Insider’s Guide to San DiegoMy guide to San Diego! Sharing my favorite restaurants, cafes, bars, stays, and other amazing things to do in town.Authorstravelwithtalia
DestinationsSan DiegoItinerary

Cafes

ASA Bakery
Incredible Japanese bakery you should try if you love good lattes and pastries! They also have a lunch menu with delicious Japanese items!
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Bonjour Patisserie
Incredible French bakery located in Little Italy. Perfect for a coffee date! Make sure to try their croissants!
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Restaurants

Azuki Sushi Lounge
One of my favorite Sushi restaurants in town. I love how close the restaurant is to Balboa Park so you can combine visiting Balboa Park first and then go to Azuki Sushi. Make sure to try the Strawberry Kush and Matcha Man cocktail! And you cannot go wrong with the chef's selection! The sushi quality and the ambiance of this restaurant make it so special!
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The Amalfi Llama - San Diego
This restaurant features Italian and Argentinian cuisine. Love the ambiance and the food at this place! The steaks are divine!
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Where to stay

La Valencia Hotel
Pink hotel with incredible views just in the heart of La Jolla! They have an incredible restaurant on site as well. Perfect palce if you want to stay in La Jolla. Its super close to attractions like the Sunny Jim's Sea Cave (super cool place!), Coast Walk Trail, the Childrens Pool and La Jolla Cove. Also, some amazing restaurants are just walking distance!
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The Wayfarer San Diego
Perfect hotel when you love the hustle and bustle. You can take surf lessons right there. Beach views are incredible. There are nice bars and restaurants in walking distance.
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Activities

USS Midway Museum
Must visit museum! Perfect for the whole family! The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum, showcasing the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway. Explore the ship's deck and interior, featuring interactive exhibits, restored aircraft, and personal stories from sailors and pilots. Must visit when in San Diego!
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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour (Single Kayak)
Coolest way to experience the wildlife in San Diego. You might see dolphins, leopard sharks, sting rays, seals and birds!
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Pacific Surf School
No San Diego visit is complete without taking surf lessons!
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La Jolla Cove
Amazing spot for snorkeling and seeing seals!
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San Diego Sailing Tours
Amazing sailing tours. Perfect for couples, friends, family trips. Perfect way to see San Diego from the water.
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Bars

Mothership
This is a super cool, spacey bar in San Diego. It's a unique place! To make sure you get a table, you need a reservation or come later in the evening. The wait time should not be too long.
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Understory Bar
Great cocktails! And what I absolutely love as well is that even though you cannot order any food at this restaurant, you can order food from any of the other restaurants that are located the Sky Deck in Del Mar right to your table at Understory Bar. Also, during their Happy Hour all classic cocktals are 50% off which is nuts. (Happy Hour times: Mon – Fri 4pm-6pm ; Late Night | Fri & Sat 10pm-12am)
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