San Diego: On a Budget
Description:
San Diego might be recognized around the world for being one of the most gorgeous places on earth, but that also doesn't equate to spending wads of cash. While traveling to the west coast this season, make sure that you pack light in ways beyond your suitcase. Join the many bold who have enjoyed San Diego's landscapes without much more than the packs on their back, and a few adventures that cost no more than a meal.
Author: meaghanclark
Day 1 - La Jolla, San Diego
Start your day is the beauty of La Jolla, a vast and expansive neighborhood that is lined by the coast and features some of the most high-end of homes, restaurants and hotels. But don't get discouraged - there are some serious finds in this small area!
Blacks beach is a world renowned beach not just for its surfing but for its "barely there" qualities - a nude beach, leaving your suit at home on this trip could coast you a bundle. Next, stop at the most famous Mexican food restaurant founded in SD, Rubio's, where the fish tacos are the thing to consume. Deep fried and street styled, this delicious treat will fill you up quick and for a minimum sum. Later, walk off that lard with a walk through the Children's Pool (or seal haven) before stopping at some of the illustrious restaurants on Girard. Don't be fooled by the more than average prices - stop through during happy hour for a drink and you'll get home safe and with tons of extra pocket cash.
Finally, rest your head at the illustrious Pacific Beach Banana BUngalow, where the view of the ocean is almost as wonderful as the price tag.
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Black's Beach
Location:
La Jolla, CA 921612
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill
Location:
view in google maps910 Grand Ave Ste 115
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone:
(858) 270-48005
Banana Bungalow
Location:
view in google maps707 Reed Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone:
+1 858 273 3060Day 2 - San Diego
To truly experience all that is San Diego, trolley it downtown to the Gaslamp District, where you'll find grassy knolls of Balboa Park that roll into some of the area's finest museums and parks. Though often times museum tickets are a bit much, if you're a local you'll find certain dates free - if not, the Balboa Park in itself is a dream come true. Pack a picnic found from the Farmer's Market purchases and you'll be good to go!
Later in the evening, stay true to the downtown experience with an evening at Stingaree. For the price of dinner, you'll additionally get entrance into this popular nightclub (about $30 if you spend it right), where several rooms offer different styles of dance tunes. Finish up with Banana.
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OB Farmers' Market
Location:
view in google maps4900 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
Phone:
619-279-00322
San Diego Trolley
Location:
view in google maps1050 Kettner Boulevard
Santa Fe Depot
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 233 30043
Balboa Park
Location:
view in google maps1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 239 05124
Timken Museum of Art
Location:
view in google maps1500 El Prado
(Balboa Park)
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 239 55485
San Diego Museum of Man
Location:
view in google maps1350 El Prado
(Balboa Park)
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 239 20016
Stingaree
Location:
view in google maps454 Sixth Ave
Between Island Ave and J St, Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
619/544-9500Day 3 - San Diego
Finish your day all over the place - from north country's Cardiff by the Sea where the walking and dog parks are just what one needs after a long night on the town, to Ocean Beach's South Beach Bar and Grill, where tacos are cheap and the margaritas are full. You'll love what you find when you can pull just a few measly dollars out of the pocket, and if anything at the Banana and around the city you'll find many people who do the same.
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Cardiff State Beach
Location:
view in google mapsAministrative Office: 9609 Waples Street, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone:
619-642-42004
South Beach Bar and Grill
Location:
view in google maps5059 Newport Avenue
Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92107
Phone:
+1 619 226 4577