How to get to Paradise Point from International Airport

Paradise Point Resort is located about 6-8 miles from San Diego International Airport (depending on route) and the best way to travel is by taxi or ride share (Lyft or Uber).

Travel time between Paradise Point and the airport by car is around 15-20 minutes. There are designated areas for Lyft/Uber right outside the airport building and you can follow signs.

San Diego Tourist Attractions and Family Activities

Tourist Attractions

Balboa Park Where culture, science, and nature collide, is home to more than 16 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails, and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego . https://www.balboapark.org/

San Diego Zoo https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/ 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 1-Day Pass Adult Ages 12+ $58 Child Ages 3–11 $48

Birch Aquarium https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ 2300 Expedition Way, , CA 92037 General Admission Tickets Adult $19.50 Child (3-17, 2 & under free) $15.00

Belmont Park (in Mission Bay near the hotel) https://www.belmontpark.com/ Rides & Attractions, Beachfront Boardwalk, Free Parking Ride Pass (Unlimited Rides) $34 Ride & Play (Unlimited Rides, and Unlimited Attractions) $56

Old Town http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/ Within walking distance there are a great many places to shop and dine with unique merchandise and a quaint atmosphere. Discover Old Town by visiting the many historic sites and learn about San Diego history.

Harbor Cruise (options include one-hour cruise and dinner cruise) https://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/san-diego-harbor-tour https://www.hornblower.com/san-diego/san-diego-harbor-cruises/

Whale Watching (takes about three hours) https://sdwhalewatch.com/ https://www.sdwhale.com/ https://www.adventureribrides.com/

SeaWorld San Diego https://seaworld.com/san-diego 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 Single Day Ticket 93.99 Also offers 3-in-1 Pass: Get admission to SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park for one low price. $154.00 /ea.

Outside Downtown

San Diego Zoo Safari Park https://www.sdzsafaripark.org/ 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027 1-Day Pass Adult Ages 12+ $58 Child Ages 3-11 $48

Lego Land https://www.legoland.com/california/ 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 1-Day Pass $94.99

Go San Diego Pass

If you want to stay in San Diego for a few days or if you are planning a trip with your family, consider Go San Diego Pass https://www.gosandiego.com/go-san-diego-card/.

Local Spots & Landmarks

Little Italy Farmer’s Market & Hillcrest Farmer’s Market http://sandiegomarkets.com/ https://www.sandiego.org/articles/gay-lesbian/gay-friendly-nightlife.aspx

Seaport Village https://www.seaportvillage.com/ 849 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Seaport Village offers waterfront dining, shopping, events and tours, making it your one-stop for fun.

La Jolla Cove & Sunny Jim’s Sea Cave https://www.cavestore.com/ You can do water activities or walk around and take pictures with seals and sea lions. Last Entry At 5pm Daily Adults $5, Children $3

Hotel del Coronado (“Some Like it Hot” film location) https://hoteldel.com/ 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Hiking at Torrey Pines State Reserve https://torreypine.org/reserveinfo/trails/ 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Soledad Mountain gosandiego.com/mount-soledad/ 6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr, S La Jolla, CA 92037

Cabrillo National Monument (at the tip of the Point Loma Peninsula) https://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/shoreline/sunset Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107

Watching sunset (at Scripps’ Pier, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach)

Events or Exhibitions

Museums & Exhibitions

Women’s Museum of California http://www.womensmuseumca.org/ 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92106 Wed - Sun 12:00PM - 4:00PM

New Americans Museum http://newamericansmuseum.org/ 2825 Dewey Road | Suite 102 San Diego. CA 92106 Wed-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat & Sun: 11am-4pm; Closed Mon & Tues

Exhibition at San Diego History Center “Her Story: Pioneers of San Diego” 1649 El Prado, Suite #3 San Diego, CA 92101 M-S 10am – 5pm

Chicano Park https://www.chicano-park.com/ Chicano Park, San Diego, CA 92113 Chicano Park is located in Barrio Logan, one of San Diego Cultural Districts, and is noted for over 80 murals in the neighborhood park –the largest concentration of Chicano murals.

Souvenirs

Simply Local https://simplylocalsandiego.com/ 3013 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104.

Old Town Market https://www.oldtownmarketsandiego.com/ 4010 Twiggs St. Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego, CA 92110

Women-run businesses that members can visit This does not mean that the rest of the guide does not include women-owned businesses.

