26 Things to Do in San Diego

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  • 26 Places to Explore in San Diego -
    San Diego is one of the most popular vacation cities in California due to its amazing weather, beaches, and food. This is just a sample of all the great spots there are to explore in the city and surrounding areas. Be sure to leave your favorites in the comments. Thanks to Chris from LastAdventurer.com helping me with this list!
    Here is a list of the places I visit in this video:
    1. Balboa Park Museums
    2. San Diego Zoo
    3. Unconditional Surrender / USS midway
    4. Old Town / Whaley House / Train Museum / El Campo Cemetery
    5. Maritime Museum
    6. Belmont Park
    7. Cabrillo National Monument
    8. Sunset Cliffs
    9. Liberty Public Market
    10. Beaches (Pacific Beach)
    11. Torrey Pines
    12. La Jolla
    13. UCSD
    14. Mission San Diego
    15. Seaport Village
    16. Gaslamp
    17. SD Library
    18. Grant Hill Park
    19. Coronado
    20. Harper's Topiary Garden / Spruce St. Suspension Bridge
    21. North Park
    22. Breweries
    23. Petco Park
    24. Tacos El Gordo
    25. Donut Bar
    26. Carnitas Snack Shack
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  • @casandrahidalgo-monroy8721
    @casandrahidalgo-monroy8721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1908

    who else is watching and lives in sd??

    • @spencercox2684
      @spencercox2684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      it's often said people do not tour the town or city they live in I have not toured San Diego yet and I have been living here for 52 years

    • @notchboy
      @notchboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I live here, was born here, been to most the places but not all. Some are relatively new "destinations". Don't forget the Wild Animal Park ; )

    • @brittbritt0789
      @brittbritt0789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just moved to SD last year

    • @casandrahidalgo-monroy8721
      @casandrahidalgo-monroy8721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yea he may be missing a few things here and there..low key sad that he put UCSD rather than SDSU .. but aside from that let's leave the other "secret" spots to us locals 😉

    • @matthewdavis2412
      @matthewdavis2412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Watching from Oceanside

  • @santos79305
    @santos79305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    Lord Jesus have mercy on this man.. how can you forget LITTLE ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @dbregman85
      @dbregman85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      he did mention Ballast Point in Little Italy

    • @grimmm421
      @grimmm421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly don’t know

    • @jenikajones6743
      @jenikajones6743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indigo grill and Princess pub are good eats to!

    • @garrettlees
      @garrettlees 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhh ya! Of course!

    • @MM-sj2sj
      @MM-sj2sj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. The whole thing is just so beautiful to look at while walking around.

  • @PMaull
    @PMaull 5 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    As a San Diegan, we take a lot of these things for granted.

    • @misswogdaily2344
      @misswogdaily2344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Totally agree, I lived here my whole life and can care less about them! I'm trying to go somewhere else! LOL

    • @fozzieatdetourbillnye5514
      @fozzieatdetourbillnye5514 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a fellow on, I agree

    • @galacticrelic258
      @galacticrelic258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@misswogdaily2344 I don't think you understood his comment haha

    • @jy4627
      @jy4627 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      We moved out of SD 5 years ago and I still miss it till this day but we actually lived the SD lifestyle and took advantage of everything around us. I lived the So Cal dream on a daily basis and never took it for granted. Traveled all week long, restaurants galore, hiked every other day, beach everyday, deep sea fishing every week...ahhh I miss it so much. Take advantage of your surroundings because you are paying for it anyways. You are doing it wrong if you ain't taking advantage of whats around you. Might as well move out to save your cash.

    • @galacticrelic258
      @galacticrelic258 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jy4627 so what made you move and where'd you go?

  • @GreyDuck54
    @GreyDuck54 5 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    San Diego is so underrated. In all my travels, its easily one of my favorites that I return to.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree!

    • @chelsearabet7711
      @chelsearabet7711 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did you do?

    • @ThatPedicabLife
      @ThatPedicabLife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Couldn’t agree more! Love my city.

    • @eastalawest1633
      @eastalawest1633 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Been all over but keep coming back

    • @andrewpatrick4776
      @andrewpatrick4776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The problem is that noisy big brother just north called Los Angeles that never shuts up. San Diego is like the mild-mannered star athlete that just lets his/her performance do all the talking.

