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Top spots in San Diego
La Jolla Cove
OutdoorsLa Jolla
Sea caves, kayak tours and resident sea lions on the rocks.
Sunset Cliffs
OutdoorsPoint Loma
Dramatic sandstone bluffs — bring a blanket for sunset.
Gaslamp Quarter
NightlifeDowntown
16 blocks of Victorian buildings filled with bars, clubs and rooftops.
Coronado Beach
FamilyCoronado
Wide white-sand beach in the shadow of the Hotel del Coronado.
North Park
Food & DrinkNorth Park
Craft-beer crawl heart of SD — 30+ breweries within walking distance.
Where to eat
Las Cuatro Milpas
$Mexican · Barrio Logan
Family-run since 1933 — handmade tortillas, queue out the door.
Born and Raised
$$$$Steakhouse · Little Italy
Tableside martinis and old-school steakhouse glamour.
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
$Fish tacos · Multiple
Battered fish tacos with smoked-fish sauce — locals' top pick.
Addison
$$$$Tasting menu · Carmel Valley
Three Michelin stars at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
Lola 55
$$Tacos · East Village
Modern Baja tacos in a cool warehouse space — get the carnitas.
Live & on stage
KAABOO Del Mar
Del Mar Racetrack · Sep 18–20 · Festival
Wonderfront Festival
Waterfront · May 8–10 · Festival
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
Shelter Island · May – Oct · Mixed
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: La Jolla Cove, Sunset Cliffs, Gaslamp Quarter. The shortlist is curated by people who live in San Diego and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.