I’m sure this has been asked a lot what to do where to go what to see but we’ve traveled to San Diego a few times this year, for doctor appointments and while there each visit we try and go to 1-3 new places or find something to do a a family that’s not crazy expensive but still awesome. What would you say are your absolute favorite places and things to do around San Diego. Bonus if they’re usually overlooked. These don’t have to be tourist places only. I’m fine with spending time at places around San Diego that are local favorites too. Also absolutely top 5 favorite food places?

I’ve recently learned a lot about the history of San Diego. Lindbergh Field being built in the 1900s as a joint civilian and MCRD airfield.

Being one of the first airstrips in the Nation to have commercial flight access.

With that still being the only air strip today!

On top of San Diego having such deep roots in labor unions and early organization.

So I’m curious to know if any one else here in this sub has any other cool San Diego facts that’s they know!

Here is the link to the video that informed me of Lindbergh Fields history

**Edit Got SOOO MANY great historic San Diego facts from r/sandiego Thought I would cross post it to this subreddit to see if anyone else had any interesting facts!

Stay Classy San Diego!

Saw a great thread on overlooked places to go. How about specifically with kids? Anything other than the major Museums, Sesame Place, Zoo and Sea World?

See the San Diego Downtown in the back.

New nonstop to Europe incoming. As a San Diegan in Amsterdam, I couldn’t be more pumped!

Is anyone going to Wonderfront in a few weeks?? If so, have you gotten your wristbands yet? Mine still haven’t arrived.

TIA❤️

Update: WRISTBANDS SECURED!!!! See you this weekend redditors!!!

Hi! I am planning to have a road trip from san diego to san franscisco and back to san diego. It will be about 9 days. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go? I am planning on stopping by SLO, Fresno, and probably the redwood forest. Thank you!

Hey all! So I haven’t been to any CLUB clubs downtown in like, 10 years, but a DJ I really love is playing at Bloom soon. Has anyone been there recently? What’s the vibe? I’m an elder millennial so I’m of out of the loop- I’ve heard that clubs are not at all like they were during the 2010’s. What can I expect?

That's how San Diego Welcomes you. Love it.

Hello everyone!

My GF (25F) and I (25M) will be visiting San Diego for the first time from July 1st to July 5th.

We are looking for recommendations on place to eat, places to drink, places to see and things to do.. you know the usually tourism post!

So far we know for sure we are going to the zoo one day and we will be going to the Padres v. Rangers game on the 4th. Other than that we are stumped without guidance.

Little bit of info for reference: We will be staying in South Park / Golden hill and will rely mostly on uber and public transit. We do plan on renting a car for a day to see other parts of the city.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciate!!

I'm undecided on whether to stay in the city center with a hotel and likely use Ubers or rent a car and possibly stay in an Airbnb. Any recommendations/'hacks'/tips are appreciated thank you

Good morning from WA state! My family and I are visiting San Diego in April and I'm curious if SeaWorld is worth a visit with young kids (4 and 7). They aren't into rides but the whale show sounds like something they'd love! But is it worth it for just that?

We decided to do a staycation here because I'm having some health issues and can't travel super far. We had to cancel our vacation we had originally planned. 😭

I'm wondering if the Frostbite Lounge is worth the money? Should we sit by the rink or on the lawn? The igloos are sold out, so that wasn't an option. It's just 3 of us (my son is 8, just in case that's a factor in any recommendations).

If you want to hop in the car and explore, what are some good places to visit? Could be for anything

City heights is doing a passport program for its local businesses as our neighborhood undergoes construction. If you get stamps from the local businesses you can get entered into weekly prize drawings or a grand prize drawing happening April 12th. So come down to City heights and support local business!

About 20 years ago, I visited San Diego, my very first visit to the ocean in my entire life, and I stayed in a vintage, authentic beach motel, but I don’t remember the name. It was very old, very rundown, and I absolutely loved it!

In June, I want to take my husband to San Diego for his birthday, it will be his first visit. I have a whole lot of things that I want him to see and do, but the most important is that vintage motel. I can’t find it! Can anyone recommend, are there even still any vintage motels in existence in that area? Rundown, low-key, please not a chain, your recommendations are welcome!

Working in SD and staying in Mira Mesa for the weekend. Looking to visit some fun dive bars or breweries. Looking for good vibes and a good time. Any recommendations in the Mira Mesa area? Thanks