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Food scene
When it comes to fish tacos, it doesn't get much better than Oscars Mexican Seafood. With several locations to choose from around San Diego County (two in Pacific Beach alone), this no-frills, cash-only spot serves incredible fresh ceviche, skirt steak, and shrimp; a smoked-fish taco with cabbage, avocado, and cheese; and the "taco especial," with smoked fish, shrimp, and scallops. Pull up a chair and be prepared to stay awhile, as wait times can be long.
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StWhen it comes to fish tacos, it doesn't get much better than Oscars Mexican Seafood. With several locations to choose from around San Diego County (two in Pacific Beach alone), this no-frills, cash-only spot serves incredible fresh ceviche, skirt steak, and shrimp; a smoked-fish taco with cabbage, avocado, and cheese; and the "taco especial," with smoked fish, shrimp, and scallops. Pull up a chair and be prepared to stay awhile, as wait times can be long.
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University Ave“Need a treat? this is the spot”
SUSHI OTA
Choice sushi in an unassuming setting
Japanese · Pacific Beach · $$
THE ZAGAT REVIEW
4.6
FOOD
3.5
DECOR
4.0
SERVICE
“Hands down the best in San Diego” say the many fans of this Pacific Beach Japanese spotlighting chef-owner Yukito Ota’s “outstanding”, “inventive” sushi, sashimi, rolls and other “special delights” like fried oysters and soft-shell crab; prices are “a bit high” and the dining room is “plain”, “noisy” and “crowded”, but it’s “worth the wait to get a table.”
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Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrSUSHI OTA
Choice sushi in an unassuming setting
Japanese · Pacific Beach · $$
THE ZAGAT REVIEW
4.6
FOOD
3.5
DECOR
4.0
SERVICE
“Hands down the best in San Diego” say the many fans of this Pacific Beach Japanese spotlighting chef-owner Yukito Ota’s “outstanding”, “inventive” sushi, sashimi, rolls and other “special delights” like fried oysters and soft-shell crab; prices are “a bit high” and the dining room is “plain”, “noisy” and “crowded”, but it’s “worth the wait to get a table.”
At Phils BBQ we combine the best barbecue, legendary service, and the biggest value to create a fast, casual, and fun experience. Our baby back, beef, and chicken dinners all come with your choice of sides, our most popular are the fresh cut fries and colossal onion rings! The full service bar features the tastiest craft beer in SD and tickers surround the restaurant so you can keep up with all your sports. We also cater! Phil's bbq has been awarded best bbq catering in SD year after year.
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Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdAt Phils BBQ we combine the best barbecue, legendary service, and the biggest value to create a fast, casual, and fun experience. Our baby back, beef, and chicken dinners all come with your choice of sides, our most popular are the fresh cut fries and colossal onion rings! The full service bar features the tastiest craft beer in SD and tickers surround the restaurant so you can keep up with all your sports. We also cater! Phil's bbq has been awarded best bbq catering in SD year after year.
The Westfield UTC mall’s $600 million expansion is a time capsule of that certain San Diego lifestyle, circa 2018: SoCal boho chic boutiques, trendy outdoor seating areas complete with water features, more zen-inducing natural skin and home products than you can shake a diffuser stick at, and food.
Lots and lots of food.
More than a dozen new restaurants have opened at Westfield UTC since October, including Shake Shack, Great Maple, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, True Food Kitchen and Sweetfin Poké. Still to come are outposts of the cult global dumpling house Din Tai Fung, healthy-casual Mexican Tocaya Organica and high-end regional Mexican Javiers.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrThe Westfield UTC mall’s $600 million expansion is a time capsule of that certain San Diego lifestyle, circa 2018: SoCal boho chic boutiques, trendy outdoor seating areas complete with water features, more zen-inducing natural skin and home products than you can shake a diffuser stick at, and food.
Lots and lots of food.
More than a dozen new restaurants have opened at Westfield UTC since October, including Shake Shack, Great Maple, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, True Food Kitchen and Sweetfin Poké. Still to come are outposts of the cult global dumpling house Din Tai Fung, healthy-casual Mexican Tocaya Organica and high-end regional Mexican Javiers.
Lively beachfront property with dining
Grand beachfront hotel with a spa & a fitness center, plus outdoor pools & open-air dining.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveLively beachfront property with dining
Grand beachfront hotel with a spa & a fitness center, plus outdoor pools & open-air dining.
