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Balboa Park is one of SD.

1. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews
Pizza Port Brewing Company is one of SD.

2. Pizza Port Brewing Company

8.7
571 Carlsbad Village Dr (at Roosevelt St), Carlsbad, CA
Pizzeria · 132 tips and reviews

3. Kerut

7944 Girard Ave (Prospect St.), La Jolla, CA
Boutique · 3 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: The name is the owner Lauren Turek's name spelled backward. Oh -- and live locally? Kerut offers home delivery. [ESSENTIAL S.D. SHOPS] Read more.

4. Richard Walker's Pancake House San Diego

9.0
520 Front St (at Market St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Marina · 239 tips and reviews

MattersOfGrey.comMattersOfGrey.com: They have amazing German Pancakes here.

5. Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro

7.6
3940 4th Ave Ste 110 (btwn University & Washington Ave), San Diego, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Hillcrest · 41 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Clay tagines imported from Morocco showcase beautifully spiced meat dishes as well as the restaurant's signature ingredient -- perfectly steamed cous cous cooked from scratch.

6. Pinkberry

11975 Carmel Mountain Rd (at Highland Ranch Rd), San Diego, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Carmel Mountain · 16 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Don't be afraid to take your order to go. They'll pack it in a bag with ice.

7. 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!

8. 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!

9. The US Grant Hotel

8.9
326 Broadway (at 3rd Ave), San Diego, CA
Hotel · Central San Diego · 80 tips and reviews

Ayla S.Ayla Simone: Live Jazz music on Wednesdays and Thursdays 8-11. And DJs on Fridays and Saturdays 8-12!

10. 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

11. Del Mar Racetrack

8.6
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd (at Via De La Valle), Del Mar, CA
Race Track · 107 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Visit the Del Mar Racetrack in the summer. The Foursquare Mayor gets a VIP paddock tour, and they have the Cool As Ever Tech party once a year. - Callan Green Read more.

12. AMC Fashion Valley 18

8.1
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

13. Broken Yolk Cafe

6.2
7670 El Camino Real (at County Highway S11), Carlsbad, CA
Breakfast Spot · 45 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food, Adam Richman takes on the Broken Yolk Special, a 6-lb. breakfast served on a 15-inch pizza pan - a 12-egg omelet with chili plus a mountain of home fries and 2 biscuits.

14. The Prado at Balboa Park

8.4
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.

15. 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

16. Bub's at the Ballpark

8.0
715 J St (at 7th Ave.), San Diego, CA
Sports Bar · East Village · 101 tips and reviews

Jesse G. S.Jesse G. Salas: Don't forget to get your free tots with checkin

Knotty Barrel is one of SD.

17. Knotty Barrel

8.3
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.

18. World Famous

8.5
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!

19. Lestat's on Park

8.5
4496 Park Blvd (Monroe Ave), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · University Heights · 81 tips and reviews

Joe C.Joe Crawford: Now open 24 hours a day.

20. Orfila Vineyards and Winery

8.7
13455 San Pasqual Rd, Escondido, CA
Winery · 26 tips and reviews

Doug C.Doug Caldwell: Got two for one coupon from 101 Things to do in San Diego. Great scenery view from patio with your wine & cheese, see photo

21. Valley View Casino & Hotel

7.2
16300 Nyemii Pass Rd (at Valley Pkwy E.), Valley Center, CA
Casino · 59 tips and reviews

Vietca D.Vietca Do: Ask your server for their hot butter instead of using the butter found on the buffet line. Trust me -- it's magical!

22. Regal Edwards Mira Mesa

8.6
10733 Westview Pkwy (at Mira Mesa Blvd), San Diego, CA
Movie Theater · Mira Mesa · 107 tips and reviews

Vietca D.Vietca Do: If you forget your Regal card, no sweat--just save your receipt and they'll credit you next time your in.

23. Viejas Casino & Resort

8.2
5000 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA
Casino · 65 tips and reviews

Viejas C.Viejas Casino & Resort: Why Wait in Line?Don’t stand in line -- check in with the Buffet Fast Pass! 1) Swipe your V Club card2) Enter the number of people in your party3) Print your ticket and come back at the assigned

Miramar Speed Circuit is one of SD.

24. Miramar Speed Circuit

8123 Miralani Dr, San Diego, CA
Race Track · Miramar · 15 tips and reviews

Joseph B.Joseph Butler: It's now Two-for-Tuesday & Thursday!!! Also Buy 2 Get 1 Free MON, WEDS, FRI!!!

