Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in North Pacific Beach

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in North Pacific Beach

Torrey Pines State Reserve
Torrey Pines State Reserve
4.8 (11036 ratings)4.5 (3514 ratings)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkState parkNature & Wildlife AreasHiking Trails
Seaport Village
Seaport Village
4.6 (18125 ratings)4 (4366 ratings)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds.
849 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Shopping mallShoppingPiers & BoardwalksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Maritime Museum of San Diego
4.7 (2737 ratings)4.5 (1598 ratings)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMaritime museumOutdoor activity organiserShipsSpecialty Museums
Petco Park
Petco Park
4.7 (13150 ratings)4.5 (4116 ratings)
Opened in 2004, this prominent outdoor stadium features seasonal sporting events & concerts.
100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksEvent venueArenas & StadiumsSports Complexes
Mentioned by San Diego 3 days itinerary
3 Days in San Diego Itinerary – What to See and Do
"Afterwards, take yourself to the south east corner of the Gaslamp area and locate Petco Park (it’s kind of hard to miss). This giant baseball stadium is home to the San Diego Padres and, baseball fan or not (I’m not), is a pretty spectacular sight. If you’re in San Diego during the baseball season, tickets are affordable and make for a great night out. Otherwise, you can take a stadium tour, or just climb up onto the grassy bank opposite and have a nosey from there."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Must-Visit Attractions in San Diego
"The San Diego Padres play at Petco Park, which you can find downtown. Thanks to the year-round sun, a ball game is usually a good excuse to sit outside at any point in the season. If baseball isn’t your thing, though, the stadium also hosts a variety of other sports and concerts."
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4.6 (19180 ratings)4.5 (5262 ratings)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
State parkSights & LandmarksParkHistoric Walking Areas
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in California
"This park has an excellent history museum in the Robinson-Rose House at the southern end of the plaza. You’ll also find a diorama depicting the original pueblo at the park’s visitor center, where you can pick up a copy of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Tour Guide & Brief History ($3), or a presentation tour (free) at 11am and 2pm daily. Personal tours cost $10 and depart at 11:30am and 1pm."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
Top 26 Tourist Attractions in San Diego
"There are numerous historic buildings located in this area, dating back to the early 1800s. It was the first European settlement in California. One notable building is Whaley House which Travel Channel named as the most haunted house in America."
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
5 (11 ratings)4 (2 ratings)
959 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Presbyterian churchSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Little Italy
Little Italy
4.5 (1747 ratings)
Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Sights & LandmarksNeighborhoods
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
5-Day Best of San Diego Itinerary
"After gazing at ships both antique and modern, walk north to Little Italy, where you can sample more local beers at Bottlecraft before dining at one of the neighborhood’s fantastic restaurants, such as Herb & Wood. After dinner, stroll through the charming neighborhood to reach decadent Extraordinary Desserts. The sugar rush should get you started for a night out in the Gaslamp District club scene; if you prefer something chill, the swanky retro cocktail bar Prohibition Lounge is a great way to finish the night."
Mentioned by San Diego 2 days itinerary
48 Hours in San Diego: Highlights Itinerary for 2 Days
