This place is not what it used to be 10+ years ago. There used to be a collection of small homes…read morewith shorter doorways and windows/ceilings lower to the ground...homes built for little people to live in. It was cool to see accesible housing. This home...I actually don't think it is even that. The house looks like a normal home, and WOW it is extremely difficult to even see this house. The road to get here is extremely steep, NARROW, fast-moving with irritated drivers, and absolutely no parking. There is also a lot of construction going on throughout the road. I really don't recommend wasting your time or gas money coming here.

It's not so much seeing the house as it is driving down through the canyon off the top of Hillside…read moreDrive after driving by the house that is the treat. You'll see breathtaking views of the Pacific and La Jolla so beautifully situated beneath. The houses along that drive are jaw droppers too. Just drive by... you'll enjoy the views!

Wonderful little speck of a wildlife preserve on mission Bay right next to campland on the bay! A…read moreperfect place to bird watch (from a new birder) and enjoy the scenery. There is a bench to sit in and overlook it. It is ran by UCSD and it looks like they have new hours to walk it! I was here on Monday and enjoyed the sights and spotted quite a few birds with my binoculars! A great little spot!

Kendall Frost Wildlife Preserve is that little swath of set-aside Marsh land right next to…read moreCampland-on-the Bay. If you drive by too fast, you might blink and not notice it. The Preserve is small and heart-shaped but still an important ecological niche that allows endangered birds and plant species to somewhat flourish in the confines of heavily trafficked Mission Bay. Adjacent also to Crown Point Shores beach, Kendall Frost is fenced off with an information kiosk right at the front. Not as user-friendly as Famosa Slough in Ocean Beach-it is more of a passive preserve and all you can do technically-is observe. Still it is nice to see the mudflats, coastal salt marshes, and acres of eelgrass that offer protection to so many skittish birds and environmentally-touchy plant species. I will ride by on my bike and gaze out on the marsh-hopeful that this little bit of nature preservation on northern Mission Bay will help keep Mission Bay ecologically-competitive. UCSD seems to be the one in charge here and I have seen Mission Bay High students at the Preserve-doing clean-ups and study groups. I am of the inclination, that no nature set-aside such as this can be anything less that 4 Stars on Yelp. I just wish it didn't feel so "roped-off" and had friendly paths that people might stay on for some up-close observations.

Green Flash is a meteorological optical phenomena that you can see during sunset or sunrise. It is…read morevery rare to be able to see. Given the right conditions, you can see a distinct green spot above the sun's upper limb, that usually only lasts for no longer than two seconds. It is even more rare, the green flash can resemble a green ray shooting up from the sunset or sunrise point. This sculpture is the work of Malcolm Jones and is dedicated to that phenomenon, but it in no way aids you of viewing. You will find it on the Mission Beach boardwalk. The piece is made of a solid cast acrylic archway that is supported by two concrete pillars. There is also a bronze plaque describing the green flash phenomenon located on the sculpture and another title plaque. It was made in 2002 and is in fair shape, especially considering its age. Some has put stickers on it and the plaques are show signs of corrosion. It is unique and I actually learned something new in the process. It definitely sticks out. I have come to the terms that I will probably not ever see a green flash. It takes masterful planning, precise timing, and patience. I have 2 of the 3 (you can figure out which one I am missing). Parking here is simple. There is a free parking lot right by it. You can park, get out and talk a closer look. Well, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The beach, a park, and an amusement park are in walking distance if you are looking for ideas.

I walked under this on my way to Mission Beach in San Diego and wondered what it was. It looked…read morelike something out of the 1970s!!! What is the Green Flash?? Well, it happens at sunrise or sunset, right before the sun drops out of view or starts to appear, it is said that a green flash appears for about 2 seconds. So this SoCal local flavor arch is a tribute to those 2 seconds!! Don't blink or you might miss it, literally, lol!!!!!

