Elegant Comforts’ guidebook to San Diego
Sightseeing
Famous Balboa park is a great place to take your family and friends. Numerous museums abound and a great place to just take a walk and take in all the scenery!
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
Famous Balboa park is a great place to take your family and friends. Numerous museums abound and a great place to just take a walk and take in all the scenery!
World famous Sea World! With many aquatic animals, attractions and rides this is a must visit if you are new to San Diego or just visiting!
122 residents recomanen
Sea World Drive
Sea World DriveWorld famous Sea World! With many aquatic animals, attractions and rides this is a must visit if you are new to San Diego or just visiting!
Torrey Pines State Beach
20 mins to Beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach
20mins to La Jolla Cove, great place to walk along the coastline. Seals are abundant for viewing and watching.
1327 residents recomanen
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd20mins to La Jolla Cove, great place to walk along the coastline. Seals are abundant for viewing and watching.
Pacific Beach is one of San Diego's gems! Lots of local shops and a huge boardwalk where you can walk, bike and skate! Make sure to check out Crystal Pier while you're there! If you have extra time, it's a great place to go fishing as well.
700 residents recomanen
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is one of San Diego's gems! Lots of local shops and a huge boardwalk where you can walk, bike and skate! Make sure to check out Crystal Pier while you're there! If you have extra time, it's a great place to go fishing as well.
Home to many local shops, attractions and boats. Make sure to check out this beach. The boardwalk connects to Pacific Beach!
554 residents recomanen
Platja de la Missió
3000 Mission BoulevardHome to many local shops, attractions and boats. Make sure to check out this beach. The boardwalk connects to Pacific Beach!
During low tide, you can observe many aquatic life right off of the beach! Make sure to wear shoes, we don't recommend wearing sandals to prevent any slip or fall injury.
65 residents recomanen
La Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast BlvdDuring low tide, you can observe many aquatic life right off of the beach! Make sure to wear shoes, we don't recommend wearing sandals to prevent any slip or fall injury.
The famous Gaslamp quarter of San Diego. Full of shops, restaurants, breweries and the heart of Downtown San Diego
1208 residents recomanen
Gaslamp Quarter
The famous Gaslamp quarter of San Diego. Full of shops, restaurants, breweries and the heart of Downtown San Diego
Ocean Beach Pier is the longest pier in San Diego. A must visit for sightseeing and fishermen.
776 residents recomanen
Platja de l'Oceà
1850 Ocean Front StOcean Beach Pier is the longest pier in San Diego. A must visit for sightseeing and fishermen.
Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources.
238 residents recomanen
Cabrillo National Monument
Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources.
Liberty Station provides a portal to the past, an experience for the present, and a promise for the future. Come to shop, eat, and enjoy the best San Diego has to offer.
269 residents recomanen
Estació de la Llibertat
2640 Historic Decatur RdLiberty Station provides a portal to the past, an experience for the present, and a promise for the future. Come to shop, eat, and enjoy the best San Diego has to offer.
Attractions
World famous San Diego Zoo is a huge zoo with plenty of your favorite animals to watch and observe! Great for families and animal lovers alike.
2510 residents recomanen
Zoo de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous San Diego Zoo is a huge zoo with plenty of your favorite animals to watch and observe! Great for families and animal lovers alike.
35min drive to LEGOLand!
Great for families and lego afficionados!
1249 residents recomanen
LEGOLAND Califòrnia
One Legoland Dr35min drive to LEGOLand!
Great for families and lego afficionados!
25min drive to the Safari Park! Great for families where you can observe the animals in wide open ranges!
967 residents recomanen
Parc Safari del Zoo de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd25min drive to the Safari Park! Great for families where you can observe the animals in wide open ranges!
Baseball fan? This is the baseball stadium for San Diego, home of the Padres! If you have time, make sure to catch a ball game and enjoy the many food options within the stadium!
709 residents recomanen
Parc Petco
100 Park BlvdBaseball fan? This is the baseball stadium for San Diego, home of the Padres! If you have time, make sure to catch a ball game and enjoy the many food options within the stadium!
Belmont Park has a roller coaster and many activities perfect for families and tourists! Lots of shops, restaurants and bars right in front of the ocean!
689 residents recomanen
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdBelmont Park has a roller coaster and many activities perfect for families and tourists! Lots of shops, restaurants and bars right in front of the ocean!
A huge aquarium for aquatic lovers! Close to UCSD this is a great place to explore the marine life with family and friends.
366 residents recomanen
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayA huge aquarium for aquatic lovers! Close to UCSD this is a great place to explore the marine life with family and friends.
Museu USS Midway
910 N Harbor DrThe famous USS Midway. A battleship open for tours!
A trip to the past of what San Diego first looked like.
170 residents recomanen
Vell Ciutat de San Diego
4002 Wallace StA trip to the past of what San Diego first looked like.
Museu de l'aire i l'espai de San Diego
2001 Pan American PlazaA museum featuring avionics!
The museum of man takes a historic look into the history of humankind. Very intriguing!
