Guidebook for Imperial Beach

Tamara
Guidebook for Imperial Beach

Food Scene

We love the food here and always get great service.
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Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte Dr
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We love the food here and always get great service.
Katy's Café has great breakfast sandwiches and a fun beach feel.
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Katy's Cafe
704 Seacoast Dr
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Katy's Café has great breakfast sandwiches and a fun beach feel.
The Thai foods is so delicious. We have walked from the property several times to enjoy a nice meal here.
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Aroma Thai Restaurant
757 Seacoast Dr
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The Thai foods is so delicious. We have walked from the property several times to enjoy a nice meal here.
This is another great Thai place to eat. I am not sure which one we love more.
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Siam Imperial Thai Kitchen
226 Palm Ave
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This is another great Thai place to eat. I am not sure which one we love more.
So much cheese! This one is a little further from the condo but we were really impressed with the service we received here. They have Gluten free crust available.
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Filippi's Pizza Grotto Imperial Beach
285 Palm Ave
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So much cheese! This one is a little further from the condo but we were really impressed with the service we received here. They have Gluten free crust available.
Incase you are having a sweets craving, they have delicious cupcakes.
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Babycakes Imperial Beach
874 Seacoast Dr
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Incase you are having a sweets craving, they have delicious cupcakes.
Mike Hess is a great place for Tacos an Beer! Great outdoor atmosphere and they also offer coffee in the mornings.
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Mike Hess Brewing Imperial Beach
805 Ocean Ln
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Mike Hess is a great place for Tacos an Beer! Great outdoor atmosphere and they also offer coffee in the mornings.
Great dining with an ocean view. Check out their ocean front patio or grab a craft cocktail.
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SEA180
800 Seacoast Dr
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Great dining with an ocean view. Check out their ocean front patio or grab a craft cocktail.
This place as the best carne asada breakfast burrito! They also are open for lunch and dinner. Great for drinks too!
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IB Forum Sports Bar & Grill
1079 Seacoast Dr
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This place as the best carne asada breakfast burrito! They also are open for lunch and dinner. Great for drinks too!
They are known for their beer, but also have a relaxed environment to enjoy a meal.
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Coronado Brewing Company | Imperial Beach Restaurant
875 Seacoast Dr
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They are known for their beer, but also have a relaxed environment to enjoy a meal.
Great place for pizza, salad, and wings. They also have gluten free crust available.
Pizza Port Imperial Beach
204 Palm Avenue
Great place for pizza, salad, and wings. They also have gluten free crust available.
Great Pizza! Outdoor seating close to the beach. They serve pizza by the slice or a whole pizza. Vegan cheese option available.
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Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th St
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Great Pizza! Outdoor seating close to the beach. They serve pizza by the slice or a whole pizza. Vegan cheese option available.
They have the best cold brew! You can also get protein donuts and they are located right by the bike trail that leads to Coronado.
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Trident Coffee
536 13th St
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They have the best cold brew! You can also get protein donuts and they are located right by the bike trail that leads to Coronado.
Great outdoor patio for cheap tacos or breakfast on the weekends.
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El Tapatio Restaurant Catering
260 Palm Ave
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Great outdoor patio for cheap tacos or breakfast on the weekends.
This place is a hidden gem. You can get sushi and Mexican food in the same spot! Nothing like have a delicious sushi roll followed by fajitas!
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Baja Oyster and Sushi Bar
1912 Coronado Ave
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This place is a hidden gem. You can get sushi and Mexican food in the same spot! Nothing like have a delicious sushi roll followed by fajitas!
Tin Fish is located at the end of the pier. They have great fish, fish tacos, and drinks available.
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Tin Fish
910 Seacoast Dr
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Tin Fish is located at the end of the pier. They have great fish, fish tacos, and drinks available.
Coffee and Ice-cream shop located in the shopping center by the pier.
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Cow-A-Bunga Ice Cream & Coffee
10 Evergreen Ave
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Coffee and Ice-cream shop located in the shopping center by the pier.
Subway for those long days, but you need a quick bite.
Subway
876 Seacoast Drive
Subway for those long days, but you need a quick bite.
The Henry is one of my favorite dining spot. It's located in Coronado and is known for it's craft cocktails, deliciously cooked meals, and they also have a coffee shop and serve breakfast.
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The Henry
1031 Orange Ave
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The Henry is one of my favorite dining spot. It's located in Coronado and is known for it's craft cocktails, deliciously cooked meals, and they also have a coffee shop and serve breakfast.
