Yea he may be missing a few things here and there..low key sad that he put UCSD rather than SDSU .. but aside from that let's leave the other "secret" spots to us locals 😉
The problem is that noisy big brother just north called Los Angeles that never shuts up. San Diego is like the mild-mannered star athlete that just lets his/her performance do all the talking.
We moved out of SD 5 years ago and I still miss it till this day but we actually lived the SD lifestyle and took advantage of everything around us. I lived the So Cal dream on a daily basis and never took it for granted. Traveled all week long, restaurants galore, hiked every other day, beach everyday, deep sea fishing every week...ahhh I miss it so much. Take advantage of your surroundings because you are paying for it anyways. You are doing it wrong if you ain't taking advantage of whats around you. Might as well move out to save your cash.
Bring a lot of money. It's expensive here. Very expensive. I live here. Fortunately, I bought a condo a long time ago. I could not afford it otherwise.
lol I have been crazy over Japan for a while now and I want to go there, and i searched about san diego because i wanted to know if people feel about here like I feel about Japan . I wish I was there.
@@AlexDiaz-sf4qj Honestly, I've had friends who've moved from NY to San Diego and it's a whole different world essentially. It's really chill here and the vibe is mellow compared to NY's constant moving. You can go on Quora, they're people who ask the difference between these two beautiful cities and you'll find more info there :)
This is one of the best videos I’ve encountered that pertains to tourist attractions in San Diego. You seem to cover all the typical tourist spots and hidden gems in San Diego. Because of this video, I feel that I don’t have to put in as much research before I actually go on a trip to San Diego, so thank you.
Man these videos are making me super homesick. I moved in March last year to North Carolina and haven’t gone back since November. I know it’s only been about 7 months but it feels like forever. Thankfully I’m gonna be back home for the summer by Monday. These places have been huge parts of my childhood, especially the zoo, sea port area, Belmont, and old town.
As a San Diego native you did a good combo of touristy stuff/hidden spots. I would definitely recommend going to Encinitas beaches, Del Mar beaches, meditation gardens in encinitas, San Diego botanical gardens, it I think you were going for a more central downtown area as those are slightly more north but definitely worth the drive if you are staying downtown. Great job!
Not quite true. The San Diego river runs through Mission Valley. However, it's so small that it's not worth diving. If you want to try ocean diving, there are plenty of locations.
Yikes. Can't believe he didn't mention Convoy St. If you are a fan of Asian food, you can't skip out on checking out Convoy St in the Kearney Mesa Neighborhood. 👍🏽👍🏽
As a San Diegan, I really enjoyed this video. Obviously, you can't possibly list every single great spot in a city but this is a pretty great list and it is perfect for someone who is coming here for a week. Depending on the season, the Del Mar races or the county fair are pretty solid too. And the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (WAP to locals) is phenomenal for animal lovers.
When in San Diego, make a trip out to the Laguna and Cuyamaca Mtns area as well! Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Cleveland National Forest have some really great hikes, swimming holes, and mountain biking, plus some great small towns like Julian.
You must be an owner of a gasoline station, right? And a few parking lots ? Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ? Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too? YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Mitchell Fung, it depends. There are a a couple Korean bbq places & Japanese food places. I recommend Raki Raki Ramen and Tsukemen, manna bbq, Yokohama Yakitori Koubou. For markets, Zion and Mitsuwa. There are a lot places to eat, Too many to list, I haven’t even tried them all, but I hope this helps!
I’ve lived in San Diego my whole life and been to almost every one of these and they are so cool! For a matter of fact my dad works at Petco Park and my mom is a photographer so she gets to do photo shoots of a lot of restaurants in north park,she also lived in north for a really long time! It’s soooo amazing!!!!!
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
You nailed it in this video! Its very hard to narrow down so many things to do in San Diego.... you covered an array for families or couples and what I like is that most of it is LOW COST activities! Makes me want to explore more of our beautiful city!
One area of San Diego that we often visit is Ocean Beach. This is a vintage beachtown that hasn't been gentrified - yet. Much of the main street is as was in the 1970's when I visited San Diego before I moved here. Interesting shops and good restaurants, the pier with a restaurant to relax and get a bite to eat and enjoy the wonderful view, a walk along the beach including Dog Beach and the tidepools to explore. It has it all with an eclectic vibe.
The rollercoaster at Belmont Park is very uncomfortable to ride. Been on it many times in my life. I was impressed by this video. I'm born and raised in San Diego and there are some spots I didn't even know about, so thank you!
You probably are referring to the lack of parking "spots", right? Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ? Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too? YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Don't worry people are running out of here, this was San Diego two years ago today they're all closed the buildings are deserted nobody can afford the rent the homeless have taken over downtown that's the real story on San Diego. We have a corrupt government that are making millions off the homeless problem
Im going to sd today! I get a bit nervous traveling especially on long 8hr-10 rides like this, thank you for making this video for us! We all appreciate you😊
The San Diego zoo is actually in Balboa Park. Tuesday is a free museum day (some museums are free each Tuesday) The organ at the organ pavilion is played on Sundays (I think at 2pm)
Thank you for spot lighting San Diego. Born and raised in SD (still live here) I think you did a pretty good job. One area I feel you left out Little Italy. Also, FYI Old Town is the birth place of California.