  • @Elcuhh-ii6js
    @Elcuhh-ii6js 5 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    Who remembers in 4th grade they had to make a mission I made San Juan Capistrano

    • @victoriasanchez8660
      @victoriasanchez8660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lowkey Isaac I do lol

    • @Elcuhh-ii6js
      @Elcuhh-ii6js 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victoria Sanchez what school do u go to?

    • @rachelkennett9951
      @rachelkennett9951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I do and I did the same mission lol.

    • @norsefury74
      @norsefury74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My sister got Capistrano, i fortunately got San Diego. Macaroni roof.

    • @davidpaez5626
      @davidpaez5626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i did that one too lol

  • @22mbradley
    @22mbradley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1065

    When you realize he knows more about what to do in your hometown than you do.

    • @iankeene9532
      @iankeene9532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      22mbradley same

    • @nasa258e
      @nasa258e 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      really? because it all seems like guidebook crap to me

    • @cjschmitt4882
      @cjschmitt4882 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not at all...you just need to stop being a lazy recluse!

    • @sweaty8637
      @sweaty8637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ikr

    • @celyndurrani
      @celyndurrani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real!!!

  • @kaliasepulveda
    @kaliasepulveda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    When you've lived in San Diego your whole life and know everything but ur hella just curious

    • @grimmm421
      @grimmm421 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ME

    • @bombdeployr
      @bombdeployr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME

    • @driftsconspiracyhour4692
      @driftsconspiracyhour4692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAME

    • @AlexDiaz-sf4qj
      @AlexDiaz-sf4qj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kalia Sepulveda i want to move to san diego but i’ve lived my whole life in NY so i’m still skeptical

    • @kaliasepulveda
      @kaliasepulveda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexDiaz-sf4qj Honestly, I've had friends who've moved from NY to San Diego and it's a whole different world essentially. It's really chill here and the vibe is mellow compared to NY's constant moving. You can go on Quora, they're people who ask the difference between these two beautiful cities and you'll find more info there :)

  • @CHAukodaMaN15
    @CHAukodaMaN15 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I lived in San Diego for 22 years and I recently moved to Japan. Seeing this video made me realize how great San Diego is. Now I want to move back.

    • @epicipodmodz
      @epicipodmodz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Grass is always greener huh?

    • @GemmaDoyleOfficial
      @GemmaDoyleOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very blessed!

    • @ritamariekelley4077
      @ritamariekelley4077 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me, too. I moved there in 1970. Still homesick.

    • @surfside-hj2ue
      @surfside-hj2ue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bring a lot of money. It's expensive here. Very expensive. I live here. Fortunately, I bought a condo a long time ago. I could not afford it otherwise.

    • @evynese4843
      @evynese4843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol I have been crazy over Japan for a while now and I want to go there, and i searched about san diego because i wanted to know if people feel about here like I feel about Japan . I wish I was there.

  • @kaliasepulveda
    @kaliasepulveda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    It's best to go to old town during Dia De Los Muertos

  • @victoria5749
    @victoria5749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Yikes. Can't believe he didn't mention Convoy St.
    If you are a fan of Asian food, you can't skip out on checking out Convoy St in the Kearney Mesa Neighborhood. 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @alyssamae8438
      @alyssamae8438 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victoria Ortiz RIGHT?!

    • @aceofcheems7685
      @aceofcheems7685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I can't believe he didn't mention prisidio park

    • @5ammyMendez
      @5ammyMendez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He mentioned all the main areas though!
      That is something only us locals would know about

    • @jeffa4281
      @jeffa4281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too much kbbq consumed there lol

    • @davidstull3091
      @davidstull3091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Driving down convoy on a Saturday night will take a year off your life, get an uber

  • @Darksagan
    @Darksagan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    You can visit just don t move here we ran out of room a few years ago. lol

    • @zoreque101
      @zoreque101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes!!

    • @estherdoyle5939
      @estherdoyle5939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Don't worry people are running out of here, this was San Diego two years ago today they're all closed the buildings are deserted nobody can afford the rent the homeless have taken over downtown that's the real story on San Diego. We have a corrupt government that are making millions off the homeless problem

    • @leobonek3204
      @leobonek3204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True..... And San Diego is extremely overpriced..... On everything

    • @Doesitmatter666
      @Doesitmatter666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@estherdoyle5939 where do you suggest to live in California?

    • @fuhrfhrei3441
      @fuhrfhrei3441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Doesitmatter666 San Diego

  • @So-Many-Orphans_.Husky.
    @So-Many-Orphans_.Husky. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man these videos are making me super homesick. I moved in March last year to North Carolina and haven’t gone back since November. I know it’s only been about 7 months but it feels like forever. Thankfully I’m gonna be back home for the summer by Monday. These places have been huge parts of my childhood, especially the zoo, sea port area, Belmont, and old town.