You can't beat the free queso, salsa and chips! This is a great spot for tacos on Coronado Island.
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Miguel's Cocina
1351 Orange Ave
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You can't beat the free queso, salsa and chips! This is a great spot for tacos on Coronado Island.
This is my favorite Downtown San Diego dining spot. The bar area is our favorite spot to eat. The surf and turf sushi roll is amazing. Nearly everything on the menu is worth trying along with their craft cocktails.
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Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
435 Fifth Ave
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This is my favorite Downtown San Diego dining spot. The bar area is our favorite spot to eat. The surf and turf sushi roll is amazing. Nearly everything on the menu is worth trying along with their craft cocktails.
Bali Hai has is an elevated dining experience with incredible views and amazing food. They are known for the Mai Tai's but be careful! Those sneak up on you.
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Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island Dr
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Bali Hai has is an elevated dining experience with incredible views and amazing food. They are known for the Mai Tai's but be careful! Those sneak up on you.
Tom Ham's has an excellent brunch and great views of the bay.
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Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Dr
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Tom Ham's has an excellent brunch and great views of the bay.
Beautiful Matcha shop with the best tasting Matcha.
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Holy Matcha
3118 University Ave
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Beautiful Matcha shop with the best tasting Matcha.
Great spot for organic, healthy options with great flavor. Gluten free options available.
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Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado St
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Great spot for organic, healthy options with great flavor. Gluten free options available.
Great Juicery for green juices, wellness shots, or flavorful shakes.
Parakeet Juicery
943 Orange Avenue
Great Juicery for green juices, wellness shots, or flavorful shakes.
Stake is known for their high end cuts of steak. Look up their menu for their happy hour.
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Stake Chophouse & Bar
1309 Orange Ave
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Stake is known for their high end cuts of steak. Look up their menu for their happy hour.
This is one of our favorite places to stop by for a drink and appetizer after a day of exploring. We recommend going up to the top bar if possible. Great for dinner as well! We love the scallops.
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Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill
1701 Strand Way
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This is one of our favorite places to stop by for a drink and appetizer after a day of exploring. We recommend going up to the top bar if possible. Great for dinner as well! We love the scallops.
True Foods has flavorful food that is a little easier on the stomach for those of us with food intolerances. This is one of my favorite spots! Great appetizers, pizzas are great, and all the meals are flavorful.
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True Food Kitchen
7007 Friars Rd
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True Foods has flavorful food that is a little easier on the stomach for those of us with food intolerances. This is one of my favorite spots! Great appetizers, pizzas are great, and all the meals are flavorful.
Better Buzz is in several areas of San Diego and has great drinks and small bites. There drink the BDE or known as the Best Drink Ever is actually the best drink ever! Check out this cute coffee shop.
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission Blvd
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Better Buzz is in several areas of San Diego and has great drinks and small bites. There drink the BDE or known as the Best Drink Ever is actually the best drink ever! Check out this cute coffee shop.
Known for their high end dining and food.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave
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Known for their high end dining and food.
Beautiful San Diego views with modern Mexican food. Try their coconut margarita.
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Coasterra
880 Harbor Island Dr
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Beautiful San Diego views with modern Mexican food. Try their coconut margarita.
The name of the place says it all. Great place for sweet treats.
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth Ave
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The name of the place says it all. Great place for sweet treats.
Incredible ocean views, amazing food and craft cocktails. Make sure to make dinner plans here and try the grilled octopus appetizer. It's been my favorite for years! This is located in Lo Jolla.
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St
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Incredible ocean views, amazing food and craft cocktails. Make sure to make dinner plans here and try the grilled octopus appetizer. It's been my favorite for years! This is located in Lo Jolla.
Quick place to grab a lobster sandwich, etc.
Lobster West Coronado
1033 B Ave
Quick place to grab a lobster sandwich, etc.
They have seafood, sesame chicken, and vegan options.
POKE 123
801 Palm Ave
They have seafood, sesame chicken, and vegan options.
Garage Buona Forchetta
Italian Spot
Ice cream! Just walking by this place, you can smell the deliciousness.
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MooTime Creamery
1025 Orange Ave
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Ice cream! Just walking by this place, you can smell the deliciousness.

