San Diego: Best Things to Do

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San Diego is known as America's Finest City

San Diego has popular culture attractions such as The New Children's Museum, Balboa Park, and San Diego Zoo

This city also has attractive sand beaches because it is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean

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SIGHTSEEING

San Diego has over 70 miles of beaches line in its coastline. The diverse beach view in San Diego's South Bay is the city's main attraction. You can take a colorful beach tour by biking or walking on the sea shore at the Imperial Beach.

Imperial Beach

a region in southwestern San Diego County, California consisting of the cities and unincorporated communities of Bonita, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Lincoln Acres, National City, and South San Diego

DOWNTOWN

Downtown San Diego is where the city's urban life takes place. The area has almost everything you need. It has a variety of transportation, tourism and cultural attractions, restaurants, and shopping centers. The downtown is filled with cultural attractions such as The New Children's Museum, Balboa Park, and San Diego Zoo.

Downtown San Diego

The city’s culture hub, Downtown encompasses the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with a lively dining and bar scene, and Little Italy, lined with trattorias

SHOPPING

Seaport Village opens everyday for your shopping needs. Located at the seaside, this shopping center consists of more than 50 shops. The shops mostly sells American handicrafts perfect for your souvenirs.

Seaport Village

Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds

FOOD & DRINK

San Diego is known for its Mexican foods like Carne Asada, tacos, and burritos. You can try Carne Asada at Asada Mexican food. While for the drink, you can try the city's local wines.

CULTURE

San Diego has a mixed culture of American and Mexican cultures.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit San Diego is in the low season. It's between March to May or September to November.

HOTEL

Located at the opposite of San Diego Bay, Wyndham San Diego Bayside gives panoramic bay views from every room. The hotel has an outdoor pool and poolside gym. But, if you are in San Diego for your budget trip, The Pearl Hotel has the perfect price you can afford. No worries, the hotel has a good access to downtown. It also has a cozy pool on its courtyard.

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel is a popular hotel located in San Diego, CA. This 4-star hotel is known for its hospitality. Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel has budget-friendly prices. It is suitable for both business and leisure travelers.

Address : 1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

The Pearl Hotel

a comfortable hotel choice for your budget trip

RESTAURANT

San Diego has numerous tasty restaurants in the city. They sell almost various cuisines from all over the world like Asians, Americans, and Europeans. For a better experience, Windmill Food Hall can be one of the options. The food hall offers 14 eateries in one place. For a fine dining, book a table at Addison restaurant. The restaurants give their best quality of food and service.

Windmill Food Hall

Hip food hall featuring unique counter-serve spots & craft cocktails, plus a patio with cornhole

Addison Restaurant

Set menus & wine pairings are featured at this elegant Grand Del Mar hot spot with New French fare

CAFE

Located in 2911 University Ave, Holsem Coffee is one of recommended cafes you must visit. But, if you want to treat yourself an ice cream, Bing Haus will offer you a variety of ice creams. The cafe is known for its seasonal shaved ice in melons. Give a refreshing treat for your thirst there!

Holsem Coffee

Modern coffeehouse with house-roasted fair-trade java drinks, creative blends, tea & snacks

Bing Haus

About Bing Haus Cozy, mod spot for coffee and creative frozen desserts, including Thai-style rolled ice cream

BAR AND NIGHTLIFE

The best place to spend your nightlife in San Diego is at the seaside area. Experience the nightlife of San Diego in Pacific Beach Shore Club. The bar is crowded almost every day. If you'd like to drink while enjoying a city view, go to ALTITUDE Sky Lounge. It's a bar located on the 22nd floor of the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter. The bar offers you the best drink experience on a rooftop bar.

Pacific Beach Shore Club

Buzzy upstairs bungalow for revered fish tacos & pub grub with an action-sports decor & beach views

ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

Swanky outdoor club high atop the Gaslamp Marriott with views of Petco Park, plus DJs & fire pits

INTERESTING PLACE

You can never leave San Diego without visiting the Balboa Park. It's San Diego's largest urban park. You can find a combination of culture, science, and nature in one place. It contains museums, theaters, and zoos. List down your most-wanted attraction before visiting the site, so you will not run out of time. Another interesting place to visit is SeaWorld. It's an animal theme park in San Diego where you can enjoy oceanic attractions such as Bayside Skyride, ocean explorer, and riptide rescue. The SeaWorld also presents some seasonal shows such as Orca Encounter, Dolphin Days, Sea Lions Live, and Sea Rescue.

Balboa Park

Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more

SeaWorld Sandiago

Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more

INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT

Carlsbad Rach is a flower field at Carlsbad, San Diego. Take your time to visit this flower field to have a good picture for your Instagram post. It has over 50 acres of flowers with different colors. Another recommendation for your Instagram feeds is the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier. It is closed for public, but you can still go there to take a picture in the surrounding area.

Carlsbad Rach

a flower field at Carlsnbad

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, is used by scientists, students, and aquarium staff for a variety of research projects