I love visiting San Diego and try to go multiple times a year. It’s the perfect mix of laid-back beach vibes, amazing food, and picture-perfect views. This guide includes all my favorite spots I’ve personally been to, from trendy restaurants and roof...
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Restaurants
Came for brunch, cute views in Coronado and decent food
Dive - a Coronado Island Rooftop Bar
Great bar and restaurant in Little Italy
Kettner Exchange | Little Italy Restaurant in San Diego
Such a cute rooftop, recommend coming at sunset
The Beverly Beach Garden: Home
Beautiful restaurant, obsessed with the internal decor and the food was awesome! Don’t miss the tea service, so good
LEILA
Cute rooftop restaurant, I like their aperol spritz
SENECA
Love this restaurant, nice views in Del Mar
Monarch Ocean Pub - Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
Nice sushi spot in Little Italy
Shibuya Nights Menu - Cloak and Petal
Yummy steak spot
Cowboy Star Restaurant & Butcher Shop
Amazing food and great view
Homepage - The Kitchen at MCASD
Upscale Mexican food
Coasterra: Home
Yummy food and cute vibe
Craft & Commerce
Yummy sushi and cute rooftop vibe
Lumi - Best Japanese Restaurant in San Diego - Sushi - Akira ...
Loved the interior, food was average
Wolfie's Carousel Bar - 2401 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, California
Nice dinner with family
The Butcher's Cut | Your Downtown San Diego Steakhouse
Cutest spot for brunch
Morning Glory
Italian food option
PIAZZA 1909 | Authentic Italian Food in La Jolla
Decent for a bite and drinks before going out
San Diego Gaslamp Restaurant - Home - Downtown San ...
One of my favorite Mexican spots
La Jolla - Javier's
Cute spot for breakfast
Stratford Court Cafe - Del Mar Heights, Del Mar, CA
Love the sushi here! Perfect ocean views and close to PB bars if you want to head out for more drinks after dinner.
JRDN Restaurant in San Diego - Tower23 Hotel
Activities
Nice beach in La Jolla / Bird Rock area
SUN GOLD POINT - Updated May 2025 - Beaches - Yelp
Super nice beach for laying out and people watching
Wipeout Beach in La Jolla, CA - California Beaches
Torrey pines hike has gorgeous views
Trails - Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve ®
Super cool hike going through the canyons
Hike in the San Elijo Lagoon | Annie's Canyon Trail
One of my favorite beaches
Windansea Beach | City of San Diego Official Website
Fun activity with family or significant other
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Home page
Balboa Park is such a gorgeous spot to walk around or have a picnic
Botanical Building and Lily Pond - San Diego - Balboa Park
Outdoor mall with great shops and restaurants
Westfield UTC
Bars
Fun bar, usually doesn’t have a line unless it’s super busy.
Flamingo Deck
Speakeasy vibe with a record store in the back
Part Time Lover
Come here for the bars usually, have a bunch of rooms with different decor and bar areas, also have a game area with mini-basketball and 2 bowling lanes
Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Fun social spot, decorated cute for Christmas too
NOLITA HALL RESTAURANT + BAR | LITTLE ITALY, SAN ...
Perfect spot for a drink and sunset view, can get crowded
Lahaina Beach House | Experience the Best of New American ...
Energetic vibe, fun spot for drinks and music
Vin de Syrah: Wine & Cocktail Bar | Gaslamp, San Diego
Good music
SideBar Night Clubs San Diego, Top clubs in san diego Tonight
Went for drinks, good vibe
Bang Bang - Restaurant Reviews - Yelp
Fun but can be crowded
Best Bar Pacific Beach | Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego, CA
Coffee Shops
A must do whenever I visit SD, I like the iced best drink ever or matcha with coconut milk
Hillcrest Location - Better Buzz Coffee
Cute coffee spot with outdoor seating
Superbloom - Mission Bay Beach Club
Cute coffee shop in North Park
Holsem Coffee
Yummy breakfast spot with healthy options
Lofty Coffee Solana Beach
Healthy options, perfect for drinks or food
Parakeet Cafe - Healthy food and Drinks in California