Drinks & Nightlife

Ye Olde Plank Inn the closest place to the home. They are open everyday and the staff is very nice.
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Ye Olde Plank Inn
24 Palm Ave
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Ye Olde Plank Inn the closest place to the home. They are open everyday and the staff is very nice.
Fun atmosphere with simple bites. They sometimes have Karaoke or a DJ.
Tepik Sports Grill
710 Seacoast Drive
Fun atmosphere with simple bites. They sometimes have Karaoke or a DJ.
Check out the salty frog for pool tables and possibly some live music. Check their website for details.
The Salty Frog Bar
992 Palm Ave
Check out the salty frog for pool tables and possibly some live music. Check their website for details.
Local bar that is a little further from the beach condo.
Bullpen I.B.
706 CA-75
Local bar that is a little further from the beach condo.
This is great space by Hotel Del Coronado to grab a fun beach drink and chill with your feet in the sand. Check out their website for the live music schedule. This is a great day time drinking spot with tacos available as well. However, I recommend the tacos at Miquel's over this place, but you can't beat the atmosphere.
Beach & Taco Shack
1500 Orange Avenue
This is great space by Hotel Del Coronado to grab a fun beach drink and chill with your feet in the sand. Check out their website for the live music schedule. This is a great day time drinking spot with tacos available as well. However, I recommend the tacos at Miquel's over this place, but you can't beat the atmosphere.
Mc P's is great for night life and often has a live band on the weekends. You can take a break from the beach and grab lunch or dinner on their outdoor patio.
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McP's Irish Pub
1107 Orange Ave
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Mc P's is great for night life and often has a live band on the weekends. You can take a break from the beach and grab lunch or dinner on their outdoor patio.
Looking for great San Diego atmosphere? This place is great for dining and craft cocktails.
Salvatore's Cucina Italiana
750 Front St
Looking for great San Diego atmosphere? This place is great for dining and craft cocktails.
Located at Hotel Del Coronado. This is one of our favorite spots to grab a drink, watch the waves, and a bite of food.
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Sun Deck Bar Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
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Located at Hotel Del Coronado. This is one of our favorite spots to grab a drink, watch the waves, and a bite of food.
They are known for their beers and have a good wine selection. Go for the drinks and enjoy a round of darts or good food!
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Knotty Barrel
844 Market St
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They are known for their beers and have a good wine selection. Go for the drinks and enjoy a round of darts or good food!
Tulum inspired restaurant with great atmosphere, amazing craft drinks, and lamb tacos that are so flavorful. This place is located in Little Italy.
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Camino Riviera
2400 India St
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Tulum inspired restaurant with great atmosphere, amazing craft drinks, and lamb tacos that are so flavorful. This place is located in Little Italy.
One of the dive bars located in downtown San Diego if you're looking for cheaper drinks.
Star Bar
423 E Street
One of the dive bars located in downtown San Diego if you're looking for cheaper drinks.
They are known for their burgers. They are a military bar on Coronado Island. You never know what you're going to get when you walk in there. This place is dear to our heart with the photos on the walls being of SEALS that have served and died serving our country. We are grateful for their ultimate sacrifice to serve for our freedoms.
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Danny's Palm Bar & Grill
965 Orange Ave
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They are known for their burgers. They are a military bar on Coronado Island. You never know what you're going to get when you walk in there. This place is dear to our heart with the photos on the walls being of SEALS that have served and died serving our country. We are grateful for their ultimate sacrifice to serve for our freedoms.
Great for night life and dinner! Craft cocktails available with a upscale environment in Little Italy.
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Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner Blvd
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Great for night life and dinner! Craft cocktails available with a upscale environment in Little Italy.
The diviest of dive bars if you must. Have fun! This is one of our friend's favorite spots.
Cherrybomb
2237 1st Avenue
The diviest of dive bars if you must. Have fun! This is one of our friend's favorite spots.
Incredible views! At least go there for the views. Great drinks and small bites.
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Top of the Hyatt
1 Market Pl
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Incredible views! At least go there for the views. Great drinks and small bites.
Fun Tiki beach vibes in Mission Beach. Located right off the boardwalk. Tiki drinks and great food!
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Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvd
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Fun Tiki beach vibes in Mission Beach. Located right off the boardwalk. Tiki drinks and great food!
They often have live music or karaoke.
The Salty Frog Bar
992 Palm Ave
They often have live music or karaoke.
They have small plates and they are a tasting room for whiskey, tequila, wind, and craft beer.
Coronado Tasting Room
They have small plates and they are a tasting room for whiskey, tequila, wind, and craft beer.