I was in the area for an appointment and afterwards decided to go on a stroll on Bird Rock Ave. I…read morehad to take advantage of this beauuutiful Summer Eve afternoon! I was pleasantly surprised to come across this hidden gem and realized later it's the widely acclaimed Bird Rock neighborhood. I had no idea until my spectacular discovery of the breathtaking views. This peaceful seaside neighborhood is definitely a must-see when you're in La Jolla.

A quiet spot of Nature in La Jolla, San Diego…read more.. We had some time between meals to play tourist. I had this place bookmarked, so my friends and I set off for an adventure! First of all, we parked in front of the retail area and walked down to the ocean. Instead of parking here, you may park closer...at the end of Bird Rock Avenue. It's a dead end street with a beautiful mosaic bench that overlooks the vastness where the sky meets the sea... wow! There are steps that you can walk down to get closer to the water. I was just happy with the scenery that presented before me... If you have time, check out this scenic point. It's amazing! The birds know about this secret place!

It usually starts with...'I need fresh air and a change of scenery. Let's go for a short walk....'…read moreand my partner in crime always finds the best spots. Our short walks usually turn into epic long walks, but with gorgeous scenery...you'll lose track of time. There's no shortage of things to look at whether it's houses, businesses, or just straight up people watching. There's a pretty big parking lot which fills up quickly on sunny days, so get there early. 5 stars!

San Diego County Craft Brewery Road Trip Week!…read more When the beer nerd friend I homebrew with (& fellow Yelp Elite) planned a week vacation down in San Diego with the wife & kids, he asked if I might want to take that same week off & go down there too. Hmmm, a whole week of drinking beer at craft breweries all over San Diego County? Oh Hell yeah! & over the course of that week, I surely did drink an ocean of beer. That was the plan, after all. Packing on pounds of body fat from all those carbs, however, was not the plan. So I got out & ran a few miles every single day. Fortunately, San Diego has no shortage of beautiful places for a little bit of outdoor exercise. Ocean Front Walk is a great example. It's a nice, wide, paved path that runs between the beach & mostly beachfront homes/ vacation rentals. It extends in a straight line, almost the whole way, from the Southernmost end of Mission Beach to Crystal Pier to the South end of Pacific Beach. Surf, sand & multi-million $ homes were engaging scenery while running. But Ocean Front Walk is, in parts, a tourist trap. So there's also the wildlife that shows up out here. Tourists plodding along, on foot or on beach cruiser bicycles, make running here a little more like trail running. A lot of times, I had to dodge to 1 side or another, or quickly speed up, in order to squeeze by or get past clumps of folks meandering about. It was like a moving obstacle course made up of humans. Altogether, though, it made for a more interesting run by breaking up the monotony of a long, constant, steady pace. I guess that's why I also enjoy trail running so much. I liked running Ocean Front Walk enough that I came out here for my daily run a couple times during that personal San Diego beer week. I'm sure when I'm back in SD, I'll be back out here running too.

Why else come here, but the name is already intriguing as it is!!…read more Every visit to San Diego County I look to do and see new things and this was one of the new things I did my last visit. Sunset Cliffs is nice to take in the Pacific Ocean and then you see this big rock with a tone of bird poop and you can't help but stare at the eyesore.

I heard about this rock and added it to one of my many adventures. It is located in Sunset Cliff…read morePark and is very hard to find. I tried to locate it by the pictures that were on here, but they were wrong. After a long search that spanned about 2 days, I was able to find it. I will help you out, if you want to find it. It is located right across the street from 1083 Sunset Cliff Blvd. You can't miss it. Me and my assistant were able to find it in the dark. It is the one covered in bird crap. You cannot mistake it. There is a lot of places to park and get a good look. I would suggest getting there well before sunset because the parking fills up with all the sunset gazers. The rock had quite a few birds on it and is known as a surf break that produces 3 different waves. I do not know what attracts the birds to that specific rock. Some tried to explain it to me, but it was way over my head. I know that it is not much, but it is the little things that matter. It is not a long stop, but definitely worth a visit. A visit here should probably be paired with a visit to Sunset Cliff Park and a sunset viewing. I am really glad that I was able to make it here.