  • @JoshuaBenjamin
    @JoshuaBenjamin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Native here, great job. You did so much better than most people. Nice hit with some legit local spots too. Wish I could share more but shhhhhh lol

    • @norsefury74
      @norsefury74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya, lets keep a few local to natives. Hard to do that, but I've never been to that one garden, carved plants one.

    • @jordycaicedo3700
      @jordycaicedo3700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm a native here, what other spots do you recommend that are not shown in this video?

    • @RCruz
      @RCruz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, people should never come here. It’s such an awful place. The weather is awful XD

  • @emstnjowtolmsn
    @emstnjowtolmsn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    When in San Diego, make a trip out to the Laguna and Cuyamaca Mtns area as well! Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Cleveland National Forest have some really great hikes, swimming holes, and mountain biking, plus some great small towns like Julian.

    • @skimmer521
      @skimmer521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Apple Pie

    • @snoocced3121
      @snoocced3121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went to cuyamaca for sixth grade camp it was an amazing experience

    • @LoganB591
      @LoganB591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@snoocced3121 same I went to 6th grade camp a few years back and it is a really pretty place and was a pretty cool and memorable experience

  • @toemblem
    @toemblem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As a San Diegan, I really enjoyed this video. Obviously, you can't possibly list every single great spot in a city but this is a pretty great list and it is perfect for someone who is coming here for a week. Depending on the season, the Del Mar races or the county fair are pretty solid too. And the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (WAP to locals) is phenomenal for animal lovers.

  • @carolgreen2118
    @carolgreen2118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The San Diego zoo is actually in Balboa Park. Tuesday is a free museum day (some museums are free each Tuesday) The organ at the organ pavilion is played on Sundays (I think at 2pm)

  • @Baxterthewaggster
    @Baxterthewaggster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Another tip! Head to convoy for good Asian food & markets! :)

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for the suggestion, I will have to check it out!

    • @SanDaygo1619
      @SanDaygo1619 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kimberly H to many good food there!! Yummyyy

    • @dabigrikishi
      @dabigrikishi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kimberly, is there any place here you would recommend in particular?

    • @Baxterthewaggster
      @Baxterthewaggster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mitchell Fung, it depends. There are a a couple Korean bbq places & Japanese food places. I recommend Raki Raki Ramen and Tsukemen, manna bbq, Yokohama Yakitori Koubou. For markets, Zion and Mitsuwa. There are a lot places to eat, Too many to list, I haven’t even tried them all, but I hope this helps!

    • @browner400h
      @browner400h 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just make sure you have full coverage insurance on your car some of the worst drivers on convoy st.

  • @lagatitabruja
    @lagatitabruja 6 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    As a San Diego native you did a good combo of touristy stuff/hidden spots. I would definitely recommend going to Encinitas beaches, Del Mar beaches, meditation gardens in encinitas, San Diego botanical gardens, it I think you were going for a more central downtown area as those are slightly more north but definitely worth the drive if you are staying downtown. Great job!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the suggestions, yea I want to do one that focuses on some of the awesome spots north of SD as well so these are great ideas

    • @bluefalconkiller3887
      @bluefalconkiller3887 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know any places that i could go river diving in SD?

    • @lesliefranklin1870
      @lesliefranklin1870 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not quite true. The San Diego river runs through Mission Valley. However, it's so small that it's not worth diving. If you want to try ocean diving, there are plenty of locations.

    • @norsefury74
      @norsefury74 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was doing a video of San Diego, not San Diego County. But it were the county, of course you would include Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach, etc.

    • @beljorge701
      @beljorge701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was the last year on SD an i stayed in Encinitas is a great place near moonlight beach a really beatiful place

  • @tylerthefreediver655
    @tylerthefreediver655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I live in San Diego, and it is absolutely amazing and beautiful to live here! I highly recommend you visit San Diego in the Summer.

  • @lewisanderson1171
    @lewisanderson1171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I can't wait to go to San Diego on my birthday week in August 2020 for a vacation.

    • @SSDB454
      @SSDB454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You still coming?