30 residents recomanen
Museum of Man Scientific Library
1350 El PradoThe museum of man takes a historic look into the history of humankind. Very intriguing!
Art lovers can take a walk enjoying all the various artists and curations in this museum!
126 residents recomanen
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El PradoArt lovers can take a walk enjoying all the various artists and curations in this museum!
Got an itch to try your luck and/or skill? Head over to Valley View Casino for all your entertainment needs.
41 residents recomanen
Valley View Casino & Hotel
16300 Nyemii PassGot an itch to try your luck and/or skill? Head over to Valley View Casino for all your entertainment needs.
Barona Resort & Casino
1932 Wildcat Canyon RdGreat Casino with good food, entertainment and games!
Viejas Casino is owned by our beloved American-Indian community. Located in Alpine it's great for all your entertainment needs.
51 residents recomanen
Viejas Casino & Resort
5000 Willows RdViejas Casino is owned by our beloved American-Indian community. Located in Alpine it's great for all your entertainment needs.
Casino Sycuan
5469 Casino WayA fun casino that has multiple games, events and attractions.
A fun museum catered for the youngins. Great for families!
115 residents recomanen
El Nou Museu dels Nens
200 W Island AveA fun museum catered for the youngins. Great for families!
For curious kids, this is a great hands-on museum perfect for families
18 residents recomanen
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
320 N BroadwayFor curious kids, this is a great hands-on museum perfect for families
Universities
University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr15mins away to UCSD
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr20min drive to San Diego State University
University of San Diego USD
5998 Alcala Park20min drive to USD
Food scene
Dave's Hot Chicken in San Diego! Great place for spicy food lovers!
9 residents recomanen
Dave's Hot Chicken
1001 Garnet AveDave's Hot Chicken in San Diego! Great place for spicy food lovers!
California's beloved In-N-Out burger. Close to the home less than 10mins away!
16 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
9410 Mira Mesa BlvdCalifornia's beloved In-N-Out burger. Close to the home less than 10mins away!
Of the numerous pho restaurants in town, this restaurant is highly recommended. Generous amounts of meat, spot on flavored broth, this is a MUST visit in this neighborhood!
7 residents recomanen
Pho Cow Cali
9170 Mira Mesa BlvdOf the numerous pho restaurants in town, this restaurant is highly recommended. Generous amounts of meat, spot on flavored broth, this is a MUST visit in this neighborhood!
A highly recommended, fine dining restaurant whose food is as good as the scenic views! Located in downtown you will dine with the whole view of the San Diego skyline
152 residents recomanen
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveA highly recommended, fine dining restaurant whose food is as good as the scenic views! Located in downtown you will dine with the whole view of the San Diego skyline
At San Diego’s only two Michelin star restaurant, Addison is guided by longtime executive chef/director William Bradley, whose team leads diners through elaborate five or ten course chef’s tasting dinners.
16 residents recomanen
Addison Restaurant
5200 Grand Del Mar WayAt San Diego’s only two Michelin star restaurant, Addison is guided by longtime executive chef/director William Bradley, whose team leads diners through elaborate five or ten course chef’s tasting dinners.
The signature restaurant of The Lodge at Torrey Pines transcends hotel dining by a mile. Here, executive chef Jeff Jackson and chef de cuisine Kelli Crosson collaborate on impeccably sourced farm-to-table cooking, featuring dishes like housemade terrines, Liberty Duck breast and leg confit, and beets with pistachio butter, in a warm and welcoming Craftsman-style dining room.
12 residents recomanen
A.R. Valentien
11480 N Torrey Pines RdThe signature restaurant of The Lodge at Torrey Pines transcends hotel dining by a mile. Here, executive chef Jeff Jackson and chef de cuisine Kelli Crosson collaborate on impeccably sourced farm-to-table cooking, featuring dishes like housemade terrines, Liberty Duck breast and leg confit, and beets with pistachio butter, in a warm and welcoming Craftsman-style dining room.
This three-floor stunner offers choose-your-own-adventure dining. Though its fine dining lower- level restaurant has been closed during the pandemic, George’s still offers top-notch views and food at its rooftop terrace and craft cocktail-focused gastrobar. As San Diego’s top supporter of Chino Farms, the ingredients are impeccable, and executive chef/partner Trey Foshee is one of the city’s most admired chefs.
248 residents recomanen
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StThis three-floor stunner offers choose-your-own-adventure dining. Though its fine dining lower- level restaurant has been closed during the pandemic, George’s still offers top-notch views and food at its rooftop terrace and craft cocktail-focused gastrobar. As San Diego’s top supporter of Chino Farms, the ingredients are impeccable, and executive chef/partner Trey Foshee is one of the city’s most admired chefs.
San Diego has several stellar hotel restaurants and this is one of them. The La Jolla restaurant, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is helmed by longtime executive Jason Knibb who admired by the food-obsessed and other local chefs for his precise and never pretentious California cuisine. Check out his signature dish, the Jamaican jerk pork belly.
