explore san diego
Overview
Things To Do

Dining/Restaurants

Seafood lovers flock to Del Mar’s Pacifica restaurant and downtown’s Blue Point Coastal Cuisine. For special occasions, try Bertrand at Mr. A’s in beautiful Bankers Hill or Mille Fleurs in scenic Rancho Santa Fe. Steaks are done just right at Donovan’s with two locations in downtown San Diego and La Jolla. The ambiance sizzles at 333 Pacific and Island Prime serves a knock-out Filet overlooking the harbor. If French is your fancy, visit the Marine Room where the views are as delicious as the entrees. Enjoy live music and upscale American classics at Croce's Restaurant and Jazz Bar, Ingrid’s signature hotspot located in the lively Gaslamp Quarter.

Nightlife/Culture

San Diego has rich theatre venues including Balboa Park's Old Globe, Civic, Starlight and Broadway Theatres. You can party like a VIP at the Stingaree and clubs in the Gaslamp District. Cruise the bay on a Hornblower yacht. Drink and dine in Hillcrest or catch a moonlit flick at Cinema under the Stars. Enjoy some margarita madness in Old Town. Stroll the promenade in Coronado or savor the world's most magnificent sunsets at La Jolla Shores. Watch the late night fireworks extravaganza at SeaWorld and party until dawn in Pacific Beach.


Shopping

Shopping in San Diego is loads of fun. La Jolla Village offers upscale boutiques with an international flair. Adams Avenue is the city's antique row. The Ray Street galleries feature local artists. Seaport Village has seaside shops that line the beautiful bay. The Carlsbad Outlet Mall is the place to find designer overstocks and best value buys. Horton Plaza and University Town Center are the two most popular malls with an assortment of specialty stores and entertainment.

Things to Do

Let Old Town Trolley show you the sights from Seaport Village to Coronado Island. Visit SeaWorld, the Zoo, Wild Animal Park or Legoland. The SEAL will take you from land to sea where you can view sea lions, dolphins and the USS Midway docked in the harbor. Dine on some delightful delicacies aboard Flagship Cruises & Events or take a sailing lesson on an America's Cup yacht. Swim with leopard sharks, explore the Seven Caves or ride a biplane through the coastal highlands.