    • @gumerzambrano
      @gumerzambrano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy late birthday 🎉

  • @tobeaMD
    @tobeaMD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This is one of the best videos I’ve encountered that pertains to tourist attractions in San Diego. You seem to cover all the typical tourist spots and hidden gems in San Diego. Because of this video, I feel that I don’t have to put in as much research before I actually go on a trip to San Diego, so thank you.

  • @damonwk
    @damonwk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Mt Soledad is cool with all the plaques for military service and the amazing view! Great video by the way!

    • @mainmac
      @mainmac 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd double down on Mt. Helix, more inland but another great nature hilltop with an amazing view, if you're further east

  • @ShiloVix
    @ShiloVix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now don't forget Hillcrest! For food, shopping, dancing, drinking and having a coffee :)

  • @gofish2023
    @gofish2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thank you for spot lighting San Diego. Born and raised in SD (still live here) I think you did a pretty good job. One area I feel you left out Little Italy. Also, FYI Old Town is the birth place of California.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tip, I will have to check it out next time

    • @norsefury74
      @norsefury74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oldest place in CA. Some of the Mexican restaurants aren't that great. Much more authentic in other parts though.

    • @gerriserenity2726
      @gerriserenity2726 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carnitas snack shack close down in North Park. It's now a Breakfast Republic which is very good 😀

  • @briandy8075
    @briandy8075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The rollercoaster at Belmont Park is very uncomfortable to ride. Been on it many times in my life. I was impressed by this video. I'm born and raised in San Diego and there are some spots I didn't even know about, so thank you!

    • @lyndafayesmusic
      @lyndafayesmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You probably are referring to the lack of parking "spots", right?
      Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ?
      Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
      YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
      Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
      I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
      OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
      (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
      ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)

  • @nickgustin
    @nickgustin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Awesome video about the city I live in!
    The following are my recommendations on how to do the most in a single day when you are on foot or only have a single day with a car.
    I highly recommend the orange trolley tour to hit the majority of those hot spots while getting a pretty cool history lesson. Its the best way to see/walk to everything on this list with the exception of Liberty Station, Cabrillo National Park, the beaches, and North Park. The tour brings you to old town, balboa park, the gas lamp district, sea port villiage, and coronado.
    On a budget? You can do the gas lamp, maritime museum, midway museum, seaport villiage, and coronado (via the ferry located between midway and maritime) all in one day on foot. Take orange street on foot to take in all the shops and restaurants on your way to Hotel Del Coronado (about a mile long walk one way). Definitely party in the gas lamp at one of the two roof top bars mentioned in his video. Top of the Mariott is a younger crowd, top of the Hyatt is usually a more mature crowd. Everything down fourth and fifth street is pretty wild. The shout house has dueling pianos and is a good spot for 21+, middle aged, or older crowds.
    Balboa Park is an insane day trip if you want to take in the museums and zoo. Wear a comfortable closed toed shoe as you can easily trek 5+ miles depending on how much of the zoo and museums you take in. I highly recommend the Prado @ the house of hospitality in balboa park for a drink or a meal. Try to sit on the patio.
    Careful with ride share apps and enterance to Cabrillo National park, there is a small fee to drive into the park and nothing is a short walk. I recommend knocking Torrey Pines, La Jolla, Pacific Beach (emerald pier), sunset cliffs, Cabrillo and finish with dinner @ liberty station (in that exact order) on a day you have a rental car. If you are into photography, then you need to do more research as each of these sites are hot spots for epic shots, so you'll have to plan for best light. Liberty Station should be reserved as a food destination. If you are into craft beer there are more than three highly recommended craft brewery/restaurants in liberty station on top of additional themed restaurants like the covette diner/slatter's 5050/marketplace.
    North Park is a very trendy area. If you want to have a safe, awesome Saturday night; I recommend dinner and ice cream Saturday night that rolls into partying @ West Coast Tavern/Pink Bar/True North (all in North Park) with a Sunday brunch at the Mission in North Park. The bars close at 2a.m. so book something local to pull off Sunday Brunch in North Park... if you're downtown, vice in North Park, try to get to the hillcrest area for brunch ('hash house a go-go' is a favorite)
    Our four drinking/night life areas in San Diego are Pacific Beach (garnet street), Gas Lamp District (4th/5th Streets), North Park (University Ave) and we have a gay district called Hillcrest.
    Hope you enjoy San Diego as much as I do. Dont forget our two amusement parks (Sea World and Lego Land).

