Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This used to be my favorite spot to watch the sun go down. They have a nice afternoon happy hour and brunch on the weekends. The Loft's view is much better, but this is a nice spot to check out
9 locals recommend
Glass Door
1835 Columbia StThis used to be my favorite spot to watch the sun go down. They have a nice afternoon happy hour and brunch on the weekends. The Loft's view is much better, but this is a nice spot to check out
Great spot to check out the Sea Lions! Make sure not to get to close however. There are endless shops and amazing restaurants in this area.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat spot to check out the Sea Lions! Make sure not to get to close however. There are endless shops and amazing restaurants in this area.
Love the movie Top Gun? This little gem was used as a back drop for some very famous scenes in the Tom Cruise blockbuster. Make sure to ask about "Train Shot"
20 locals recommend
Kansas City Barbeque
600 W Harbor DrLove the movie Top Gun? This little gem was used as a back drop for some very famous scenes in the Tom Cruise blockbuster. Make sure to ask about "Train Shot"
Located close to Petco Stadium, this place has some amazing pizza! They come out large, but they are not heavy. Check out their salad as well.
88 locals recommend
Basic Bar & Pizza
410 Tenth AveLocated close to Petco Stadium, this place has some amazing pizza! They come out large, but they are not heavy. Check out their salad as well.
If you like sweets, this spot is a must to check out! The lines can get long in the evening time, but it's worth the wait to dine in or take yummy' to go.
220 locals recommend
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveIf you like sweets, this spot is a must to check out! The lines can get long in the evening time, but it's worth the wait to dine in or take yummy' to go.
Sightseeing
Make sure to check out the Free botanical garden! Lots of options for museums, hiking and more! The zoo is located here as well.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Make sure to check out the Free botanical garden! Lots of options for museums, hiking and more! The zoo is located here as well.
Padres Parkade
440 11th AveLove baseball? Check out a Padres game!
Coronado is beautiful step back in time, with grand mansions, small shops and restaurants galore!
388 locals recommend
Coronado
Coronado is beautiful step back in time, with grand mansions, small shops and restaurants galore!
Head to the top floor of they Hyatt and check the amazing view of all of San Diego at sunset! Arrive at least an hour before the sun goes down to get a good seat.
9 locals recommend
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market PlHead to the top floor of they Hyatt and check the amazing view of all of San Diego at sunset! Arrive at least an hour before the sun goes down to get a good seat.
Japanese Friendship Garden
2215 Pan American Rd EA little gem in the middle of Balboa Park!
Beautiful spot to hike! Park at the base of the mountain and walk up for the views and ascend to the ocean and walk North back to your car.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful spot to hike! Park at the base of the mountain and walk up for the views and ascend to the ocean and walk North back to your car.
Located a quick 25 minutes South of the Loft, you can walk or drive across the border. Please note, you may need a passport.
México
Located a quick 25 minutes South of the Loft, you can walk or drive across the border. Please note, you may need a passport.
Everything Else
A short 15 minute walk away, the Midway is a great way to take a peak back in time aboard the Midway! Take your time and enjoy lunch for a full days adventure.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrA short 15 minute walk away, the Midway is a great way to take a peak back in time aboard the Midway! Take your time and enjoy lunch for a full days adventure.
My favorite spot to surf! This is a historic longboards spot that has easy free parking.
113 locals recommend
Tourmaline Surf Park
My favorite spot to surf! This is a historic longboards spot that has easy free parking.
Essentials
If you are staying in the Loft over the weekend, make sure to not miss the Little Farmers Markets, located a short two blocks away. Make sure to bring cash if buying veggies.
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StIf you are staying in the Loft over the weekend, make sure to not miss the Little Farmers Markets, located a short two blocks away. Make sure to bring cash if buying veggies.
If you take a left out of the building, go up two blocks and take another left, there is a small locally owned corner market that will have most small items you may need.
Cedar Street
Cedar StreetIf you take a left out of the building, go up two blocks and take another left, there is a small locally owned corner market that will have most small items you may need.
About 5 minutes away, this large grocery store has free parking available underground.
7 locals recommend
Ralphs Pharmacy
101 G StAbout 5 minutes away, this large grocery store has free parking available underground.
Shopping
This is a great Italian spot for coffee, breakfast and Gelato! Located just a short 5 minute walk from the loft. A locally owned convenient store is right next door as well.
132 locals recommend
Pappalecco
1602 State StThis is a great Italian spot for coffee, breakfast and Gelato! Located just a short 5 minute walk from the loft. A locally owned convenient store is right next door as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Known as the oldest bar in San Diego, this is a great little dive bar to check out! Everyday from 3-6 pm, they offer free food and snacks for customers.
86 locals recommend
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdKnown as the oldest bar in San Diego, this is a great little dive bar to check out! Everyday from 3-6 pm, they offer free food and snacks for customers.