Gregg & Danielle's Recommendations
Sightseeing
5-10 minute drive from Airbnb, $20 entrance fee per car (or $10 per person if walking/biking).
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Cabrillo National Monument
5-10 minute drive from Airbnb, $20 entrance fee per car (or $10 per person if walking/biking).
3-minute drive or 10-15 minute walk.
You can park in the neighborhood if parking lots are full.
Respect the *stay back* signs, people do fall and have to be rescued. We do not advise going after dark.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Natural de Sunset Cliffs en San Diego
Ladera Street3-minute drive or 10-15 minute walk.
You can park in the neighborhood if parking lots are full.
Respect the *stay back* signs, people do fall and have to be rescued. We do not advise going after dark.
Free parking. Usually closes shortly after sunset.
Make sure to take the tour on the double-decker bus (top right side if possible)! Our favorites are the elephants.
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrFree parking. Usually closes shortly after sunset.
Make sure to take the tour on the double-decker bus (top right side if possible)! Our favorites are the elephants.
Beautiful architecture and lots of museums. The zoo is located here.
We recommend touring the Japanese Friendship Garden.
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Parque Balboa
Beautiful architecture and lots of museums. The zoo is located here.
We recommend touring the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Amazing views of the ocean, a great place to sit and watch the hand gliders and have a snack from their little snack counter (no outside food allowed).
You could also go hand gliding if that's your thing, but we go there for the views and to relax.
App. 25-30 min drive from the Airbnb.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrAmazing views of the ocean, a great place to sit and watch the hand gliders and have a snack from their little snack counter (no outside food allowed).
You could also go hand gliding if that's your thing, but we go there for the views and to relax.
App. 25-30 min drive from the Airbnb.
Beautiful, unique murals. Definitely worth a visit! In the Barrio Logan neighborhood.
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Parque Chicano
Beautiful, unique murals. Definitely worth a visit! In the Barrio Logan neighborhood.
Fun walk along the water near downtown. Lots of restaurants and shops.
Be sure to check out the USS Midway (there is a museum inside, but it's worth a look even if you don't go in).
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrFun walk along the water near downtown. Lots of restaurants and shops.
Be sure to check out the USS Midway (there is a museum inside, but it's worth a look even if you don't go in).
While you can't swim in the children's pool- this is a great starting point for a walk along the water in La Jolla. Check out the seals nearby (but please do not touch them).
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Children's Pool La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd SWhile you can't swim in the children's pool- this is a great starting point for a walk along the water in La Jolla. Check out the seals nearby (but please do not touch them).
A beautiful waterfront hotel with shops and restaurants. Visitors are allowed to walk around (most areas- there are restricted areas for guests only).
Coronado in general is a super fun way to spend a day.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveA beautiful waterfront hotel with shops and restaurants. Visitors are allowed to walk around (most areas- there are restricted areas for guests only).
Coronado in general is a super fun way to spend a day.
Places for Dogs
Dog Park with areas for big dogs and little dogs
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Dusty Rhodes Park
2469 Sunset Cliffs BlvdDog Park with areas for big dogs and little dogs
Dog Beach
Ocean Beach/Point Loma Restaurants
Restaurants we recommend within a 10-15 minute drive.
Right by Sunset Cliffs. About a 5-10 minute walk (or 1 min drive) from the Airbnb.
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Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdRight by Sunset Cliffs. About a 5-10 minute walk (or 1 min drive) from the Airbnb.
A Cuban bakery & coffee shop on Newport Ave (app. 1 mile away)
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Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueA Cuban bakery & coffee shop on Newport Ave (app. 1 mile away)
Nico's Mexican Food
4918 Newport AveGood breakfast burritos.
Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport AveBlue Water Seafood Ocean Beach
5083 Santa Monica AveOB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveThe pho is *chefs kiss*
Nova Easy Kombucha
The best sandwiches. A small outdoor seating area, but great to go. Call ahead to avoid a wait.
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Chris' Liquor & Deli
2275 Sunset Cliffs BlvdThe best sandwiches. A small outdoor seating area, but great to go. Call ahead to avoid a wait.
A convenience/liquor store with a good selection of local beers. 5 min walk, 1 min drive from the Airbnb.
They have a sandwich counter, but the sandwiches are so-so.
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Sea Trader Liquor & Deli
1403 Ebers StA convenience/liquor store with a good selection of local beers. 5 min walk, 1 min drive from the Airbnb.
They have a sandwich counter, but the sandwiches are so-so.
On Wednesdays on Newport Ave from 4 pm - 8 pm. Lots of food stalls and local vendors.
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Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveOn Wednesdays on Newport Ave from 4 pm - 8 pm. Lots of food stalls and local vendors.
