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 was a very cool bridge to cross, and I only wish I could've spent more time around it…read more Underneath on the San Diego side is home to really lovely and meaningful murals. You can see Tijuana in the distance while on it, too. I would have loved to take a boat tour under it as well. Maybe one day I'll be back!

Other people here have discussed the architecture and history of the Coronado Bridge, so I'm going…read morein a different direction: I'm going to tell you a little bit about fishing it. I've uploaded a nautical chart from the now-defunct SDFish forum that highlights three highly-productive areas. Depending on the season and the weather, the north side of the bridge, all the way from the moored boats to the west to Cesar Chavez Park on the east side, is loaded with sand bass and "spotties", and, less frequently, rockfish, mackerel, barracuda, leopard sharks and rays, bonito, corbina, croaker, and white sea bass. And, if you're lucky, you'll hook bonefish and halibut, though I've had my best results targeting those fish on the south side of the bridge. There, you'll occasionally pick up bonefish, near Glorietta Bay, and farther down, near the salt ponds, in the shallow flats and eelgrass beds at the southern end of the Bay. Some people fishing bonefish get free bait by pumping ghost shrimp out of the muddy banks of the Coronado Municipal Golf Course, but I buy them from a bait shop, or use a damned lure. The catch I prize the most, though, is California Halibut. Fun to catch, fantastic on the plate, our halibut aren't as large as the more famous Pacific Halibut, but catching those other ones is like hauling a Volkswagen Beetle up from the bottom of the sea, so F that. Our halibut gather on the flat south of the Coronado Bridge's eastern terminus. I do well fishing for them with live bait or jigs, anything that will catch their eye. Bounce along the bottom and you'll be fine. So, here's the tricky thing about all of this: the US Navy would really rather that you go somewhere else, away from the Bridge and from their operations along either side of the Bay. You can't post up underneath and plunk against the Bridge's piers, which is, of course, where the fish are. You can, however, can drift under the span, motor back, and drift again, which works. You just have to stay 25 feet away from the structure. While on the Bay, you also can't come within 100 yards of any Navy vessel, and you must operate at a minimum speed within 500 yards of such a vessel. Take these rules seriously, or the Navy security guys will show up, screw up your fishing, and make credible threats of fines and punishment. They're nice people, but they're not fvcking around. Finally, if you don't have a boat, that's no problem. Seaforth Boat Rentals in Coronado (Glorietta Bay, near the Hotel Del) rents everything from skiffs to power boats. Order ahead, go pick up your boat, and you'll soon be under the Bridge, enjoying a day's action. Tight lines and fair winds.

It was a bright, shiny day. We were surprised by how few people were there…read more It was going to be DOWN DAY, but my Partner suggested going to the CABRILLO National Monument. As for me, it was all a surprise. We had an amazing time at the Cabrillo National Monument, beginning at the lower level. We spent about 15 MINUTES there, on the nice bench!!! I would like to thank them for having a disabled parking spot amongst their parking spaces. We then drove up to the LIGHTHOUSE. I was dropped off, and Gonzalo parked down below. We saw something for the very first time, lots and lots Military Helicopters flying by from North Island. I then walked around the mini Museum and Lighthouse. It was then off to the Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo Statue. It was particularly windy up there, and we loved it. It had turned into a nice day, even though it was meant to be a DOWN DAY. We started at Starbucks, moved to CABRILLO NM, and ended up at Poma Delicatessen. We were surprised the most by how few people were there at the CNM. I was at the Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo Statue, and there were ZERO PEOPLE. Indeed, there were more military helicopters than people!!!

My family and I had a good time here. The views were breathtaking and it was nice to learn about…read morethe lighthouse and the locations history. We stopped by the tide pool area after exploring the monument and lighthouse. I think the lighthouse was fascinating. Being able to see the different rooms the gatekeeper lived in seemed so cozy. The volunteers near the tide pool were very friendly and my nephew had a neat time playing in their toy tide pool and learning some aquatic facts. The only experience we weren't too fond of was at the visitor center/ gift shop. But we didn't let that worker ruin our day.

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 was *truly* the perfect spot to stay as first-time visitors to San Diego. We were…read morecentral to so much by staying in the La Pensione. The farmer's market was right outside on Saturday, and there were dozens of top-tier restaurants and bars within short walking distance. I'm so glad we stayed in this neighborhood over Gaslamp, as that was on my radar too but sounded like it may have been too wild. We didn't have a car, so parking wasn't a problem, and public transportation was close by. It was also easy to call for a Lyft. I also appreciated how close it was to the airport. I'd absolutely stay in Little Italy again in the future if the price permits!

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.

I have so many fond memories of Balboa Park and I look forward to making more, from Halloween…read moreparties at the San Diego Air and Space Museum and my friend's wedding to exploring Spanish Village Art Center for the first time, visiting the Botanical Building, going to the Japanese Friendship Garden, discovering the museums, and experiencing December Nights. San Diego wouldn't be the same without this beautiful landmark!

Word to the wise, do your research and know where you're going beforehand. Unfortunately we just…read moredecided to come spur of the moment and didn't really know what we were doing. So apparently there are a lot of parking lots which are not free, $10 unless you're a native and have a pass. We found one lot, called lower inspiration that's free for 3 hours. Also, we didn't realize how big that place is, with so much to see! There are museums, places to eat, the zoo, a playground for kids and I'm sure so much more. The museums are not free, they do sell passes or individual tickets. It's a nice place to spend a day or even a few hours.

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!

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a really beautiful place to catch the sunset. My daughter and I come…read morehere once in a while, and every single time, finding parking is a challenge. Still, I keep coming back because the view is absolutely worth it, especially in the late afternoon when the sun starts going down. Every time I've visited, it's been pretty busy, but it never really feels overcrowded because the area is so open and spread out. One thing I noticed is that I haven't really seen any lifeguards around, so if you don't know how to swim, I wouldn't recommend climbing down into the water. I also see a lot of people walking their dogs here, which is something I personally like. Between the ocean views, the sunset, and all the people out enjoying the outdoors, it's just a nice place to spend part of the day.

Love this San Diego landmark. My friends and did an urban hike here around Balboa to this 375 foot…read morelong bridge. You can also drive to this bridge and park nearby.

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.