    • @lyndafayesmusic
      @lyndafayesmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You being a co worker of the host who couldn't find anywhere to PARK near any of the video's mentioned great hot spots ?
      You did try though; I'll hand that to ya.
      YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
      Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
      I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
      OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
      (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
      ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)

  • @brianking9286
    @brianking9286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Born and raised in San Diego. Traveled to most of the US states, Canada, and Europe. But coning home to SD is always the best. I'm never leaving.

  • @JamesBrown-ij1px
    @JamesBrown-ij1px ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a local in San Diego, the 'Chicken Pie Shop' in North Park is an institution! It may not be for everyone, but I go EVERY time I am back in town. I have been going there for 40 years, even back to it's original location on 5th Avenue in Hillcrest before they moved to North Park.

    • @Kitty_momma
      @Kitty_momma 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought it had closed.

  • @Kirsten_is_cursed10
    @Kirsten_is_cursed10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I live next to Balboa Park...it’s magical 😊

    • @beljorge701
      @beljorge701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am agree . Balboa park is a amazing and peaceful place , i love it, i am planning come back to SD soon.

  • @icecold8974
    @icecold8974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I came to San Diego for a wedding and ended up moving here a year later. I love this city, the people, and everything it has to offer.

    • @lyndafayesmusic
      @lyndafayesmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must be an owner of a gasoline station, right? And a few parking lots ?
      Did he not mention the recent increase in the price of gasoline or the LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ?
      Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
      YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
      Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
      I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
      OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
      (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
      ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)

  • @TheNicolianDynamite
    @TheNicolianDynamite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grew up in San Diego and in fourth grade, we took a field trip to sleep on the Star of India. Scared the sh*t outta me! Lmao but as an adult now looking back, it was an amazing experience. This is a wonderful video, huge thumbs up!

  • @ellakeane2525
    @ellakeane2525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’ve lived in San Diego my whole life and been to almost every one of these and they are so cool! For a matter of fact my dad works at Petco Park and my mom is a photographer so she gets to do photo shoots of a lot of restaurants in north park,she also lived in north for a really long time! It’s soooo amazing!!!!!

    • @lyndafayesmusic
      @lyndafayesmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
      Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
      I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
      OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
      (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
      ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)

  • @persisknipe6401
    @persisknipe6401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You nailed it in this video! Its very hard to narrow down so many things to do in San Diego.... you covered an array for families or couples and what I like is that most of it is LOW COST activities! Makes me want to explore more of our beautiful city!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the comment, I tried to accommodate everyone in this video and I appreciate your kind words!

  • @ussmidwaymuseum41
    @ussmidwaymuseum41 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! Thanks for including us on your list! Can't beat an adventure aboard the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century and those San Diego views from the flight deck! Until next time! :)

  • @FattyOrangetabby
    @FattyOrangetabby ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love this video you did a wonderful job explaining and show the amazing places there!! Thank you

  • @stardust3132
    @stardust3132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im going to sd today! I get a bit nervous traveling especially on long 8hr-10 rides like this, thank you for making this video for us! We all appreciate you😊

  • @jlnasseri4390
    @jlnasseri4390 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One area of San Diego that we often visit is Ocean Beach. This is a vintage beachtown that hasn't been gentrified - yet. Much of the main street is as was in the 1970's when I visited San Diego before I moved here. Interesting shops and good restaurants, the pier with a restaurant to relax and get a bite to eat and enjoy the wonderful view, a walk along the beach including Dog Beach and the tidepools to explore. It has it all with an eclectic vibe.

  • @danh4453
    @danh4453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Two of the places I often visit to eat at SD are:
    1. Phil's BBQ on Sports Arena Blvd
    2. Vallarta Express on Balboa
    I'd often make those drives from OC when I get a chance to! Totally worth it!

    • @nancysocal9505
      @nancysocal9505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always have to visit Phil's when I'm in town, and does no one eat at Anthony's Fish Grotto anymore?

  • @guilleermojimenez5460
    @guilleermojimenez5460 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, San Diego native here, baptized at the Mission. I am so glad no one tells you to go to my favorite beach. Thanks bloggers for keeping it on the down low. Go to PB, the zoo etc.

  • @crs92119
    @crs92119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Well done. As a native san diegan, the places mentioned are my go spots. Love my city and as i travel and see other cultures, societies i come home to my native city of san diego and realize just how thankful i am

  • @PatrickHayes376
    @PatrickHayes376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fantastic overview of San Diego. We went to the zoo years ago and absolutely loved it! Thanks for sharing these great locations. 👍

  • @delontereid7584
    @delontereid7584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for all the great content on San Diego and route 66 (AZ). I have binge watched these videos and started planning my trips to these places.