The Fish Market Valet
3 Tuna LnFresh from the sea to your table.
Dining + design form the perfect union at San Diego’s highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009. CUCINA’s cuisine is prepared with a focus on California seasonality + the bounty of local farms. Combined flavors of Italy + organic freshness of Southern California is emblematic of CUCINA’s from-scratch menus. Standouts include shareable portions of house made pastas, innovative pizzas, cleverly crafted seafood and meat preparations, an elevated selection of antipasti, dolci and signature cheese + salumi. Seasonal cocktail menus crafted with freshly picked herbs from their own gardens are precise, balanced…
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CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel StDining + design form the perfect union at San Diego’s highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009. CUCINA’s cuisine is prepared with a focus on California seasonality + the bounty of local farms. Combined flavors of Italy + organic freshness of Southern California is emblematic of CUCINA’s from-scratch menus. Standouts include shareable portions of house made pastas, innovative pizzas, cleverly crafted seafood and meat preparations, an elevated selection of antipasti, dolci and signature cheese + salumi. Seasonal cocktail menus crafted with freshly picked herbs from their own gardens are precise, balanced…
Sightseeing
Balboa Park
The Cultural Heart of San Diego
Just minutes from downtown, explore the history, legacy, and future of this ever changing, always amazing cultural park.
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巴尔波亚公园
Balboa Park
The Cultural Heart of San Diego
Just minutes from downtown, explore the history, legacy, and future of this ever changing, always amazing cultural park.
Welcome to
CORONADO
JUST ACROSS THE BRIDGE AND A WORLD AWAY
Where main street meets bare feet
Situated just across the bay from downtown San Diego, Coronado is consistently voted best beach in the U.S. by Dr. Beach. With gentle surf, sparkling wide-sand beaches, charming main street and great hotels, including the famous Hotel del Coronado, this island paradise is perfect for a family vacation or romantic getaway.
Coronado's coastline offers wide sandy beaches with sparkling sand, courtesy of the mineral Mica, that draw visitors from around the world. With its elegant gardens, old-world mansions, quaint shops, and oceanfront dining with spectacular sunset views, no wonder this charmed small town has been dubbed "The Crown City," as Coronado means "the crowned one" in Spanish.
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or rent a bike and tour the island via Coronado's beachfront boardwalk. Take a stroll down Orange Avenue, Coronado's main artery, which is lined with shops, restaurants, galleries, theaters and the Coronado Museum of History & Art. At the other end of the island, Coronado's Ferry Landing offers a collection of more than 20 shops, art galleries and restaurants boasting stunning views of San Diego's downtown skyline. Flagship Cruises also offers low cost ferry service from the landing across the bay to Seaport Village on the edge of downtown.
Beyond the beach, Coronado features countless outdoor recreational pursuits including sailing, stand-up paddling, surfing, kayaking, and Venetian gondola cruises. There’s also top-rate golf on Coronado’s Public Golf Course, described as “a gem I consider the best value in the United States" by Golf Digest writer Matt Ginella. Locals and visitors alike also love the popular Coronado Flower Show, held each spring since 1922.
And no trip to Coronado would be complete without a visit to the legendary Hotel del Coronado. Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark, the hotel has a fascinating and colorful past, which includes presidents and princes, socialites and scandals, ghosts and glamorous celebrities. It's also widely believed to have been the inspiration for the Emerald City in L. Frank Baum's “Wizard of Oz” as the author spent many winters at the oceanfront hotel.
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Coronado Island
Welcome to
CORONADO
JUST ACROSS THE BRIDGE AND A WORLD AWAY
Where main street meets bare feet
Situated just across the bay from downtown San Diego, Coronado is consistently voted best beach in the U.S. by Dr. Beach. With gentle surf, sparkling wide-sand beaches, charming main street and great hotels, including the famous Hotel del Coronado, this island paradise is perfect for a family vacation or romantic getaway.
Coronado's coastline offers wide sandy beaches with sparkling sand, courtesy of the mineral Mica, that draw visitors from around the world. With its elegant gardens, old-world mansions, quaint shops, and oceanfront dining with spectacular sunset views, no wonder this charmed small town has been dubbed "The Crown City," as Coronado means "the crowned one" in Spanish.
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or rent a bike and tour the island via Coronado's beachfront boardwalk. Take a stroll down Orange Avenue, Coronado's main artery, which is lined with shops, restaurants, galleries, theaters and the Coronado Museum of History & Art. At the other end of the island, Coronado's Ferry Landing offers a collection of more than 20 shops, art galleries and restaurants boasting stunning views of San Diego's downtown skyline. Flagship Cruises also offers low cost ferry service from the landing across the bay to Seaport Village on the edge of downtown.
Beyond the beach, Coronado features countless outdoor recreational pursuits including sailing, stand-up paddling, surfing, kayaking, and Venetian gondola cruises. There’s also top-rate golf on Coronado’s Public Golf Course, described as “a gem I consider the best value in the United States" by Golf Digest writer Matt Ginella. Locals and visitors alike also love the popular Coronado Flower Show, held each spring since 1922.
