This was literally one of my favorite attractions in San Diego. It's just to perfect, it's next tot…read morehe Uss Midway Museum & we go at least one time to visit here while in San Diego It's huge many photo opps great parking

4/1/26 update: We…read morevisited here after going to the USS Midway Museum. I would recommend walking over here since you already paid for the parking at USS. There are also parking spots closer to the statue, not sure if it's free. You can also go to Seaport Village for lunch or dinner. This statue gets busy during the afternoon and evening. If you want nobody photo bombing your picture, aim for the early morning before 10 am or go late at night. This is open 24 hrs.

Great place to run stairs. Reward for those that make it to the very top is sweeping panoramic…read moreviews of San Diego Bay and Downtown. Some local gyms have organized workouts here

This is a historical bridge located in San Diego. This bridge is very high. It's built so high that…read morethe naval ships can pass under it. The notes on the bridge walls discouraging suicides were a little alarming, but of course necessary. I drove this bridge on my own, and I was a bit concerned when I first looked it up. Being the driver on the bridge is a bit different because you're focused on the road. The concrete walls that are on either side of you as you're driving are quite high so you feel secure as you're going across. There's a view , but don't think that your view will look like you are dangling off the edge or anything like that. I just wanted to put that out there for anyone else who might be concerned about having to take this bridge in order to get to what's on the other side.

Coronado is a lovely place in San Diego. A trip from downtown San Diego over the Coronado Bridge is…read moreusually quick with pretty views. In 2026, we participated in the Coronado Bay Bridge Run. Starting at the Bayfront Hilton and ending at Tidelands Park. It was a beautiful day and we felt great. At the end of the event you could pick up your tee and medal. Tee, check but the medals were missing. The event did not have enough medals. No reward for your hard work. The event made the situation right by ordering more. However, they did take eight weeks and you had to pick them up. If you complete the 2027 walk the medals interconnect with the 2026, making them unique. We will consider walking again. It's worth an uber over to the Del or you may wait in a long line to take the ferry back on the one way walk. Go health. #CoronadoBridge #BayBridgeRun #2026Medal #2027Medal

This place is beautiful! I used the free entry weekend during the 4th of July holiday to visit…read more On normal days, you'd have to park entrance fee, but for this weekend, it's free. You can check their website to get other dates when it's free to visit. I chose to run there instead of driving in because I heard that they have very scenic trails and they sure were! There were 2 trails from the main park and each one lets you go down closer to the water while enjoying spectacular view. The trails are short (about 2-3 miles round trip each) and it's basically dirt road/packed sand all the way. The gift shop is a delight and highly recommend stopping by to get a trinket or two and also get your National Park passport stamped!

Nice smaller National Monument, visitor center, hiking trails, tide pools, whale watching and great…read moreviews of San Diego and the Pacific. Car admission is $20 unless you have an America The Beautiful pass, which includes admission to this location as well as many others. Nice way to spend a few hours, open 9am to 5pm

Wow what a great park. We stopped by to check out the out the play ground, and there was also a…read morehuge panda event. Which resulted in the playground being loaded with children and families having fun and relaxing in the cool breeze. There are ton of play activities for the kids: blue climbing mountain with slides, cool spaceship looking merry go rounds, swings, climbing, obstacle courses, etc. There are tons of tables, benches, and lots of shady areas for picnics or relaxing while the kids play. It was awesome to find this playground ride down the road from where we were staying. Too bad this is our last full day in San Diego.

This is a big park with a lot of grass area, a fountain, basketball and pickle ball courts, plus an…read moreoff leash dog park. What more can you ask for? What about great views of the harbor and city skyline on the other side? Yup it has that too. I come here many times with my dogs, as the dog park is a decent size for medium dogs to run around in. The dog area may not have grass, but it has dirt, and is usually kept clean. I actually prefer the dirt compared to artificial turf. Something to note is that there is only one park, so big dogs are combined with small ones. Theres a small obstacle course for dogs to jump and run through. And for the humans, there's also a few benches on the side to sit at.

Little Italy has a fun vibe, but I did not find very many shops. Lots of food options including…read moreSalt and Straw. I took public transit so I did not have any parking issues which were an obvious issue. The transit there is good and fares are dirt cheap. Highly recommend transit and a short walk.

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.

Beautiful park in San Diego, CA! This is a huge park, lots of walking but well worth all the views…read more There is a botanical garden they do charge and it is a bit costly. The park itself is so big so I did not pay for the Japanese garden although it did look beautiful. There are several restrooms, clean. There are also several shops for souvenirs and food.

Balboa Park is easily one of my favorite outdoor spots in San Diego and, in my opinion, one of the…read morebest urban parks in the country. There is SO much to do here, and the park is absolutely stunning and very well maintained. When living downtown, I was here pretty much every weekend. I love walking through the park, running the trails, and bringing my dog. The dog park is huge and gives them plenty of room to run around, which is a major plus. You could easily spend hours just walking and exploring everything Balboa Park has to offer. Between the trails, architecture, museums, gardens, recreational areas, and incredible history, there is always something to see or do. Even after coming here so often, I still enjoy simply walking around and taking it all in. The history and architecture are really what make Balboa Park special. It's beautiful, full of character, and such an incredible part of San Diego. Whether you want to exercise, walk your dog, explore, have a picnic, visit a museum, or just enjoy being outside, this park has something for everyone. An easy 5/5 for me. One of the places that makes me love San Diego!

i'm conflicted about this place. i love Point Loma, SO beautiful but i was shocked and kinda sad…read morethat kids are STILL jumping off the cliffs even though someone just got hurt here. We saw the lifeguards come and talk to them and they just waited and jumped anyway. SO dumb. but I guess that's what you do when you're young and foolish lol I'll try to post pics here. I don't have instagram bc i locked myself out of it! lol. Anyway it's really pretty here and def worth checking out.

We live by Pt. Loma and Sunset Cliffs is our go-to spot for a quick weekend walk. This is the…read moreperfect spot to watch the stunning California sunset and the ocean. It's even more beautiful in Spring! I knew about SC when I was living abroad and immediately fell in love then told myself that is where I'm gonna get married! I DID!! It's also a perfect spot for tide pooling. We found cute shells on the shore while exploring the cave. So if you see me, say hello!

Keep walking all the way down Spruce. You'll find it all the way at the end of the street. The…read morebridge is a tad bit wobbly, but it's pretty sturdy.

Fun bridge if you're in the area. Neighborhood street parking is easy. The bridge ends are wobbly…read more The oldest suspension bridge in San Diego, it's sturdier than expected but still cool. I couldn't appreciate its 70 foot height but fortunately the natural area is respected, didn't see any garbage or human made etchings. Quince Street Bridge is a few blocks away, so might want to check that out too and do a hike underneath.