Things to do in San Diego

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Things to do in San Diego

Neighborhoods

You're surrounded by the best diversity San Diego has to offer.
Hillcrest is only a couple mins away and is the center of San Diego’s LGBTQ scene. University Avenue is lined with restaurants serving global cuisines like Vietnamese, Himalayan and Thai, while the mix of cafes, brunch spots and second-hand clothes shops on Fifth Avenue make it a popular weekend destination. The weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market sells produce, flowers and cooked food.
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
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Hillcrest is only a couple mins away and is the center of San Diego’s LGBTQ scene. University Avenue is lined with restaurants serving global cuisines like Vietnamese, Himalayan and Thai, while the mix of cafes, brunch spots and second-hand clothes shops on Fifth Avenue make it a popular weekend destination. The weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market sells produce, flowers and cooked food.
Hipsters, young professionals and students hang out in trendy North Park, where coffee shops, craft-beer bars and indie boutiques line University Avenue. The restaurant scene is heavy on brunch spots, upscale pubs, taquerias and sushi lounges, and nightlife often revolves around the Observatory North Park, a 1929 theater that hosts rap, rock and electronica. The North Park Thursday Market also features live music.
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North Park
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Hipsters, young professionals and students hang out in trendy North Park, where coffee shops, craft-beer bars and indie boutiques line University Avenue. The restaurant scene is heavy on brunch spots, upscale pubs, taquerias and sushi lounges, and nightlife often revolves around the Observatory North Park, a 1929 theater that hosts rap, rock and electronica. The North Park Thursday Market also features live music.
Old Town is a hub for History, Restaurants, Shopping and More. Features acres of Mexican heritage, historical sites, colorful shops, diverse restaurants, a theater and tons more to explore.
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Old Town
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Old Town is a hub for History, Restaurants, Shopping and More. Features acres of Mexican heritage, historical sites, colorful shops, diverse restaurants, a theater and tons more to explore.

Food scene

The Gaslamp Quarter is a district of San Diego. It is blocks of a historical neighborhood in Downtown San Diego, and is the site of several entertainment and night life venues, as well as scheduled events and festivals, including Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp, Street Scene Music Festival, Taste of Gaslamp and ShamROCK, a St. Patrick's Day event. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres is located one block away in downtown San Diego's East Village.
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Gaslamp Quarter
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The Gaslamp Quarter is a district of San Diego. It is blocks of a historical neighborhood in Downtown San Diego, and is the site of several entertainment and night life venues, as well as scheduled events and festivals, including Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp, Street Scene Music Festival, Taste of Gaslamp and ShamROCK, a St. Patrick's Day event. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres is located one block away in downtown San Diego's East Village.
Little Italy is a popular neighborhood full of Italian restaurants and grocery stores, home design stores and art galleries.
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Little Italy
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Little Italy is a popular neighborhood full of Italian restaurants and grocery stores, home design stores and art galleries.
Seaport Village has a waterfront view with a shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on a waterfront property
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
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Seaport Village has a waterfront view with a shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on a waterfront property
San Diego's Premier Beachfront Amusement Park, features historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, historic Plunge swimming pool, plus restaurants, shops & more.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
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San Diego's Premier Beachfront Amusement Park, features historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, historic Plunge swimming pool, plus restaurants, shops & more.

Sightseeing

So many places to visit, these are only a few top recommendations.
Looking for somewhere to take the whole family? This is a place a great place to explore with lush, naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters.
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Izoo yaseSan Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
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Looking for somewhere to take the whole family? This is a place a great place to explore with lush, naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters.
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium and marine mammal park inside Mission Bay Park. Perfect place for some family fun.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium and marine mammal park inside Mission Bay Park. Perfect place for some family fun.
Sunset cliffs is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset with breathtaking views. Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
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Sunset Cliffs
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Sunset cliffs is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset with breathtaking views. Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
Coronado Bay island is a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel (Hotel Del Coronado), plus some of San Diego's best beaches.
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Coronado Island
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Coronado Bay island is a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel (Hotel Del Coronado), plus some of San Diego's best beaches.
Balboa Park is a historic urban cultural park. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums and several theaters. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park. The park's site is one of the oldest in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational use.
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I-Balboa Park
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Balboa Park is a historic urban cultural park. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums and several theaters. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park. The park's site is one of the oldest in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational use.

Hiking

Very diverse trails that has something to offer for every skill level.
Torrey Pines Beach Trail Loop is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Del Mar, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
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I-Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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Torrey Pines Beach Trail Loop is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Del Mar, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Cowles Mountain Trail is a 3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near La Mesa. It is the highest peak in San Diego and features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Cowles Mountain Coffee
7290 Navajo Rd
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Cowles Mountain Trail is a 3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near La Mesa. It is the highest peak in San Diego and features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Mission Trails is an open space preserve located a short 8 miles outside of downtown San Diego. The park is the one of largest urban parks in the U.S. With its 60+ miles of hiking trails and mountain bike trails, rock climbing opportunities, camping areas such as Kumeyaay Lake Campground, and Lake Murray for boating, this park truly has something for everyone.
Mission Trails Clairemont Mesa Trailhead
Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
Mission Trails is an open space preserve located a short 8 miles outside of downtown San Diego. The park is the one of largest urban parks in the U.S. With its 60+ miles of hiking trails and mountain bike trails, rock climbing opportunities, camping areas such as Kumeyaay Lake Campground, and Lake Murray for boating, this park truly has something for everyone.

Best Happy Hours

Local happy hour spots just a short uber ride away
Happy hour at Baja Betty is incredibly reasonable. They are known for their Margaritas. Very fun vibe in the heart of the LGBT community. If you're offended by the occasional presence of penis-shaped balloons, this might not be the place for you.
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Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave
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Happy hour at Baja Betty is incredibly reasonable. They are known for their Margaritas. Very fun vibe in the heart of the LGBT community. If you're offended by the occasional presence of penis-shaped balloons, this might not be the place for you.
Neighborhood locals head to this laid-back, indoor-outdoor spot for comfort eats & beer. Great happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7, must try.
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Working Class
4095 30th St
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Neighborhood locals head to this laid-back, indoor-outdoor spot for comfort eats & beer. Great happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7, must try.
LGBTQ-friendly bar serves quirky cocktails & American comfort food amid female-inspired decor. Best women's bar known for it's 3-finger pour, fab eats and sassy service.
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Gossip Grill
1220 University Ave
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LGBTQ-friendly bar serves quirky cocktails & American comfort food amid female-inspired decor. Best women's bar known for it's 3-finger pour, fab eats and sassy service.
LGBTQ hangout offering pints, growlers & kegs of house-brewed beer, plus stone-fired pizzas & wings. Very tasty food and good happy hour prices.
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South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th St
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LGBTQ hangout offering pints, growlers & kegs of house-brewed beer, plus stone-fired pizzas & wings. Very tasty food and good happy hour prices.
In the mood for sushi? Japanese eatery offering sushi & bento, plus daily happy-hour specials on rolls & beer.
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Ichiban
1449 University Ave
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In the mood for sushi? Japanese eatery offering sushi & bento, plus daily happy-hour specials on rolls & beer.