Awesome video about the city I live in! The following are my recommendations on how to do the most in a single day when you are on foot or only have a single day with a car. I highly recommend the orange trolley tour to hit the majority of those hot spots while getting a pretty cool history lesson. Its the best way to see/walk to everything on this list with the exception of Liberty Station, Cabrillo National Park, the beaches, and North Park. The tour brings you to old town, balboa park, the gas lamp district, sea port villiage, and coronado. On a budget? You can do the gas lamp, maritime museum, midway museum, seaport villiage, and coronado (via the ferry located between midway and maritime) all in one day on foot. Take orange street on foot to take in all the shops and restaurants on your way to Hotel Del Coronado (about a mile long walk one way). Definitely party in the gas lamp at one of the two roof top bars mentioned in his video. Top of the Mariott is a younger crowd, top of the Hyatt is usually a more mature crowd. Everything down fourth and fifth street is pretty wild. The shout house has dueling pianos and is a good spot for 21+, middle aged, or older crowds. Balboa Park is an insane day trip if you want to take in the museums and zoo. Wear a comfortable closed toed shoe as you can easily trek 5+ miles depending on how much of the zoo and museums you take in. I highly recommend the Prado @ the house of hospitality in balboa park for a drink or a meal. Try to sit on the patio. Careful with ride share apps and enterance to Cabrillo National park, there is a small fee to drive into the park and nothing is a short walk. I recommend knocking Torrey Pines, La Jolla, Pacific Beach (emerald pier), sunset cliffs, Cabrillo and finish with dinner @ liberty station (in that exact order) on a day you have a rental car. If you are into photography, then you need to do more research as each of these sites are hot spots for epic shots, so you'll have to plan for best light. Liberty Station should be reserved as a food destination. If you are into craft beer there are more than three highly recommended craft brewery/restaurants in liberty station on top of additional themed restaurants like the covette diner/slatter's 5050/marketplace. North Park is a very trendy area. If you want to have a safe, awesome Saturday night; I recommend dinner and ice cream Saturday night that rolls into partying @ West Coast Tavern/Pink Bar/True North (all in North Park) with a Sunday brunch at the Mission in North Park. The bars close at 2a.m. so book something local to pull off Sunday Brunch in North Park... if you're downtown, vice in North Park, try to get to the hillcrest area for brunch ('hash house a go-go' is a favorite) Our four drinking/night life areas in San Diego are Pacific Beach (garnet street), Gas Lamp District (4th/5th Streets), North Park (University Ave) and we have a gay district called Hillcrest. Hope you enjoy San Diego as much as I do. Dont forget our two amusement parks (Sea World and Lego Land).
You being a co worker of the host who couldn't find anywhere to PARK near any of the video's mentioned great hot spots ? You did try though; I'll hand that to ya. YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
As a local in San Diego, the 'Chicken Pie Shop' in North Park is an institution! It may not be for everyone, but I go EVERY time I am back in town. I have been going there for 40 years, even back to it's original location on 5th Avenue in Hillcrest before they moved to North Park.
This is a great video and when I lived in the Los Angeles area, I used to make frequent day trips to San Diego. But you brought up some places that I hadn't heard of before, so that's great! One place that you didn't mention that I think is nice is Mission Trails Regional Park which is a great place to hike and get away from the urban part of the city! Thank you for posting this excellent video and all of your other great videos as well! I love how you're always so enthusiastic when you do the videos as well, it really makes the videos more enjoyable to watch when it seems like you enjoy doing them!
Well done. As a native san diegan, the places mentioned are my go spots. Love my city and as i travel and see other cultures, societies i come home to my native city of san diego and realize just how thankful i am
This is Lydia's hubby poaching on her account : I've lived in San Diego since 1953 and I found this video to be quite spot on. I'd would allow much more time to explore the Balboa Park / Zoo area - even to the point of checking into to one of the nearby hotels for a night or two. Also - take surfing lessons ! Surf shops all along the coast will "suit you up" if the water's cold , get you on the proper board , and provide you with a qualified instructor. They will also ensure that you don't go out into waves that are dangerous (I surfed for over 50 years - nothing but pure amazement !). A drive into the local mountains , stopping in Julian for FRESH apple pie and coffee (maybe a snowball fight !) is also a worthy day trip. Again , happy travels to you all and your loved ones - peace , and be safe.
He apparently doesnt know much about any of those ? good for you! YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
@@lyndafayesmusic : No , again , this is Lydia's hubby , Seth. We live in Imperial Beach in the most southwesterly city in the USA. I know just a little bit about many of the coastal environs because of my many surfing adventures - both north and south. Simply said it just sounds like somebody needed a (local) tour guide.Aloha you you and yours !
Thank you so much for posting this video! We planned our week long trip using your guide and had the BEST time exploring San Diego. I loved La Jolla and taking amazing photos on Sunset Cliffs. My husband is a history buff and had a great time on the USS Midway and Cabrillo Natl monument. Thank you for all the great recommendations!
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Two of the places I often visit to eat at SD are: 1. Phil's BBQ on Sports Arena Blvd 2. Vallarta Express on Balboa I'd often make those drives from OC when I get a chance to! Totally worth it!
Wow what a great and comprehensive list of things to do in San Diego. From Balboa Park to Torrey Pines, I'm impressed you also mentioned the amazing Tacos El Gordo for those mouth-watering al pastor tacos! The only place I'd add, especially for the ladies, is the centrally located Fashion Valley for some shopping or casual dinner and movie.
You did a great job! Ive lived in San Diego my whole life and you nailed it! I liked how you didn't just talk about the same ol boring stuff! Another gem you should add is ocean beach, del mar, and wind and sea beach! All great spots! And don't forget you can go from beach, to forest, to desert in less than a two hours!
You can't forget Fiesta Island. I used to love to go out there and sit on the beach with the speakers playing music and burning a fire. Ahhhh Memories.
For the past 10 years i have lived 4 miles from tacos el gordo, never heard of it till you and THANK YOU, i had the opportunity to go tonight and OMG!!! Thank you thank you, sooooooooo good! Best tacos ever, well worth the wait
Hi! Thanks for including us on your list! Can't beat an adventure aboard the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century and those San Diego views from the flight deck! Until next time! :)
Just an FYI, Tacos El Gordo has moved “around the corner”... they are directly across the street from the mall. The place is sooooo popular that they outgrow the establishment on H Street and are now using the H St one as a pick up order establishment for online or call in orders. The Broadway one (the new location) now has more tables, larger parking lot and a slightly extended menu. They are still just as amazing and will still have to wait a long time for those adobada/al pastor tacos but still so very worth the wait. If you like Carne asada fries the ones there are amazing and super well served... the adobada ones are even better! 🤤🤤🤤🤤 Buen Provecho!
