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Things to Do in San Diego
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local favorites + places I actually recommend as someone who was born and raised here
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Other Food & Drinks
 
Arts & Entertainment
 
Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

Classic San Diego things that never get old

 
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Best place to see seals and the water is unreal
La Jolla Cove | City of San Diego Official Website
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My go-to sunset spot, especially at golden hour
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park | Ocean Beach San Diego ...
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Ocean-view hikes that are 100% worth it
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve - California State Parks
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Perfect for biking, walking, or people-watching
Mission Beach Boardwalk
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Wide beach, soft sand, and such a chill vibe
Coronado Beach
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Restaurants

Places I actually take friends when they visit

 
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Always a hit and never disappoints
Din Tai Fung
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Some of the best tacos in the city
The Taco Stand
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Other Food & Drinks

Casual spots I go to on repeat

 
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A San Diego staple for coffee runs
Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad
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Fun flavors and perfect after dinner
Salt & Straw
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Cute, calm, and great for coffee dates (fun fact: I did my Stanford interview here and got in)
Parakeet Cafe - Carlsbad
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Arts & Entertainment

Things to do when you want more than just food

 
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Museums, gardens, and so much to explore
Balboa Park
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Touristy but the pandas!!
San Diego Zoo
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Great for walking around and learning some history
Old Town San Diego
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Cute area to walk, shop, and grab snacks
Seaport Village
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Local Favorites

San Diego-coded things locals always recommend

 
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So many good food spots and fun to walk around
Little Italy Association of San Diego
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Great if everyone wants something different
Liberty Public Market
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