I went to the Taste of Old Town recently and it was so fun. The people at each restaurant were so…read morefriendly and the food was delicious. I appreciate Old Town San Diego for putting this together. Thank you!! I'm visiting my brother here and so this was a fantastic place to spend time with him and see the culture of San Diego.

This is one of my favorite places to take anyone who is visiting me from out of state. It really is…read morejust an SD vibe. The shops have the most unique items, and well, the food we all know how good the food is there. My favorite restaurant is Casa de Reyes! They have really good margaritas there as well!! The best part is you can take the trolley right into Old Town. No need to worry about parking spaces. Since on the weekend it can be hard to find one. Definitely go explore Old Town; it's a lot of fun!

Probably the best neighborhood in San Diego for a food crawl. You can walk from coffee to fresh…read morepasta to wood-fired pizza without moving your car. The Mercato on Saturday is packed but worth it, and everything feels clean and lively at night. It's gotten expensive and parking is a battle, but the energy, patios, and actual quality restaurants make it my go-to when people visit.

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD & CULTURE! I came to decompress and explore Little Italy on a Friday…read moreafternoon. My main goal was to explore the walkability, public transport options, and lodging choices. I would give Little Italy an A+ in all three categories! Throughout the district you'll find Italian restaurants at every corner, mini-marts, and boutique stores. If you'd like to vacation here, you can literally spend a couple of days in Little Italy and have everything you need in one spot. A trolley station is available near the center of the main hub and there's plenty of hotels! I wouldn't stay over the Summer as prices are exorbitantly high, I'd visit during the off season. July would be the worst month to stay in my opinion! Little Italy has a massive plaza with bistro-style tables and chairs open to the public. I couldn't help but notice the fact that I felt transported to Italy! Several restaurant owners had an Italian accent or spoke Italian. Additionally, the aroma of pizzerias and pubs were quite enticing. If you're into sports, there's several locations with screens for watching live events. My only issue with Little Italy is the lack of parking. Everywhere you go, street parking and paid parking is FULL. You'll be lucky to find a spot during the summer season. I found a spot after half an hour of circling the vicinity like a San Diego shark. The city needs to create more underground lots or more street parking.

Been frequenting this area for a long while or a big chunk of/span of my lifetime. As a local…read morenative San Diegan I like to introduce spots to people who travel into the surrounding area. Point Loma is one of those places since it has a certain charm to it. Don'tcha think!? *It's very historical and strongly tied to those who serve or have served our country. Hence the anchor logo and other nautical features you'll spot in the area. Especially since the NAVY is right there in town. *The market hosts many different food and small business vendors all in one hall. Truly a hidden gem and so glad they opened up the space to share with those business owners. *You can visit larger restaurants establishments in the very near vicinity as well. It's touristy and locals favorite hot spot vibe is all rolled into one fused place here. *Very Family and fur baby friendly! *Very close to some nice hotels as well! Hope you enjoy as much as I do! Cheers!

I hadn't been back here since before COVID. I'm so glad we decided to pop by for lunch. Food halls…read moreare perfect for parties that don't all want to eat the same thing. My friend and I tried three places here, and most of them were great. The wonton noodles from Slurp actually had a heaping big portion that we were struggling to finish. The platter we ordered from Asado Gaucho, while tasty, were too overcooked for our taste. The empanadas from Panana were to. die. for. If I come back, I am 100% grabbing some to go. We had asked the employee for recommendations and they were all spot on. If you have to try anything in this hall - highly recommend their empanadas!! I regret not buying more to take back home LOL.

My wife wanted to stopped by here the moment we arrived to San Diego. We been here before like five…read moreyears ago when we first started dating. There different parking lot you can park at but I chose the parking lot near the Organ Pavilion area. Since we came before lunch time, I was able to find a good spot and you'll have to pay for parking here. My wife wanted to check out the Botanical Garden building first and then we went to the Art Center so my wife can shop over there. We also saw a long line of people looking to buy plants at Casa Del Prado. We didn't stay long because the sun was starting to come out and our daughter was getting fussy.

Balboa Park is one of my favorite places to visit in San Diego. Every time I come down here to…read morevisit my daughter who is studying in San Diego, I try to stop by if I have some free time just to walk around and relax. This place is more than just a park. I really enjoy the beautiful gardens, historic buildings, and unique Spanish style architecture. The area around the California Tower is especially beautiful. Walking around here and taking in the peaceful atmosphere is always a nice experience. I usually park in one of the parking lots inside the park (around $10). If you are lucky, you may find free parking in the surrounding areas, but honestly, parking can be difficult, especially on busy days. What I like most about Balboa Park is that you don't need to visit all the museums to enjoy this place. You can simply walk around, enjoy the gardens, take pictures, and relax. One thing to keep in mind is that the park is very large. If you don't plan ahead, you may end up walking more than expected. But that is also what makes this place special , every visit gives you a chance to see something different.

I love Old Town San Diego with it's Mexican flavor. Love the history. Love the dining and the…read moreshops. Beautiful day in San Diego. We dined, shopped for souvenirs and made fun memories until our next trip back to San Diego!

I visited Old Town San Diego for the first time since I was a child...it's very different from what…read moreI remembered, but that was about 15-20 years ago. It's still cool to see. Plenty of shops, museums, and historic sites to check out. Handful of restaurants had live music. Honestly, the highlight for me was probably the church and the free tortilla I got from the window near Casa de Reyes. Those lived up to the childhood memories I had there. Free parking is good. Walking around is nice. Just do it once to cross it off your bucket list. It's fun, just go with low/no expectations!