I was born & raised in SD & I was watching this video just cause I was feeling homesick, but this really showed me places I've never even heard about before!!! 🤯 Like how have I never been to the Liberty Public Market?! This is why i love the show About San Diego lol I love learning about my beautiful city!! Thanks so much for this video man I loved it!!! Def gonna use this to be a tourist when I go back 🥰
Hi everyone, I'm an Italian UA-camr and I'm going to spend 10 days in San Diego next week and I will vlog daily. If anyone has any suggestion added to this 26 I will absolutely appreciate and considerate them. Hope to have fun!
I grew up in San Diego and in fourth grade, we took a field trip to sleep on the Star of India. Scared the sh*t outta me! Lmao but as an adult now looking back, it was an amazing experience. This is a wonderful video, huge thumbs up!
You did not talk about the fresh tortillas and fishbowl margaritas in old town. And the old amazing homes in mission hills (not really a tourist destination just interesting vibe of being hidden and seemed to be forgotten)... Searsuckers is one of my favorite restaurants too. Birdrock tide pools and KateSessions panoramic view are SD hidden treasures. Great video!
Hi, San Diego native here, baptized at the Mission. I am so glad no one tells you to go to my favorite beach. Thanks bloggers for keeping it on the down low. Go to PB, the zoo etc.
Great content! Thanks for putting this together. We're so blessed to live here. Lots to do! If you're into hidden spots, we recommend hitting up the neighborhoods. There's all sorts of cool hidden walking paths, canyons & other areas that aren't crowded!
Josh ... I have lived in this area for quite a few years, and have only seen a third of what you have shown us in this vid! Great job Brotha! Keep up the good work! 👍🏼 😎
Great video. I was stationed there in the late 90s. I did only 11 things to do. I was too young to appreciate some of the things. And 2 of the things weren't there like the USS Midway and the downtown ball park. However, I did attend a lot of Padres games at Qualcom.
Places to Consider adding: 1) La Jolla Shores Beach, through to Scripps Pier 2) Little Italy 3) Encinitas 4) Brewery Zone in 92121 5) Ocean Beach 6) Phil's BBQ 7) Seaside Market "Cardiff Crack" 8) Legoland
Important points to add: - Convoy is super worth it especially for asian restaurants!!!!! - Ocean Beach especially on a Wednesday when the farmers market is happening. It feels like the physical manifestation of the California stereotype. There's also cool vintage shops and a super long pier. - Ken Cinema is a historic theatre that shows a lot of old movies and even does midnight showings every Saturday - La Jolla cove has the largest kelp bed in the world so snorkeling on days with good visibility is awesome - Garnet St. in pacific beach has a huge bar scene but also has cute restaurants and shopping - Hillcrest has really great vintage shops, and if you go anytime during pride month everywhere will be super festive - If you're into swap meets Kobey's swap meet on Saturdays and Sundays is super good. I always find cool stuff there. - UTC mall is super nice. It's gone through a lot of renovations the past few years and it has a great environment, plus great restaurants. - The tide pools around La Jolla cove are beautiful and super fun to explore! Great for kids too. Try to go during low tide though.
Have you driven a car lately? Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too? YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Lived in SD most of my life and there's so much more the city offers than I thought. We take a lot of them for granted. There are a few other places he didn't mention like little Italy, convoy st, downtown Encinitas etc. That just shows you we live in the countrys finest city. 😎🔥
As a person born and raised in San Diego, you covered some great spots for tourists that I haven't seen in other videos which is great because i want people to see San Diego in its best light and all of its treasures. Then again, you gave away all the spots that I don't want to be busy haha.
Too bad he didn't " give away all the good parking spots too?:Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too? YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Kark Maleta, unfortunately there are a lot downtown/ city center. California as a whole has a lot of homeless because other states send them here. It doesn’t rain much which also attracts homeless people.
These are great suggestions! I practically live in San Diego for half the year and haven’t heard or thought of some of these. Thank you for these suggestions! Great video!
Try a few he missed: YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Be careful to take a map for sure and drive a really tiny car ?Better check you bank statements before you leave; Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ? Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too? YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks; Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
He should’ve mentioned the Ferry Landing in Coronado - great photo ops of the San Diego downtown skyline. And who can resist a ferry ride to the Embarcadero?
Better check you bank statements before you leave; Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ? Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too? YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks; Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ? Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too? I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ? OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ? (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw. ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
There's a park at the end of cesar Chavez St that had an amazing view of the bridge and breathtaking sunset. It's right behind the restaurant Depot store. Also Aztec dancers that practice at Chicano park every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm
Exactly my thoughts when he was talking about the taco shops--Los Cuatros Milpas. Ate there a couple times and enjoyed. Not many like it. My father ate there on the weekends when he commuted from Chula Vista to Long Beach in the late 30's, early 40's. A long history there and good food.
