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San Diego 🌊 Beaches/Hidden Food only locals eat😋 🤤
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items My top beaches In San Diego you must visit! 🏖️ 🏝️ 🌊 I’m a huge foodie and picky. My favorite restaurants in San Diego that are family owned or unique restaurants are so much better that only the locals know.
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Beaches in San Diego County 🩷
Food hidden Gems
Beaches in San Diego County 🩷
One of my favorite beaches. Calm, not a lot of people come here. The water is one of the cleanest beach in San Diego.
The Best Beaches in Carlsbad, CA
One of San Diego’s most iconic ocean spots — perfect for snorkeling, watching sea lions, or catching a sunset. Free, family-friendly, and steps away from great food. A must-do for nature lovers!
La Jolla Cove | City of San Diego Official Website
Mission beach is a must visit. Not only a beach but there is so much to do here. Such as a variety of food, a boardwalk to shop and walk around, rides for kids and adults 🎢 🥘 🥤 🍹 🍨
Mission Beach Boardwalk
I love to take a stroll on the boardwalk to site see and people watch! They have unique stores to shop at along the boardwalk, restaurants, rides and fire pits.
Beaches in Oceanside, CA | View Top Beaches to Visit
Hidden Gem only locals know. 🌊 Coronado Island. Ride ferry near the Gaslamp to Coronado Island. You can rent bikes along the boardwalk of Gaslamp and Coronado Island. You can go back and fourth and enjoy both the bay and walk around to Gaslamp
Coronado Ferry Schedule & Tickets | Flagship Cruises & Events
🌇 Sunset Cliffs is one of my favorite Beach is a hidden gem known for its breathtaking sunsets, pristine water and laid-back culture.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
I often come to this bay overlooking the Coronado Bridge. The bay has calm and relaxing water. You could ride on your jet skis, kayaks and boats.
Glorietta Bay Park
Great Beach with a beach house to buy snacks, and public bathrooms. Lots of volleyball courts and camps. It’s a fun beach to hang out and swim.
Moonlight State Beach - California State Parks
Food hidden Gems
These restaurants are my hidden Gems and only locals know. I do not live in San Diego anymore but I am native to San Diego.I live near San Diego I only eat at these restaurants when I’m in town🤌🏼
This Chinese food is by far my favorite authentic restaurant that only the locals know of and eat.
Royal Mandarin
This is the best Filipino food I’ve eaten. Long lines, but it goes by fast.
Tita's Kitchenette: Authentic Filipino Cuisine in National City
If you’re craving Mexican food while in San Diego, this one is the top Mexican hole in the wall places to eat. Everything on their menu is chefs kiss 🤌🏼
Las Cuatro Milpas menu photos - San Diego, CA - Yelp
Ok I’m obsessed with their lobster rolls. I’ve eaten New England Lobster rolls in Maine (originated) and taste just like the ones in main.
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich
Another hidden gem hole in the wall restaurant that serves the best Menudo dish. Their menu is basic but it’s simple and delicious 🤤
MENUDERIA DON VICENTE - Updated July 2026 - Yelp
I specifically come for their Carne Asada burritos. They are best but pricey and small. It’s still worth it for me because I love good quality food.
Lolita's Mexican Food | Lolita's Restaurants, Inc.
This restaurants has really good food. They have just about everything such as, Mexican seafood and Mexican dishes that are large portions. Atmosphere is relaxing, good vibes, music and they also have a bar.
LOS PANCHOS TACOS & CANTINA - Updated July 2026 - Yelp