Parks & Nature

Imperial Beach Pier has great views! We have seen a whale in the water the last time we were on the pier.
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Imperial Beach Pier
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Imperial Beach Pier has great views! We have seen a whale in the water the last time we were on the pier.
The views are amazing!
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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera Street
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The views are amazing!
Torrey Pines Hiking Trail is one of my favorite hikes. The tide pools are pretty cool if you hike all the way down to the beach.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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Torrey Pines Hiking Trail is one of my favorite hikes. The tide pools are pretty cool if you hike all the way down to the beach.
We sometimes take beach runs from the condos down to the Tijuana River.
Tijuana River
We sometimes take beach runs from the condos down to the Tijuana River.
Mount Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial with great views of the city.
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Soledad Mountain
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Mount Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial with great views of the city.
Great San Diego Hike!
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Cowles Mountain Coffee
7290 Navajo Rd
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Great San Diego Hike!

Essentials

Leon Market is within walking distance and has almost everything you need if you forgot something for your stay. The prices are pretty reasonable as well. We love this little store!
Leon Market & Liquor
185 Palm Ave
Leon Market is within walking distance and has almost everything you need if you forgot something for your stay. The prices are pretty reasonable as well. We love this little store!
This store is about a 5 minute drive and has a great prices.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1002 Market St
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This store is about a 5 minute drive and has a great prices.

Arts & Culture

Balboa Park has museums and other great things to experience. The area is beautiful worth visiting even if you decide not to check out the museums.
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Balboa Park
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Balboa Park has museums and other great things to experience. The area is beautiful worth visiting even if you decide not to check out the museums.
Seaport Village is a cool place to visit. There are several shops and places to eat. Often times there has been a street performer when we have been there.
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Seaport Village station
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Seaport Village is a cool place to visit. There are several shops and places to eat. Often times there has been a street performer when we have been there.
Hotel del Coronado is a beautiful, famous hotel that is worth checking out. There are restaurants inside and little shops to check out.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
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Hotel del Coronado is a beautiful, famous hotel that is worth checking out. There are restaurants inside and little shops to check out.
The USS Midway Museum is an old Navy Aircraft carrier. There are also other boats and submarines that you are able to tour. These are two separate events and do require a fee.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
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The USS Midway Museum is an old Navy Aircraft carrier. There are also other boats and submarines that you are able to tour. These are two separate events and do require a fee.

Entertainment & Activities

San Diego has the best zoo! I love the pandas.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
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San Diego has the best zoo! I love the pandas.
Bellmont Park has several shops, restaurants, rides, and other activies. There is an archade and the area is free to walk through and is located right on the beach. There is putt-putt and an escape room as well.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
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Bellmont Park has several shops, restaurants, rides, and other activies. There is an archade and the area is free to walk through and is located right on the beach. There is putt-putt and an escape room as well.
Sea World offers great shows, rides, and family fun.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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Sea World offers great shows, rides, and family fun.
They have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
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Flagship Cruises & Events
990 N Harbor Dr
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They have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
They have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
Harbor Cruise
They have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
High end moving Theatre with reclining seats, drink service available and dining.
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THE LOT Liberty Station
2620 Truxtun Rd
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High end moving Theatre with reclining seats, drink service available and dining.
Don't forget to catch a baseball game if it's baseball season! They also have great concerts and other events.
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Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
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Don't forget to catch a baseball game if it's baseball season! They also have great concerts and other events.
Dame's Spa is great for a relaxing massage or facial. Schedule an appointment and then enjoy a nice beach stroll to and from your relaxing spa day!
D'ames Spa
800 Seacoast Dr
Dame's Spa is great for a relaxing massage or facial. Schedule an appointment and then enjoy a nice beach stroll to and from your relaxing spa day!

Shopping

The Surf Hut was recommended by a previous guest.
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Surf Hut
710 Seacoast Dr
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The Surf Hut was recommended by a previous guest.
This place a great for souvenirs.
Bibbeys Shell Shop
903 Seacoast Dr
This place a great for souvenirs.
Cute boutique shop on Coronado Island.
Pretty Please
961 Orange Avenue
Cute boutique shop on Coronado Island.
Great shopping mall with several nice restaurants close by.
fashion valley mall
7007 Friars Road
Great shopping mall with several nice restaurants close by.
Great health food store for organic produce and healthy options. They have some great grab and go options as well.
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Boney's Bayside Market
155 Orange Ave
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Great health food store for organic produce and healthy options. They have some great grab and go options as well.