Paul & Amanda’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Sort of a quintessential San Diego spot but parking can be impossible so either take an Uber or skip it for a less busy spot.
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Enseada de La Jolla
1100 Coast BlvdSort of a quintessential San Diego spot but parking can be impossible so either take an Uber or skip it for a less busy spot.
Take a drive to the tip of Point Loma and check out the historic lighthouse and some of the best views in San Diego. There is a fee to enter the National Monument but if you have a National Parks Pass it's free. And they do close rather early at 5pm.
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Monumento Nacional Cabrillo
Take a drive to the tip of Point Loma and check out the historic lighthouse and some of the best views in San Diego. There is a fee to enter the National Monument but if you have a National Parks Pass it's free. And they do close rather early at 5pm.
If you happen to be visiting La Jolla, it's worth a drive up to the top of Mt Soledad for some incredible views of San Diego.
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SIf you happen to be visiting La Jolla, it's worth a drive up to the top of Mt Soledad for some incredible views of San Diego.
Historic landmark and popular photo spot in San Diego. Designed by renowned architect Louis Kahn.
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Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N Torrey Pines RdHistoric landmark and popular photo spot in San Diego. Designed by renowned architect Louis Kahn.
Good for Kids
Absolutely must visit if you have kids, it's awesome!
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Museu The New Children’s
200 W Island AveAbsolutely must visit if you have kids, it's awesome!
Classic San Diego aquarium with ocean views.
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Aquário de Bétula em Scripps
2300 Expedition WayClassic San Diego aquarium with ocean views.
Popular spot within Cabrillo National Monument to take kids. You'll want to make sure it's low tide before you go.
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Poças de Maré de Point Loma
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrPopular spot within Cabrillo National Monument to take kids. You'll want to make sure it's low tide before you go.
If you've done the zoo but haven't been here it's totally worth it!
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Parque Safari do Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdIf you've done the zoo but haven't been here it's totally worth it!
Food scene
It's hard to say who has the best fish tacos in town since everyone has their own particular taste but Mitch's should definitely be a top contender. Their seafood is super fresh which makes a big difference!
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Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StIt's hard to say who has the best fish tacos in town since everyone has their own particular taste but Mitch's should definitely be a top contender. Their seafood is super fresh which makes a big difference!
If you want to try some really nice Tequilas or Mezcal, this is the place to go. They have some fantastic food too.
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Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveIf you want to try some really nice Tequilas or Mezcal, this is the place to go. They have some fantastic food too.
Born and Raised
1909 India StHip steakhouse in Little Italy with a rooftop patio.
Great family friend pizza and Italian restaurant in the heart of Liberty Station.
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Officine Buona Forchetta
2865 Sims RdGreat family friend pizza and Italian restaurant in the heart of Liberty Station.
Fantastic Italian food with homemade pastas and incredible sauces.
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Cesarina
4161 Voltaire StFantastic Italian food with homemade pastas and incredible sauces.
Brunch
One of our favorite local dining options, great for brunch!
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Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdOne of our favorite local dining options, great for brunch!
If the clouds burn off early, head here for a delicious brunch overlooking La Jolla Cove.
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Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdIf the clouds burn off early, head here for a delicious brunch overlooking La Jolla Cove.
If you're headed up the coast for the day, try Claire's on Cedros in Solana Beach.
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Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros AveIf you're headed up the coast for the day, try Claire's on Cedros in Solana Beach.
Outdoor Dining
Great spot for outdoor dining on the waterfront that's not far from our place. Some of the dishes can be heavy but they have some lighter options too. They usually don't take reservations unless you are a larger group so be prepared for a short wait if going at a popular time.
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Ketch Grill and Taps
2614 Shelter Island DrGreat spot for outdoor dining on the waterfront that's not far from our place. Some of the dishes can be heavy but they have some lighter options too. They usually don't take reservations unless you are a larger group so be prepared for a short wait if going at a popular time.
Mexican fusion with an unbeatable view of the bay and the downtown San Diego skyline.
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Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrMexican fusion with an unbeatable view of the bay and the downtown San Diego skyline.
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StA La Jolla landmark with incredible ocean views.
Beaches
If you want to rent a surfboard and learn how to surf, this is probably the best place.
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Parque de Surf Tourmaline
If you want to rent a surfboard and learn how to surf, this is probably the best place.
The closest beach to our place, it's about a 15-20 minute walk or you can drive and usually find parking in the large parking lot. It does get crowded on hot weekends.
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Dog Beach
3902 29th StThe closest beach to our place, it's about a 15-20 minute walk or you can drive and usually find parking in the large parking lot. It does get crowded on hot weekends.
Beautiful wide sandy beach located on Coronado Island.
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Praia de Coronado
Beautiful wide sandy beach located on Coronado Island.
Another great family beach. You can rent kayaks here and take a tour of the sea caves and spot leopard sharks in the water below.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroAnother great family beach. You can rent kayaks here and take a tour of the sea caves and spot leopard sharks in the water below.
Craft Beer & Breweries
Good beer on the waterfront. Bring some tacos from Mitch's Seafood or have a beer while you wait for a table at Ketch (both a short walk)
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Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten
2817 Dickens StGood beer on the waterfront. Bring some tacos from Mitch's Seafood or have a beer while you wait for a table at Ketch (both a short walk)