Sydney's Guide to San Diego
Outdoor Activity & Nature Walk
With more than 8,000 acres and 65 miles of trails, Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country, providing opportunities for recreation as well as native flora and fauna viewing. Mission Trails is home to Cowles Mountain, the most popular hike in the city, the East Fortuna Staging Area (Equestrian Staging Area), Kumeyaay Lake and Campground, Old Mission Dam Historic Site, Kwaay Paay Peak, and many additional areas to hike, bike, observe and explore.
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailAnother beautiful hiking trail with gorgeous ocean views of La Jolla.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadAnother beautiful hiking trail with gorgeous ocean views of La Jolla.
Beautiful park with a lake! Its so lovely to go for. Morning walk, run, bike ride, or roller-skate. Its also beautiful to see at sunset! Great place to exercise and get fresh air.
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Lake Murray Community Park
7001 Murray Park DrBeautiful park with a lake! Its so lovely to go for. Morning walk, run, bike ride, or roller-skate. Its also beautiful to see at sunset! Great place to exercise and get fresh air.
Outdoor Activity & Scenic View
This amazing Pacific Beach Park boasts some of the most stunning views of Mission Bay, the Pacific Ocean and the city below. The 79-acre park, which is perched high atop Lamont Street at Soledad Road on the border between Pacific Beach and La Jolla, is named after noted local horticulturalist and “Mother of Balboa Park” Kate Sessions.
This is a beautiful park to have a picnic, sprawl out on a blanket while reading a book or enjoying the company of friends and loved ones. An amazing view of pacific beach and Mission Bay. You can watch the sunset as the blue sky turns to a pink-ish purple perfect. It’s one of my favorite places to hangout and enjoy fresh air.
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Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdThis is a beautiful park to have a picnic, sprawl out on a blanket while reading a book or enjoying the company of friends and loved ones. An amazing view of pacific beach and Mission Bay. You can watch the sunset as the blue sky turns to a pink-ish purple perfect. It’s one of my favorite places to hangout and enjoy fresh air.
Sightseeing
Absolutely breathtaking views of the ocean! It so much fun to see the native Sea lions and Seals! Truly a pretty cool place to explore and walk around.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdAbsolutely breathtaking views of the ocean! It so much fun to see the native Sea lions and Seals! Truly a pretty cool place to explore and walk around.
Beautiful place to walk around and explore the Seaport Village area. You can see the Coronado Bridge, Coronado Island and many sail boats. There are restaurants and shops to explore
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrBeautiful place to walk around and explore the Seaport Village area. You can see the Coronado Bridge, Coronado Island and many sail boats. There are restaurants and shops to explore
Beautiful view of the ocean! You can bring a blanket and have a picnic, watch the surfers, read a book, and hangout. You can also exercise as there is a paved walking trail.
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Sunset Cliffs
Beautiful view of the ocean! You can bring a blanket and have a picnic, watch the surfers, read a book, and hangout. You can also exercise as there is a paved walking trail.
A beautiful park within the city! There are always events going on, musicians performing, street vendors. You can explore the museums at the park or the Japanese friendship garden and Rose Garden. There is so much to see and do. From art galleries, restaurants, walking, running, biking, etc.
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Balboa Park
A beautiful park within the city! There are always events going on, musicians performing, street vendors. You can explore the museums at the park or the Japanese friendship garden and Rose Garden. There is so much to see and do. From art galleries, restaurants, walking, running, biking, etc.
A fun excursion to Coronado Beach. You can take the Ferry across from Seaport Village or from Downtown San Diego. There are shops and restaurants as well as lounging on Coronado Beach to be had.
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Coronado Island
A fun excursion to Coronado Beach. You can take the Ferry across from Seaport Village or from Downtown San Diego. There are shops and restaurants as well as lounging on Coronado Beach to be had.
A fun downtown atmosphere! Close to the water with plentiful dining, drinking, and shopping options.
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Little Italy
A fun downtown atmosphere! Close to the water with plentiful dining, drinking, and shopping options.
Harbor Island Deli & Spirits
2040 Harbor Island DrChildren's Pool La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd SHiking
Truly a spectacular hiking trail in San Diego County! It is beautiful especially in early Spring when the wild flowers are in bloom. The waterfall is an amazing sight. There is a watering hole you can swim in. The waterfall is likely dry in the Summer & Fall. Be sure to bring lots of water, snacks, and sunscreen. The sun will be on your back, as there is not much shade. It is all downhill at first and the uphill on the way back.
Three Sisters Falls Trail
Three Sisters Falls TrailGreat morning hike! A beautiful view of San Diego! Lots of fun for locals and tourists alike to explore, walk, hike, and run!
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Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat morning hike! A beautiful view of San Diego! Lots of fun for locals and tourists alike to explore, walk, hike, and run!
Fun hiking within the city that leads to a waterfall!
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Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail
Los Penasquitos Canyon TrailFun hiking within the city that leads to a waterfall!
Neighborhoods
Cute neighborhood with a vintage and hip vibe. Explore local coffee shops, cuisine and small businesses. Offering a myriad of dining and shopping options.
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North Park
Cute neighborhood with a vintage and hip vibe. Explore local coffee shops, cuisine and small businesses. Offering a myriad of dining and shopping options.
Hip and trendy neighborhood. Many local restaurants, coffee shops, and stores to explore. Great bar scene to enjoy drinks, food, and dancing!
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal StHip and trendy neighborhood. Many local restaurants, coffee shops, and stores to explore. Great bar scene to enjoy drinks, food, and dancing!
Beautiful suburban neighborhood with lost of nature and local parks to view. It has a cute downtown area with bars, coffee shops, restaurants and local shops. There is even a farmer’s market.
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La Mesa
Beautiful suburban neighborhood with lost of nature and local parks to view. It has a cute downtown area with bars, coffee shops, restaurants and local shops. There is even a farmer’s market.
One of California's 14 Cultural Districts, this historic, artsy neighborhood is rooted in Mexican and Chicano cultures. The most obvious proof is Chicano Park, the neighborhood's collection of more than 80 outdoor murals painted onto the concrete girders of the Coronado Bridge.
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Barrio Logan
One of California's 14 Cultural Districts, this historic, artsy neighborhood is rooted in Mexican and Chicano cultures. The most obvious proof is Chicano Park, the neighborhood's collection of more than 80 outdoor murals painted onto the concrete girders of the Coronado Bridge.
Shopping & Dining
Major shopping center. It has Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley mall, with all the stores in a conveniently close location. Lots of food and dining options as well as the movies theaters.
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Mission Valley
Major shopping center. It has Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley mall, with all the stores in a conveniently close location. Lots of food and dining options as well as the movies theaters.
Day Spa & Sauna
Treat yourself to some TLC at the wonderful Korean Spa. $40 for 4 hours. Indulged yourself in the rejuvenating sauna, hot tub, cold pool, body scrub, and messages offered. You can book online at their website or call ahead to make reservations. I have also just walked in before without and appointment.
Yu Spa
3927 Convoy St