  • @skimmer521
    @skimmer521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Who remembers 6th grade camp at Palomar?

  • @WhisperingEarthMom
    @WhisperingEarthMom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just an FYI, Tacos El Gordo has moved “around the corner”... they are directly across the street from the mall. The place is sooooo popular that they outgrow the establishment on
    H Street and are now using the H St one as a pick up order establishment for online or call in orders. The Broadway one (the new location) now has more tables, larger parking lot and a slightly extended menu. They are still just as amazing and will still have to wait a long time for those adobada/al pastor tacos but still so very worth the wait. If you like Carne asada fries the ones there are amazing and super well served... the adobada ones are even better! 🤤🤤🤤🤤 Buen Provecho!

    • @mic-1enterprises653
      @mic-1enterprises653 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tacos El Gordo is way over priced there are millions of paces to get a taco this close to Mexico

  • @immobilien
    @immobilien 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I STAYED IN SAN DIEGO ONE SUMMER AS A TEENAGER NEAR MISSION BAY.........LOVED THE CITY......

  • @zeus4209
    @zeus4209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lived there during my 20’s, i missed sunnydaygo

  • @mrlinkus6593
    @mrlinkus6593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just amazing! Thanks for the list, will be handy for my future SD adventures.

  • @setheheart4911
    @setheheart4911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great list! Thank you!

  • @wildfoodietours6702
    @wildfoodietours6702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow what a great and comprehensive list of things to do in San Diego. From Balboa Park to Torrey Pines, I'm impressed you also mentioned the amazing Tacos El Gordo for those mouth-watering al pastor tacos! The only place I'd add, especially for the ladies, is the centrally located Fashion Valley for some shopping or casual dinner and movie.

  • @l.g.a.8930
    @l.g.a.8930 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video. Thank you so much :)

  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! So helpful, as always.

  • @AlexFlvt
    @AlexFlvt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video thanks man!

  • @WhereYouWantToBeTv
    @WhereYouWantToBeTv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great content! Thanks for putting this together. We're so blessed to live here. Lots to do! If you're into hidden spots, we recommend hitting up the neighborhoods. There's all sorts of cool hidden walking paths, canyons & other areas that aren't crowded!

  • @imanitrobinson9485
    @imanitrobinson9485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You did not talk about the fresh tortillas and fishbowl margaritas in old town. And the old amazing homes in mission hills (not really a tourist destination just interesting vibe of being hidden and seemed to be forgotten)... Searsuckers is one of my favorite restaurants too. Birdrock tide pools and KateSessions panoramic view are SD hidden treasures. Great video!

    • @Kitty_momma
      @Kitty_momma 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha, I was thinking about the jumbo margaritas too!!

  • @asincereproduction
    @asincereproduction 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! I'm heading there this weekend. Thanks for the insight!

  • @BeCatholicNotBogusOrdo
    @BeCatholicNotBogusOrdo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. Thank you for your quality content!!

  • @fresa303
    @fresa303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for posting this video! We planned our week long trip using your guide and had the BEST time exploring San Diego. I loved La Jolla and taking amazing photos on Sunset Cliffs. My husband is a history buff and had a great time on the USS Midway and Cabrillo Natl monument. Thank you for all the great recommendations!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem, so glad the video was helpful for your trip!

    • @lyndafayesmusic
      @lyndafayesmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
      Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
      I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
      OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
      (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
      ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)

  • @cherylrogers6941
    @cherylrogers6941 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm just surprised you never mentioned the safari park in Escondido,Its a Wonderful place to go as well!!

  • @vanessamarietorres7245
    @vanessamarietorres7245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    FANTASTIC VIDEO!!! Thanks!!!

  • @Hawaii_Homes
    @Hawaii_Homes ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome and very informative video! Thank you!

  • @Genarovaz
    @Genarovaz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really nice video! Took notes of everything! Thank you so much

  • @menposed
    @menposed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You did a great job! Ive lived in San Diego my whole life and you nailed it! I liked how you didn't just talk about the same ol boring stuff! Another gem you should add is ocean beach, del mar, and wind and sea beach! All great spots! And don't forget you can go from beach, to forest, to desert in less than a two hours!

