Shilda’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Great food and drink options! Also includes a local Trader Joes, Sprouts Farmers Market, Stater Bros. Market, banks and shops.
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Bressi Ranch
Great food and drink options! Also includes a local Trader Joes, Sprouts Farmers Market, Stater Bros. Market, banks and shops.
Cute village offers shopping, resteraunts, parks with splash pad, baseball fields with grilling area, dog park and biking/walking trails. Make sure to visit Double Peak Park and enjoy the 360 degree views! The sunsets are spectacular!
San Elijo Hills
Cute village offers shopping, resteraunts, parks with splash pad, baseball fields with grilling area, dog park and biking/walking trails. Make sure to visit Double Peak Park and enjoy the 360 degree views! The sunsets are spectacular!
Sightseeing
Has a host of activities for kids including skate park and aquatic center. Also across the street from the Library.
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Parque Comunitario Alga Norte
6565 Alicante RdHas a host of activities for kids including skate park and aquatic center. Also across the street from the Library.
50 acres of extraordinary color. Excellent place for photos and relaxation.
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte50 acres of extraordinary color. Excellent place for photos and relaxation.
Great place for families with children to spend the day.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat place for families with children to spend the day.
Avoid the lines by purchasing tickets on-line. Excellent place for young and old. Guests can easily spend the entire day here. A MUST for anyone visiting the area!
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAvoid the lines by purchasing tickets on-line. Excellent place for young and old. Guests can easily spend the entire day here. A MUST for anyone visiting the area!
The world famous San Diego Zoo is another great option for guests of all ages. Located 40 minutes south of our condo.
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrThe world famous San Diego Zoo is another great option for guests of all ages. Located 40 minutes south of our condo.
Great place to spend the evening with a great selection of venders, resteraunts and murals.
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Carlsbad Village
Great place to spend the evening with a great selection of venders, resteraunts and murals.
Excellent for families, photos, fishing and site seeing.
Also has a beach and streat fair with local food and craft vendors, Thursday nights from 6pm to 9pm.
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Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Excellent for families, photos, fishing and site seeing.
Also has a beach and streat fair with local food and craft vendors, Thursday nights from 6pm to 9pm.
Great alternative to the beach. Lake San Marcos offers boat rental, Kayak rentals and good fishing. Be sure to stop at Decoy Dockside for a bite or some drinks, we recommend the brunch!
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Lake San Marcos
Great alternative to the beach. Lake San Marcos offers boat rental, Kayak rentals and good fishing. Be sure to stop at Decoy Dockside for a bite or some drinks, we recommend the brunch!
Another excellent option for families with small kids.
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Acuario Sea Life
1 Legoland DrAnother excellent option for families with small kids.
A must see for those interested in sea life and oceanography. Great destination for young and old. Discounts available for student ID holders, AAA card members or military members.
Note: Great photo opportunity overlooking the ocean just out the back so be sure to bring your cameras!
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayA must see for those interested in sea life and oceanography. Great destination for young and old. Discounts available for student ID holders, AAA card members or military members.
Note: Great photo opportunity overlooking the ocean just out the back so be sure to bring your cameras!
Seaport village has a little bit of everything from waterfront shopping to resteraunts and picnic areas. Street vendors available on weekends. Also within walking distance of the stadium and convention center. Great place for all ages.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSeaport village has a little bit of everything from waterfront shopping to resteraunts and picnic areas. Street vendors available on weekends. Also within walking distance of the stadium and convention center. Great place for all ages.
Spend the day with the family at Sea World. Discount tickets often available at Costco or online.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Spend the day with the family at Sea World. Discount tickets often available at Costco or online.
Great place to see sea lions, whales and dolphins. Fun for all ages with trails, beaches resteraunts and lounges. A must see!
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat place to see sea lions, whales and dolphins. Fun for all ages with trails, beaches resteraunts and lounges. A must see!
Great for walking, running and biking with numerous trails to count. Also offers spectacular sunsets, ocean views and 360 degree views. Great for all ages.
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Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak DrGreat for walking, running and biking with numerous trails to count. Also offers spectacular sunsets, ocean views and 360 degree views. Great for all ages.
Known for the famous grand Victorian Hotel del Coronado, which opened in 1888. It has hosted presidents, royalty, and celebrities through the years. The hotel has been featured in numerous movies and books and even has the worlds first lit Christmas tree standing up front with plaque. Across from the hotel, the wide, flat Coronado Beach draws surfers and sunbathers. The Coronado Ferry Landing has shops, restaurants and a small beach as well. Nearby, Centennial Park offers San Diego skyline views. Bring sure to bring your camera!