25. Horton Plaza

324 Horton Plz, San Diego, CA
Shopping Mall · Horton Plaza · 109 tips and reviews

Scott D.Scott D: Parking validation is now automated. Just bring your ticket to the small box in the center of the plaza, put the ticket in and it will stamp it. 1st 3 hours are free as of April 6, 2011

26. Gaslamp Strip Club Restaurant

7.8
340 5th Ave (btwn J & K St), San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Gaslamp · 53 tips and reviews

Billy A.Billy Anderson: Best sellers are ribeye, strip, filet, garlic mashed potatoes, lobster truffle mac and cheese, ahi, cheddar fries, cookie sandwich, Dirty Bird cocktail, Donkey Show, bottled craft beer.

URBN Coal Fired Pizza is one of SD.

27. URBN Coal Fired Pizza

8.5
3085 University Ave (at 31st St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · North Park · 112 tips and reviews
Barfly is one of SD.

28. Barfly

909 Prospect St (at Fay Ave), La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Rebecca M.Rebecca M.: Terrific menu of apps and wine/drafts/well drinks for Happy Hour. M-F 4-7: $4. Interior is welcoming as is the staff.

29. Miller's Field

4465 Mission Blvd (at Hornblend St.), San Diego, CA
Bar · Pacific Beach · 77 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: $2 youcallits on Sunday. Wooooo!

30. La Puerta

8.9
560 4th Ave (btwn Market & Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Marina · 264 tips and reviews

Rocky R.Rocky Russo: Monday night industry night. Half off apps and tequilla.

31. Craft & Commerce

8.9
675 W Beech St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Little Italy · 198 tips and reviews

The Bailey Gardiner TeamThe Bailey Gardiner Team: The fried pickles are out of this world.

32. Bootlegger

7.8
804 Market St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · Central San Diego · 33 tips and reviews

JUNIOR t.JUNIOR theDISCOpunk: $4 fireballs whenever the firetruck rolls by . Awsome!

33. The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant

8.5
544 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
Irish Pub · Gaslamp · 70 tips and reviews

Ingred C.Ingred Chamberlin: Sign up for their VIP card + email list: 15% off your bill + frequent free meal coupons

34. Mission Trails Golf Course

7.6
7380 Golfcrest Pl, San Diego, CA
Golf Course · Lake Murray · 9 tips and reviews

Garrett V.Garrett Vergili: Now thru august 31 before 7am and after 3pm fees + cart only 15 bucks can beat that for such a beautiful course

Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant is one of SD.

35. Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant

8.1
5801 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Brewery · 60 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Savage: The buffalo boneless wings are great. The Gaslamp beer is really delightful.

36. 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!

37. 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.

38. 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.

Birch Aquarium is one of SD.

39. Birch Aquarium

8.7
2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, CA
Aquarium · La Jolla Shores · 118 tips and reviews
Slater's 50/50 is one of SD.

40. Slater's 50/50

8.5
2750 Dewey Rd Ste 193, San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Naval Training Center · 195 tips and reviews
Santee Drive In Theater is one of SD.

41. Santee Drive In Theater

8.1
10990 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA
Drive-in Theater · 46 tips and reviews
Coronado Beach is one of SD.

42. Coronado Beach

9.5
1063 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA
Beach · 187 tips and reviews
San Diego Bay is one of SD.

43. San Diego Bay

8.3
San Diego, CA
Bay · 25 tips and reviews
San Diego Yacht Club is one of SD.

44. San Diego Yacht Club

1011 Anchorage Ln, San Diego, CA
Harbor or Marina · La Playa · 9 tips and reviews
The Embarcadero is one of SD.

45. The Embarcadero

8.4
N Harbor Dr. (btwn W Laurel St. & W G St.), San Diego, CA
Waterfront · Central San Diego · 3 tips and reviews
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is one of SD.

46. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

9.2
4002 Wallace St (at San Diego Ave), San Diego, CA
State or Provincial Park · Old Town · 136 tips and reviews
SeaWorld San Diego is one of SD.

47. SeaWorld San Diego

8.8
500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA
Amusement Park · Mission Bay Park · 366 tips and reviews
San Diego Zoo is one of SD.

48. San Diego Zoo

9.4
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Zoo · Balboa Park · 564 tips and reviews
San Diego Zoo Safari Park is one of SD.

49. San Diego Zoo Safari Park

8.9
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd (near W Zoo Rd), Escondido, CA
Zoo · Northeastern San Diego · 166 tips and reviews
Ocean Beach is one of SD.

