San Diego Zoo

Balboa Park Desert and Rose Garden - many different types of cacti and roses right next to each other.

Balboa Park El Prado Walkway - lovely architecture, fountains, and gardens.

Balboa Park Museums - art, history, science, and more.

Balboa Park Spanish Village - tons of art galleries in a colorful art center with spanish architecture.

Liberty Station Public Market - great place to eat and grab a drink after shopping at the quirky shops (we love Sea Hive for handmade items by local artists).

Old Town State Park - architecture and museums frozen in the gold rush times w/ shops and eateries.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve - coastal hiking and beautiful views.

Sunset Cliffs - you ain’t never seen a sunset like this.

Mount Soledad - panoramic views of the coast from Mexico to LA.

Mission Bay - We love walking the boardwalk and having picnics at crown point shores but you can also visit Belmont Park, Seaworld, and Legoland.

Downtown La Jolla - perfect for watching sea life at the tide pool, on a snorkeling or kayak tour, or visiting the seals at the Children’s Pool.

Ocean Beach - come for the beaches and brews, stay for the laid back, hippie lifestyle.

HiroNori - competition is fierce for ramen here but this one is our top.

La Vecindad - Mexican cocktails, incredible tacos, and colorful decor that’ll make you feel like you’re a part of a little Mexican neighborhood.

La Puerta - upscale Mexican food and drinks, best surf and turf burrito in town according to Alex.

Tribute Pizza - they have their own takes on classic and modern pizzas.

Plumeria - vegan, but beats all other Thai places hands down (get the larb… you’re welcome).

Goi Cuon - Vietnamese spring rolls and banh mi.

Snooze - best brunch in San Diego but make sure you put your name on the waitlist early.

Roots Bowls - acai bowls and smoothies.

Cesarina - fancy Italian food.

Dao Fu - Asian fusion.

Common Stock - American comfort food

Alforon - incredibly delicious and authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

Divo Diva - coffee, desserts, pastries, and wine in a lovely European style cafe.

Communal Coffee - super aesthetic interior design and delicious coffee.

Saigon Coffee - Vietnamese coffee that’s out of this world.

Pop Pie

Stella Jean’s Ice Cream

Boba Bar and Desserts - get the Puffle, you won’t be disappointed.

Sidecar - fancy donuts.

Extraordinary Desserts - beautifully decorated, fancy pastries and slices of cakes.

Pure Project

North Park Brewing Co

TapRoom Beer Co

Belching Beaver

Thorn Brewing

Ballast Point

Parc and Rec

Polite Provisions

InsideOut

Seven Grand