"If you want a more sophisticated night, check out Little Italy which has more upscale bars and restaurants for a spot of romance. If you don’t drink alcohol, both Gaslamp and North Park also have arcade bars where you can just play games and have fun. Also, Little Italy is lovely to simply walk around and explore at night. It gets busy with a buzzy atmosphere and often has street performers performing Italian ballads."
Mentioned by California 7 days itinerary
How to See the Best of California in Only 7 Days
"Where to eat: Complete your day with delicious fish tacos in old town (not to be missed!) and cap it all off with a visit to their famous Little Italy for some truly authentic gelato."
Japanese Friendship Garden
Japanese Friendship Garden
4.6 (4829 ratings)4 (284 ratings)
Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, a teahouse, garden tours & more.
2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksCultural centerGardenHistorical landmark
Mentioned by y Travel Blog
16 Awesome (& Free) Things to do in San Diego With Kids
"There is an extra fee to enter the Japanese Friendship Garden, which is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. There’s an upper and lower strolling path where you can see koi pond, landscaped gardens and a Zen garden viewing deck. It’s a very tranquil space."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
Just the Ticket! Free Museum Days for Families
"Feel the beauty of the waterfalls and greenery as you stroll the pathways of the Japanese Friendship Garden. Skip right past the entrance fee the third Tuesday of every month. As well, explore the Japanese rock garden and take in the current indoor display."
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
4.8 (4784 ratings)4.5 (1916 ratings)
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by y Travel Blog
16 Awesome (& Free) Things to do in San Diego With Kids
"Many people recommended we take in one of the famous San Diego sunsets from Sunset Cliffs, which is just a couple of miles south of the Ocean Beach pier. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68-acre City of San Diego regional park which extends 1½ miles along the Point Loma peninsula’s western shoreline. You get expansive ocean views, dramatic cliff formations and caves, an intertidal area, and in some spaces plenty of space and rocks for the kids to run over way back from the edge."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
35 San Diego Tourist Attractions: Top Spots for Fun Sightseeing
"Sunset Cliffs Natural Park encompasses 68-acres of resource-based land that is situated along the western edge of Point Loma. Here you will find sea caves, arches, and coastal bluffs, and you’ll be privy to stunning ocean views. From the cliffs (be careful), you might be lucky enough to catch the California seasonal whale migrations and dolphins but be sure to see the sunsets."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
57 Best & Fun Things To Do In San Diego (California)
"With a name like “Sunset Cliffs,” you might expect this place to be amazing. The good news is that you’d be right. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is one of the most gorgeous locations in San Diego, so it’ll make an unforgettable memory for you during your vacation."
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
4.7 (437 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings)
Preserve (name means "little cliffs") has trails across 3,500+ acres of Peñasquitos & Lopez canyons.
12020 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksCanyonsNature & Wildlife AreasState Parks
Mentioned by Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Beginner Hikes in San Diego
"Los Peñasquitos (“little cliffs”) is a great beginners’ trail for those who want to enjoy mountain-feel views without having to hire an expedition crew. There are two approaches (east and west), and the trailheads offer a trek of either 6.5, or 5.5 miles, respectively. The terrain is gradual and level, but the trails are surrounded by the sort of views that gave the area its name: scenic rocky outcroppings, and stony formations that ripple with rubble."