Dude, just a few additions: SeaWorld is awesome, Lego Land, Old Town Poway, scenic drive out the interstate 8, Mount Palomar, Scrips, SD Mardi Gras, Blacks Beach, Mission Beach, and more
Great video. Really nice job. I suggest you include Scripps Institute of Oceanography and also their tours on the pier. Check their website. Also the aerospace museum in Balboa Park. Also particularly for Naval folks Mt. Soledad for he view boy also the memorial. And Windansea Beach.
and don’t forget, chicano park (full of art and a community center for the latino community), ocean beach (a true hippie neighborhood), and water front park (basically a free water park!) but overall good job dude! ps. lego land and sea world are always classics for amusement parks
Great to see so many San Diegans who also enjoy your videos. I agree with the group, you absolutely nailed this list. Even five years later it's 95% accurate and only missed being perfect because Urban Solace sadly closed. BUT Holsem makes great coffee right around the corner and Nomad donuts is the only spot in SD making legit Montreal-style bagels. I'd also add Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa as a stretch of places for a fantastic eating adventure. You can walk into nearly any Convoy diner or restaurant from Aero to Clairemont Mesa and not be disappointed.
hey man this was an amazing video loved how much you went into detail! im moving to san diego next week and this video is gonna help me check out this amazing city!
Mission Beach is my favorite beach in the country! It's so laid back and fun at the same time. I used to spend many mornings running from Belmont Park to the Pacific Beach Pier and back to Mission Beach. I'm so glad I'm moving back to Diego next month!
who else is watching and lives in sd??
it's often said people do not tour the town or city they live in I have not toured San Diego yet and I have been living here for 52 years
I live here, was born here, been to most the places but not all. Some are relatively new "destinations". Don't forget the Wild Animal Park ; )
Just moved to SD last year
Yea he may be missing a few things here and there..low key sad that he put UCSD rather than SDSU .. but aside from that let's leave the other "secret" spots to us locals 😉
Watching from Oceanside
San Diego is so underrated. In all my travels, its easily one of my favorites that I return to.
I agree!
What did you do?
Couldn’t agree more! Love my city.
Me too! Been all over but keep coming back
The problem is that noisy big brother just north called Los Angeles that never shuts up. San Diego is like the mild-mannered star athlete that just lets his/her performance do all the talking.
Who remembers in 4th grade they had to make a mission I made San Juan Capistrano
Lowkey Isaac I do lol
Victoria Sanchez what school do u go to?
I do and I did the same mission lol.
My sister got Capistrano, i fortunately got San Diego. Macaroni roof.
i did that one too lol
As a San Diegan, we take a lot of these things for granted.
Totally agree, I lived here my whole life and can care less about them! I'm trying to go somewhere else! LOL
As a fellow on, I agree
@@misswogdaily2344 I don't think you understood his comment haha
We moved out of SD 5 years ago and I still miss it till this day but we actually lived the SD lifestyle and took advantage of everything around us. I lived the So Cal dream on a daily basis and never took it for granted. Traveled all week long, restaurants galore, hiked every other day, beach everyday, deep sea fishing every week...ahhh I miss it so much. Take advantage of your surroundings because you are paying for it anyways. You are doing it wrong if you ain't taking advantage of whats around you. Might as well move out to save your cash.
@@jy4627 so what made you move and where'd you go?
Lord Jesus have mercy on this man.. how can you forget LITTLE ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!
he did mention Ballast Point in Little Italy
Honestly don’t know
Indigo grill and Princess pub are good eats to!
Ohhh ya! Of course!
I agree. The whole thing is just so beautiful to look at while walking around.
I lived in San Diego for 22 years and I recently moved to Japan. Seeing this video made me realize how great San Diego is. Now I want to move back.
Grass is always greener huh?
You are very blessed!
Me, too. I moved there in 1970. Still homesick.
Bring a lot of money. It's expensive here. Very expensive. I live here. Fortunately, I bought a condo a long time ago. I could not afford it otherwise.
lol I have been crazy over Japan for a while now and I want to go there, and i searched about san diego because i wanted to know if people feel about here like I feel about Japan . I wish I was there.
When you've lived in San Diego your whole life and know everything but ur hella just curious
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Kalia Sepulveda i want to move to san diego but i’ve lived my whole life in NY so i’m still skeptical
@@AlexDiaz-sf4qj Honestly, I've had friends who've moved from NY to San Diego and it's a whole different world essentially. It's really chill here and the vibe is mellow compared to NY's constant moving. You can go on Quora, they're people who ask the difference between these two beautiful cities and you'll find more info there :)
When you realize he knows more about what to do in your hometown than you do.
22mbradley same
really? because it all seems like guidebook crap to me
Not at all...you just need to stop being a lazy recluse!
ikr
For real!!!
It's best to go to old town during Dia De Los Muertos
Na mamesss
This is one of the best videos I’ve encountered that pertains to tourist attractions in San Diego. You seem to cover all the typical tourist spots and hidden gems in San Diego. Because of this video, I feel that I don’t have to put in as much research before I actually go on a trip to San Diego, so thank you.
Native here, great job. You did so much better than most people. Nice hit with some legit local spots too. Wish I could share more but shhhhhh lol
Ya, lets keep a few local to natives. Hard to do that, but I've never been to that one garden, carved plants one.
I'm a native here, what other spots do you recommend that are not shown in this video?
Ya, people should never come here. It’s such an awful place. The weather is awful XD
Man these videos are making me super homesick. I moved in March last year to North Carolina and haven’t gone back since November. I know it’s only been about 7 months but it feels like forever. Thankfully I’m gonna be back home for the summer by Monday. These places have been huge parts of my childhood, especially the zoo, sea port area, Belmont, and old town.
As a San Diego native you did a good combo of touristy stuff/hidden spots. I would definitely recommend going to Encinitas beaches, Del Mar beaches, meditation gardens in encinitas, San Diego botanical gardens, it I think you were going for a more central downtown area as those are slightly more north but definitely worth the drive if you are staying downtown. Great job!
Thanks for the suggestions, yea I want to do one that focuses on some of the awesome spots north of SD as well so these are great ideas
You know any places that i could go river diving in SD?
Not quite true. The San Diego river runs through Mission Valley. However, it's so small that it's not worth diving. If you want to try ocean diving, there are plenty of locations.
He was doing a video of San Diego, not San Diego County. But it were the county, of course you would include Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach, etc.
