SAN DIEGO CITY GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATTRACTIONS
HOTELS
LIVE MUSIC
NIGHTLIFE
RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING
TRAVEL TIPS San Diego is known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. It is home to some of the world’s biggest attractions like Balboa Park and La Jolla Cove. San Diego is also known for being America’s Finest City. Whether on the white sand beaches or downtown, you’re sure to find an abundance of fun attractions for visitors of all ages. ATTRACTIONS
SeaWorld San Diego • SeaWorld San Diego draws millions of visitors each year. There are 26 animal habitats, 20 shows, 15 rides, and 11 “distinctive experiences”. Enjoy Bayside Skyride, Journey to Atlantis, Dolphin Point, Skytower, Sesame Street’s Bay of Play, Manta, Wild Arctic, and the Aquariums. Awed by the amazing sea creatures, the park is owned by the City of San Diego and operated by SeaWorld Entertainment. SeaWorld San Diego is located at 500 SeaWorld Dr. San Diego, CA 92109
San Diego Zoo • Plan a trip to The San Diego Zoo! Voted the #1 zoo in the world, here you’ll learn all about animals, their habitats and their future. It is also one of the largest zoological membership associations in the world. With a variety of living organisms, this zoo houses over 3,700 animals and 650 species. This unique zoo also features shops, dining, and special venues. The San Diego Zoo is located at 2920 Zoo Dr. San Diego, CA 92101.
La Jolla Cove • Tucked away between sandstone cliffs lies a very small, extraordinary beach called La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Cove is known as one of the oldest ocean swims in the world. This beauty is one of a kind as it one of the most photographed beaches in Southern California. It is the ideal hotspot for snorkelers, scuba divers and swimmers. It is very rich in marine life and protected as part of a marine reserve. La Jolla Cove is located at La Jolla Cove, California 92037
Seaport Village • Seaport Village houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and restaurants with 90,000 square feet of waterfront property. Just a five minute drive from the airport & cruise ship terminals, Seaport Village offers a free shopping shuttle for day visitation with shuttles that run every 15 minutes from 9:30am - 4pm. Seaport Village has everything from riding a world-class carousel to being caricatured by an artist. Seaport Village is located at 849 W Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101. BOUTIQUE HOTELS
San Diego has a variety of boutique hotels, ranging from chic and upscale to family and cost-friendly. Check out some of these unique hotels we recommend that will make you feel right at home.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego ($$) • 1047 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 • Hotel Main Line +1 (619) 515-3000 • hotelpalomar-sandiego.com The Keating Hotel ($$$) • 432 F St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Hotel Main Line +1 (619) 814-5700 • thekeating.com Urban Boutique Hotel ($$) • 1654 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Hotel Main Line +1 (619) 232-3400 • urbanboutiquehotel.com Horton Grand Hotel ($$) • 311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 • Hotel Main Line +1 (619) 544-1886 • hortongrand.com Pendry San Diego ($$$) • 550 J St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Hotel Main Line +1 (619) 738-7000 • pendryhotels.com Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter ($$$) • 509 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 • Hotel Main Line +1 (619) 727-4000 • ihg.com LIVE MUSIC
San Diego’s music scene is heavy with blues, Latin, and alternative rock. Check out some of these live music venues we recommend.
House of Blues San Diego • 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 • Live Music Venue • houseofblues.com Music Box • 1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Three-story live music venue • musicboxsd.com The Observatory North Park • 2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 • Live Music Venue • observatorysd.com Humphreys Backstage Live • 2241 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 • Live Music Venue • humphreysbackstagelive.com The Casbah • 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 • Nightclub with Live Music • casbahmusic.com Winston’s Beach Club • Live music venue 2 blocks from the beach • Wine Bar & Live Music Venue • winstonsob.com/ Tin Roof • 401 G St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Live music venue & bar • tinroofsandiego.com Belly Up • 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 • Local live musical talent and musicians • bellyup.com NIGHTLIFE
San Diego is a city full of excitement with plenty to do and so much to see. The nightlife scene is always bumping with world-class DJs and rooftop bars. If you are in The Golden City, then head to Gaslamp Quarter, where you’ll find sixteen walkable blocks of more than one hundred eighty restaurants, fifty bars, and ten nightclubs.
Altitude Sky Lounge • 7036, 660 K St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Nightclub • sandiegogaslamphotel.com OMNIA Nightclub San Diego • 454 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 • Energetic fashionable nightclub, boasts rooftop cabanas • omniaclubs.com Spin Nightclub • 2028 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110 • Centrally located club • spinnightclub.com FLUXX Nightclub • 500 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 • Lively club with a party vibe • fluxxsd.com 710 Beach Club • 710 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 • Breezy beachside bar • 710bc.com Parq Restaurant & Nightclub • 615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 • Night Club • parqsd.com RESTAURANTS
San Diego has some of the best American food that will have your mouth watering for more. Dine your way through San Diego’s top restaurants, from Dungeness crab to crusty sourdough bread. Check out some of these top restaurants we recommend.
Acqua California Bistro ($$$$) • 1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 • Gourmet New American fare • sandiegohilton.com Ironside Fish & Oyster ($$$$) • 1654 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Seafood fare & cocktails • ironsidefishandoyster.com Kettner Exchange ($$$) • 2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 • Eatery for handcrafted cocktails & American food • kettnerexchange.com Urban Solace ($$) • 607 Hemisfair Blvd • +1 (210) 514-5006 • Tex-Mex, Bar • consafos-sa.com Outlaw Kitchens ($$) • 3823 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 • Serves comfort food made with inventive ingredients • urbansolace.net Casa de Reyes 50 ($$) • 2754 Calhoun St, San Diego, CA 92110 • Mexican Fare • casadereyesrestaurant.com Juniper & Ivy ($$) • 2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 • New American Restaurant • juniperandivy.com Richard Walker’s Pancake House ($$$) • 520 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101 • Relaxed daytime diner doling out breakfast classics • richardwalkers.com Breakfast Republic ($$) • 2730 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 • Breakfast Restaurant • breakfastrepublic.com SHOPPING
If you enjoy shopping or just can’t get enough souvenirs, then you’re definitely going to enjoy shopping in the city of San Diego. Visit vintage shops with handcrafted goods and locally made art pieces.
Ocean Beach Antique Mall • 4926 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 • Antiques Clothing & Jewelry Looks Better On Me • 6940, C, Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 • Vintage clothing store Vintage Revivals Home & Garden Decor • 4847 Newport Ave A, San Diego, CA 92107 • Furniture store La Mesa Antique Mall • 4710 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 • Antique store Westfield UTC • 4545 La Jolla Village Dr. Ste e-25, San Diego, CA 92122 • Shopping Mall TRAVEL TIPS
Cars > Bus • If you’re flying in from the airport, take the Metropolitan Transit System. This system provides safe routes from the airport to downtown, Central, South, Northeast and Southeast San Diego County. You can also take an Old Town Trolley Tours for sightseeing. Ride the Red Trolley if you’re staying in or around downtown. Catch the Coaster to check out some of the coastal communities or take a taxi or shuttle. We highly recommend renting a car or downloading the Uber or Lyft app as most visitors are pleased with this option. SAN DIEGO CITY GUIDE