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San Diego Local Guide | Beaches, Views & Things to Do
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Looking for things to do in San Diego, California? This local guide brings together my favorite scenic views, beaches, parks, shopping spots, attractions, and places to explore around the city and surrounding areas. Whether you're planning a weekend ...
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🌴Places to visit
 
🏪Cool Retail Spots
 
🎰Casinos + Eat + Stay

🌴Places to visit

Enjoy the best of San Diego by visiting some of these amazing places! 

 
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Old Town, there is a little bit of everything here! Great walking areas, plenty of shops and tons of San Diego History here!
Visit Old Town – Where California Began
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Heritage Park Victorian Village! I remember being a kid and going here for one of my field trips. As an adults this place has some pretty amazing views and also informative San Diego history here!
Heritage Park Victorian Village | Hidden San Diego
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Finding Everything you need in one spot! This is prime San Diego, especially if you are flying and 5 minutes drive from the air port!
Liberty Station - San Diego, California
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Balboa Park has a lot of great spots to view! Number one spot I take my friends to show what San Diego has to offer
Balboa Park San Diego | Museums, Gardens, Attractions and Events
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UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Birch Aquarium
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The Flower Fields! Great for photo oppurtunities!
The Flower Fields
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Carlsbad Strawberry Company! Lets pick strawberries!
U-Pick Strawberry | Carlsbad Strawberry Company
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Shelter IslandGreat views!
Shelter Island
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Seaport Village! Lots of things to do in this area!
Seaport Village
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Hillcrest! LGBTQ+ community!
Hillcrest
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial – Honoring Heroes
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Tons to do in Convoy District
Convoy District! So much to eat here! If you love Asian food, this is a great area to try it all! Parking is a bit tight but it’s worth it!
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Check out, Mt. Helix Park!
Mt. Helix Park Foundation | mt helix park | 4901 Mt Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
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Moonlight State Beach - Encinitas
Moonlight State Beach
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San Diego Bayfront Park, views of the bridge and everything in downtown San Diego
San Diego Bayfront Park | Port of San Diego
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Museum of Illusions SD
Museum of Illusions San Diego
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La Jolla Secret Swing
La Jolla Secret Swing — California By Choice
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La Jolla Walking Trail
La Jolla Walking Trail | La Jolla by the Sea
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TUTUFUN -fun activities to do!
Tutu Fun
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Soul Scape. Crystals, Tarot, and so much good energy here!
soul-scape.com
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Embracing Peace - Art Installation
PUBLIC ART IN PUBLIC PLACES - Embracing Peace (2007) by John Seward Johnson II
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Belmont Park + Oldest Wooden Rollercoaster!
Belmont Park | Official Site
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La Jolla Tidepools
La Jolla Tidepools and The Children's Pool (U.S. National Park Service)
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Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
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Enjoy the Sceanic Route
Historic Highway 101
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Sea Caves and Activities
Sea Cave - Snorkel Rental and Tunnel Tours | La Jolla, CA | The Cave Store
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Lions, Tigers, and Bears - Oh my!
San Diego Animal Sanctuary­® - Lions Tigers & Bears
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Emu Alpine Acres Sanctuary
Emu - Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm®
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Ocean Activities Rentals
San Diego Jet Ski, Boat, Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals | Mission Bay Sportcenter -
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Julian Mining Company!
Visit the Julian Mining Company | Pan Your Own Gold & Gemstones
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San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden | Encinitas, California
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🏪Cool Retail Spots

Little cool shopping spots!  

 
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Crystal Blue Vibrations
Shop High Vibrational Healing Crystals & Gemstones | Crystal Blue Vibrations | 2961 Beech St, San Diego, CA, USA
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Vinyl Junkies Record Shack
Vinyl Junkies Record Shack
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Earths Elements
Earths Elements | Conscious Products for Your Body, Mind, And Soul
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Pigment!
Pigment | Unique Goods for Home, Beauty + Wellness
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Verbatim Books
Verbatim Books 📚 San Diego's Largest Independent Bookstore!
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Ocean Beach Farmers Market
OB Farmers Market
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Hillcrest Farmers Market
Hillcrest Farmers Market
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Super7
Super7 | Action Figures & Collectible Toys
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Collectibles and Nerd Culture
GUNNZO
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Las Americas Outlet
Las Americas Premium Outlets®
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Pangaea Outpost
Pangaea Outpost
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The Headquarters at Seaport
The Headquarters at Seaport | A San Diego Historic Landmark
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Joon
JOON
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Goblin Shark Emporium
Home | Goblin Shark Emporium
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🎰Casinos + Eat + Stay

 
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Barona Resort and Casino
Barona Resort & Casino | Voted San Diego's Best Casino
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Sycuan
Sycuan Casino Resort
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Viejas
Best Casino In San Diego | Viejas Casino & Resort
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Valley View
Casino & Buffet in San Diego County | Valley View Casino & Hotel
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Jamul Casino Resort
Jamul Casino Resort | AAA Four Diamond Casino Near San Diego
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Omni Hotels and Resort
Omni Hotels & Resorts: Luxury Hotels, Dining, and Travel Experiences
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