The world famous zoo in the middle of Balboa Park.
See the Dolphins, Whales or ride the roller coasters.
San Diego's "Central Park" full of outdoor space, a rose garden, all of our major museums, the classic Prado building and an outdoor organ pavilion. A beautiful way to spend an afternoon.
In Mission Beach, you can walk the boardwalk, ride a roller coaster, have some food or watch the sunset over drinks.
A favorite for tourists. There is something for everyone at Mission Beach.
One of San Diego's most popular beaches with lots of establishments to dine, relax or just to hang out and live the beach life!
The meditation gardens of Swami Yogananda overlooking the ocean in the equally vibrant beach town of Encinitas.
Visit safari animals like lions, tigers and giraffes in their natural like habitat.
Just across the San Diego border, go there for the day and enjoy Mexican food, shopping, tequila, mezcal or many craft brewries. TJ is 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. Bring your passport! Uber to the border and just walk across. It's that easy!
Curated Mexican wineries and fine dining restaurants in Baja California, Mexico. This area is one hour from downtown San Diego. Your passport is required!
Southern California's wine trail. It is one hour north of downtown San Diego. Visit what we call "the Napa Valley of SoCal."
Restaurants, bars and shopping in the classic Gaslamp Quarter.
Famous for the most beautiful San Diego view of the ocean and the seals lying on the rocks. You can even stand next to them and take pictures. You can also enjoy downtown La Jolla with its high end shopping and fine dining restaurants that overlook the ocean and La Jolla cliffs.
Great hiking and sunsets next to the ocean. See the most beautiful sunset overlooking the cliffs.
The best Asian Food you can get in all of America!
Shopping, Shopping, Shopping
Shopping, Shopping, Shopping
Outlet Shopping, Shopping, Shopping next to the border on the US side.
All things Lego for the kids.
A friend's winery in the famous Temecula Wine Trail.
San Diego is the world leader in craft breweries and IPA's. This brewery is one of the first to do it.
Restaurants, the Public Market and outdoor space on an old Navy Base.
The Aircraft Carrier Museum is on this ship. This ship is massively huge. A great way to see our Navy in all its glory.
You can visit the bay and see the yachts. You can also go to restaurants or see a show at Humphrey's on the Bay.
Next to Shelter Island, you can enjoy restaurants and shops in this part of town and next to the bay.
This is a Filipino bakery famous to Southern California.
A beautiful hike overlooking all of San Diego.
Beautiful hike overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Also the home of the famous Torrey Pines golf course where they have the Farmers Insurance Golf Open every year.
A breathtaking view overlooking all of San Diego.
A quaint little island in San Diego accessed by the bridge or ferry. It is the home of the classic Hotel Del Coronado. A great half day escape of shops, dining or beach walking. Coronado is also where the Navy Seals train.
Race track for horses and fairgrounds where many activities happen next to the ocean.
One of the most vibrant parts of San Diego. Enjoy outdoor city strolling, outdoor Italian food cafes, street markets and the San Diego sun. This area has some of the best restaurants and bars in San Diego and it is right in the middle of the city.
See what San Diego looked like in the 1800's. See some of San Diego's first settlers homes such as the Whaley house. Wonderful restaurants, interesting shops and there is even an old town ghost tour where you can visit alleged haunted houses and hotels in this area.
Local and big name comedians frequent this respected club in the Gaslamp Quarter.
For those who want to adventure into the mountains, Julian is a beautiful small town known for its famous pie 60 minutes outside of downtown San Diego.
Just thirty more minutes south of Tijuana, you can visit this relaxed Mexican beach town. Head to Porto Nuevo and have the tastiest and cheapest lobster lunch or dinner you've ever had. Street shopping is the thing to do and every shop has their own homemade tequila or mezcal. What is recommended is to Uber to the border, walk across and than pay with US dollars a flat rate to a Mexican taxi to Rosarito. Passport or passport cards are required. Air BNB's are very easy to find and very inexpensive too.
Another 30 minutes south of Rosarito is this quiet and relaxed beach town in Baja California, Mexico. A favorite vacation destination for local San Diegans, this town is truly living the Mexican Beach Life. Have the best food and drink for almost nothing. Passport or passport card is required.
The hip or hipster part of town. North Park is where the young professionals in San Diego live, shop, dine and frequent bars, clubs and concerts. For all our young guests, this is your part of San Diego to visit!
Premier Casino and Outlet Mall 30 minutes from San Diego
Casino in El Cajon, Ca
Casino 15 minutes from San Diego
The best view of the downtown Waterfront!
Where to get Tequila!