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Things to do in San Diego

1. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: Packed with history, beautiful architecture, amazing cafes, and restaurants; Balboa Park offers something for everyone. It's perfect for couples, friends, families, and dogs--yes, there's a dog park.

2. Shakespeare Pub & Grille

8.5
3701 India St (at Winder St), San Diego, CA
Pub · Midtown · 73 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Lots of good memories here: 4:30am EPL games with my 10 year old daughter eating her English breakfast. Food is good but not excellent but the atmosphere is outstanding.

Blarney Stone Pub is one of Things to do in San Diego.

3. Blarney Stone Pub

7.1
388 N 2nd St (at Madison Ave), El Cajon, CA
Pub · 4 tips and reviews
Blarney Stone Pub is one of Things to do in San Diego.

4. Blarney Stone Pub

8.0
5617 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA
Pub · Clairemont Mesa East · 30 tips and reviews

5. Til Two Club

7.7
4746 El Cajon Blvd (at Euclid Ave), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Talmadge · 20 tips and reviews

Dannielle C.Dannielle C: Order a "cupcake". It's AMAZING:)

6. PB Sushi

7.0
1203 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 40 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica C.: Monday nights $1 sake bombs and fire rolls are delicious!

7. Japanese Friendship Garden

8.5
2215 Pan American Rd E (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
Garden · Balboa Park · 37 tips and reviews

Visit San DiegoVisit San Diego: The blood orange iced tea is yummy!

8. Sushi Fish Attack

8.5
4575 Clairemont Dr (at Clairemont Mesa Blvd), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · North Clairemont · 26 tips and reviews

Durward D.Durward Dunn: Order the sushi pizza

9. AMC Fashion Valley 18

8.0
7037 Friars Rd (at Fashion Valley Rd), San Diego, CA
Movie Theater · 70 tips and reviews

MattersOfGrey.comMattersOfGrey.com: See all movies before noon for $6, even new releases. Plus it tends to be a lot less crowded

10. The Prado at Balboa Park

8.5
1549 El Prado Ste 12 (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Balboa Park · 124 tips and reviews

Shawn C.Shawn Casey: Best happy hour around. Tues-Fri / 4-6pm & 8-10pm. $3.50 house wines, margaritas and Prado IPA (awesome beer). Long list of $4 appetizers. The calamari is phenomenal! Live music as well. Read more.

11. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

9.1
643 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Chocolate Store · Gaslamp · 95 tips and reviews

Kamel J.Kamel J: While waiting on line look for the employee that gives out free chocolate

Knotty Barrel is one of Things to do in San Diego.

12. Knotty Barrel

8.2
844 Market St (at 9th Ave), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · East Village · 63 tips and reviews

PainPoint.comPainPoint.com: Recommend the sampler if you can't make a decision.

13. World Famous

8.4
711 Pacific Beach Dr (at Ocean Blvd), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 166 tips and reviews

Nikki I.Nikki Isordia: The food is amazzzing! Stop in for 1/2 appetizers on Monday nights! And nothing beats the view!

14. Ki Sushi & Sake Bar

7.2
8650 Genesee Ave (at Nobel Dr), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · University City · 42 tips and reviews

Ian D.Ian Dosland: I've been to many sushi places around San Diego. This is the most fairly priced sushi location with a friendly and accommodating staff. I recommend the spicy Washington roll! Freshest fish! A+++

Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant is one of Things to do in San Diego.

15. Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant

8.8
2061 India St (btwn Grape & Hawthorn St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 75 tips and reviews

Jeff A.Jeff Axup: Try the spumoni pie slice for dessert. Enough for several people!

16. Naked Cafe

8.4
3555 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA
Café · Midway District · 31 tips and reviews

malia g.malia green: Everything on the menu is healthy AND delicious!

17. Sprinkle Me!

5173 waring road #162 (zion & mission gorge), San Diego, CA
Cupcake Shop · Allied Gardens · 2 tips and reviews

🍭Sara🍭 R.🍭Sara🍭 Rose: FREE Dozen mini Cupcake with your 1st purchase! Use promo code "SPRINKLEME" :) Read more.

18. Pappalecco

9.1
1602 State St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Little Italy · 124 tips and reviews

Ann S.Ann Schrader: The best gelato in Little Italy. Great little breakfast and croissant place too.

19. Wa Dining OKAN

8.0
3860 Convoy St Ste 110, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 38 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Offers arguably the best desserts of any Japanese restaurant. Get the pudding with black honey, you'll not regret it! Also, join the mailing list for specials.

20. Dokdo Sushi

4690 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 4 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Awesome value for above-average sushi rolls, and their Korean dishes are scrumptious. Free-flowing banchan and their sundubu jjigae is a bang for the buck.

21. The Spot

8.1
1005 Prospect St (at Girard Ave), La Jolla, CA
Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Great value for taste for the live Maine lobster and filet mignon entrées.

Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse |Pizza is one of Things to do in San Diego.

22. Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse |Pizza

7.9
2245 Fenton Pkwy, Ste 101, San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Valley East · 38 tips and reviews

23. Pacific Beach AleHouse

8.1
721 Grand Ave (at Mission Blvd), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Pacific Beach · 97 tips and reviews

Todd A.Todd Armstrong: Head to the top patio to watch the waves while you're there.

24. Offshore Tavern & Grill

7.0
2253 Morena Blvd (at Lister St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Bay Park · 28 tips and reviews

Todd A.Todd Armstrong: Great place to watch sports.

Toronado is one of Things to do in San Diego.

25. Toronado

4026 30th St (btwn Polk & Lincoln Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · North Park · 90 tips and reviews

26. SeaWorld San Diego

8.8
500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA
Amusement Park · Mission Bay Park · 366 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: From their shows to restaurants; Sea World, San Diego is educational, and is fun for everyone. It's a must see when you are in San Diego.

South Bay Drive-In Theatre is one of Things to do in San Diego.

27. South Bay Drive-In Theatre

7.6
2170 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA
Drive-in Theater · Nestor · 38 tips and reviews
Santee Drive In Theater is one of Things to do in San Diego.

28. Santee Drive In Theater

8.1
10990 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA
Drive-in Theater · 46 tips and reviews
Farmers Market is one of Things to do in San Diego.

29. Farmers Market

7155 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA
Grocery Store · 4 tips and reviews
UCSD Farmer's Market is one of Things to do in San Diego.

30. UCSD Farmer's Market

8.2
9500 Gilman Dr (Lymann Ln), La Jolla, CA
Farmers Market · 7 tips and reviews
Hillcrest Farmers Market is one of Things to do in San Diego.

31. Hillcrest Farmers Market

9.3
3960 Normal St, San Diego, CA
Farmers Market · Hillcrest · 82 tips and reviews
Ultrazone Laser Tag is one of Things to do in San Diego.

32. Ultrazone Laser Tag

3146 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
Laser Tag Center · Midway District · 9 tips and reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings is one of Things to do in San Diego.

33. Buffalo Wild Wings

8.1
555 Broadway #116, Chula Vista, CA
Wings Joint · Downtown Chula Vista · 35 tips and reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings is one of Things to do in San Diego.

34. Buffalo Wild Wings

7.3
254 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA
Wings Joint · 27 tips and reviews