33 residents recomanen
Prospect Bar and Lounge
1025 Prospect StSan Diego has several stellar hotel restaurants and this is one of them. The La Jolla restaurant, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is helmed by longtime executive Jason Knibb who admired by the food-obsessed and other local chefs for his precise and never pretentious California cuisine. Check out his signature dish, the Jamaican jerk pork belly.
Japanese food is one of San Diego’s strong suits and this modest and unassuming Kearny Mesa spot is an under-the-radar industry favorite. The restaurant offers expertly-grilled yakitori as well as an interesting array of izakaya dishes, from takowasa (raw octopus with wasabi) to fried smelt.
Yakitori Hino
7420 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardJapanese food is one of San Diego’s strong suits and this modest and unassuming Kearny Mesa spot is an under-the-radar industry favorite. The restaurant offers expertly-grilled yakitori as well as an interesting array of izakaya dishes, from takowasa (raw octopus with wasabi) to fried smelt.
This Japanese transplant with multiple locations has garnered national attention and Michelin Plate recognition thanks to masterful bowls of ramen, set apart by a signature tonkotsu broth that rich but not overly heavy and noodles made in-house that have near-perfect pull and chew.
24 residents recomanen
Menya Ultra
8199 Clairemont Mesa BlvdThis Japanese transplant with multiple locations has garnered national attention and Michelin Plate recognition thanks to masterful bowls of ramen, set apart by a signature tonkotsu broth that rich but not overly heavy and noodles made in-house that have near-perfect pull and chew.
When it set up shop in the quiet coastal community of Bird Rock in 2018, Wayfarer brought the beach its first real-deal bakery. Established by owner and master baker Crystal White, it’s become a destination worth trekking to for its flaky pastries sweetened with local produce and sturdy-crusted loaves made of heirloom grains.
35 residents recomanen
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla BlvdWhen it set up shop in the quiet coastal community of Bird Rock in 2018, Wayfarer brought the beach its first real-deal bakery. Established by owner and master baker Crystal White, it’s become a destination worth trekking to for its flaky pastries sweetened with local produce and sturdy-crusted loaves made of heirloom grains.
For a city of its size, San Diego has too few restaurants dedicated to showcasing local seafood and the bounty of the West Coast. This family-run Pacific Beach institution is a seafood distributor, retail market, restaurant, and cocktail bar in one.
117 residents recomanen
The Fishery
5040 Cass StFor a city of its size, San Diego has too few restaurants dedicated to showcasing local seafood and the bounty of the West Coast. This family-run Pacific Beach institution is a seafood distributor, retail market, restaurant, and cocktail bar in one.
Venerable sushi master/owner Yukito Ota has trained many of the city’s top sushi chefs and still presides over a sushi bar that serves one of the top omakase experiences in town from an unassuming space in a Pacific Beach strip mall.
146 residents recomanen
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrVenerable sushi master/owner Yukito Ota has trained many of the city’s top sushi chefs and still presides over a sushi bar that serves one of the top omakase experiences in town from an unassuming space in a Pacific Beach strip mall.
This gracious family-run Adams Avenue sushi bar, which has been awarded a Michelin star, offers a multi-course omakase experience from master sushi chef Sochi Kadoya and a well-curated sake selection.
12 residents recomanen
SOICHI
2121 Adams AveThis gracious family-run Adams Avenue sushi bar, which has been awarded a Michelin star, offers a multi-course omakase experience from master sushi chef Sochi Kadoya and a well-curated sake selection.
This neighborhood bistro, run by a veteran of the city’s best French restaurants, has charm for days. Its relaxed bar and comfortable dining room are a fine setting for French classics that include made-to-order sky-high souffles.
23 residents recomanen
Et Voilà! French Bistro
3015 Adams AveThis neighborhood bistro, run by a veteran of the city’s best French restaurants, has charm for days. Its relaxed bar and comfortable dining room are a fine setting for French classics that include made-to-order sky-high souffles.
The sophomore entry from Trust Restaurant, honored with Michelin Plate status, is already a staple in Mission Hills where it offers up a range of experiences via its relaxed cocktail bar or upscale dining room.
33 residents recomanen
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton DrThe sophomore entry from Trust Restaurant, honored with Michelin Plate status, is already a staple in Mission Hills where it offers up a range of experiences via its relaxed cocktail bar or upscale dining room.
The winner of a coveted Michelin star, this Old Town restaurant tops many sushi aficionados’ lists for its adherence to traditional Japanese style and technique featuring well-crated nigiri sushi. The setting is spare but there’s fireworks on the plate.
18 residents recomanen
Sushi Tadokoro
2244 San Diego AveThe winner of a coveted Michelin star, this Old Town restaurant tops many sushi aficionados’ lists for its adherence to traditional Japanese style and technique featuring well-crated nigiri sushi. The setting is spare but there’s fireworks on the plate.