Benjamin's Guidebook

Benjamin
Benjamin's Guidebook

Sightseeing

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Balboa Park
3290 recommandé par les habitants
Experience a historic ship that was so important in World War II. You can walk, take a scooter 🛴 or a 5 min UBER from your Airbnb
775 recommandé par les habitants
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
775 recommandé par les habitants
Experience a historic ship that was so important in World War II. You can walk, take a scooter 🛴 or a 5 min UBER from your Airbnb
If you’re looking for relaxed beach scene with no street entertainment - this is the place for you only 15-20 mins from your stay in Downtown
487 recommandé par les habitants
Coronado Island
487 recommandé par les habitants
If you’re looking for relaxed beach scene with no street entertainment - this is the place for you only 15-20 mins from your stay in Downtown
This is a MUST if you’re in town with children and want to enjoy a serious zoo experience that’s located in the Balboa Park area about a 10-12 min UBER ride from your stay in Downtown
2510 recommandé par les habitants
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 recommandé par les habitants
This is a MUST if you’re in town with children and want to enjoy a serious zoo experience that’s located in the Balboa Park area about a 10-12 min UBER ride from your stay in Downtown
Folks who visit San Diego and don’t want to head down to Baja California, Mexico 🇲🇽 like to visit the Historic Area of OLD TOWN which is a 10-15 min UBER ride from your Airbnb - you’ll find shops, restaurants and museums.
1070 recommandé par les habitants
Old Town
1070 recommandé par les habitants
Folks who visit San Diego and don’t want to head down to Baja California, Mexico 🇲🇽 like to visit the Historic Area of OLD TOWN which is a 10-15 min UBER ride from your Airbnb - you’ll find shops, restaurants and museums.
This is always a HIT when visiting San Diego with children and you’re only a 15-20 min UBER from your Airbnb
1754 recommandé par les habitants
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 recommandé par les habitants
This is always a HIT when visiting San Diego with children and you’re only a 15-20 min UBER from your Airbnb
This is a place that folks like to visit to take photos and get a nice walk at the same time. Located about 20-25 mins from your Airbnb
580 recommandé par les habitants
Sunset Cliffs
580 recommandé par les habitants
This is a place that folks like to visit to take photos and get a nice walk at the same time. Located about 20-25 mins from your Airbnb
If there’s a Padres Baseball ⚾️ game, try to enjoy the experience of this downtown stadium that’s walking distance from your Airbnb - there are also tours of the stadium 🏟 throughout the day which will give you a behind the scenes experience
709 recommandé par les habitants
Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
709 recommandé par les habitants
If there’s a Padres Baseball ⚾️ game, try to enjoy the experience of this downtown stadium that’s walking distance from your Airbnb - there are also tours of the stadium 🏟 throughout the day which will give you a behind the scenes experience
All I have to say are THE VIEWS!! This place is fun!! Go visit, order a cocktail and some food......enjoy!!
40 recommandé par les habitants
The Nolen
453 Sixth Ave
40 recommandé par les habitants
All I have to say are THE VIEWS!! This place is fun!! Go visit, order a cocktail and some food......enjoy!!
Located about 40 mins from Downtown SD and a favorite in North County San Diego
1249 recommandé par les habitants
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 recommandé par les habitants
Located about 40 mins from Downtown SD and a favorite in North County San Diego
The views from this rooftop bar are worth the trip to the top of the Marriott Hotel located a block away from Petco Park
89 recommandé par les habitants
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K St
89 recommandé par les habitants
The views from this rooftop bar are worth the trip to the top of the Marriott Hotel located a block away from Petco Park
Located about 20 mins away from Downtown SD and is our little version of Venice Beach .....you can go to ride the amusement rides, buy some 🍕snacks🍔, go the beach, go for a jog, rent a bike or just people watch with a ☕️coffee🍦 😀
689 recommandé par les habitants
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
689 recommandé par les habitants
Located about 20 mins away from Downtown SD and is our little version of Venice Beach .....you can go to ride the amusement rides, buy some 🍕snacks🍔, go the beach, go for a jog, rent a bike or just people watch with a ☕️coffee🍦 😀
Another very cool rooftop in center of the Gaslamp Quarter walking distance from your stay with us - Serving sushi 🍣 and lots of drink options 🍷🥃🥂🍸🍹
9 recommandé par les habitants
Lumi
366 Fifth Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
Another very cool rooftop in center of the Gaslamp Quarter walking distance from your stay with us - Serving sushi 🍣 and lots of drink options 🍷🥃🥂🍸🍹

