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Best Downtown San Diego Restaurants That Are Not Tourist Traps

September 20, 2023 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Looking for the best downtown San Diego restaurants? As San Diego locals, we love to share our favorite places so you can try them too!

Filed Under: San Diego Eat & Drink Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, San Diego Restaurants

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Dobson’s San Diego: Old School Fine Dining in Downtown

July 24, 2023 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Dobson’s San Diego is an institution in San Diego’s restaurant scene. Delicious food, historic atmosphere in the heart of downtown San Diego.

Filed Under: San Diego Eat & Drink Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, San Diego for Foodies, San Diego Restaurants

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Best San Diego Gaslamp Hotels – From Glamorous to Budget-Friendly

August 2, 2023 By: Hedge Metreyeon This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Planning a trip to San Diego? Here are the best hotels in Downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, from luxurious to budget friendly.

Filed Under: San Diego Hotels Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, San Diego Hotels

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The Insider’s Guide to Padres Petco Park San Diego

July 14, 2023 By: Ben J. Byard This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Do you love the Padres? Here are the best places, events & tips to visit Petco Park San Diego by a Padres season-ticket insider.

Filed Under: San Diego Attractions Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, San Diego for Locals, San Diego Padres

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What to Expect at the New Rady Shell San Diego

July 25, 2023 By: Ben J. Byard This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The Rady Shell San Diego – the newest addition to San Diego’s waterfront opened its doors in August 2021. Here is what to expect:

Filed Under: San Diego Attractions Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, San Diego Attractions, San Diego Date Ideas, San Diego for Couples, San Diego for Locals

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Amazing Pet-Friendly Hotels San Diego – Bring Fido & Co

July 13, 2023 By: Hedge Metreyeon and Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Whether you are looking for a pet-friendly hotel near the beach or right in the heart of downtown, we got you covered. Here are the best pet-friendly hotels in San Diego – from budget to luxury.

Filed Under: San Diego Hotels Tagged With: Dog-Friendly San Diego, Downtown San Diego, San Diego Beaches, San Diego Hotels

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5 Must-Know Tips For Gator By The Bay Festival

April 21, 2023 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Gator by the Bay is one of the largest Cajun festivals outside of Louisiana and a must if you love live music, good food, and everything Southern. This year, Gator by the Bay takes place 11-14, 2023, so go get your tickets now. My husband and I just went to Gator by the Bay for …

Filed Under: San Diego Attractions Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, San Diego Attractions, San Diego Festivals and Events, San Diego for Couples, San Diego for Locals, San Diego With Kids, Spring in San Diego

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Greystone San Diego – Tasty Grub with a Historic Vibe

August 11, 2021 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Right in the heart of the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on 5th and G, you will find a Steakhouse with tasty grub and a historic vibe: Greystone San Diego. I live in Downtown and walked by this place so many times, but have never been there. Last week, at a get-together of our local San …

Filed Under: San Diego Eat & Drink Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, San Diego Date Ideas, San Diego Restaurants

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Little Italy Food Hall – A Fun Foodie Experience

June 15, 2021 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

There is no shortage of great restaurants in Little Italy, that is for sure. But one of the most unique and fun dining experiences is located right in the heart of Little Italy, at the Piazza della Famiglia: Little Italy Food Hall. Home to 7 food stations and access to one of the top piazza’s …

Filed Under: San Diego Eat & Drink Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, San Diego Restaurants

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USS Midway San Diego – Tips to Plan Your Visit

May 15, 2023 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The USS Midway San Diego is one of the top tourist attractions Downtown. It is fascinating to walk around the aircraft carrier and learn about the life of the sailors on board. If you visit San Diego, I highly recommend you add the USS Midway Museum to your San Diego Itinerary and visit the amazing military museum.

Filed Under: San Diego Attractions Tagged With: Downtown San Diego, Historic Places in San Diego, San Diego Attractions, San Diego Museums

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