I recently moved to mission hills from ocean beach, and I've been searching for my favorite new…read morebreakfast spot. It didn't take long! FARMERS BOTTEGA! Let's address the obvious: The food is delicious! I had the crab cake Benedict. It did not disappoint. I'll give it an honest 8/10. And the bacon Bloody Mary hit the spot too! What really impressed me was the service. I work full time as a server. I work long hours every weekend. Walking into a brunch spot on a Monday morning is always risky... but today I can say that I was truly happy with my experience. My server ALEJANDRO was friendly, gave excellent recommendations about the menu, and made a mean Bloody Mary. I will 1000% be back soon Thanks Alejandro and thanks farmers bottega!

Was in SD again recently. We knew that when we came back here we'd want to revisit Farmers Botega…read more This time we had our daughter and grandaughter. This place must've caught on cause it was packed. I had made reservations and I was glad I had. They sat us outside in a comfortable little nook, I won't go over what everyone had but we all loved it and had a great time. Highly recommended.

We originally had reservations for a table, but the bar looked much more appealing, so we decided…read moreto sit at the bar instead--and I'm so glad we did! The service was great, the food was phenomenal, and you really can't beat their happy hour drinks. We ordered the ribeye, cacio e pepe, and asparagus, and everything was cooked to perfection. The ribeye was tender and flavorful, the cacio e pepe was creamy and delicious, and the asparagus had the perfect amount of char while still being crisp. The bar had a great atmosphere, and the combination of excellent food, drinks, and service made for a really enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be returning!

After having a really bad experience at an Italian restaurant in LA, we wanted to find a place that…read morecould redeem that experience. This place did not disappoint and was fantastic! We came in on a Saturday night around 7:30, wait was about an hour but the hostess told us bar seating was first come first serve. We decided to sit at the bar because we had already been traveling for six hours and we were hungry. We wanted the sourdough but they were sold out, not mad about that! That means it was probably really freaking good and there's just none left! But luckily we were able to snag lamb lollipops .. do not skip these. So good, not gamey at all and I loved that char grill flavor. It was sooooo delicious with the chimichurri sauce too. We had the tuna tartare which was so fresh and amazing with the crispy bread. Then we shared the spicy rigatoni and bone in NY steak. We asked for medium, it came out medium rare but honestly I ordered it that way for my partner because I can tolerate but I'm glad it came out medium rare it was perfect for me. My partner still loved it and didn't complain! Spicy rigatoni was cooked al dente and was delicious to pair with the steak. I think I'd probably order a salad next time to balance out all the meat but my partner loved the meat galore haha Service was also outstanding, very attentive and food came out paced out so that was honestly really nice to not be overwhelmed by everything you ordered at once! Food was amazing, experience was lovely and beautiful, we had an amazing time and this restaurant fully redeemed our bad experience from a different restaurant in LA so it just all around made our night!

Laura was absolutely amazing, the food was perfect and the service was even better. I will…read morerecommend this to everyone I know and come back here for every special event. I highly recommend

Been to north italia many times in OC. This my first time eating at this location. I love the…read moreambiance. There's seating inside. Bar area and a patio. It's right next to Bloomingdale's so parking may be hard to find especially on the weekend. For appetizer I always get the truffle garlic bread. For pasta I always switch between spicy vodka or squid ink. This place has always been consistent for me. Good for casual, special, or group dining.

I'm glad Ron Burgundy lives forever on this mural in America's finest city. It's easy to pass right…read moreby it because it is facing a parking lot and it sneaks up on you quickly, the address is correct though!

Stay classy San Diego. This mural is painted on the side of Hi Auto Repair and overlooks a decent…read moresized parking lot. It was painted in September 2022 by Aqua One Art and is 17 feet tall and 120 feet wide. It depicts San Diego's own Anchor Man character, Ron Burgundy, standing in water that comes midway up his torso, while a group of dolphins are jumping and playing right next to him. You also see a small sail boat off in the distance and a pelican sitting on a small pier. Aqua is a self-proclaimed graffiti artist. So, of course the mural has his, tag in graffiti lettering. I think he is much more than a graffiti artist though. I like Aqua's style. He seems to learn toward sea life a lot. This mural is such an odd pairing and it works for me. I could actually see Ron Burgundy standing in an ocean in his perfect suit with dolphins around him. Since this mural overlooks a parking lot, parking here to get a closer look is very easy to do. I just pulled into the lot, parked and gazed at the piece. Anyway, as with most murals 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 planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

I decided to check out the Jackaloupe Artisan Faire on Liberty Station. Luckily, I found. Parking…read morebecause it was a madhouse for people as it always is on the weekends. This was a last-minute decision for me so I ended up going around. 12:30 which is the peak of people out and about . This is such a fun Faire to attend, but because of the relentless heat wave in San Diego, it was brutal walking around so needless to say I did not stay long. I did spend most of my time at the Butterfly Exhibit and why not? They are magical! I recommend this artisan faire, it not in extreme heat wave temps for August unless you go for a little while then leave. Bring your thermos full of ice water and dress cool!

One of my favorite places in San Diego. Even on it's busiest days, there's still plenty of areas to…read morewalk the pup, have a picnic or just sit down and enjoy beautiful area. Hungry? The public market has something for everyone. Having a bad day? Take a stroll by the water. Bored? Catch a movie at The Lot Need to do groceries? Trader Joe's and Vons are just a few steps away. This place really does have everything and that's why we continue to come back.