If your trip is centered around Downtown San Diego, this Airbnb in the gaslamp quarter is the perfect location for you! This building has more than one listing offered by the same people, so it's also ideal for groups.
Stone Steps Beach in Encinitas is one of the locals choices for sunbathing and swimming. There is street parking and access via staircase. The beach has a lifeguard tower, and is a short walk to Moonlight Beach.
Have some fun outdoors by picking your own bucket of strawberries right off the plant! Depending on the season, there is also sunflowers, pumpkins, a corn maze, petting zoo, and more.
Liberty Station is rich in food, shopping, and history. Spend the afternoon here walking the grounds, dining at one of the many restaurants, and shopping the shops.
Petco Park has got to be one of the best venues for Baseball! There is so much good food, the weather is always perfect for a ball game, and there is no crowd like a San Diego crowd.
The Coaster ride from Oceanside all the way to Downtown San Diego (Santa Fe Depot) is one of the most beautiful things you can do to see the scenery. Make it a day by booking a round trip ticket, and making some stops!
I like to start from the lower parking lot, walk up the hill, and pick a route until I get to the beach access- then I walk back via the beach! when you’re at the top, keep your eye on the ocean as you may see dolphins!
One of the coolest things I’ve ever done in San Diego was a Bi Plane ride! Starting in Miramar, the pilot took us all the way from Coronado to North County and back- he even flew right over my childhood home!
One of the most famous hiking destinations in San Diego is Poway’s Mount Woodson and Potato Chip Rock! Will you brave the chip for a photo as proof of your adventure? Go early to beat the inland heat!
This botanical garden is a must see on your visit to San Diego! Get in some walking while learning about plants, San Diego, and more! Make Encinitas a full day trip. it’s my hometown!
This is something you can do when you take the Coaster up and down the coast! Get off at the Oceanside transit center, and spend some time walking the pier, shopping, and dining. Don’t forget to go by the Top Gun house!
Lofty Coffee has shops up and down coastal San Diego. Beans are brewed in my hometown, Encinitas. I love coming here for breakfast when I visit, and I always grab a bag of "keeping it classy" espresso to bring home!
The San Diego County fair takes place in Del Mar each year starting in early June and ending around the 4th of July. My favorite things at the fair are the foodie days (discounted bites to try more), and the exhibits.
I love hiking and birding here! With incredible views around every corner, this very easy trail goes for miles, and has many starting points. Stop by the visitor center to say hi to Frankie the tortoise!
The Birch Aquarium at UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of my favorite places in San Diego. I've been here countless times, and there is always something new happening. Give yourself at least 2 hours.
Experience the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Cabrillo National Monument, where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first set foot on the West Coast of the United States in 1542. Discover the monument's cultural and natural treasures and join the Voyage of Exploration.
Embark on a thrilling San Diego cruise experience aboard the William D. Evans, a Mississippi style sternwheeler! Enjoy a delightful afternoon in Mission Bay with recreational games (like giant uno, jenga, cornhole), lively music, refreshing drinks, and savory snacks.
Experience the thrill of driving your own speed boat in San Diego's harbor! San Diego boat tours offer an exciting and unique adventure for all ages. you’ll drive a speedboat while following a tour guide who will take you around the harbor and educating you on the sights you see.
Explore the waters of Carlsbad with a diverse rental fleet, perfect for families and adventure-seekers alike- kayaks, stand up paddle boards, peddle swans, aqua cycles, jet skis, and even pontoons.
Embark on an adventure aboard a Venetian-inspired gondola, exploring San Diego Bay's breathtaking scenery of the Coronado Cays! Gondolas hold up to 6 people and are 50 minutes long.