Susan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A short 15 minute walk to the spa and great food, or enjoy a cocktail around a fire pit as you watch the people along the bike path. Walk around the grounds to see the parrots/handlers, little ducklings and waterfall. Fun place to hang out.
You can also rent catamarans, sail boats, pedal boats, etc. fun stuff and on Sunday nights they do movies on the sand for the kids.
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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdA short 15 minute walk to the spa and great food, or enjoy a cocktail around a fire pit as you watch the people along the bike path. Walk around the grounds to see the parrots/handlers, little ducklings and waterfall. Fun place to hang out.
You can also rent catamarans, sail boats, pedal boats, etc. fun stuff and on Sunday nights they do movies on the sand for the kids.
Two minutes from our place, driving that is. The shows are fun, aquariums are interesting and keeps you cool in between shows and the lines are not usually long. I go here with my own kids at least once a month but don’t buy the food unless you have a bud budget. I think it’s overpriced for what you get so we always buy a turkey leg and share it and pack water bottles and snacks.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World DriveTwo minutes from our place, driving that is. The shows are fun, aquariums are interesting and keeps you cool in between shows and the lines are not usually long. I go here with my own kids at least once a month but don’t buy the food unless you have a bud budget. I think it’s overpriced for what you get so we always buy a turkey leg and share it and pack water bottles and snacks.
Seaport Village
849 West Harbor DriveFun to walk around and lots of shopping and food too.
This is a great place, off the beaten path to watch the people glide off of the cliffs in their gliders. The view is spectacular and the lunch shack has great sandwiches and soups. You can explore the cliffs but take precautions.
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Gliderport Trail
Gliderport TrailThis is a great place, off the beaten path to watch the people glide off of the cliffs in their gliders. The view is spectacular and the lunch shack has great sandwiches and soups. You can explore the cliffs but take precautions.
The best zoo ever. Great walking trails and very well planned. The plants alone are worth seeing and the whole place is always changing. If you think you’ve seen it before, you really haven’t seen it. Every time I go there is something new to see that they have added.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DriveThe best zoo ever. Great walking trails and very well planned. The plants alone are worth seeing and the whole place is always changing. If you think you’ve seen it before, you really haven’t seen it. Every time I go there is something new to see that they have added.
Fun place to walk around, eat, shop, visit haunted houses and see historical San Diego. Always something going on.
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Old Town
Fun place to walk around, eat, shop, visit haunted houses and see historical San Diego. Always something going on.
All of the museums are here and are FREE every Tuesday. Beautiful arboretums and great trails. Balloon artists, great Street entertainment.
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Parque Balboa
All of the museums are here and are FREE every Tuesday. Beautiful arboretums and great trails. Balloon artists, great Street entertainment.
It’s just a quirky fun place to go see. A suspension bridge in the middle of a canyon and completely off of the beaten path. Interesting neighborhood and close to Little Italy.
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Puente Colgante de Spruce Street
West Spruce StreetIt’s just a quirky fun place to go see. A suspension bridge in the middle of a canyon and completely off of the beaten path. Interesting neighborhood and close to Little Italy.
The views are spectacular and there are tide pools and trails to walk along as well. The historical Cabrillo Lighthouse is iconic to San Diego.
Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DriveThe views are spectacular and there are tide pools and trails to walk along as well. The historical Cabrillo Lighthouse is iconic to San Diego.
Go online and get passes on Group on if available. Less expensive and typically a great value.
This place is fun to hang out and one definitely must go on The Big Dipper but can get really crowded so if you’re not a fan of crowds then I definitely do not recommend this place.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdGo online and get passes on Group on if available. Less expensive and typically a great value.
This place is fun to hang out and one definitely must go on The Big Dipper but can get really crowded so if you’re not a fan of crowds then I definitely do not recommend this place.
Food scene
My absolute favorite breakfast place in PB/MB. French toast is gooey & crunchy with berries. AlsoTexmex food style with chillaquilles, tamales & excellent coffee as well. Get there before nine or the wait can be long but it is worth it.
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The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission BlvdMy absolute favorite breakfast place in PB/MB. French toast is gooey & crunchy with berries. AlsoTexmex food style with chillaquilles, tamales & excellent coffee as well. Get there before nine or the wait can be long but it is worth it.
Lots of food choices and usually has a craft fair or art shows going on with lots of food and things to see and enjoy.
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Estación Liberty
2640 Historic Decatur RdLots of food choices and usually has a craft fair or art shows going on with lots of food and things to see and enjoy.
If you have a sweet tooth and love over the top, then you have to go here. Amazing desserts; they do have a regular menu as well but their main focus is dessert and they do them very decadently.
Extraordinary Desserts
1430 Union StreetIf you have a sweet tooth and love over the top, then you have to go here. Amazing desserts; they do have a regular menu as well but their main focus is dessert and they do them very decadently.
Great local seafood eatery. Best clam chowder in a bread bowl and fun vibe by the seaport where all of the tuna fisherman go out.
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Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StGreat local seafood eatery. Best clam chowder in a bread bowl and fun vibe by the seaport where all of the tuna fisherman go out.
Neighborhoods
Great place for snorkeling, kayaking or swimming in the ocean. It can get crowded though, so go early if you’re going to the beach.
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La Jolla Shores
Great place for snorkeling, kayaking or swimming in the ocean. It can get crowded though, so go early if you’re going to the beach.
In Pacific Beach this is where the locals hang at the beach. There are bathrooms, surf rentals, and great body surfing. Parking can be challenging because there is only Street parking so sometimes you have to drive around or park in the east side of Mission Boulevard.
Law Street
Law StreetIn Pacific Beach this is where the locals hang at the beach. There are bathrooms, surf rentals, and great body surfing. Parking can be challenging because there is only Street parking so sometimes you have to drive around or park in the east side of Mission Boulevard.