Eateries

Azúcar Bakeries, Cuban http://iloveazucar.com/ Ocean Beach 619 523-2020 4820 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107

Big Kitchen Café Brunch http://judysbigkitchen.com/ South Park (619) 234-5789 3003 Grape Street, San Diego, CA 92102

CUCINA Urbana https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-urbana-bankers-hill/ Italian (619) 239-2222 505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101

Extraordinary Desserts http://extraordinarydesserts.com/ Little Italy (619) 294-7001 1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92102

Spill the Beans Breakfast, Bagels, Coffee & Tea http://www.spillthebeanssd.com/ Gaslamp (619) 233-3836 555 Market St San Diego, CA 92101

The Rail Brunch, Bars, Dance Clubs http://www.thebrassrailsd.com/ Hillcrest (619) 298-2233 3796 Fifth Ave San Diego, CA 92103

Bookstores

Verbatim Books http://www.verbatim-books.com/ North Park (619) 501-7466 793 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Bluestocking Books https://www.bluestockingbooks.com/ Hillcrest 619-296-1424 3817 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA, 92103

Winery

Pamo Valley Winery

https://pamovalleyvineyards.com/ Tasting Room: 603 Main Street, Ramona, CA, 92065 40 mi * Only woman owned winery in San Diego County

Brewery

You & Yours Distilling Co. http://youandyours.com/ East Village (619) 955-8755 1495 G St, San Diego, CA 92101 [email protected]

Surfing

“Surf Diva” https://www.surfdiva.com La Jolla (858) 454-8273 2160 Avenida de la Playa, San Diego, CA 92037 [email protected]

Restaurant Recommendations https://www.gaslamp.org/ in San Diego Approximately 15 to 20 minutes from PP

Approximately 8 to 12 miles from PP (The restaurants in yellow highlight are

where some of the hosted dinners will be taking place.) Bandar Restaurant Persian/Iranian $$ www.bandarrestaurant.com (619) 238-0101 Downtown 845 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101

Approximately 15 to 20 minutes from PP Tropical Savor Bar & Grill Caribbean Approximately 8 to 12 miles from PP https://tropicalsavorbarandgrill.com/ (619) 228-9385 729 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Gourmet India https://www.sdgourmetindia.com/ (619) 702-7967 810 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 Las Hadas Mexican $$ https://lashadasgrillsd.com/ (619) 232-1720 558 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101

Buster’s Beach House http://www.bustersbeachhouse.com/ (619) 233-4300 807 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

Tajima Ramen Bar $$ https://tajimasandiego.com/ (619) 431-5820 901 E St., San Diego, CA 92101 * other locations available Meze Greek Fusion $$ Salud! Mexican, Vegan $ https://www.gaslampmeze.com/ https://saludsd.com/ (619) 550-1600 (619) 255-3856 x3 345 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 2196 Logan Ave, San Diego CA, 92113 Royal India $$ www.royalindia.com (619) 269-9999 Gaslamp District 329 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 241-2856 Hillcrest 3803 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Khyber Pass Afghani, Vegan $$ Approximately 12 to 15 minutes from PP https://www.khyberpasshillcrest.com/ (619) 294-7579 Approximately 7 to 10 miles from PP 523 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Amarin Thai $$

Amarinhillcrest.com (619) 296-6056 3843 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103 Liberty Station Arrivederci Ristorante Italian $$ http://www.arrivederciristorante.com/arrived erci-hillcrest/home Approximately 13 to 15 minutes from PP (619) 908-1489 Approximately 5 to 7miles from PP 3845 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Au Revoir French $$ http://aurevoirbistrohillcrest.net/ (619) 268-1671 420 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

El Jardín Cantina Mexican $$ Ortega’s Bistro Mexican $$ https://eljardincantina.com/ https://www.ortegas.com/ (619) 795-2322 (619) 692-4200 2885 Perry Road, San Diego, CA 92106 141 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 Officine Buona Forcetta Italian $$ Pho Fifth Avenue Vietnamese $$ https://officinebuonaforchetta.com/ (619) 260-3555 (619) 548-5770 th 3807 5 Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 2865 Sims Road, San Diego, CA 92106 *other locations available Hiro Nori Craft Ramen $$ Hironoricraftramen.com Soda & Swine American $$ https://sodaandswine.com/ (619) 501-9899 Mission Bay 2750 Dewey Rd. #104, San Diego CA 92106 *other locations available Approximately 9 to 12 minutes from PP Approximately 3 to 5 miles from PP

Little Italy Draft American $$ https://www.draftsandiego.com/ (858) 228-9305 https://www.littleitalysd.com/ 3105 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109 Approximately 12 to 15 minutes from PP Approximately 7 to 10 miles from PP Miss B’s Coconut Club Caribbean $$ Missbcoconutclub.com Kettner Exchange American (New) $$ (858) 381-0855 https://www.kettnerexchange.com/ 3704 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 255-2001 2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 Mission Cafe Breakfast/Brunch $$ http://www.themissionsd.com/ Nonna Italian $$ (858) 488-9060 https://nonnasd.com/ 3795 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 531-1731 *Other locations available 1735 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Mizu Sushi $$ http://missionbeachsushi.com/ (858) 488-1700 850 W Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, 92109

