Weekend in San Diego
Description:
Staying in San Diego might seem a worthwhile trip ideally, but when trying to plan a place to stay, what type of vehicle to drive or how to get from place to place, it can seem a bit daunting. Take it from an expert, there is too much to see in a weekend's amount of time -so stick to some of the good stuff - as you head out for a weekend in San Diego.
Author: meaghanclark
Day 1 - San Diego
Start your weekend by staying in the center of the city - downtown. If you're planning on doing most of your work or relaxing near the beach, don't book a hotel in Gaslamp; however, if you're thinking you'll hit up east county, El Cajon, La Mesa, Mission Valley and any in the area, downtown will be the highlight of your trip.
Start with something touristy - Balboa Park. Spend as much of your day here as you can, enjoying the San Diego weather the area is most recognized for. Before catching dinner at local favorite Sea Rocket Bistro in North Park, check out Petco Park where you'll be able to either see the Padres or simply enjoy the view.
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Balboa Park
Location:
view in google maps1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 239 05122
PETCO Park
Location:
view in google maps100 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 795 50123
The Tilted Kilt
Location:
view in google maps310 10th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
(619) 814-54584
Sea Rocket Bistro
Location:
view in google maps3382 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone:
619-255-70495
Bar Pink Cocktail Lounge
Location:
view in google maps3829 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone:
+1 619 564 71946
Se San Diego
Location:
view in google maps1047 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
619-515-3000Day 2 - San Diego
Your stay might start off slow, but as you hit up neighborhoods surrounding your hotel you'll work up a sweat - and an appetite. Though it might not seem like the most conventional place for breakfast, just inside Little Italy's neighborhood is Extraordinary Desserts, a place where the coffee accents each homemade treat perfectly.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Little Italy, and finish your night in some of the area's most famous Italian restaurants for pie - Filippi's.
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Extraordinary Desserts
Location:
view in google maps2929 Fifth Ave
Between Palm and Quince Sts
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone:
619/294-21322
Little Italy Walking Tours
Location:
view in google maps1704 India Street
(In front of the Caffe Italia)
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 760 736 11383
Filippi's Pizza Grotto
Location:
view in google maps1747 India St
Between Date and Fir Sts., Little Italy
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
619/232-5094Day 3 - San Diego
Today should be about shopping - even if you're not staying in the infamous "hotel circle," enjoy the sights of the true cliche with strip mall after strip mall. You'll find everything you need, and then some. Check out the Charger's Stadium Qualcomm while you're there, and even local university San Diego State.
Just because you spent an entire day in commercial heaven doesn't mean you should forget about what San Diego is best known for - it's specialties. Find something totally unique to the area at The Linkery, a meat-lovers paradise just outside of downtown.
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Fashion Valley Mall
Location:
view in google maps7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone:
619-688-91132
Mission Valley Center
Location:
view in google maps1640 Camino del Rio N
Mission Valley Shopping Center
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone:
858 558 22623
Qualcomm Stadium
Location:
view in google maps9449 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone:
+1 619 641 31004
The Linkery
Location:
view in google maps3382 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone:
(619) 255-87785
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Location:
view in google maps5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
Phone:
+1 619 594 5200