I was the last year on SD an i stayed in Encinitas is a great place near moonlight beach a really beatiful place
Yikes. Can't believe he didn't mention Convoy St.
If you are a fan of Asian food, you can't skip out on checking out Convoy St in the Kearney Mesa Neighborhood. 👍🏽👍🏽
Victoria Ortiz RIGHT?!
I can't believe he didn't mention prisidio park
He mentioned all the main areas though!
That is something only us locals would know about
Too much kbbq consumed there lol
Driving down convoy on a Saturday night will take a year off your life, get an uber
As a San Diegan, I really enjoyed this video. Obviously, you can't possibly list every single great spot in a city but this is a pretty great list and it is perfect for someone who is coming here for a week. Depending on the season, the Del Mar races or the county fair are pretty solid too. And the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (WAP to locals) is phenomenal for animal lovers.
When in San Diego, make a trip out to the Laguna and Cuyamaca Mtns area as well! Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Cleveland National Forest have some really great hikes, swimming holes, and mountain biking, plus some great small towns like Julian.
Apple Pie
I went to cuyamaca for sixth grade camp it was an amazing experience
@@snoocced3121 same I went to 6th grade camp a few years back and it is a really pretty place and was a pretty cool and memorable experience
I live in San Diego, and it is absolutely amazing and beautiful to live here! I highly recommend you visit San Diego in the Summer.
I came to San Diego for a wedding and ended up moving here a year later. I love this city, the people, and everything it has to offer.
You must be an owner of a gasoline station, right? And a few parking lots ?
Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ?
Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Another tip! Head to convoy for good Asian food & markets! :)
Thanks for the suggestion, I will have to check it out!
Kimberly H to many good food there!! Yummyyy
Kimberly, is there any place here you would recommend in particular?
Mitchell Fung, it depends. There are a a couple Korean bbq places & Japanese food places. I recommend Raki Raki Ramen and Tsukemen, manna bbq, Yokohama Yakitori Koubou. For markets, Zion and Mitsuwa. There are a lot places to eat, Too many to list, I haven’t even tried them all, but I hope this helps!
Just make sure you have full coverage insurance on your car some of the worst drivers on convoy st.
Born and raised in San Diego. Traveled to most of the US states, Canada, and Europe. But coning home to SD is always the best. I'm never leaving.
I’ve lived in San Diego my whole life and been to almost every one of these and they are so cool! For a matter of fact my dad works at Petco Park and my mom is a photographer so she gets to do photo shoots of a lot of restaurants in north park,she also lived in north for a really long time! It’s soooo amazing!!!!!
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
I absolutely love this video you did a wonderful job explaining and show the amazing places there!! Thank you
You nailed it in this video! Its very hard to narrow down so many things to do in San Diego.... you covered an array for families or couples and what I like is that most of it is LOW COST activities! Makes me want to explore more of our beautiful city!
Thanks for the comment, I tried to accommodate everyone in this video and I appreciate your kind words!
One area of San Diego that we often visit is Ocean Beach. This is a vintage beachtown that hasn't been gentrified - yet. Much of the main street is as was in the 1970's when I visited San Diego before I moved here. Interesting shops and good restaurants, the pier with a restaurant to relax and get a bite to eat and enjoy the wonderful view, a walk along the beach including Dog Beach and the tidepools to explore. It has it all with an eclectic vibe.
I can't wait to go to San Diego on my birthday week in August 2020 for a vacation.
You still coming?
Happy late birthday 🎉
Mt Soledad is cool with all the plaques for military service and the amazing view! Great video by the way!
I'd double down on Mt. Helix, more inland but another great nature hilltop with an amazing view, if you're further east
The rollercoaster at Belmont Park is very uncomfortable to ride. Been on it many times in my life. I was impressed by this video. I'm born and raised in San Diego and there are some spots I didn't even know about, so thank you!
You probably are referring to the lack of parking "spots", right?
Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ?
Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
You can visit just don t move here we ran out of room a few years ago. lol
yes!!
Don't worry people are running out of here, this was San Diego two years ago today they're all closed the buildings are deserted nobody can afford the rent the homeless have taken over downtown that's the real story on San Diego. We have a corrupt government that are making millions off the homeless problem
True..... And San Diego is extremely overpriced..... On everything
@@estherdoyle5939 where do you suggest to live in California?
@@Doesitmatter666 San Diego
Thanks for all the great content on San Diego and route 66 (AZ). I have binge watched these videos and started planning my trips to these places.
Im going to sd today! I get a bit nervous traveling especially on long 8hr-10 rides like this, thank you for making this video for us! We all appreciate you😊
The San Diego zoo is actually in Balboa Park. Tuesday is a free museum day (some museums are free each Tuesday) The organ at the organ pavilion is played on Sundays (I think at 2pm)
Now don't forget Hillcrest! For food, shopping, dancing, drinking and having a coffee :)
I STAYED IN SAN DIEGO ONE SUMMER AS A TEENAGER NEAR MISSION BAY.........LOVED THE CITY......
Thank you for spot lighting San Diego. Born and raised in SD (still live here) I think you did a pretty good job. One area I feel you left out Little Italy. Also, FYI Old Town is the birth place of California.
Thanks for the tip, I will have to check it out next time
Oldest place in CA. Some of the Mexican restaurants aren't that great. Much more authentic in other parts though.
Carnitas snack shack close down in North Park. It's now a Breakfast Republic which is very good 😀
Awesome video about the city I live in!
The following are my recommendations on how to do the most in a single day when you are on foot or only have a single day with a car.
I highly recommend the orange trolley tour to hit the majority of those hot spots while getting a pretty cool history lesson. Its the best way to see/walk to everything on this list with the exception of Liberty Station, Cabrillo National Park, the beaches, and North Park. The tour brings you to old town, balboa park, the gas lamp district, sea port villiage, and coronado.
