How to get to Paradise Point from San Diego 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, Balboa Park 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 Zoo. 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, La Jolla, 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, San Diego Zoo 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 California 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/