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Coronado Island
Known for the famous grand Victorian Hotel del Coronado, which opened in 1888. It has hosted presidents, royalty, and celebrities through the years. The hotel has been featured in numerous movies and books and even has the worlds first lit Christmas tree standing up front with plaque. Across from the hotel, the wide, flat Coronado Beach draws surfers and sunbathers. The Coronado Ferry Landing has shops, restaurants and a small beach as well. Nearby, Centennial Park offers San Diego skyline views. Bring sure to bring your camera!
The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego, at the pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway. The ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThe USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego, at the pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway. The ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California.
On the shores of Mission Beach since 1925, Belmont Park is San Diego's ONLY beachfront amusement park and boardwalk. There's no admission for entry and parking is free- you just pay as you play. Take a ride back in history on the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and enjoy other thrill rides, attractions, and games for all ages. Shop for beachwear, stock up on souvenirs or rent a day of fun with beach rentals. Feast on quick bites like Round Table Pizza, or try the boardwalk restaurant Draft, Cannonball and Beach House. There's something for everyone at Belmont Park.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdOn the shores of Mission Beach since 1925, Belmont Park is San Diego's ONLY beachfront amusement park and boardwalk. There's no admission for entry and parking is free- you just pay as you play. Take a ride back in history on the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and enjoy other thrill rides, attractions, and games for all ages. Shop for beachwear, stock up on souvenirs or rent a day of fun with beach rentals. Feast on quick bites like Round Table Pizza, or try the boardwalk restaurant Draft, Cannonball and Beach House. There's something for everyone at Belmont Park.
As the West Coast’s premier entertainment district, guests can immerse themselves in our rich Victorian architecture and history, dine with world-renowned chefs, and dance the night away at nationally-recognized nightlife venues. Tucked tightly into 16 ½ blocks, the Gaslamp Quarter is a walkable urban playground located in Downtown San Diego adjacent to the Convention Center, Petco Park, and Horton Plaza.
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Gaslamp Quarter
As the West Coast’s premier entertainment district, guests can immerse themselves in our rich Victorian architecture and history, dine with world-renowned chefs, and dance the night away at nationally-recognized nightlife venues. Tucked tightly into 16 ½ blocks, the Gaslamp Quarter is a walkable urban playground located in Downtown San Diego adjacent to the Convention Center, Petco Park, and Horton Plaza.
Beaches
Voted among Americas best beaches, great local beach without the crowd.
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Playa Tamarack
Voted among Americas best beaches, great local beach without the crowd.
Famous for its lively boardwalk you can easily spend the day at this beach.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StFamous for its lively boardwalk you can easily spend the day at this beach.
Another excellent place to enjoy the outdoors.
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Pacific Beach
Another excellent place to enjoy the outdoors.
Encinitas Beach County Park
Fun place where all the locals hang out.
Mission Beach is San Diego’s lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with nearly two miles of oceanfront boardwalk, numerous rental shops and Belmont Park, a boardwalk amusement park, featuring the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, the Beach House Grill, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing and an arcade.
A popular beach with the 20-something crowd, there are plenty of bars in Mission Beach and adjacent Pacific Beach, and a hot nightlife scene for young adults and the young at heart.
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Playa de Mission
3000 Mission BoulevardMission Beach is San Diego’s lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with nearly two miles of oceanfront boardwalk, numerous rental shops and Belmont Park, a boardwalk amusement park, featuring the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, the Beach House Grill, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing and an arcade.
A popular beach with the 20-something crowd, there are plenty of bars in Mission Beach and adjacent Pacific Beach, and a hot nightlife scene for young adults and the young at heart.
La Jolla Cove is a very small beach, tucked between sandstone cliffs.
Because of its extraordinary beauty, La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in Southern California.
With small surf in the summer months, the north facing La Jolla Cove is ideal for swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers. Water visibility at the Cove can sometimes exceed 30 feet.
La Jolla Cove lies within the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, which helps to ensure that marine life remains plentiful.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Cove is a very small beach, tucked between sandstone cliffs.
Because of its extraordinary beauty, La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in Southern California.
With small surf in the summer months, the north facing La Jolla Cove is ideal for swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers. Water visibility at the Cove can sometimes exceed 30 feet.
La Jolla Cove lies within the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, which helps to ensure that marine life remains plentiful.
