Carolyn (Care)'s Guidebook
Sightseeing
This place is a little piece of historic architectural bliss. There are many artists in this beautiful widespread park. Japanese friendship garden, Sprekels organ pavilion, and my favorite the Botanical building & lily pond are all worth a visit!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
This place is a little piece of historic architectural bliss. There are many artists in this beautiful widespread park. Japanese friendship garden, Sprekels organ pavilion, and my favorite the Botanical building & lily pond are all worth a visit!
This beautiful outdoor zoo has plenty of flora and fauna for you to see.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThis beautiful outdoor zoo has plenty of flora and fauna for you to see.
Wonder what California’s coast looks like underwater?! Jellyfish, Seahorses, plenty of local leopard sharks, and a lot of our bright orange state fish the Garibaldi. Outside they have binoculars available for a closer view of the Pacific.
366 locals recommend
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayWonder what California’s coast looks like underwater?! Jellyfish, Seahorses, plenty of local leopard sharks, and a lot of our bright orange state fish the Garibaldi. Outside they have binoculars available for a closer view of the Pacific.
A favorite for the mariners! This village located downtown is full of boats, sea themed shops and seafood restaurants. My favorite Roy’s Hawaiian is a short walk down the harbor. Take a lyft/Uber since parking may be pricey.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrA favorite for the mariners! This village located downtown is full of boats, sea themed shops and seafood restaurants. My favorite Roy’s Hawaiian is a short walk down the harbor. Take a lyft/Uber since parking may be pricey.
There are multiple restaurants, bars and shops amongst breathtaking sandy beach views. Make sure to take a look inside at the historic architecture and vintage photos displayed on the walls. There is also a beautiful ballroom inside of the hotel.
Parking at the hotel can be pricey, we recommend free street parking on the main road near the hotel just take note of signs.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveThere are multiple restaurants, bars and shops amongst breathtaking sandy beach views. Make sure to take a look inside at the historic architecture and vintage photos displayed on the walls. There is also a beautiful ballroom inside of the hotel.
Parking at the hotel can be pricey, we recommend free street parking on the main road near the hotel just take note of signs.
Famous for kayaking and snorkeling, you will see plenty of marine life here and caves if you are feeling adventurous. There are also shops and restaurants along the water. George’s at the cove’s ocean terrace boasts gorgeous views and delicious California coastal cuisine.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdFamous for kayaking and snorkeling, you will see plenty of marine life here and caves if you are feeling adventurous. There are also shops and restaurants along the water. George’s at the cove’s ocean terrace boasts gorgeous views and delicious California coastal cuisine.
Sunset Cliffs
Take a drive here for some of the most breathtaking sunset views.
Amazing Mexican food located here! Also, a beautiful place to see the oldest city in California! This is a historic and cultural attraction with amazing ambiance during the day and especially in the evening!
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Amazing Mexican food located here! Also, a beautiful place to see the oldest city in California! This is a historic and cultural attraction with amazing ambiance during the day and especially in the evening!
Food scene
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StAmplified Ale Works Kitchen + Beer Garden
4150 Mission BlvdRoy's Restaurant
8670 Genesee AveBali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrWonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveCesarina
4161 Voltaire StPeace Pies
4230 Voltaire StBarrio Dogg
2234 Logan AveLa Playa Taco Shop
3973 Mission Blvd