Last Updated:
1/22/24
San Diego, CA
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
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Breakfast
Breakfast Republic
4839 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Oreo Cookie Pancakes: Chocolate Pancakes with Cream Filling and Oreo Cookie Crumble
Jurassic Pork Benedict: Poached Eggs Served Over Sourdough English Muffin Topped with Gluten-Free Hollandaise Sauce with Jurassic Pork Bacon, Parsley Garnish, & House Potatoes
Chicken Fennel Sausage Omelet: Asiago Chicken Fennel Sausage, Red Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Jalapeno, and Jack Cheese
Mr. Presley French Toast: Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast Topped with Bananas Foster and Bacon
Breakfast Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese: Topped with Parmesan Breadcrumbs, Chives, and Three Eggs Any Style
Breakfast Sammie: Jurassic Pork Bacon, Tomato, Herb Spread, Eggs Sunny Side Up, and Sourdough Bread with House Potatoes $13.00
Hours:
Daily: 7 am - 3 pm
Order Online: Yes
Cafe 222
222 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Cafe 222 Famous Granola:
Pumpkin Waffle:
Breakfast Burger:
Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast:
House-Baked Biscuits and Country Style Pork Gravy:
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes:
Hours:
Daily: 7 am - 1:45 pm
Order Online: Yes
Activities
San Diego Zoo
At any given time, approximately 4000 animals call the 100-acre San Diego Zoo home. The most visited zoo in the United States and one of the best zoos in the world.
My List of Favorite Animals Would Like To See
Amur Leopard
Bee-eater
Cheetah
Koala
Mang Mountain Viper
Polar Bear
Meerkat
Snow Leopard
Admission Online Rates:
Adult (12+): $72.00
Child (3-11): $62.00
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Hours 1.6.24 (estimate):
Winter Hours
Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Feb. Highlight: Lunar New Year ~ Feb 17th & 18th ~ Enjoy special snacks, crafts and wildlife care specialist talks throughout the day as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
SeaWorld San Diego
Top Five Rides I Would Ride (No Order)
Emperor Dive Coaster
Manta Coaster
Journey to Atlantis
Electric Eel Coaster
Artic Rescue Coaster (coming 2023)
Daily Admission Online Ticket Cost (1.6.24):
These Are Best Estimates; Price Structure Can Change/Confusing
Any-Day Ticket General Admission - $99.99
Two-Day Ticket - $114.99
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Hours (1.6.24):
Weekdays 10:00 am - 5 pm
Fri & Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm
San Diego Air & Space Museum
The Key Areas of the Museum
World War II Gallery: Spitfire & Japanese Zero
World War I Gallery: The Red Baron, Eddie Rickenbacker, & Billy Bishop
Theodore Gildred Rotunda: Apollo 9 Command Module
Modern Jet & Space Age Gallery: Apollo and Gemini Reproductions
Golden Age of Flight (1919-1939) Gallery: Barnstormers & Pacific Southwest Airlines
Edwin D. McKellar Pavilion of Flight: MiG-17 and F-4 Phantom
Admission Rates:
Adult (12+): $25.00
Senior (65+): $21.00
Youth (3-11): $15.00
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Hours
Daily 10 am - 4:30 pm
Maritime Museum of San Diego
The Key Areas of the Museum
Californian (sailing ship)
HMS Surprise (sailing ship)
555 USS Dolphin (submarine)
Star of India (sailing ship)
Steam Ferry Berkeley
Steam Yacht Medea
Admission Rates:
Adult (18+): $24.00
Senior (62+): $18.00
Youth (3-12): $12.00
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Hours
Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Food
Hodad's Ocean Beach
5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