Food scene
Something for everybody, Restaurant Row has an array of options for any foodie. Be sure to stop by Sublime Ale House during happy hour.
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Old California Restaurant Row
1020-1080 W San Marcos BlvdSomething for everybody, Restaurant Row has an array of options for any foodie. Be sure to stop by Sublime Ale House during happy hour.
Tasty and quality food at decent prices with a fantastic indoor/outdoor vibe. Excellent choice for those who are hard to please.
Eureka! Carlsbad
6021 Innovation WayTasty and quality food at decent prices with a fantastic indoor/outdoor vibe. Excellent choice for those who are hard to please.
Great for large groups or entertainment. Outdoor area includes lawn games and fire pits. Inside features a bowling alley, leather sofas and large bar.
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Urge Gastropub & Common House
255 Redel RdGreat for large groups or entertainment. Outdoor area includes lawn games and fire pits. Inside features a bowling alley, leather sofas and large bar.
In the mood for soup? Be sure to stop at Lourdes as they have the best soup town!
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Lourdes Mexican Food
2113 San Elijo AveIn the mood for soup? Be sure to stop at Lourdes as they have the best soup town!
Craft brewery and restaurant. Be sure to call ahead of time and schedule your brewery tour!
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Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyCraft brewery and restaurant. Be sure to call ahead of time and schedule your brewery tour!
Only open for breakfast but its the best breakfast in town. Be prepared to wait otherwise make reservations this place gets busy!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chan's Chinese Restaurant
1650 Descanso AveOnly open for breakfast but its the best breakfast in town. Be prepared to wait otherwise make reservations this place gets busy!
In the mood for sushi? Be sure to swing by Tabu Sushi for some of the freshest sushi in town. TiP: Check Groupons and online for coupons.
Tabu Sushi
2215 S Melrose DrIn the mood for sushi? Be sure to swing by Tabu Sushi for some of the freshest sushi in town. TiP: Check Groupons and online for coupons.
Bustling beach hangout with picnic tables & arcade games serves hand-tossed pizza & variety of craft beer. Excellent choice for families.
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Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
2730 Gateway RdBustling beach hangout with picnic tables & arcade games serves hand-tossed pizza & variety of craft beer. Excellent choice for families.
Headed to brunch? Be sure to swing by this gem on Lake San Marcos. Excellent food and drinks with fantastic lake and mountain views!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Decoy Dockside
1035 La Bonita DrHeaded to brunch? Be sure to swing by this gem on Lake San Marcos. Excellent food and drinks with fantastic lake and mountain views!
Little Italy is filled with patio cafés, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops, hotels, and the beautiful Amici Park.
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Little Italy
Little Italy is filled with patio cafés, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops, hotels, and the beautiful Amici Park.
Breweries
If your interested in quality craft beer then be sure to visit Wild Barrel Brewing. Excellent atmosphere with ax throwing, batting cages and food truck outside. Hungry for tacos? Visit on Taco Tuesday for drink and taco specials .
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Port Brewing Company
692 Rancheros DrIf your interested in quality craft beer then be sure to visit Wild Barrel Brewing. Excellent atmosphere with ax throwing, batting cages and food truck outside. Hungry for tacos? Visit on Taco Tuesday for drink and taco specials .
Compact brewery & taproom with an industrial feel producing a rotating selection of beers. Popular with locals.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belching Beaver Pub980
980 Park Center DrCompact brewery & taproom with an industrial feel producing a rotating selection of beers. Popular with locals.
Family-run brewery with rotating food-trucks on weekends.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iron Fist Brewing Co
1305 Hot Spring WayFamily-run brewery with rotating food-trucks on weekends.
Shopping
Upscale outlet mall with lots of stores and dining options to choose from.
Tip: visit their website for same day discounts and offers.
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteUpscale outlet mall with lots of stores and dining options to choose from.
Tip: visit their website for same day discounts and offers.
Embrace the coastal chic lifestyle at Southern California's trendiest destination, Fashion Valley. Accented by living succulent walls, gorgeous palm trees and an array of high end brands. Fashion Valley Mall is an upscale, open-air shopping mall in Mission Valley in San Diego.
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Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdEmbrace the coastal chic lifestyle at Southern California's trendiest destination, Fashion Valley. Accented by living succulent walls, gorgeous palm trees and an array of high end brands. Fashion Valley Mall is an upscale, open-air shopping mall in Mission Valley in San Diego.