These are some of our favourite places and activities in San Diego. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Please let us know if you are in San Diego for the week before the wedding, we will likely have some activities organised.
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
Museums, gardens, world famous San Diego Zoo. The wedding venue (Lower Garden of the Japanese Friendship Garden) is located within the park.
La Jolla
San Diego, CA
We recommend the La Jolla Coast Walk Trail (0.6 miles), kayaking and/or watching seals and sea lions in La Jolla Cove, and enjoying the beach at La Jolla Shores.
Little Italy
San Diego, CA 92101
Food, gelato, and night life
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
World Famous! They have an impressive Australian Outback exhibit and polar bears among many others.
The Zoo is located at Balboa Park, close to the wedding venue.
Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Hiking and views
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Public market with lots of food and shopping.
Coronado Island
Coronado, CA 92118
Beach, bike rentals, Hotel Del Coronado
Raised by Wolves
4301 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, (619) 629-0243
Great speakeasy cocktail bar
Torrey Pines State Beach
CA
Great for walking on the beach, hiking on the cliffs above the beach, and viewing San Diego wildlife.
Mission Beach
San Diego, CA 92109
Walk or bike along Mission Bay to the beachfront boardwalk. There is also an amusement park, Belmont Park.
USS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 544-9600
Historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego.
Recommended to combine with tacos at Puesto, nearby!
San Diego Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Get up close and personal with the animals!
This park is located about 35 minutes from downtown San Diego.
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, CA 92037
Seaport Village
849 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 530-0704
Old Town San Diego
San Diego, CA 92110
False Idol
675 West Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Awesome hidden tiki bar. Make a reservation ahead of time for a table, they take walk ins but you will find yourself standing or waiting for a seat at the bar.
Stone Brewing
2816 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106, (619) 269-2100
One of the classic San Diego breweries known for their IPAs. There are multiple Stone locations in San Diego, most have a full restaurant menu.
Ballast Point Brewing
2215 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 255-7213