And no trip to Coronado would be complete without a visit to the legendary Hotel del Coronado. Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark, the hotel has a fascinating and colorful past, which includes presidents and princes, socialites and scandals, ghosts and glamorous celebrities. It's also widely believed to have been the inspiration for the Emerald City in L. Frank Baum's “Wizard of Oz” as the author spent many winters at the oceanfront hotel.
Welcome to the Gaslamp Quarter
The Historic Heart of San Diego!
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. And getting here is as easy as a Southern California breeze. The Gaslamp area is accessible via the freeway and several trolley and bus lines. We invite you to explore the district for yourself and find out what makes it unforgettable!
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Gaslamp Quarter
Welcome to the Gaslamp Quarter
The Historic Heart of San Diego!
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. And getting here is as easy as a Southern California breeze. The Gaslamp area is accessible via the freeway and several trolley and bus lines. We invite you to explore the district for yourself and find out what makes it unforgettable!
Stay and Play in Old Town San Diego
The Old Town San Diego Guide provides information about Old Town attractions, restaurants, shopping & hotels that are in and close to Old Town. Our site also includes a list of historic sites and a calendar of Old Town community events.
Within walking distance there are a great many places to shop and dine with unique merchandise and a quaint atmosphere. Discover Old Town by visiting the many historic sites and learn about San Diego history.
Old Town is located in the heart of San Diego with 9 hotels to choose from and is convenient to everything. Stay in Old Town and you will be ready to experience San Diego and the adventure that is Old Town, California’s first settlement.
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Old Town
Stay and Play in Old Town San Diego
The Old Town San Diego Guide provides information about Old Town attractions, restaurants, shopping & hotels that are in and close to Old Town. Our site also includes a list of historic sites and a calendar of Old Town community events.
Within walking distance there are a great many places to shop and dine with unique merchandise and a quaint atmosphere. Discover Old Town by visiting the many historic sites and learn about San Diego history.
Old Town is located in the heart of San Diego with 9 hotels to choose from and is convenient to everything. Stay in Old Town and you will be ready to experience San Diego and the adventure that is Old Town, California’s first settlement.
Aquatic theme park with shows & rides
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
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圣地亚哥海洋世界
500 Sea World Dr.Aquatic theme park with shows & rides
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
Zoo, safari park & wildlife conservation
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society.
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圣地亚哥野生动物园
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdZoo, safari park & wildlife conservation
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society.
Historic aircraft carrier with exhibits
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
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中途岛号博物馆
910 N Harbor DrHistoric aircraft carrier with exhibits
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
Historic lighthouse with expansive views
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
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卡布里约国家纪念区
Historic lighthouse with expansive views
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
Swimming, scuba diving & picnicking
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
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拉霍亚海湾
1100 Coast BlvdSwimming, scuba diving & picnicking
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
Beachside amusement park with retro vibe
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
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贝尔蒙特公园
3146 Mission BlvdBeachside amusement park with retro vibe
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
Trails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
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多利松国家自然保护区
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTrails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
p-close marine life & hands-on exhibits
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Wayp-close marine life & hands-on exhibits
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.
Anthropology displays in historic digs
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower.
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D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveAnthropology displays in historic digs
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower.
Big, comprehensive science museum
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science.
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圣地亚哥自然历史博物馆
1788 El PradoBig, comprehensive science museum
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science.
Destination for restored antique ships
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor DrDestination for restored antique ships
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.
Renowned collections & an outdoor eatery
Venerable art musuem with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
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圣地牙哥艺术博物馆
1450 El PradoRenowned collections & an outdoor eatery
Venerable art musuem with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
Expansive recreational area with trails
7,220-acre recreational park featuring 60-miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
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Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailExpansive recreational area with trails
7,220-acre recreational park featuring 60-miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
Children's Pool Beach is a small sandy beach area located at 850 Coast Boulevard, at the end of Jenner Street, in La Jolla, California. The Children's Pool earned its name after the construction of a concrete breakwater in 1931.
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儿童泳池海滩
Children's Pool Beach is a small sandy beach area located at 850 Coast Boulevard, at the end of Jenner Street, in La Jolla, California. The Children's Pool earned its name after the construction of a concrete breakwater in 1931.
Hands-on artwork & creative play spaces
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
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The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveHands-on artwork & creative play spaces
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur Rd
Cool art scene & Liberty Public Market
Golf
Famed course atop ocean cliffs
Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel.
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多利松高尔夫球场
11480 N Torrey Pines RdFamed course atop ocean cliffs
Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel.
Hiking
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainMountain, hiking, and outdoor recreation
Iconic mountain with a famous cross
Popular cycling & hiking peak with panoramic views, a controversial cross & last home of Dr. Seuss.
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Soledad Mountain
Iconic mountain with a famous cross
Popular cycling & hiking peak with panoramic views, a controversial cross & last home of Dr. Seuss.