Restaurant/Bar Scene

Experience all of the Restaurant/Bar options nestled within historic buildings where some were constructed before the 1900s
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Gaslamp Quarter
1208 recommandé par les habitants
Rooftop & Sunset 🌅 Views Alert: This is the newest offering in the Downtown SD area right on the water along Harbor next to the cruise ships: there’s Mexican, Seafood, Fish Tacos, Salads and even a Gelato & Coffee Shop
13 recommandé par les habitants
Portside Pier
1360 N Harbor Dr
13 recommandé par les habitants
Rooftop & Sunset 🌅 Views Alert: This is the newest offering in the Downtown SD area right on the water along Harbor next to the cruise ships: there’s Mexican, Seafood, Fish Tacos, Salads and even a Gelato & Coffee Shop
This is one of America’s up and coming Mexican Restaurant concepts.....it’s like the “Hard Rock Cafe of Mexican Food”.....this place is an absolute scene......unique drinks, great food and you’ll make new friends!! @kingandqueencantina
24 recommandé par les habitants
King and Queen Cantina
1490 Kettner Blvd
24 recommandé par les habitants
This is one of America’s up and coming Mexican Restaurant concepts.....it’s like the “Hard Rock Cafe of Mexican Food”.....this place is an absolute scene......unique drinks, great food and you’ll make new friends!! @kingandqueencantina
If you want to enjoy a romantic drink with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and Marina......the rooftop bar on top of the Manchester Hyatt is a MUST!! Only a 5 min UBER from your Airbnb
9 recommandé par les habitants
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Pl
9 recommandé par les habitants
If you want to enjoy a romantic drink with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and Marina......the rooftop bar on top of the Manchester Hyatt is a MUST!! Only a 5 min UBER from your Airbnb
The rooftop view overlooking the Downtown San Diego Skyline and watching the planes land in front of you is what this place is all about. Only a 5-10 min UBER ride from your Airbnb
152 recommandé par les habitants
Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave
152 recommandé par les habitants
The rooftop view overlooking the Downtown San Diego Skyline and watching the planes land in front of you is what this place is all about. Only a 5-10 min UBER ride from your Airbnb
The views on the water of the entire Downtown San Diego Skyline 🏙 from this restaurant are awesome!!!! Only a 15 min UBER from your Airbnb
105 recommandé par les habitants
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island Dr
105 recommandé par les habitants
The views on the water of the entire Downtown San Diego Skyline 🏙 from this restaurant are awesome!!!! Only a 15 min UBER from your Airbnb
This Food Hall is located within a former Naval Base that also has restaurants, stores, movie theater, schools, Rock Church San Diego Campus and a Stone Brewery
227 recommandé par les habitants
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur Rd
227 recommandé par les habitants
This Food Hall is located within a former Naval Base that also has restaurants, stores, movie theater, schools, Rock Church San Diego Campus and a Stone Brewery
If you’d like to get to know what the scene is like in Point Loma - this restaurant is fantastic!! Great food and views on the water!! About a 15 min UBER from your Airbnb
25 recommandé par les habitants
Ketch Grill and Taps
2614 Shelter Island Dr
25 recommandé par les habitants
If you’d like to get to know what the scene is like in Point Loma - this restaurant is fantastic!! Great food and views on the water!! About a 15 min UBER from your Airbnb
This place is located right across the street from your Airbnb and on the corner. Great food, presentation and lots of drink options
57 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth Ave
57 recommandé par les habitants
This place is located right across the street from your Airbnb and on the corner. Great food, presentation and lots of drink options
Located across the street from Petco Park and the pizza 🍕 is REALLY good!! Fun vibe and drinks galore!! Enjoy before or after a ballgame!! Great hangout place!!
88 recommandé par les habitants
Basic Bar & Pizza
410 Tenth Ave
88 recommandé par les habitants
Located across the street from Petco Park and the pizza 🍕 is REALLY good!! Fun vibe and drinks galore!! Enjoy before or after a ballgame!! Great hangout place!!
The food and views of the Downtown SD skyline 🏙 are so fun!! Located on Coronado Island only about 15-20 mins away from Downtown SD
37 recommandé par les habitants
Il Fornaio Coronado
1333 1st St
37 recommandé par les habitants
The food and views of the Downtown SD skyline 🏙 are so fun!! Located on Coronado Island only about 15-20 mins away from Downtown SD
Located in the heart ❤️ of Liberty Station (15 mins from Downtown) in Point Loma - What’s not to love about this brewery with lots of great food in a fun outdoor setting!! Great for groups and bday parties!! Make sure you take an UBER or LYFT.....the drinks and IPA beers are stiff
175 recommandé par les habitants
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur Rd
175 recommandé par les habitants
Located in the heart ❤️ of Liberty Station (15 mins from Downtown) in Point Loma - What’s not to love about this brewery with lots of great food in a fun outdoor setting!! Great for groups and bday parties!! Make sure you take an UBER or LYFT.....the drinks and IPA beers are stiff
The seafood 🦞 here is about as fresh as it gets!! Great oyster 🦪 bar!! Located in the East Village area of town close to Petco Park 🏟
30 recommandé par les habitants
Water Grill San Diego
615 J Street
30 recommandé par les habitants
The seafood 🦞 here is about as fresh as it gets!! Great oyster 🦪 bar!! Located in the East Village area of town close to Petco Park 🏟