On a budget? You can do the gas lamp, maritime museum, midway museum, seaport villiage, and coronado (via the ferry located between midway and maritime) all in one day on foot. Take orange street on foot to take in all the shops and restaurants on your way to Hotel Del Coronado (about a mile long walk one way). Definitely party in the gas lamp at one of the two roof top bars mentioned in his video. Top of the Mariott is a younger crowd, top of the Hyatt is usually a more mature crowd. Everything down fourth and fifth street is pretty wild. The shout house has dueling pianos and is a good spot for 21+, middle aged, or older crowds.
Balboa Park is an insane day trip if you want to take in the museums and zoo. Wear a comfortable closed toed shoe as you can easily trek 5+ miles depending on how much of the zoo and museums you take in. I highly recommend the Prado @ the house of hospitality in balboa park for a drink or a meal. Try to sit on the patio.
Careful with ride share apps and enterance to Cabrillo National park, there is a small fee to drive into the park and nothing is a short walk. I recommend knocking Torrey Pines, La Jolla, Pacific Beach (emerald pier), sunset cliffs, Cabrillo and finish with dinner @ liberty station (in that exact order) on a day you have a rental car. If you are into photography, then you need to do more research as each of these sites are hot spots for epic shots, so you'll have to plan for best light. Liberty Station should be reserved as a food destination. If you are into craft beer there are more than three highly recommended craft brewery/restaurants in liberty station on top of additional themed restaurants like the covette diner/slatter's 5050/marketplace.
North Park is a very trendy area. If you want to have a safe, awesome Saturday night; I recommend dinner and ice cream Saturday night that rolls into partying @ West Coast Tavern/Pink Bar/True North (all in North Park) with a Sunday brunch at the Mission in North Park. The bars close at 2a.m. so book something local to pull off Sunday Brunch in North Park... if you're downtown, vice in North Park, try to get to the hillcrest area for brunch ('hash house a go-go' is a favorite)
Our four drinking/night life areas in San Diego are Pacific Beach (garnet street), Gas Lamp District (4th/5th Streets), North Park (University Ave) and we have a gay district called Hillcrest.
Hope you enjoy San Diego as much as I do. Dont forget our two amusement parks (Sea World and Lego Land).
You being a co worker of the host who couldn't find anywhere to PARK near any of the video's mentioned great hot spots ?
You did try though; I'll hand that to ya.
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
As a local in San Diego, the 'Chicken Pie Shop' in North Park is an institution! It may not be for everyone, but I go EVERY time I am back in town. I have been going there for 40 years, even back to it's original location on 5th Avenue in Hillcrest before they moved to North Park.
I thought it had closed.
I'm so happy to see there are still Americans who love their country and like to talk about the countless beautiful things America has.
This is a great video and when I lived in the Los Angeles area, I used to make frequent day trips to San Diego. But you brought up some places that I hadn't heard of before, so that's great! One place that you didn't mention that I think is nice is Mission Trails Regional Park which is a great place to hike and get away from the urban part of the city! Thank you for posting this excellent video and all of your other great videos as well! I love how you're always so enthusiastic when you do the videos as well, it really makes the videos more enjoyable to watch when it seems like you enjoy doing them!
I live three blocks from Mission Trails Park. And you're right. It's a good hiking area and don't forget Cowles Mountain to hike.
How do you talk about San Diego and not mention carne asada fries
California Burrito was born in San Diego. But, that's not too fancy.
or Rubios robertos in-n-out hodads and all the micro-breweries.........
In n out was started in LA area. I believe Jack in the Box started in San Diego though.
@@WWNWD - that's true - I've done work at the jack in the box Corp office...
Lol
Well done. As a native san diegan, the places mentioned are my go spots. Love my city and as i travel and see other cultures, societies i come home to my native city of san diego and realize just how thankful i am
I live next to Balboa Park...it’s magical 😊
I am agree . Balboa park is a amazing and peaceful place , i love it, i am planning come back to SD soon.
This is Lydia's hubby poaching on her account : I've lived in San Diego since 1953 and I found this video to be quite spot on. I'd would allow much more time to explore the Balboa Park / Zoo area - even to the point of checking into to one of the nearby hotels for a night or two. Also - take surfing lessons ! Surf shops all along the coast will "suit you up" if the water's cold , get you on the proper board , and provide you with a qualified instructor. They will also ensure that you don't go out into waves that are dangerous (I surfed for over 50 years - nothing but pure amazement !). A drive into the local mountains , stopping in Julian for FRESH apple pie and coffee (maybe a snowball fight !) is also a worthy day trip. Again , happy travels to you all and your loved ones - peace , and be safe.
He apparently doesnt know much about any of those ? good for you! YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
@@lyndafayesmusic : No , again , this is Lydia's hubby , Seth. We live in Imperial Beach in the most southwesterly city in the USA. I know just a little bit about many of the coastal environs because of my many surfing adventures - both north and south. Simply said it just sounds like somebody needed a (local) tour guide.Aloha you you and yours !
Thank you so much for posting this video! We planned our week long trip using your guide and had the BEST time exploring San Diego. I loved La Jolla and taking amazing photos on Sunset Cliffs. My husband is a history buff and had a great time on the USS Midway and Cabrillo Natl monument. Thank you for all the great recommendations!
No problem, so glad the video was helpful for your trip!
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Will be visiting this summer, It's been over 20 yrs. I just can't wait!!! 🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤
Two of the places I often visit to eat at SD are:
1. Phil's BBQ on Sports Arena Blvd
2. Vallarta Express on Balboa
I'd often make those drives from OC when I get a chance to! Totally worth it!
I always have to visit Phil's when I'm in town, and does no one eat at Anthony's Fish Grotto anymore?
lived in San Diego my whole life went to mission bay high school as well as Point Loma high, pacific beach will forever be in my heart.
