Guidebook for San Diego
Sightseeing
Beautiful white sand beach, great for kids and family. There is a playground right next to the beach. The drive down to the beach is incredible. There are life guards on duty during the summer.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroBeautiful white sand beach, great for kids and family. There is a playground right next to the beach. The drive down to the beach is incredible. There are life guards on duty during the summer.
Great beach for hiking. Torrey Pines State Reserve includes the cliffs above the beach. A hike during the sunset hours is the most beautiful.
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Torrey Pines State Beach
Great beach for hiking. Torrey Pines State Reserve includes the cliffs above the beach. A hike during the sunset hours is the most beautiful.
Probably the most famous beach in San Diego. The beautiful Hotel Del Coronado is right on the beach.
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Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardProbably the most famous beach in San Diego. The beautiful Hotel Del Coronado is right on the beach.
Playa Moonlight
400 B StFamily friendly beach with large playground.
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaBook a kayak tour. It's pretty awesome.
Ok. A bit far. But if you can spare the time, you won't be disappointed.
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Parque Nacional Joshua Tree
Ok. A bit far. But if you can spare the time, you won't be disappointed.
Quickest way to see the Southern California Desert.
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Parque Estatal del Desierto de Anza-Borrego
200 Palm Canyon DrQuickest way to see the Southern California Desert.
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrOne of the best zoos in the world!
This used to be called the Wild Animal Park. I actually like this place better than the zoo.
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San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
This used to be called the Wild Animal Park. I actually like this place better than the zoo.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice place to spend half of a day if the weather is damp.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayNice place to spend half of a day if the weather is damp.
Worth the time if you've never seen a dolphin show. Kids love it!
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Worth the time if you've never seen a dolphin show. Kids love it!
Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrKind of self-explanatory there.
This is more suited for younger kids, 4-10 years of age.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrThis is more suited for younger kids, 4-10 years of age.
This nice public library offers book readings and other children's activities. It also has a nice playground for the little ones.
North University Community Branch Library
8820 Judicial DrThis nice public library offers book readings and other children's activities. It also has a nice playground for the little ones.
Fun fun fun yogurt place. You pick any combination of the 10 flavors of yogurt and add your own toppings. You pay by weight. My daughter LOVES this place. :)
Yogurtland
8750 Genesee AveFun fun fun yogurt place. You pick any combination of the 10 flavors of yogurt and add your own toppings. You pay by weight. My daughter LOVES this place. :)
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveOffers lots of healthy and organic options.
Bristol Farms La Jolla
8510 Genesee AveUpscale groceries store.
Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla DrOrganic & health food options.
There is a small Farmer's Market in UTC parking lot every Thursday night.
UTC Certified Farmers Market
There is a small Farmer's Market in UTC parking lot every Thursday night.
Arts & Culture
This Theater offers lots of movie choices, though not the best seatings.
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AMC La Jolla 12
8657 Villa La Jolla DrThis Theater offers lots of movie choices, though not the best seatings.
My favorite theater. Really nice seatings.
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Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
12905 El Camino RealMy favorite theater. Really nice seatings.
New theater in UTC, walking distance from the house. Take an evening stroll and catch a movie.
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ArcLight Cinemas - La Jolla
4425 La Jolla Village DrNew theater in UTC, walking distance from the house. Take an evening stroll and catch a movie.
Shopping
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center DriveShopping mall
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteOutlet mall
This is right next to the border. So if you go, be careful to exit before you get to the border. This outlet has the best value.
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Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La PlazaThis is right next to the border. So if you go, be careful to exit before you get to the border. This outlet has the best value.
Food Scene
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveMy favorite burger place.
Awesome food! The owner is super nice too. Try the shish tawok (chicken kabob sandwich). Or if you are vegetarian, try the fried eggplant plate.
Taste of Lebanon
6780 Miramar RdAwesome food! The owner is super nice too. Try the shish tawok (chicken kabob sandwich). Or if you are vegetarian, try the fried eggplant plate.
The best Thai food in San Diego. I have not had one thing that's bad there.
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Siam Nara Thai Cuisine
8993 Mira Mesa BlvdThe best Thai food in San Diego. I have not had one thing that's bad there.
Tofu House
4646 Convoy StKorean tofu in clay pots. Try something new.
Nice Mexican restaurant walking distance from our place. Order the table side guacamole.
Cozymel's Coastal Mexican
4303 La Jolla Village DriveNice Mexican restaurant walking distance from our place. Order the table side guacamole.
Wired Cafe Le Bistro
8935 Towne Centre DrLittle French cafe that serves simple lunches.
Sammy’s
8650 Genesee AveYummy pizzas & pastas
zpizza
8657 Villa La Jolla DrGreat pizzas. Lots of vegetarian options. Gluten free & vegans too.
Try the red velvet cupcakes. They also have gluten-free options.
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Sprinkles La Jolla
8855 Villa La Jolla DrTry the red velvet cupcakes. They also have gluten-free options.
Awesome burgers as well. A bit less expensive than Burger Lounge.
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Smashburger
6061 El Cajon BlvdAwesome burgers as well. A bit less expensive than Burger Lounge.
Rubio's Coastal Grill
437 Hwy 101Must try their fish taco!
Hands down the best sushi in San Diego. Reservation is a must on weekend nights. I would recommend making reservation for week nights also. It's a little hole in the wall, but the food is the best.
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Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrHands down the best sushi in San Diego. Reservation is a must on weekend nights. I would recommend making reservation for week nights also. It's a little hole in the wall, but the food is the best.
Sushi plates delivered by boats driving by in front of you. Very fun for kids and the kid-at-heart. :)
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Sushi Kuchi
4475 Mission BlvdSushi plates delivered by boats driving by in front of you. Very fun for kids and the kid-at-heart. :)
Sipz Vegetarian Fuzion Cafe
5501 Clairemont Mesa BlvdVegetarian & vegan restaurant.
Awesome Ethiopian restaurant. Vegetarian & vegan options. Be sure to make reservation. It is a very small restaurant so it is always full. (619) 546-7900
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Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park BlvdAwesome Ethiopian restaurant. Vegetarian & vegan options. Be sure to make reservation. It is a very small restaurant so it is always full. (619) 546-7900
Not for the faint of heart. A little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in the so-so area of Gas Lamp. It is a punk hangout. It has EXCEPTIONAL vegan tofu chimichunga.
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Pokez Mexican Restaurant
947 E StNot for the faint of heart. A little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in the so-so area of Gas Lamp. It is a punk hangout. It has EXCEPTIONAL vegan tofu chimichunga.
This is a solid seafood place that's consistent. You can always get fresh fish and other seafood. Casual atmosphere. The prices are not too bad.
640 Via De La Valle
640 Via De La ValleThis is a solid seafood place that's consistent. You can always get fresh fish and other seafood. Casual atmosphere. The prices are not too bad.
Really good gelato. They always have my favorite flavor, Hazelnut. Right next to ArcLight Theater. So you can get gelato after your movie and talk about it.
4445 La Jolla Village Dr
Really good gelato. They always have my favorite flavor, Hazelnut. Right next to ArcLight Theater. So you can get gelato after your movie and talk about it.
Everything Else
This is the nearest Urgent Care center if you need healthcare.
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Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines RdThis is the nearest Urgent Care center if you need healthcare.
CVS Pharmacy
8251 Mira Mesa BlvdPharmacy open 24 hours.