San Diego, San Diego County, CA
Places to go in San Diego
161 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Food & Drink
Achilles Coffee Roasters Gaslamp
372 Fourth Ave Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Outdoors
Alcázar Garden
Landscaped garden with a gazebo & Moorish tiles, inspired by the Alcazar Castle gardens in Spain.
1363 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Nightlife
Altitude Sky Lounge
Swanky outdoor club high atop the Gaslamp Marriott with views of Petco Park, plus DJs & fire pits.
660 K Street Atop, Gaslamp Marriott Quarter, 660 K St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Wellness
Aqua Day Spa
4637 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA

Arts & Culture
Balboa Park Carousel
Traditional merry-go-round built in 1910, with hand-carved animals & chance to catch the brass ring.
1889 Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Sports & Recreation
Balboa Park Golf Course
18- & 9-hole public golf courses with city & ocean views, a pro shop, a driving range & a clubhouse.
2600 Golf Course Dr, San Diego, CA 92102, USA

Family
Belmont Park
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

Food & Drink
Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest
Fun option for creative coffee beverages, sandwiches & acai bowls in a hip, quirky setting.
801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

Food & Drink
Better Buzz Coffee Point Loma
Local roaster & mini-chain for creative coffees, sandwiches & acai bowls, plus drive-thru service.
1480 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA

Food & Drink
Boards N' Beans
763 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

Arts & Culture
Bommarito Art
1931 1/2 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA

Outdoors
Bonita Cove
Waterfront park providing lifeguard-supervised swimming, a playground, picnic space & BBQ grills.
1100 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

Food & Drink
Born and Raised
Spacious, modern destination for high-end steak and cocktails with glitzy decor and a rooftop patio.
1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Outdoors
Botanical Building
Domed building from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition & a garden with more than 2,000 plants.
1550 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Nightlife
Brick By Brick
This dark, no-nonsense music venue with a lounge & pool tables mostly features live hard-rock bands.
1130 Buenos Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

Nightlife
C Level Lounge
Island Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.
880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Outdoors
Cabrillo National Monument
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA

Food & Drink
Cafe Bassam
Unique coffee & tea shop decorated with antique rifles & furniture serving drinks & sandwiches.
3088 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

Arts & Culture
Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater
Campus amphitheater offers over 4,500+ stadium seats for headliner concerts, entertainers & events.
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182, USA

Nightlife
Cannonball
Trendy venue for upscale sushi & small Japanese dishes served in a rooftop space with ocean views.
3105 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

Arts & Culture
Casbah
Happening rock club famed for showcasing name bands & up-and-comers in an intimate, laid-back space.
2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Wellness
Cascade Spa
3838 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

Outdoors
Chicano Park
Colorful murals can be seen at this public park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.
1949 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA

Food & Drink
Choi's
100 Park Plz #161, San Diego, CA 92101, USA