Hours:
Daily: 11 am - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Mini Bacon Cheeseburger: $12.75
Single Bacon Cheeseburger: $15.25
Double Bacon Cheeseburger: $22.00
Guido Burger: Burger served with Pastrami, Ketchup, Pickles, Swiss Cheese, Grilled Onions, and Spicy Brown Mustard $13.50
Blue Jay Burger: Bacon Cheeseburger w/Blue Cheese Sauce & Grilled Onions $16.00
Neopolitan Malted Shake: $7.75
Famous for Their Burgers
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Phil's Loaded Broham Fries: Fresh Cut French Fries, Sharp American Cheese, BBQ Sauce, and Chopped Onions Topped with Broham (pulled pork). $11.99
El Toro Sandwich: (Deli Sliced Tri-Tip) Char-grilled and Topped with BBQ Sauce. $12.79
BBQ Broham Sandwich: (Pulled Pork Shoulder) Seasoned and Char-Grilled, on a Bed of Coleslaw, Topped with BBQ Sauce. $12.49
THE PHILIBUSTER: 1/2 lb. Ground Chuck Char-Grilled, Topped with Center Cut Smoked Honey Bacon, BBQ Broham, Cheese, an Onion Ring, and BBQ Sauce. $15.49
Beefy Rib Family Meal: Includes a Full Rack of Beef Ribs, One Whole Chicken, Sausage Links, a Large Garden Salad, Two Large Sides, Homemade Cornbread with Maple Butter, and Cookies. Serves 4 - 6 people. $119.99
Hours (1.6.24):
Daily 11 am - 10 pm
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
Hotel del Coronado
Located Right on the Beach
New at The Del: Stay at the Shore House, Captivating Ocean Views in a Stylish Beach House Setting
Food/Drink Options: Serea (sea-to-table menu), Sheerwater (breakfast buffet/chop house), Babcock & Story Bar (craft cocktails & live music), ENO Market & Pizzeria (rustic artisanal pizzas), and Beach & Taco Shack (fish tacos)
Who is this for: People with a Big Wallet, Beach Goers, People into Water Sports, Yoga Fans, and People that Love the Paranormal
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Room in Nov 22' - $585
King Room in Feb 23' - $564
King Room in Feb 24' - $620
Hotel Z - A Staypineapple Hotel
Located in the Gaslamp Quarter District of San Diego and Near Petco Park
Perks: Unlimited Bottle Water, Pineapple Treats, and Beach Cruiser Bike
Nearby Food/Drink Options: Cafe 222 (breakfast), The Taco Stand (tacos of course), Trailer Park After Dark (nighttime adult fun), and Werewolf (creative cocktails/American pub fare)
Who is this for: People with a Big Wallet, Baseball Fans, Bikers & San Diego Explorers, Water Drinkers, Pineapple Lovers, and People that Like the Color Yellow
521 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Suite in Nov 22' - $516
King Suite in Feb 23 '- $340
King Suite in Feb 24' - $295
21 and up fun
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Solis West Coast IPA: IPA - American | 7.5% ABV
Grapefruit Solis: IPA - American | 7.5% ABV
Grazias: Amber Ale | 6.3% ABV
My Other Vice with Raspberry: Sour - Berliner Weisse | 3.5% ABV
Into the Sunset: Blood Orange IPA | 6.5% ABV
Assaulted By Feather Pillows: Hazy Double IPA | 8.0% ABV
Hours (1.6.24):
Sun to Thurs Noon - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday Noon-Midnight
Food Menu: Food Trucks
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Peanut Butter Milk Stout: Sweet Stout | 5.3% ABV | 30 IBU
Beaver Light: American Lager | 3.2% ABV
Deftones Phantom Bride: American IPA | 7.1% ABV | 55 IBU
Fall of Troy: Orange Vanilla IPA | 8.8% ABV | 88 IBU
In The Cone: Imperial Stout | 12.0% ABV
Must Be The Honey: Blonde Ale | 5.5% ABV
Hours:
Monday: 3 pm - 9 pm
Tues to Thurs: 3 pm - 10 pm
Fri & Sat: Noon - Midnight
Sunday: Noon - 9 pm
Food Menu: ?
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
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The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com