Lived there during my 20’s, i missed sunnydaygo
Wow what a great and comprehensive list of things to do in San Diego. From Balboa Park to Torrey Pines, I'm impressed you also mentioned the amazing Tacos El Gordo for those mouth-watering al pastor tacos! The only place I'd add, especially for the ladies, is the centrally located Fashion Valley for some shopping or casual dinner and movie.
You did a great job! Ive lived in San Diego my whole life and you nailed it! I liked how you didn't just talk about the same ol boring stuff! Another gem you should add is ocean beach, del mar, and wind and sea beach! All great spots! And don't forget you can go from beach, to forest, to desert in less than a two hours!
You can't forget Fiesta Island. I used to love to go out there and sit on the beach with the speakers playing music and burning a fire. Ahhhh Memories.
For the past 10 years i have lived 4 miles from tacos el gordo, never heard of it till you and THANK YOU, i had the opportunity to go tonight and OMG!!! Thank you thank you, sooooooooo good! Best tacos ever, well worth the wait
So glad you went and checked them out! I wish I lived closer so I could go more often!
i like your bondage playlist
I live blocks away from it 😎
I agree. that zoo is absolutely one of the BEST in the country!! highly recommend it
Hi! Thanks for including us on your list! Can't beat an adventure aboard the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century and those San Diego views from the flight deck! Until next time! :)
Just an FYI, Tacos El Gordo has moved “around the corner”... they are directly across the street from the mall. The place is sooooo popular that they outgrow the establishment on
H Street and are now using the H St one as a pick up order establishment for online or call in orders. The Broadway one (the new location) now has more tables, larger parking lot and a slightly extended menu. They are still just as amazing and will still have to wait a long time for those adobada/al pastor tacos but still so very worth the wait. If you like Carne asada fries the ones there are amazing and super well served... the adobada ones are even better! 🤤🤤🤤🤤 Buen Provecho!
Tacos El Gordo is way over priced there are millions of paces to get a taco this close to Mexico
Fantastic overview of San Diego. We went to the zoo years ago and absolutely loved it! Thanks for sharing these great locations. 👍
I was born & raised in SD & I was watching this video just cause I was feeling homesick, but this really showed me places I've never even heard about before!!! 🤯 Like how have I never been to the Liberty Public Market?! This is why i love the show About San Diego lol I love learning about my beautiful city!! Thanks so much for this video man I loved it!!! Def gonna use this to be a tourist when I go back 🥰
I'm just surprised you never mentioned the safari park in Escondido,Its a Wonderful place to go as well!!
Hi everyone, I'm an Italian UA-camr and I'm going to spend 10 days in San Diego next week and I will vlog daily. If anyone has any suggestion added to this 26 I will absolutely appreciate and considerate them. Hope to have fun!
Who remembers 6th grade camp at Palomar?
Bruh I got Cuyamaca, and I'm jealous af.
Brett Mog Cuyamaca sucked
I grew up in San Diego and in fourth grade, we took a field trip to sleep on the Star of India. Scared the sh*t outta me! Lmao but as an adult now looking back, it was an amazing experience. This is a wonderful video, huge thumbs up!
You did not talk about the fresh tortillas and fishbowl margaritas in old town. And the old amazing homes in mission hills (not really a tourist destination just interesting vibe of being hidden and seemed to be forgotten)... Searsuckers is one of my favorite restaurants too. Birdrock tide pools and KateSessions panoramic view are SD hidden treasures. Great video!
Haha, I was thinking about the jumbo margaritas too!!
Hi, San Diego native here, baptized at the Mission. I am so glad no one tells you to go to my favorite beach. Thanks bloggers for keeping it on the down low. Go to PB, the zoo etc.
Great content! Thanks for putting this together. We're so blessed to live here. Lots to do! If you're into hidden spots, we recommend hitting up the neighborhoods. There's all sorts of cool hidden walking paths, canyons & other areas that aren't crowded!
Josh ... I have lived in this area for quite a few years, and have only seen a third of what you have shown us in this vid! Great job Brotha! Keep up the good work! 👍🏼 😎
Great video. I was stationed there in the late 90s. I did only 11 things to do. I was too young to appreciate some of the things. And 2 of the things weren't there like the USS Midway and the downtown ball park. However, I did attend a lot of Padres games at Qualcom.
You do a beautiful job of our City!! Thank You 😊
I love SD , to me is the best US city and I've seen most of them . So there it is 20y later i'm still in San Diego.
Just amazing! Thanks for the list, will be handy for my future SD adventures.
Places to Consider adding:
1) La Jolla Shores Beach, through to Scripps Pier
2) Little Italy
3) Encinitas
4) Brewery Zone in 92121
5) Ocean Beach
6) Phil's BBQ
7) Seaside Market "Cardiff Crack"
8) Legoland
I don’t think Encinitas is in San Diego
Rod Erickson yes Encinitas is in San Diego
The wild animal park 🦍🦏🐅🦒😉
Rod Erickson and sea world... can’t forget that!
Rod Erickson lol yes it is
Important points to add:
- Convoy is super worth it especially for asian restaurants!!!!!
- Ocean Beach especially on a Wednesday when the farmers market is happening. It feels like the physical manifestation of the California stereotype. There's also cool vintage shops and a super long pier.
- Ken Cinema is a historic theatre that shows a lot of old movies and even does midnight showings every Saturday
- La Jolla cove has the largest kelp bed in the world so snorkeling on days with good visibility is awesome
- Garnet St. in pacific beach has a huge bar scene but also has cute restaurants and shopping
- Hillcrest has really great vintage shops, and if you go anytime during pride month everywhere will be super festive
- If you're into swap meets Kobey's swap meet on Saturdays and Sundays is super good. I always find cool stuff there.
