Jennie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Best time to go is early as the animals are active and it won’t be too hot! You are allowed to bring your own drinks (no straws allowed) and food but you can purchase food on site.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrBest time to go is early as the animals are active and it won’t be too hot! You are allowed to bring your own drinks (no straws allowed) and food but you can purchase food on site.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdBeautiful historic hotel! Some great food places on the island. You can drive over to the island or park downtown and take a ferry over. Rent bikes and cruise around the island. A lovely day out!
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Coronado Island
Beautiful historic hotel! Some great food places on the island. You can drive over to the island or park downtown and take a ferry over. Rent bikes and cruise around the island. A lovely day out!
Museums... botanicals... historic buildings! Take a picnic or eat at the ‘Prado restaurant’ in the center of the park. One of our favorite places in San Diego to take stroll in beautiful surroundings!
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Balboa Park
Museums... botanicals... historic buildings! Take a picnic or eat at the ‘Prado restaurant’ in the center of the park. One of our favorite places in San Diego to take stroll in beautiful surroundings!
Mission Bay
San Carlos Recreation Center
6445 Lake Badin AveCowles Mtn is about 3 mile round trip. Fantastic views of San Diego! Go early in summer as it gets very hot and it’s steep in parts. Take lots of water on hot days! This a busy trail used by locals.
Mission trails has many more trails and we recommend choosing based on your skill and experience level.
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Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailCowles Mtn is about 3 mile round trip. Fantastic views of San Diego! Go early in summer as it gets very hot and it’s steep in parts. Take lots of water on hot days! This a busy trail used by locals.
Mission trails has many more trails and we recommend choosing based on your skill and experience level.
Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean! Lovely place for a stroll! Parking can be a little difficult so we recommend going early!
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBeautiful views of the Pacific Ocean! Lovely place for a stroll! Parking can be a little difficult so we recommend going early!
Lake Murray Gemeinschaftspark
7001 Murray Park DrBeautiful walks around the lake or place to rent boats (check for COVID restrictions).
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Lake Murray Rest Area
5650 Kiowa DrBeautiful walks around the lake or place to rent boats (check for COVID restrictions).
Food scene
Local breakfast place. Friendly and good food - gluten free and vegan options.
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The Trails Eatery
7389 Jackson DrLocal breakfast place. Friendly and good food - gluten free and vegan options.
Great Thai food - a few minutes drive from the house!
Signature Thai Cusine - Thai Food Restaurant La Mesa
6185 Lake Murray BoulevardGreat Thai food - a few minutes drive from the house!
Our favorite Indian food restaurant - worth the 10 min drive to pick it up! We have coupons in our kitchen.
Himalayan Curry and Grill
10330 Friars RdOur favorite Indian food restaurant - worth the 10 min drive to pick it up! We have coupons in our kitchen.
The Simple Coffee House
7407 Jackson DrMountain Mike's Pizza
3089 Clairemont DrPure Press
7283 Navajo RdJuice shop - great after a long hike in Mission Trails.
Gus's Subs & Pizza Place
5620 Baltimore DriveOne of our favorite pizza places (they have both gluten free and vegan options).
They don’t deliver but North Park is a fun city neighborhood to visit.
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Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WayOne of our favorite pizza places (they have both gluten free and vegan options).
They don’t deliver but North Park is a fun city neighborhood to visit.
Grocery stores
Vons
5630 Lake Murray BlvdKeil's Fresh Food Store
7403 Jackson DrGrocery Outlet Bargain Market
5185 Waring RdAlbertsons
8650 Lake Murray BlvdVine Ripe Market
8191 Fletcher PkwyFrazier Farms Market
8401 Fletcher PkwyTarget
2911 Jamacha RoadLocal Costco
Costco Wholesale
2345 Fenton Pkwy