  • @daniellewhite-rayos850
    @daniellewhite-rayos850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job! Great tips for travel

  • @BobbieXxoo
    @BobbieXxoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will be visiting this summer, It's been over 20 yrs. I just can't wait!!! 🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤

  • @jasonplatt2228
    @jasonplatt2228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is a great video and when I lived in the Los Angeles area, I used to make frequent day trips to San Diego. But you brought up some places that I hadn't heard of before, so that's great! One place that you didn't mention that I think is nice is Mission Trails Regional Park which is a great place to hike and get away from the urban part of the city! Thank you for posting this excellent video and all of your other great videos as well! I love how you're always so enthusiastic when you do the videos as well, it really makes the videos more enjoyable to watch when it seems like you enjoy doing them!

    • @surfside-hj2ue
      @surfside-hj2ue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live three blocks from Mission Trails Park. And you're right. It's a good hiking area and don't forget Cowles Mountain to hike.

  • @cjfcamcam
    @cjfcamcam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video was visually amazing and informative. Instant subscribe

  • @jackiej.4387
    @jackiej.4387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly well done! Thank you so much.

  • @carlroughsedge7457
    @carlroughsedge7457 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks. San Diego added to bucket list.

  • @EE-zn8fb
    @EE-zn8fb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for adding the food adventure spots I requested Josh! and yeah Tacos El Gordo is bomb!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Edmond Edralin for sure! I want to do more food videos in the future!

  • @stitch-xx2oo
    @stitch-xx2oo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Great Video. I sure miss San Diego.

    • @lyndafayesmusic
      @lyndafayesmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you driven a car lately? Look out for the traffic! another one he missed; Yes, Mission Bay! They used to have paddle boats there too?
      YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
      Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
      I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
      OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
      (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
      ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)

  • @tinanguyen3686
    @tinanguyen3686 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jessicahekman2548
    @jessicahekman2548 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this is such great info about San 2, thanks!

  • @424Sweetpea
    @424Sweetpea 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is awesome!! Going to Cali in May and this is perfect for ideas!!

  • @brendanmbracken
    @brendanmbracken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Places to Consider adding:
    1) La Jolla Shores Beach, through to Scripps Pier
    2) Little Italy
    3) Encinitas
    4) Brewery Zone in 92121
    5) Ocean Beach
    6) Phil's BBQ
    7) Seaside Market "Cardiff Crack"
    8) Legoland

    • @roderickson9063
      @roderickson9063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t think Encinitas is in San Diego

    • @pj9397
      @pj9397 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rod Erickson yes Encinitas is in San Diego

    • @WhisperingEarthMom
      @WhisperingEarthMom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The wild animal park 🦍🦏🐅🦒😉

    • @crudkip4326
      @crudkip4326 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rod Erickson and sea world... can’t forget that!

    • @rainbowchicken5574
      @rainbowchicken5574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rod Erickson lol yes it is

  • @florambrosio5271
    @florambrosio5271 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it!!! I
    Will for sure share

  • @jordycaicedo3700
    @jordycaicedo3700 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome! Appreciate it! Gotta plan a to go list now!

  • @Baxterthewaggster
    @Baxterthewaggster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great list for my hometown! :))

    • @driftaway3896
      @driftaway3896 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kimberly H Hows the drifters down there??? Alot of them or not really??

    • @Baxterthewaggster
      @Baxterthewaggster 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kark Maleta, unfortunately there are a lot downtown/ city center. California as a whole has a lot of homeless because other states send them here. It doesn’t rain much which also attracts homeless people.

    • @DefSquadFan
      @DefSquadFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah but they are really sectioned off downtown. Stay west of 6th street or stay in the Gaslamp and you are good.

  • @illuminat9604
    @illuminat9604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love SD , to me is the best US city and I've seen most of them . So there it is 20y later i'm still in San Diego.

  • @HunterD619
    @HunterD619 ปีที่แล้ว

    lived in San Diego my whole life went to mission bay high school as well as Point Loma high, pacific beach will forever be in my heart.

  • @salamon1080
    @salamon1080 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info, thank you!!!!

  • @luisaann4711
    @luisaann4711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    For the past 10 years i have lived 4 miles from tacos el gordo, never heard of it till you and THANK YOU, i had the opportunity to go tonight and OMG!!! Thank you thank you, sooooooooo good! Best tacos ever, well worth the wait

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you went and checked them out! I wish I lived closer so I could go more often!

    • @poyp777
      @poyp777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i like your bondage playlist

    • @boombapdoom493
      @boombapdoom493 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live blocks away from it 😎

  • @fpbthree
    @fpbthree 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video. I was stationed there in the late 90s. I did only 11 things to do. I was too young to appreciate some of the things. And 2 of the things weren't there like the USS Midway and the downtown ball park. However, I did attend a lot of Padres games at Qualcom.