Ocean Beach

Approximately 8 to 13 minutes from PP Civico 1845 Italian, Vegan $$-$$$ Approximately 3 to 5 miles from PP https://www.civico1845.com/ (619) 880-3761 Bo-Beau kitchen + bar French & 1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 Mediterranean $$ http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/ (619) 224-2884 4996 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92107 4888 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA 92107

Plant Power Fast Food Vegan $$ Blue Water Seafood $$ (619) 450-6845 https://bluewaterseafoodsandiego.com/ www.plantpowerfastfood.com (619) 255-8497 2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 5083 Santa Monica Ave. Ste 1B, San Diego, 92107 CA, 92107 *other locations available Royale American $$ http://www.royalesd.com/ Hugo’s Cocina $-$$ (619) 431-5653 Mexican, Vegan Options 4204 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107 https://www.hugoscocina.com/ (619) 892-7882 1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Ste. H, San Diego, CA, 92107 Old Town Ketch Grill & Taps Gastropubs $$ http://ketchgrillandtaps.com/ (619) 814-8080 Approximately 9 to 14 minutes from PP 2614 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA Approximately 4 to 7 miles from PP 92106 Cafe Coyote Mexican $$ Ortega’s Cocina Mexican $$ Cafecoyoteoldtown.com http://ortegascocina.mobile-webview.com/ (619)291-4695 (619) 222-4205 2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110

Casa Guadalajara Mexican $$ https://www.casaguadalajara.com/ (619) 295 - 5111 4015 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110

3890 Twiggs St., San Diego, CA 92110

Tahona Bar Mexican $$$ https://tahonabar.com/ (619) 255-2090 2414 San Diego Ave., San Diego, 92110

Pacific Beach

El Indio Mexican Restaurant Taco $ (619) 299-0333 Approximately 9 to 14 minutes from PP 3695 India St, San Diego, CA Approximately 3 to 5 miles from PP Fiesta de Reyes Mexican $$ https://www.fiestadereyes.com/ Crushed Tapas & Brunch $$ (619) 297-3100 http://barcrushed.com/ 2754 Calhoun St., San Diego, Ca 92110 (858) 230-6567 967 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 Miguel’s Cocina Mexican $$ http://www.miguels-cocina.com/ World Famous (619) 298-9840 https://www.worldfamouspb.com/ 2444 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110 (858) 272-3100 711 Pacific Beach Dr. San Diego, CA 92109 Old Town Tequila Factory Mexican $$ https://oldtowntequilafactory.com/ Oscar’s Mexican Seafood $ (619) 260-8124 http://www.oscarsmexicanseafood.com/turq 2467 Juan St., San Diego, CA 92110 ouise/ (858) 488-6392 703 Turquoise St., San Diego, CA 92109

East of 163

University Heights

Rockin’ Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina Approximately 14 minutes from PP Mexican, Seafood $$ https://rockinbaja.com/old-town/ Approximately 8 to 10 miles from PP (619) 260-0305

Bahn Thai Thai $ https://www.bahnthai.net/ Medina Moroccan-Baja Kitchen (619) 299-6363 www.medinakitchen.com 4646 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 230- 5037

2850 El Cajon Blvd Ste 4, San Diego, CA Madison Modern Mediterranean $$ 92104 https://www.madisononpark.com/

(619) 269-6566

4622 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116

North Park South Park Approximately 15 to 17 minutes from PP Approximately 8 to 11 miles from PP Approximately 17 to 20 minutes from PP

Approximately 9 to 12 miles from PP Ranchos Cocina Mexican, Vegan $

Ranchoscocinanorthpark.com Piacere Mio Italian $$ (619) 574-1288 http://www.piaceremiosd.com/home 3910 30th St, San Diego, 92104 (619) 794-2543

1947 Fern St, San Diego, CA 92102

The Taco Stand Mexican $ http://www.letstaco.com/ (619) 795-8797 3000 Upas St Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92104

If you’d like to be adventurous 4425 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111 “Convoy” Crab Town Seafood Cajun/Creole crabtownlove.com Approximately 13 to 20 minutes from PP (858) 737-4972 8050 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Approximately 9 to 12 miles from PP San Diego, CA 92111

China Max Chinese $$ chinamaxsd.com (858) 650-3333 4698 Convoy St. Ste C101, San Diego, 92111

Facing East Japanese $$ (619) 385-3348 4647 Convoy St. Ste 101C, San Diego, 92111 Koon Thai Kitchen Thai $-$$ koonthaikitchen.com Grandma Tofu & BBQ Korean $-$$ (858) 514-8111 http://www.grandmatofu.com/ 3860 Convoy St. Ste 102, San Diego, 92111 (858) 277-2220