Things to do in San Diego this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in San Diego this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in San Diego
Balboa Park
CultureBalboa Park
1,200 acres of museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo.
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
- Locals' favourites right now: Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, Sunset Cliffs. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.