Our favorite! 5-10 min drive from the house. No frills and take-out only.
Voted in the top 10 California burritos in the country. If you're going to eat a burrito stuffed with meat and french fries, San Diego is the place to do it.
Recommendation: Try the rolled tacos!!
Closed on Sundays.
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Ortiz's Taco Shop
3704 Voltaire StOur favorite! 5-10 min drive from the house. No frills and take-out only.
Voted in the top 10 California burritos in the country. If you're going to eat a burrito stuffed with meat and french fries, San Diego is the place to do it.
Recommendation: Try the rolled tacos!!
Closed on Sundays.
Food hall with plenty of options for dining, shopping, and art galleries.
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Mercado Público de Liberty
2820 Historic Decatur RdFood hall with plenty of options for dining, shopping, and art galleries.
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StLa Doña
Nicer Mexican place with fun outdoor seating.
A casual pub about 10 min away. Has a handful of pinball machines in the back.
We highly recommend the bahn mi burrito.
Their sweet potato waffle fries are also nothing short of delightful.
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Harbor Town Pub
1125 Rosecrans StA casual pub about 10 min away. Has a handful of pinball machines in the back.
We highly recommend the bahn mi burrito.
Their sweet potato waffle fries are also nothing short of delightful.
Restaurant and fish market. A but more touristy but still fun.
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Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StRestaurant and fish market. A but more touristy but still fun.
Neighborhoods to Check Out
Great views, upscale dining, and boutique shopping.
Renowned for outdoor activities like kayaking through sea caves, snorkeling in the Ecological Reserve, and watching seals and sea lions at Children’s Pool. Hiking trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve provide another layer of outdoor engagement, showcasing the natural beauty of Southern California.
La Jolla
Great views, upscale dining, and boutique shopping.
Renowned for outdoor activities like kayaking through sea caves, snorkeling in the Ecological Reserve, and watching seals and sea lions at Children’s Pool. Hiking trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve provide another layer of outdoor engagement, showcasing the natural beauty of Southern California.
Hillcrest is a diverse and vibrant neighborhood north of downtown San Diego. It's considered the heart of San Diego's LGBTQ+ community and is celebrated for its cultural inclusivity and activism.
Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a diverse and vibrant neighborhood north of downtown San Diego. It's considered the heart of San Diego's LGBTQ+ community and is celebrated for its cultural inclusivity and activism.
Also known as "PB", this area is classic SoCal. Located right on the beach along the boardwalk.
PB has a youthful vibe and attracts young professionals, college students, and surfers (a GREAT spot for surfing).
The neighborhood boasts a vibrant nightlife.
Pacific Beach
Also known as "PB", this area is classic SoCal. Located right on the beach along the boardwalk.
PB has a youthful vibe and attracts young professionals, college students, and surfers (a GREAT spot for surfing).
The neighborhood boasts a vibrant nightlife.
North Park is a trendy and urban neighborhood with a vibrant cultural scene and thriving art community.
As a community-focused neighborhood, they have numerous events, festivals, and street fairs.
Lots of independent shops and vintage boutiques. A fun food scene with lots of local breweries.
PRO TIP: Check out Tribute Pizza. The focaccia bread alone is worth a visit.
North Park
North Park is a trendy and urban neighborhood with a vibrant cultural scene and thriving art community.
As a community-focused neighborhood, they have numerous events, festivals, and street fairs.
Lots of independent shops and vintage boutiques. A fun food scene with lots of local breweries.
PRO TIP: Check out Tribute Pizza. The focaccia bread alone is worth a visit.
Gaslamp is a historic, urban neighborhood with a lively atmosphere (especially the nightlife).
It's the cornerstone of downtown SD and a great place to visit for shopping, dining, and appreciating the distinctive Victorian architecture.
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Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp is a historic, urban neighborhood with a lively atmosphere (especially the nightlife).
It's the cornerstone of downtown SD and a great place to visit for shopping, dining, and appreciating the distinctive Victorian architecture.
Often referred to as the Asian cultural hub, the Convoy district is known for its array of authentic Asian cuisine.
Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, EE. UU.
Often referred to as the Asian cultural hub, the Convoy district is known for its array of authentic Asian cuisine.
Food scene
Vegetarian/Vegan Asian food in a causal setting.
Locations in North Park & Convoy District.
Our favorite thing to order is the Tom Kha with fried tofu and rice noodles. Their "pork" buns are also delish.
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Sipz Vegetarian Fuzion Cafe
5501 Clairemont Mesa BlvdVegetarian/Vegan Asian food in a causal setting.
Locations in North Park & Convoy District.
Our favorite thing to order is the Tom Kha with fried tofu and rice noodles. Their "pork" buns are also delish.