveLocated on beautiful Coronado beach. Filming location of Some Like it Hot.
Embarcadero
See a variety of ships and waterfront sites.
Cabrillo National Monument
Small town vibe with great pies. Great during the fall but traffic and crowds can be bad that time of year.
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Julian
Small town vibe with great pies. Great during the fall but traffic and crowds can be bad that time of year.
The Cave Store
1325 Coast BlvdCool little tourist trap in La Jolla
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeaches and hiking.
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
West Spruce StreetWorthwhile diversion
Beaches
Great beach for getting away from the crowds. $10 per vehicle on weekdays and $12 on the weekends.
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Silver Strand State Beach
5000 CA-75Great beach for getting away from the crowds. $10 per vehicle on weekdays and $12 on the weekends.
Great place for magnificent ocean views and a walk on the beach.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat place for magnificent ocean views and a walk on the beach.
Great beach for a walk. Go to the NW end for the dog beach if you like to watch people playing with their dogs in the water.
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Coronado Beach
Great beach for a walk. Go to the NW end for the dog beach if you like to watch people playing with their dogs in the water.
Point Loma Tide Pools
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrPacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierMission Beach
Windansea Beach
Great place for watching surfing.
Childrens Pool Beach
Perfect place for seal watching.
Coronado Island
Oceanside