Food scene

Farmers Market every Saturday morning!! Some of San Diego best and newest restaurant options are in this part of Downtown San Diego (Sushi, Mexican, Ramen, Shake Shack, CA Cuisine, Argentine, Italian, Cafes, Desserts, etc)
889 recommandé par les habitants
Little Italy
889 recommandé par les habitants
Farmers Market every Saturday morning!! Some of San Diego best and newest restaurant options are in this part of Downtown San Diego (Sushi, Mexican, Ramen, Shake Shack, CA Cuisine, Argentine, Italian, Cafes, Desserts, etc)
This is located around the corner from your Airbnb and has 24 hour breakfast options
12 recommandé par les habitants
Brian's 24
828 Sixth Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants
This is located around the corner from your Airbnb and has 24 hour breakfast options
If you want to try an AUTHENTIC Mexican breakfast spot that serves all kinds of “chilaquiles” options - this is the place for you. Be prepared to wait for a table unless you arrive early.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Cocina 35
1435 Sixth Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
If you want to try an AUTHENTIC Mexican breakfast spot that serves all kinds of “chilaquiles” options - this is the place for you. Be prepared to wait for a table unless you arrive early.
If you have a sweet tooth!! This dessert 🍮 🍨 🍰 Place is for you (located in Little Italy area). They do have a full menu with salad and sandwich options.
220 recommandé par les habitants
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth Ave
220 recommandé par les habitants
If you have a sweet tooth!! This dessert 🍮 🍨 🍰 Place is for you (located in Little Italy area). They do have a full menu with salad and sandwich options.
Our favorite NY Style pizza 🍕 place that appeared twice on Guy Fieri’s DDD TV show.........we recommend ordering a WHOLE fresh pie so you can enjoy the sauce and cheese right out of the oven
213 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th St
213 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite NY Style pizza 🍕 place that appeared twice on Guy Fieri’s DDD TV show.........we recommend ordering a WHOLE fresh pie so you can enjoy the sauce and cheese right out of the oven
Chef 👨🏻‍🍳 Santiago is always creating over the top ideas in a donut 🍩 form......,show up early before they sell out!!
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Donut Bar
631 B St
83 recommandé par les habitants
Chef 👨🏻‍🍳 Santiago is always creating over the top ideas in a donut 🍩 form......,show up early before they sell out!!
If you want to enjoy a really good steak and seafood restaurant with amazing views of the ocean, live music in the evenings, desserts, great service and a romantic setting......this is a MUST!!
156 recommandé par les habitants
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect Street
156 recommandé par les habitants
If you want to enjoy a really good steak and seafood restaurant with amazing views of the ocean, live music in the evenings, desserts, great service and a romantic setting......this is a MUST!!
If you don’t mind the 25 min drive to the best Outdoor Mall in the San Diego area, This is our favorite breakfast and full bar place!! Located in La Jolla......make sure you reserve a table in advance on Open Table or their website.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great Maple - La Jolla
8675 Genesee Ave
8 recommandé par les habitants
If you don’t mind the 25 min drive to the best Outdoor Mall in the San Diego area, This is our favorite breakfast and full bar place!! Located in La Jolla......make sure you reserve a table in advance on Open Table or their website.
Our favorite sushi 🍣 restaurant is located on the water next to the USS Midway......only a 5 min UBER ride from your Airbnb
70 recommandé par les habitants
The Fish Market Valet
3 Tuna Ln
70 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite sushi 🍣 restaurant is located on the water next to the USS Midway......only a 5 min UBER ride from your Airbnb
If you brought your passport and you would like to venture down south into Mexico, you will not be disappointed by visiting the Mexican Wine Country located about an hour and a half south of San Diego. Drew Deckman operates a Slow Food Culinary Experience that will have to enjoy in person to understand what a Michelin Star Experience in Baja is all about
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Deckmans
90 recommandé par les habitants
If you brought your passport and you would like to venture down south into Mexico, you will not be disappointed by visiting the Mexican Wine Country located about an hour and a half south of San Diego. Drew Deckman operates a Slow Food Culinary Experience that will have to enjoy in person to understand what a Michelin Star Experience in Baja is all about
In the Point Loma area, you will find something to eat from at least one of the 20+ food vendors at this place that’s about 15 mins from Downtown SD
227 recommandé par les habitants
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur Rd
227 recommandé par les habitants
In the Point Loma area, you will find something to eat from at least one of the 20+ food vendors at this place that’s about 15 mins from Downtown SD
This casual restaurant is inside of the Tower 23 Hotel and located right on the water......great for brunch or that dinner for the sunset 🌅- There’s a full bar serving cocktails🍹, beers and lots of refreshing drink options. Eggs Benedict, Burgers and Salads
163 recommandé par les habitants
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar St
163 recommandé par les habitants
This casual restaurant is inside of the Tower 23 Hotel and located right on the water......great for brunch or that dinner for the sunset 🌅- There’s a full bar serving cocktails🍹, beers and lots of refreshing drink options. Eggs Benedict, Burgers and Salads
This is such a favorite with the locals in Little Italy part of town.......great vibe, drinks and that classic fried chicken
145 recommandé par les habitants
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvd
145 recommandé par les habitants
This is such a favorite with the locals in Little Italy part of town.......great vibe, drinks and that classic fried chicken
This sushi restaurant & bar is located in the heart of Little Italy 🇮🇹.......the Japanese Cherry Trees are such a fun decoration
27 recommandé par les habitants
Cloak & Petal
1953 India St
27 recommandé par les habitants
This sushi restaurant & bar is located in the heart of Little Italy 🇮🇹.......the Japanese Cherry Trees are such a fun decoration
Morning Glory is located in Little Italy 🇮🇹 and is one of the top trending locations in town for the breakfast/brunch scene in San Diego
72 recommandé par les habitants
Morning Glory
550 W Date St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Morning Glory is located in Little Italy 🇮🇹 and is one of the top trending locations in town for the breakfast/brunch scene in San Diego
Everything tastes great here!!! A real 🇫🇷French🇫🇷 pastry restaurant that serves those classic croissants 🥐 and so much more for breakfast/brunch
14 recommandé par les habitants
Le Parfait Paris
555 G St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Everything tastes great here!!! A real 🇫🇷French🇫🇷 pastry restaurant that serves those classic croissants 🥐 and so much more for breakfast/brunch

