Updated August 2021
If you’re looking to visit a big city without all the hustle and bustle, San Diego is the perfect destination! San Diego’s beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, and booming culinary scene make it easy to fall in love with all it has to offer! Save this for your next visit to the sunny city!
TO-DO'S
TO-DO'S
- Bike around Mission Beach
- Relax on Pacific Beach
- Wander Belmont Park and ride the Giant Dipper
- Snorkel in La Jolla or visit the seals in the cove
- Try gelato in Little Italy
- Take a stroll around Balboa Park
- Ferry to Coronado Island
- Visit the San Diego Zoo
- Enjoy a sunset picnic at Sunset Cliffs
- Attend a Padres game at Petco Park
- Golf or hike near Torrey Pines Golf
- Hop on a sunset cruise in the San Diego bay
- Walk around the Flower Fields in Carlsbad
DINING
DINING
- Cafe Coyote | Mexican and margarita flights in Old Town
- Wonderland | Cocktails, oysters, and an ocean view
- Mimmo's | Pizza and pasta in the heart of Little Italy
- Coasterra | Fine dining with Downtown views
- Alce 101 | Mexican farm to table
- Cesarina | Italian fare with greenery and an outdoor patio
- Waverly | Instagrammable, European-inspired eats
- Little Italy Food Hall | Social dining concept with a variety of options
- Sand Bar | Award-winning fish tacos
- JV's | Hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint serving an iconic Surf n' Turf burrito
- Lumi | Upscale rooftop with Japanese fare
DRINKS
DRINKS
- Kettner Exchange | Rooftop bar with harbor views
- El Prez | Trendy beach-side bar
- Breakfast and Bubbles | Girly, signature-mimosas
- Cloak and Petal | Moody Japanese inspired ambiance
- Flamingo Deck | Pink decor & lounge atmosphere
- False Idol | Tiki themed speakeasy
- Salvatore's | Late night lounge with specialty cocktails
- Young Blood | Speakeasy inside a speakeasy
- Sky Deck | New concept with rooftop brewery
BREAKFAST + BRUNCH
BREAKFAST + BRUNCH
- Great Maple | Famous maple bacon donuts
- Breakfast Company | Eclectic eatery & hearty breakfast
- Cody's | Comfort food + ocean views
- Morning Glory | Vibrant, pink-hued eatery
- Cafe Topes | Family owned, classic breakfast
- Breakfast Republic | Voted best breakfast in San Diego + incredible oreo cookie pancakes
- Crushed | Quaint with entertainment and mimosa flights
- Farmers Table | Bloody Mary pitcher served with whole roasted chicken
- Backyard | Large patio + bottomless mimosas
- Cafe 21 | Farm to table with mimosa flights
COFFEE + CAFES
COFFEE + CAFES
- Better Buzz | Speciality coffee + acai bowls
- Communal Coffee | Floral + coffee shop
- Bing Haus | Ice cream + coffee concept
- Le Parfait Paris | Voted best desserts in SD
- Holy Matcha | Delicious matcha and brunch snacks
- Moniker General | Coffee + lifestyle home goods
- James Coffee | Hip, monochrome atomosphere
- Yerba Mate Bar | Patio oasis bar with natural caffeinated tea
- S3 Coffee Bar | Rainbow latte
- Garden Coffee | Plant, coffee and pasteries
- The Invigatorium | Unique and eclectic decor
- Sea Side Surf Cafe | Beach and surf aesthetics
