SD Tourist Spots - Another Look
Description:
Check out the iconic Balboa Park, the area's new 'it' renaissance city of Northpark and the chic, affluent city of La Jolla. Everything from these areas screams "tourist" to many travelers, but because the beauty of these destinations even natives love to enjoy them. Keep your wallet heavy while still enjoying the most iconic features of the city - from the area's best kept secrets - like the infamous vegetarian Mexican restaurant Pokez - to the staples of the area, like Balboa Park.
Author: meaghanclark
Day 1 - San Diego
Though the Balboa Park remains San Diego's biggest tourist destination, enjoy the area without looking like a tourist. While it is home to the San Diego Zoo, be sure to take in Balboa Park's rolling hills that are filled with museums, the Spreckels Organ Pavilion and the Globe Theater. If you want to save money, enjoy the simplicity of its luscious gardens, breathtaking architecture and people watch your way through a picnic in the park. Lawn areas are often filled with small parties, wedding receptions and more, making for a scrumptious and educational meal. Another pointer: if you make it on a Tuesday, take advantage of the free, rotating museum schedule.
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Balboa Park
Location:
view in google maps1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 239 05122
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Location:
view in google maps2211 Pan american Rd E
South of El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
619 702 81383
San Diego Zoo
Location:
view in google maps2920 Zoo Dr
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone:
+1 619 231 15154
Old Globe Theatre
Location:
view in google maps1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
619 234 5623Day 3 - San Diego
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Sea Rocket Bistro
Location:
view in google maps3382 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone:
619-255-7049Day 4 - San Diego
At the center of most visitors' San Diego holiday is Gaslamp. Take advantage of validated parking at Horton Plaza and the small mall’s unique architecture, but venture out into the area’s landmark attractions - restaurants and chain boutiques line the alphabetical map. Venture into East Village for the San Diego staple, Pokez Mexican Restaurant and Vegetarian Cuisine ,where locals chomp down on the typical Mexican fare with a tofu twist.
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Horton Plaza
Location:
view in google maps324 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 239 81802
Pokez Mexican Restaurant
Location:
view in google maps947 East Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 702 7160