Exercise

IN BALBOA PARK = You can ride bikes, jog, walk, play pickup soccer and pickup football. You can fly a kite, have a picnic 🧺, take a nap, layout under the sun 🌞, practice yoga and take lots of pictures
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Balboa Park
3290 recommandé par les habitants
Take a nice jog or walk along the boardwalk that leads to the marina
762 recommandé par les habitants
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
762 recommandé par les habitants
Take a nice jog or walk along the boardwalk that leads to the marina
We really like going to Pacific Beach for a nice walk or bike ride along the boardwalk.......
58 recommandé par les habitants
Pacific Beach Pier
Crystal Pier
58 recommandé par les habitants
We really like going to Pacific Beach for a nice walk or bike ride along the boardwalk.......

Neighborhoods

If you want to visit a beach area with lots of shops, restaurants, amusement rides and some street entertainment = Mission Beach
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Mission Beach
3000 Mission Boulevard
554 recommandé par les habitants
If you want to visit a beach area with lots of shops, restaurants, amusement rides and some street entertainment = Mission Beach
This is where you’ll find lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Gay Pride 🏳️‍🌈 is alive in this part of town!!
369 recommandé par les habitants
Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
369 recommandé par les habitants
This is where you’ll find lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Gay Pride 🏳️‍🌈 is alive in this part of town!!
Encinitas is located less than (1) hour away on a relaxing $12 (RT) Coaster train ride along the coast.......trains leave every hour from Downtown SD
156 recommandé par les habitants
Encinitas
156 recommandé par les habitants
Encinitas is located less than (1) hour away on a relaxing $12 (RT) Coaster train ride along the coast.......trains leave every hour from Downtown SD
DEL MAR IS VERY CLASSY & ELEGANT: This is one of our favorite places to go to enjoy the sunset 🌅 and a tasty Italian meal on the terrace/plaza with live music.
Camino Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
DEL MAR IS VERY CLASSY & ELEGANT: This is one of our favorite places to go to enjoy the sunset 🌅 and a tasty Italian meal on the terrace/plaza with live music.
Saturday Morning Farmers Market (Rain or Shine)
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Little Italy
889 recommandé par les habitants
Saturday Morning Farmers Market (Rain or Shine)
The Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market is located about 40 mins from Downtown SD open every Sunday - BBQ, Paella 🥘, Desserts, vendors and live music
22 recommandé par les habitants
Rancho Santa Fe
22 recommandé par les habitants
The Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market is located about 40 mins from Downtown SD open every Sunday - BBQ, Paella 🥘, Desserts, vendors and live music