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in North Pacific Beach

Great Plaza Buffet
Great Plaza Buffet
4.2 (1503 ratings)
Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.
1840 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantFamily restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
100's seafood grill buffet
100's seafood grill buffet
4.3 (2214 ratings)
Roomy destination for all-you-can-eat Asian seafood, including sushi, hibachi fare & desserts.
2828 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantCrab houseJapanese restaurantJapanese steakhouseMongolian barbecue restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Brunch Buffet Spots In San Diego, California
"A post shared by JSMedina (@kulokoy) on Mar 17, 2019 at 8:26pm PDT. At this all-you-can-eat buffet, your food choices are more than you can try in one outing (so come back soon!) Chow down on a large selection of seafood, including crab legs, shrimp and scallops and serve yourself a side of sushi to go with it. End your meal with a delightful dessert such as crème brûlée, cheesecake or perhaps some Italian gelato."
Sunrise Buffet
Sunrise Buffet
3.9 (1363 ratings)
Locals line up for all-you-can-eat buffets of basic Chinese & American fare at this no-frills spot.
3860 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant

Best Pastries in North Pacific Beach

Dripz Coffee
Dripz Coffee
4.9 (24 ratings)
613 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Coffee shopPastry shopTea house
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
La Jolla Happy Hour: 25 Best Bars and Restaurants to Try
"Time: Tuesday – Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.Specials: $2 off of appetizers and other food and drink specialsOcean View: Panoramic ocean viewWhy Go: Counter-serve café serving mostly Italian cuisine adjacent to UCSD with views in addition to indoor and outdoor seatingNeighborhood: Torrey Pines/UCSDAddress: 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, La Jolla, California 92037"
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
The Best Coffee Shops in La Jolla, CA
"It's always good, but the drinks are pretty inconsistent in quality. It seems like they always have new employees making the drinks different ways."
Grants Coffee Room
Grants Coffee Room
4.4 (208 ratings)
Serving a menu of breakfast fare & deli sandwiches, this corner shop carries beer, wine & groceries.
2953 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantDeliMarketPastry shopSandwich shop
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
4.5 (394 ratings)
Quaint bakeshop featuring sweet treats & a selection of sandwiches & light meals to go.
7660 Fay Ave Suite I, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Brunch restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCake shopCoffee shopCookie shopLunch restaurantPastry shopPie shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by The Empress La Jolla San Diego
La Jolla Restaurants
"Enjoy a classic Italian dinner at our onsite restaurant, Manhattan of La Jolla that offers a wide-ranging menu of pastas, steaks, and seafood in a romantic setting. Savor a delicious Caesar salad made tableside, homemade eggplant parmigiana, or just relax with a glass of fine wine. Don't feel like eating out?"
Mentioned by Latest in La Jolla
La Jolla Bakeries to Explore This Holiday Season
"Home of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Champion Chef Maeve, you will not want to miss this bakery during the holidays. In San Diego, Sugar and Scribe Bakery is known to be a quintessential La Jolla hangout. Experience only high-quality pastries from all over the world here in San Diego!"
Mentioned by San Diego Explorer
Best Brunch in La Jolla For Every Budget
"7660 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037(858) 274-1733Save Your Seat ASAP$$ | Bakery | Brunch Restaurant. This awesome spot is home to Food Network’s Chef Maeve. She won Holiday Baking Championship and has been featured on other Food Network shows."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in North Pacific Beach

The French Gourmet
The French Gourmet
4.6 (531 ratings)
This bistro, bakery & wine shop lures locals for homemade goodies & chic, European-style decor.
960 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
RestaurantBakeryCatererWedding bakeryWine store
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
15 Essential San Diego Lunch Restaurants
"lunch at this European-style bistro, bakery and wine shop comprises sophisticated Gallic delicacies like soupe a l’oignon gratinée and house specialty pâté sampler. There’s the obligatory salade Niçoise, plus lunch entrees ranging from steak pommes frites and seafood crêpes to a Mediterranean Cornish game hen."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Brunch Restaurants in San Diego
"Brunch at The French Gourmet, a Pacific Beach restaurant, wine bar and French bakery in one, combines separate a la carte breakfast and lunch menus, both available daily from 8 a.m..."
Panera Bread
Panera Bread
4.2 (637 ratings)
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
225 Broadway Cir Suite 160, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
CafeBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopDelivery serviceTakeout RestaurantSalad shopSandwich shopSoup restaurant
Pop Pie Co.
Pop Pie Co.
4.7 (1005 ratings)
Neighborhood hangout serving sweet & savory mini pies, coffee & craft beer in a casual space.
4404 Park Blvd suite a, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
Pie shopBakeryCoffee shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Jumper Media
San Diego’s 25 Most Popular Restaurants on Instagram
"One of them is neon signs, a trend we covered in our last blog post. People like taking photographs of words, and those pictures tend to do well on Instagram. Pair that with neon and a good pun, stir lightly, and wait for social media to ignite."
Mentioned by KGTV
Top 7 dessert spots in San Diego
"This neighborhood hangout serves sweet and savory mini pies, coffee and craft beer all in one space. Cauldron Ice Cream – 4646 Convoy Street"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near North Pacific Beach

Blue Sea Beach Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City, an IHG Hotel
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3.4 (283 reviews)
Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista
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