With near perfect weather year-round, 70 miles of spectacular coastline, world-class attractions and a thriving urban core, complete with a sophisticated art, dining and nightlife scene, San Diego has earned the name California’s beach city. Explore San Diego’s diverse coastal, urban and inland neighborhoods, each with its own flavor. The city is a buzzing hum of culture, entertainment, food and fun around every corner.
Favorite Neighborhoods
Gaslamp: The heart of the City of San Diego and hub for nightlife and dining. Now, modern architecture and Victorian-Age buildings stand side-by-side. The Gaslamp Quarter offers an eclectic mix of galleries, chic boutiques, trendy nightclubs, rooftop bars, gastropubs, craft beer haunts and fine dining restaurants lining the streets.
Little Italy: A chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy restaurants, creative cocktail bars, gastropubs, and coffee shops. The area makes a great place to explore and people watch.
Old Town-Mission Valley: Historic area and location of first Spanish settlement in California. There’s also a bus, trolley and coaster depot located right next to it.
Mission Beach-Pacific Beach: Popular party and beach destinations with major nightlife and bar scene. If you want to get away from the bar scenes, north Pacific Beach has some great waves and coffee shops, and Mission Beach has tons of awesome beachfront rental properties.
La Jolla: Upscale beach community with impressive coastlines and awesome seafood restaurants. You’ll spot surfers, beach volleyball and joggers almost any time of day. If you’re looking to go snorkeling then La Jolla Cove is the spot to head to.
Coronado Island: Cross the famous blue bridge to San Diego’s island resort town. It’s idyllic and you will swoon over the beautiful houses here.
What to See?
San Diego Zoo
With over 4000 animals, this world-renowned zoo is the best in the US, and not to be missed. State-of-the-art habitats feature both the flora and fauna of various ecosystems, so you’ll often see more than one animal species in a single exhibit. Giant pandas, koalas, numerous types of monkeys, elephants, tigers, polar bears and gorillas are just some of the animals you’ll encounter.
Balboa Park
Where culture and nature meet in America’s largest urban cultural park with 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres to explore. Located in the centre of downtown San Diego, the park is home to an array of museums, performing arts venues, gardens, and many other cultural and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo and Japanese Friendship Garden.
Balboa park Botanical building
Old Town Community
It features colonial beauty with unique shops and boutiques, along with restaurants featuring Mexican and California cuisine that is a must have in this part of the country. Take the trolley tour to show you around the town.
Where to Stay?
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Capturing the elegance and comfort of an old-world Mediterranean estate, San Diego’s luxury Fairmont Grand Del Mar golf resort and spa is the number one hotel with signature charm and impeccable service. Magnificently situated on 400 acres in a pristine coastal canyon five miles from the Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Grand Del Mar shines as the most luxurious addresses in San Diego.
About the Author
Mahy Medhat
A storyteller with a wanderlust desire, who loves exploring the world with a penchant for culture and food. Mahy has been writing for numerous high-profile magazines and currently working on publishing her own book.
