Travel Guides
San Diego Travel Guides
Free, independent San Diego travel guides — written for first-timers, families, and return visitors looking for something specific.
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A First-Timer's Guide to San Diego
Everything you need for a first trip to San Diego — when to come, where to stay, the essential attractions, getting around, and how to spend three perfect days in America's Finest City.
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San Diego with Kids: A Family Guide
The best of family San Diego — the zoo, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND, the USS Midway, the beaches and Balboa Park, and how to plan a trip that works for all ages.
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Balboa Park & the Zoo: A Complete Guide
How to experience Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo — the world-famous zoo, the park's dozen-plus museums, gardens, architecture, and how to plan your time across this vast cultural park.
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La Jolla & the San Diego Coast: A Guide
A guide to La Jolla and San Diego's coast — La Jolla Cove and its sea lions, snorkeling and sea caves, the village, the beaches from Pacific Beach to Point Loma, and how to plan a coastal day.
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Coronado & the Harbor: A San Diego Bay Guide
How to experience San Diego Bay — the USS Midway and the Embarcadero, harbor cruises, and a trip across to Coronado for its top-ranked beach and the historic Hotel del Coronado.
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San Diego for Foodies: Fish Tacos, Baja & Craft Beer
A guide to eating and drinking in San Diego — fish tacos and Baja-style Mexican food, the craft-beer capital's breweries, fresh seafood, and the dishes and neighborhoods to seek out.
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