- UTC mall is super nice. It's gone through a lot of renovations the past few years and it has a great environment, plus great restaurants.
- The tide pools around La Jolla cove are beautiful and super fun to explore! Great for kids too. Try to go during low tide though.
Great Video. I sure miss San Diego.
Have you driven a car lately? Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Hillcest is great to stroll around to see many different architectural style homes, shops and restaurants
Lived in SD most of my life and there's so much more the city offers than I thought. We take a lot of them for granted. There are a few other places he didn't mention like little Italy, convoy st, downtown Encinitas etc. That just shows you we live in the countrys finest city. 😎🔥
Which month is good to visit San Diego as vacation for two weeks?
@Henry Mark anytime of the year to br honest but I want to say early spring to ealry summer
As a person born and raised in San Diego, you covered some great spots for tourists that I haven't seen in other videos which is great because i want people to see San Diego in its best light and all of its treasures. Then again, you gave away all the spots that I don't want to be busy haha.
Too bad he didn't " give away all the good parking spots too?:Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Thanks for adding the food adventure spots I requested Josh! and yeah Tacos El Gordo is bomb!
Edmond Edralin for sure! I want to do more food videos in the future!
This is the best THINGS TO DO in SD that I've come across. Nice work! Thank you!
taking the kids to San Diego!!
Thanks for mentioning the train museum!!! I give you a thumbs up just for that reason alone!
Great list for my hometown! :))
Kimberly H Hows the drifters down there??? Alot of them or not really??
Kark Maleta, unfortunately there are a lot downtown/ city center. California as a whole has a lot of homeless because other states send them here. It doesn’t rain much which also attracts homeless people.
Yeah but they are really sectioned off downtown. Stay west of 6th street or stay in the Gaslamp and you are good.
My favorite San Diego video!
These are great suggestions! I practically live in San Diego for half the year and haven’t heard or thought of some of these. Thank you for these suggestions! Great video!
No problem, thanks for the comment!
Try a few he missed:
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
Hands down the best UA-cam dude for California "must see" suggestions!
Ahhh I miss living in SD 😪
tinabonita08 So do I wish I could afford to live there..
胡龙豪 lol damn
tinabonita08 me too. The middle of Kansas is no comparison.
TOTALLY agree with your #1 pick! We spent DAYS exploring this great park and all the museums.
Be careful to take a map for sure and drive a really tiny car ?Better check you bank statements before you leave; Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ?
Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;
Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
He should’ve mentioned the Ferry Landing in Coronado - great photo ops of the San Diego downtown skyline.
And who can resist a ferry ride to the Embarcadero?
So happy to live in this beautiful city.
Better check you bank statements before you leave; Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ?
Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;
Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
(San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)
This video was visually amazing and informative. Instant subscribe
Thanks for the comment, glad you liked the video
Awesome place to visit with your family. I can’t wait to get back.
Chicano park, Barrio Logan, and for eats, Los Cuartos Milpas. All in a 2 mile radius
Thanks for the tips!
What the heck is in Logan Heights except Chicano Park?
California Through My Lens those places are gang and homeless hangouts......not safe day or night......good place to get beat up or car jacked......
There's a park at the end of cesar Chavez St that had an amazing view of the bridge and breathtaking sunset. It's right behind the restaurant Depot store. Also Aztec dancers that practice at Chicano park every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm
Exactly my thoughts when he was talking about the taco shops--Los Cuatros Milpas. Ate there a couple times and enjoyed. Not many like it. My father ate there on the weekends when he commuted from Chula Vista to Long Beach in the late 30's, early 40's. A long history there and good food.
Dude, just a few additions: SeaWorld is awesome, Lego Land, Old Town Poway, scenic drive out the interstate 8, Mount Palomar, Scrips, SD Mardi Gras, Blacks Beach, Mission Beach, and more
Phil's BBQ is pretty bomb too
Ya, that is a great suggestion as well.
Iron Pig in Pacific Beach is way better
Great video. Really nice job. I suggest you include Scripps Institute of Oceanography and also their tours on the pier. Check their website.
Also the aerospace museum in Balboa Park. Also particularly for Naval folks Mt. Soledad for he view boy also the memorial.
And Windansea Beach.
and don’t forget, chicano park (full of art and a community center for the latino community), ocean beach (a true hippie neighborhood), and water front park (basically a free water park!)
but overall good job dude!
ps. lego land and sea world are always classics for amusement parks
Don't come to chicano park we don't need more gentrification and tourist please
I’m a local and this has to be the best list of suggestions. Even I learned some things! Thank you!
Had NO idea there was a Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park! Will definitely be visiting that one next time....
I love model railroads haha so it was the first thing I sought out when I went there.
The Sheriff Museum is across and up the street just a tad bit from there..also a must see/do!
Great to see so many San Diegans who also enjoy your videos. I agree with the group, you absolutely nailed this list. Even five years later it's 95% accurate and only missed being perfect because Urban Solace sadly closed. BUT Holsem makes great coffee right around the corner and Nomad donuts is the only spot in SD making legit Montreal-style bagels. I'd also add Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa as a stretch of places for a fantastic eating adventure. You can walk into nearly any Convoy diner or restaurant from Aero to Clairemont Mesa and not be disappointed.
im from the great state of Michigan but now live just outside of San Diego. the best part is the mexican food.
SD native here....Excellent advice for visitors. Thank you
hey man this was an amazing video loved how much you went into detail! im moving to san diego next week and this video is gonna help me check out this amazing city!
Awesome, have fun in San Diego!
Been here almost three years and I love mission Beach. The whole family has something to do yaaayy😊
Mission Beach is my favorite beach in the country! It's so laid back and fun at the same time. I used to spend many mornings running from Belmont Park to the Pacific Beach Pier and back to Mission Beach. I'm so glad I'm moving back to Diego next month!