50. Ocean Beach

9.3
Abbot St, San Diego, CA
Beach · Ocean Beach · 80 tips and reviews
Point Loma Nazarene University is one of SD.

51. Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA
University · Point Loma · 1 tip
Hotel del Coronado is one of SD.

52. Hotel del Coronado

9.1
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Resort · 227 tips and reviews

53. Cabrillo National Monument

9.2
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
National Park · 87 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: The lighthouse is one of the iconic symbol of San Diego. The view is awesome. The monument includes old parts of Fort Rosecrans an Army installation built in 1898.

54. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

53331 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
Cemetery · 12 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Yes there is the view, but San Diego is its military heroes. The adjacent area is still littered with Coast Artillery emplacements and pill boxes built by the Army Corp of Engineers.

55. Border Field State Park

6.0
700 Monument Rd, San Diego, CA
State or Provincial Park · Tijuana River Valley · 5 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Go for the breathtaking view up San Diego Bay from the southwestern most point in the United States (lower 48).

Cowles Mountain Summit is one of SD.

56. Cowles Mountain Summit

8.9
San Diego, CA
Hiking Trail · Lake Murray · 24 tips and reviews
La Jolla Cove is one of SD.

57. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 231 tips and reviews
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of SD.

58. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

9.6
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd (at Highway 101), San Diego, CA
Nature Preserve · 68 tips and reviews

59. Old Mission Dam and Flume

8.9
8302 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA
Dam · Tierrasanta · 6 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: The first irrigation project on the west coast. Part of Mission Trails Park and just down the hill from Cowles Mt, anjoy hike through the natural vegetation & the beauty of the adjacent Mission Gorge.

60. The Marine Room

8.9
2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA
French Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Probably the most romantic dinning in San Diego. The French cuisine is outstanding and the view amazing. Visit the bar to see the great wash-out of the late 1970's

61. Star of India

8.5
1492 N Harbor Dr (San Diego Maritime Museum), San Diego, CA
Museum · Harborview · 14 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Built in 1863, she is now a seaworthy museum ship at the San Diego Maritime Museum. She is the second oldest ship still sailing regularly & the oldest iron-hulled merchant ship still floating.

62. Mister A's

9.1
2550 Fifth Ave (at Laurel St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Park West · 70 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Spectacular food and view, enjoy fine dining in this Legendary San Diego restaurant.

Americas Cup Harbor is one of SD.

63. Americas Cup Harbor

San Diego, CA
Harbor or Marina · La Playa · No tips or reviews
Mt Soledad Veterans Memorial is one of SD.

64. Mt Soledad Veterans Memorial

9.2
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S (at Soledad Park Rd), La Jolla, CA
Scenic Lookout · 42 tips and reviews

65. USS Midway Museum

9.4
910 N Harbor Dr (at Broadway), San Diego, CA
Museum · Marina · 205 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Commissioned in 1945, USS Midway (CV-41) was an aircraft carrier of the US Navy and is the only remaining aircraft carrier of the WW II era that is not an Essex-class ship.

66. Sail Bay at Mission Bay

8.3
(btwn Moorland & Graham), San Diego, CA
Beach · Pacific Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Head to the Mission Bay Aquatic Center: rent a boat, windsurfer, or Kayak to enjoy the shallow wide open bay.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is one of SD.

67. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

9.6
Sunset Cliffs Blvd (btwn Adair & Ladera St), San Diego, CA
Park · Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA · 115 tips and reviews
The Pennant is one of SD.

68. The Pennant

6.5
2893 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Mission Beach · 6 tips and reviews

69. Petco Park

9.3
100 Park Blvd (at Tony Gwynn Dr), San Diego, CA
Baseball Stadium · East Village · 260 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: Sit back, eat a hot dog, have a beer, and enjoy an all American sport. If you're here during the Padre season, you have to stop by.

70. Old Point Loma Lighthouse

9.3
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
Lighthouse · 20 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: It's a favorite San Diego landmark of mine. It has a fantastic walk- through museum, and is very educational. Watch our for the narrow winding staircase.

71. Coronado Bay Bridge

CA75 (San Diego Bay), San Diego, CA
Bridge · 35 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: An architectural triumph connecting San Diego to Coronado.

City of Coronado is one of SD.

72. City of Coronado

California
City · 33 tips and reviews

73. Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill

8.8
3667 India St (btwn Winder & Chalmers St), San Diego, CA
Fish Market · Midtown · 172 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Run by two brothers and located in a fish market, Guy Fieri stopped by this local favorite to enjoy oyster shooters and grilled fish tacos. Read more.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is one of SD.

74. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

9.0
3940 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Hillcrest · 252 tips and reviews