Hey all - looking for some advice on San Diego. I've never been and am not familiar at all with that part of California.
Looking to go in July. Mostly jonesin' for relaxation/beach time. I have points I can use for Starwood or Marriot group hotels for a few nights and will likely do airbnb for anything on top of that (unless there are better suggestions). A few questions:
- How long do you typically stay for?
- Any fave spots? We're open to staying outside of the city in smaller beachside towns and will have a rental car most likely if we want to stay a few nights in one spot and then switch it up.
- Do you have a fave airbnb or hotel?
- Any fave restaurants/neighbourhoods/beaches that you would recommend?
Thanks in advance!

Stephanie Ampoma
La Jolla at sunset!! You will see hundreds of sea lions and seals just hanging out! So awesome!

airbnb is super expensive... First time we regretted our airbnb. I think hotel would be better as it seems in all California. Go to extraordinary desserts (amazing creative dessert and nice huge place) and searsucker in Gaslamp (dress casual nice, it's great food with greeeeaaaat ambiance. Upstairs is a lounge/bar). We really like balboa park and there are lots to see and do in there. We liked to walkin the expensive"la jolla" and there are nice beaches there. We tried "the fishery" and it was very overpriced for fish on paper plates... good but not worth the price.

Ocean Beach is laid back and close enough to the rest of San Diego to easily get places like the zoo. Nice long beach with beautiful sunsets and the neighbourhood has a ton of restaurants and bars. OB Noodle House and The Joint both very good restaurants.

I second the hop on hop off trolley tour! I think it's called Old Town Trolley Tours. Cheap and you get to see and learn soooo much about the city! My favorite was Balboa Park (even over the zoo), Coronado Island is amazing, Old Town, Gaslight District for food, Little Italy, and really just every where is super cool!

Good info here: https://disneylanddaily.com/all-about-san-diego-travel.../
I loved the Safari Park... I'd skip legoland unless you're really into lego or have really little kids (even then it's a stretch).

The Marriott Marquis is absolutely amazing! You couldn't ask for a better location it's downtown on the waterfront!!!! Sooo beautiful!!!! We rented a car on our first trip and barely ended up using it so decided not to for subsequent trips. I love mission beach and the San Diego zoo but this hotel is right in the heart of San Diego and walking distance to lots of entertainment and sight seeing.
http://www.marriott.com/.../sandt-san-diego-marriott.../

Love San Diego. Go to a ball game, Coronado, Balboa park and the Zoo....so much to do. Sea Port Village although a tourist trap still nice if you've never been. The USS midway museum is cool if you like that stuff. Drive along the coast from Sunset Cliffs up to Oceanside..so much to do.

It's one of my favourite vacations! I stayed near the marina in a cheap hotel and spent a day in la jolla and at a few beaches. Great food and weather.

Favorite restaurant is Kansas city BBQ. Parts of top gun were filmed in it. Good if you like ribs/brisket

Old Town, ferry ride to Coronado , Balboa Park, Zoo, Cabrillo Point, take Coaster train to Oceanside

Coronado Beach makes for a swell day. Awesome beach, beautiful homes to look at and you may see some navy planes fly in/out.

Costco.ca has GO cards for San Diego. Admission to all the hot spots is included.

Take the hop on hop off trolley tour , that way you can explore several neighborhoods at your leisure. Start out at Seaport Village, my fave area!

I was there for only one day, on a day tour. We went to Sea World for the day, enjoyed it very much..

Has been a few years but San Diego zoo, sea world, old town for good Mexican.

I stay at the Best Western Plus Island Palms & Marina on Shelter Island.
islandpalms.com

San Diego Zoo and head down to Del Mar for a great not busy beach!!!!!!

If you timeshare Oceanside has some "On the beach" accommodation .....

Thanks, I'll be back! In Tijuana till Saturday

Do a picinic on Coronado Island the beach is Spectacular!

Mousesavers.com has good info too

Ocean beach. Pacific beach. La Jolla.
Beer republic. Leilani's.

Hodads for a great burger

Coyote Bar and Grill, Carlsbad

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Wear sunscreen and lots of it !!! Even on cloudy days !