Guidebook for San Diego
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego. Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 P
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego. Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 P
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land (8 km²) on the Southern California coast. The reserve consists of a plateau with cliffs that overlook Torrey Pines State Beach, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds. Many different kinds of wildlife and flora are found within the reserve, including bobcats, foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, rabbits, cacti, coastal chaparral, and the rare Torrey pine
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land (8 km²) on the Southern California coast. The reserve consists of a plateau with cliffs that overlook Torrey Pines State Beach, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds. Many different kinds of wildlife and flora are found within the reserve, including bobcats, foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, rabbits, cacti, coastal chaparral, and the rare Torrey pine
Food Scene
Farm-to-taco joint, indoor-outdoor ambiance, Mexican-American modernism, top-notch cocktails. The best thing on the menu may be the ceviche verde: Served in hollowed- out cucumbers, mahi mahi is marinated in lime juice, serrano, tomatillos, and cilantros, then topped with avocado. Or try the bandera de mole, with Mary’s chicken breast stewed in three housemade mole sauces (black mole, almond mole, and green mole. The tortillas and salsas are handmade. The produce is either local or kinda local (from 15 miles away...Mexico).
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Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrFarm-to-taco joint, indoor-outdoor ambiance, Mexican-American modernism, top-notch cocktails. The best thing on the menu may be the ceviche verde: Served in hollowed- out cucumbers, mahi mahi is marinated in lime juice, serrano, tomatillos, and cilantros, then topped with avocado. Or try the bandera de mole, with Mary’s chicken breast stewed in three housemade mole sauces (black mole, almond mole, and green mole. The tortillas and salsas are handmade. The produce is either local or kinda local (from 15 miles away...Mexico).
Bencotto is one of many tempting spots near India Street in Little Italy. Pasta made fresh daily and a variety of tasty sauces make it hard to choose. There is also a nice list of daily specials and a short list of salads. The ambiance is casual, sleek and modern with big windows for street watching, as well as outdoor, patio seating.
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Bencotto
750 W Fir StBencotto is one of many tempting spots near India Street in Little Italy. Pasta made fresh daily and a variety of tasty sauces make it hard to choose. There is also a nice list of daily specials and a short list of salads. The ambiance is casual, sleek and modern with big windows for street watching, as well as outdoor, patio seating.
You can get pour overs, espresso drinks, cold brew, pastries (vegan) or purchase whole bean coffee.Friendly staff, yummy coffee, and chill environment keep folks coming back for more. Highly recommend the nitro cold brew or the, "champ."
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveYou can get pour overs, espresso drinks, cold brew, pastries (vegan) or purchase whole bean coffee.Friendly staff, yummy coffee, and chill environment keep folks coming back for more. Highly recommend the nitro cold brew or the, "champ."
Shopping
Adorable shop for gifts, plants, kids stuff and more; generally fun to browse.
158 locals recommend
Pigment
3801 30th StAdorable shop for gifts, plants, kids stuff and more; generally fun to browse.
Great spot to pick up a fun new shirt or accessory! Add this to your list of spots when you visit the South Park neighborhood.
25 locals recommend
Thread + Seed - South Park
2220 Fern StGreat spot to pick up a fun new shirt or accessory! Add this to your list of spots when you visit the South Park neighborhood.