For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.

Activities

Beaches

  • La Jolla Shores

  • Del Mar North Beach

  • Windansea Beach

Places to Visit

  • San Diego Zoo

  • MCASD

  • Balboa Park Museums

Places to Roam Around

  • Old Town

  • Liberty Station

  • Embarcadero

  • Little Italy Farmer’s Market (Saturday)

  • Hillcrest Farmer’s Market (Sunday)

Hiking/Runs

  • Torrey Pines Reserve

  • Sunset Cliffs

  • Pacific/Mission Beach

Sightseeing/Viewpoints

  • Sunset Cliffs

  • Kate Sessions

  • Mount Soledad

Adventures

  • La Jolla Cove Kayaking

  • Mission Bay Water Skiing

  • Torrey Pines Glideport

Food and drinks

★ Leeann & Anthony’s favorite favorites

American Brunch

  • Parkhouse Eatery

  • Claire’s on Cedros

  • Morning Glory

Pastries

  • Wayfarer ★

Ice Cream

  • An’s Gelato

  • Stella Jean’s

  • Extraordinary Desserts

Japanese

  • Azuki Sushi ★

  • Soichi

  • EE NAMI Tonkatsu

  • Ramen Nagi

Tacos

  • The Taco Stand

  • Mike’s Red Tacos

  • Oscar’s Mexican Seafood

Fine Dining

  • Kinme Omakase

  • Animae

  • Juniper & Ivy

  • Kingfisher ★

Cocktail Bars

  • MOTHERSHIP

  • Convoy Music Bar

  • Bar Kamon

  • Lafayette

Wine Bars

  • Pali Wine

  • Carruth

Mexican Brunch

  • Cocina35

  • Cocina De Barrio

  • The Mission

Coffee & Tea

  • Rikka Fika Cafe ★

  • Marta

  • Bird Rock

Italian

  • Cesarina ★

  • Elvira

  • Buono Forchetta

American

  • Wolf in the Woods ★

  • Cowboy Star

  • Starlight

Mediterranean

  • Callie ★

  • Mabel’s Gone Fishing ★

  • Bosforo

  • Leila

Pizza

  • Buono Forchetta

  • Tribute Pizza

Breweries

  • Ballast Point

  • Viewpoint

  • Belching Beaver

  • The Lost Abbey