  • @robynlamb7726
    @robynlamb7726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do a beautiful job of our City!! Thank You 😊

  • @thetyleraugust
    @thetyleraugust 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super informative! thanks a lot

  • @alison2649
    @alison2649 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent! You showed me a few spots I never thought to go check out! Can’t wait

  • @notjacksonshaffer3357
    @notjacksonshaffer3357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    How do you talk about San Diego and not mention carne asada fries

    • @norsefury74
      @norsefury74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      California Burrito was born in San Diego. But, that's not too fancy.

    • @SDsc0rch
      @SDsc0rch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      or Rubios robertos in-n-out hodads and all the micro-breweries.........

    • @WWNWD
      @WWNWD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In n out was started in LA area. I believe Jack in the Box started in San Diego though.

    • @SDsc0rch
      @SDsc0rch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WWNWD - that's true - I've done work at the jack in the box Corp office...

    • @antoniocorona6508
      @antoniocorona6508 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @IMPRENTARIERAQUITO
    @IMPRENTARIERAQUITO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video and excellent recommendations, thanks

  • @StanislavKlinikov
    @StanislavKlinikov 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great job done!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • @juanitoalvarez8355
    @juanitoalvarez8355 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    hey man this was an amazing video loved how much you went into detail! im moving to san diego next week and this video is gonna help me check out this amazing city!

  • @michelesanpietro3013
    @michelesanpietro3013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so happy to see there are still Americans who love their country and like to talk about the countless beautiful things America has.

  • @caminodesantiagojourney873
    @caminodesantiagojourney873 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, please keep them coming!

  • @dr.baotran8448
    @dr.baotran8448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your insightful video.

  • @ahhitskatie9094
    @ahhitskatie9094 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    These are great suggestions! I practically live in San Diego for half the year and haven’t heard or thought of some of these. Thank you for these suggestions! Great video!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem, thanks for the comment!

    • @lyndafayesmusic
      @lyndafayesmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try a few he missed:
      YOU probably live in Salona Beach, right ? They have parking there and great food near the rail road tracks;Guess he couldn't find PARKING for Laguna nor anything near the Cuyamaca Mountains either ?
      Missed Little Italy AND Capistrano too?
      I'd like to know WHY my friend in Genova , ITALY would EVER want to visit San Diego; ?
      OH GOOD; WHEN can you show us the PARKING LOTS we have to struggle through to EACH wonderful experience ?
      (San Diego Keep my Spirit written on a good day at Malibu!) lots of parking there btw.
      ("Please Come back to Barcelona" too!)

  • @richard5315
    @richard5315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Chicano park, Barrio Logan, and for eats, Los Cuartos Milpas. All in a 2 mile radius

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tips!

    • @DefSquadFan
      @DefSquadFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What the heck is in Logan Heights except Chicano Park?

    • @christophermay4998
      @christophermay4998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      California Through My Lens those places are gang and homeless hangouts......not safe day or night......good place to get beat up or car jacked......

    • @iggwhy5380
      @iggwhy5380 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a park at the end of cesar Chavez St that had an amazing view of the bridge and breathtaking sunset. It's right behind the restaurant Depot store. Also Aztec dancers that practice at Chicano park every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm

    • @charlyfranklin2954
      @charlyfranklin2954 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly my thoughts when he was talking about the taco shops--Los Cuatros Milpas. Ate there a couple times and enjoyed. Not many like it. My father ate there on the weekends when he commuted from Chula Vista to Long Beach in the late 30's, early 40's. A long history there and good food.

  • @MilitaryHistoryandAviation
    @MilitaryHistoryandAviation 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done - thanks for the great suggestions.

  • @mariaolvera5548
    @mariaolvera5548 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Estupenda tus recomendaciones, lugares espectaculares e importantes, conocer San Diego reviviendo la historia y disfrutando sus lugares de recreación!!!

  • @svetlanahessler2737
    @svetlanahessler2737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much been looking for video like this.. planing my trip to San Diego 💛👋

  • @toshibavoodoo
    @toshibavoodoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    taking the kids to San Diego!!

  • @arawsandiego9903
    @arawsandiego9903 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for covering the great spots of San Diego!

  • @debbY100
    @debbY100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best THINGS TO DO in SD that I've come across. Nice work! Thank you!