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.

Way more than 5 stars needed! Dave was working in this spectacular garden when we walked by and we…read morehad the pleasure to explore it and learn about some of the succulents and the origin and artistry of the over 10,000 painted rocks. Upon admiring one particular plant, Dave took his shovel and shared a shoot for me to take home! The mural in the background is a wonderful addition! Thanks, Dave for sharing your time today!

Dave started by clearing an old abandoned lot owned by the state. He started putting in drought…read moretolerant plants, then trails and black and white rocks from the beach. One day someone places a painted rock on the edge of the garden. Dave thought this was a good idea. Since then 7,000 painted rocks from over 115 countries have been places in the garden and today you can still paint a rock and place it in the garden. We had fun walking through the garden and reading the different sayings and seeing the different rocks. It was fun finding Snoopy. Take time to visit Dave's Rock Garden.

Small park, beautiful scenery. It looks more like a stop while hiking or biking, to smell the…read moreocean, and recharge the internal battery with a yummy picnic. They are 3 or 4 picnic tables, but they should have more as I can see there is a long space that appears semi-empty. No wonder this park is translated into Spanish more or less as The beautiful jewel..,because it is just wonderful. My recent discovery and can't wait to go back. I can't believe I had never been before when all you get there is good vibes and tranquil time! (Plus the views to the sea and the interesting shape of the park is also something different, plus the stairs!).

I am sunset lover, I always find it attractive. We were passing by and saw this park so we stopped…read moreand stayed there for sunset instead windansea beach. This is very near to windansea beach La Jolla. This place is vey quiet and you may find less crowded. The view is amazing. There is couple of benches to seat and see the sunset. By the time of sunset you may find a little crowed,might be the near residence. I felt I am just listing to waves and the birds. I love that king of places to just hear natures voices. The sunset looked amazing from here.

This is my go to park to walk to in the area to enjoy ocean views with my pastries/coffee from the…read morevarious shops in the area. Whether it's foggy or sunny, the view is always nice. Multiple benches scattered around the park, facing the ocean. Lots of people walking their dogs, strolling, and biking around; pretty sure I happened to see a small wedding happening one weekend as well.

Calumet Park is a cozy cliffside park with ocean views, paved walkways, benches, and a green grassy…read morearea.

Kit Carson is a fantastic free large public park that I cannot recommend enough. It is a wonderful…read moreplace to take a walk, run, play, and explore. There are tons of people each morning taking walks and in turn is a very safe spot. You will likely need to come here several times if you want to explore everything. Come with a friend or enjoy alone.

Queen Califa's Magical Circle is here which you need to see to believe, but I love how HUGE this…read morepark is. Plenty of walking trails, duck pond, outdoor theater, frisbee golf, tennis courts, playground, and so much more. Spend the morning here and then go to Farm to Smash(see review) for lunch to enjoy some delicious burgers!

We come here at least once a year......margaritas... guacamole & chips…read more... And people watch... Parking is pretty easy ...

I've been to Old Town San Diego quite a few times already, and every time I come here I still enjoy…read moreit. The vibe is fun but not too chaotic, and I usually find it pretty relaxing just walking around the area. There are a lot of restaurants around here, especially authentic Mexican restaurants, plus unique little shops and a lively atmosphere with live music and performances here and there. The whole area feels very family friendly, walkable, and parking and restrooms are pretty convenient too. They also sell a lot of random little things that are fun to look at. There's even one incense shop that I really like , the prices are reasonable and I always end up stopping by when I'm here. I just like spending time here. There are also quite a few nice spots for photos, so it's easy to just walk around, take pictures, and enjoy the atmosphere without rushing.

Embarcadero Marina Park South is one of the best bayfront spots in San Diego. Wide grassy lawns,…read morepalm trees, and views of Coronado + the marina make it perfect for picnics or sunset walks. Plenty of space to throw a frisbee or let kids run around. Parking can be pricey during events, and it gets busy when there are concerts at The Rady Shell next door. But on a normal day, it's peaceful. Clean bathrooms, well maintained, and the breeze off the water is unbeatable. Bring a blanket and thank me later.

I love this little spot. It has the best views. It's a cute little fishing pier. One of my favorite…read morefishing pier in San Diego. I came here as I was waiting for my dog to get groomed down the street. It's so peaceful here and it's right next to Rady Shell so sometimes you can hear some of the concerts while you're just hanging out. San Diego is just truly the best city in the United States. there's ample parking in the little parking area. It's about $2.50 per hour. there's a bait shop where you can also buy food and drinks. Great place.

At the end of Kettner Blvd., just beyond Seaport Village is Embarcadero Marina Park North. A…read morewonderful park. I attended a car show there on a beautiful San Diego Sunday. I did not show my car this year, but my buddy entered his car, so I went with him early, our wives joined us later. We were at the back end of the park with great views of the Rady Shell and Coronado bridge. The views are great from anywhere in the park, really. The marina at the convention center with all the yachts, Navy ships, recreational boaters and people zipping about on personal watercraft. The location is perfect for a car show. Embarcadero Marina North is a great venue for anything, really. From a stroll in the park, to a picnic or wedding. A San Diego gem.

Rainy New Year's Eve Day here today. This is still a very beautiful park to be in while in San…read moreDiego. There is ample metered parking today (may be due to the parking rates increase). The views of the water and the beautiful green grassy areas are great. If you are a runner or walker, this is a great scenic route for that. I also saw the normal kite flyers out; pretty cool in the rain to see this. The Port Authority now has a parking app: https://parkingapp.com. The parking for 2 hours is $5.35 on the Passport Parking App with this method. I like that the Port Authority still has reasonable parking rates. Thanks!

On the way down to San Diego. We needed a place to let the dogs run around and stretch their legs…read more Found this place on Yelp. It's not to far from the freeway. It has both a large and small area for the dogs. Both are fenced in. Both have water and poopie bags available. For being in a neighborhood,it was pretty clean. It has a clay surface,like a baseball field. Which is what I prefer,no smell,and easier to keep clean. We lucked out,there was another beagle there today. To bad we really couldn't stay longer to play. But next time we know to plan ahead to stop at this place

Such a beautiful park! It is a lot bigger than it looked in photos to me, with plenty of grass,…read moresome kind of outdoor sports arena, playground with splash pad, restrooms, and beautiful views of the hills of San Marcos! I spent a Sunday afternoon here and had a blast! The only thing I noticed that needs improvement is the parking situation; on Easter there was no parking left and people were parking in red zones.