"Oceanlife", "Sun" and "Waves" are three mosaic sculptures along the 1200-1500 stretch of Garnet…read moreAvenue in Pacific Beach. They may not represent the most cutting-edge art in the world, but (almost) any public art is good art, and so I'm happy to point them out. Actually, these sculptures are the kinds of thing you speed by a hundred times in a car, but never think to stop and look. So, here's your invitation to to just that -- or just to admire them on the internet from the comfort of your home. The mosaics are all by San Diego artist Kim Emerson http://www.kimemersonmosaics.com She's got other pieces at the port, the Sun Harbor Marina, and even at the Children's Hospital, just to name a few. They definitely reflect the 'feel' of America's finest city and, thus, deserve a second look. So, the next time you're speeding down Grand Avenue, take the opportunity to park your car and walk along the median. You won't be disappointed. It might even be a good date idea, provided you're with someone who's appreciates art and ingenuity more than fiscal generosity.

I agree with other poster, Ethan. These are nice pieces that require a bit of driving about to…read morediscover, but once you find them, you will notice them everytime you pass them again. Now if only the community could rally and get the median planted with some equally beautiful and hearty landscaping!

I love a good food hall, and this one doesn't disappoint. A great collection of various cuisines,…read moreincluding yummy dessert options. This is a perfect choice for when you're traveling with a group and have a lot of differing preferences. Seating can be a little tricky, especially when you have a group larger than 6 people, but when the weather is nice, outside seating is lovely.

I love a good public market! This is a perfect spot to go with a group of friends or coworkers so…read moreeveryone can get what they want. I always recommend doing a quick walk through to see all the options available. They have over 35+ vendors and a great variety of food from pizza to BBQ to ramen to empanadas to Latin to sushi and seafood. I tried Wicked Maine Lobster and ordered a crab sandwich with fries. This was the perfect portion and the crab tasted fresh, and the fries were perfectly seasoned.  The market has plenty of seating inside and outside. We opted to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather! The market is located near the airport and you can see the plans overhead. It was a little loud for talking sometimes but you get used to the plane noise quickly.   I always enjoy visiting this spot when in San Diego!

Vista Point is located on Camino De La Costa and Chelsea. An area north of Pacific Beach and south…read moreof La Jolla. Primarily, it's a scenic spot featuring the ocean, wildlife, and a promontory. It's a parklet, smaller than the average public park. Only about 4 parking spaces along the curb. There's a small rocky area with complimentary poop scoop bags for dogs to relieve themselves and wonder on their leash of course. There's a dirt and rock stairway which is uneven, to get to the cliff and vista point. Once there, you're looking downward at the cliffs, beach and ocean. Very limited in terms of activities to do here but relax and take it all in. Some benches facing the ocean to sit, relax and enjoy the views open to the public and it's Gratis. Recommend

I spotted this tree that spoke to me while riding on the way to breakfast at Hash House. After…read moreleaving breakfast, we came back to Balboa Park it was a peaceful and grounding experience before heading to the airport to return home. That moment honestly made me decide the park was a must-visit. I ended up stopping by afterward just to walk around, release some stress, and enjoy the calm energy. I even found myself just sitting in a tree, hugging two or a few, and taking in the quiet; especially in the Trees for Health Garden, which felt fitting for the whole experience. It was a simple but meaningful stop that added a peaceful pause to the end of the trip before heading back to the airport. I even met a squirrel that I chat with; I named him James. While I was chatting with him, he even place his paw on his chest as if he was asking me "are you speaking to me?" It felt great speaking to my own little grandma Willow tree moment.

Yes - park and museums are lovely, but for me, I just didn't love Balboa Park…read more Didn't hate it but if you are someone with just a weekend in town, I think there are better options for afternoon activities in the zillions of things there are to do in SD. All I'm saying is don't get fooled making this a top of your list, must do-thing. Go if you REALLY want to, but don't feel like you missed out if you made a different selection.