Things To Do
Balboa Park
A free park with architectural marvels all around! Home to the San Diego Zoo, the Natural History Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden and many other attractions, this is a fantastic way to spend a beautiful San Diego day.
Old Town
The birthplace of California, stroll through historic adobe houses that offer a wide range of Mexican culture through food, shopping and history. Make sure to find Nichole's favorite part, the tortilla lady who hands out fresh flour tortillas for free!
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood At Centerpark Labs
The BEST poke you could get outside of Hawaii! Located in an unassuming office center, we highly recommend the Garlic Salmon Poke.
San Diego Zoo
The world famous San Diego Zoo! Come for the pandas, stay for the margaritas!
Liberty Station
Part of San Diego's military history, this sprawling former naval base has been transformed to a lively food and shopping center.
La Jolla Cove
Named "the Jewel" in Spanish, this marine wonder is popular for kayaking, snorkeling, and viewing Southern California's amazing aquatic wildlife. Make sure to stop by and say hi to the sea lions!
Seaport Village
A top spot to go souvenir shopping and admire the San Diego coastline.
Relic Bakery & Kitchen
Our favorite bakery in all of San Diego! Once a popup and now a brick and mortar, they're famous for their weekly rotating menu where you can't go wrong with any of the options.
Petco Park
Home of the San Diego Padres, this baseball stadium is located right in the heart of downtown and features some of the best views. Fun fact, Nichole's mom helped design it and you can find her name in the stadium!
Hotel del Coronado
Located on Coronado Island and once a vacation hotspot for old Hollywood stars, this historic hotel offers a glimpse into glamorous San Diego.
Cabrillo National Monument
Located at the tip of Point Loma, the monument marks the location where the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. It also offers one of the best sprawling views of all of San Diego.
Pacific Beach
One of the best locations to barhop, our favorites are Moonshine for dancing, Flamingo Deck for happy hour, and Grass Skirt for a tiki speakeasy.
Raised by Wolves
San Diego has many amazing speakeasies, and this is one of the most popular ones for good reason!
Little Italy
Home to the largest Italian-American community in the US, this is our favorite area for some amazing pizza, pasta and tiramisu. Our favorite brunch restaurant, Morning Glory, is also in this neighborhood.
Encinitas
Southern California's surf culture is on full display, with amazing thrift shops, spanning ocean views and some of the freshest seafood.