72 and sunny. Again. Sorry.
San Diego, minus the tourist traps.
The honest, slightly cheeky visitor’s guide. Where to go, what to skip, and where to park without crying.
Chonkers’ forecast
Sunny, with a chance of fish tacos.
“I swapped Pier 39 for San Diego. This is the guide I wish I’d had before visiting: what’s worth your time, what to skip, and how to get around.” — Chonkers
Tacos rated
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Beaches ranked by vibe
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Traps exposed
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Parking tears avoided
Start here
Three doors. All of them lead somewhere better than the Gaslamp at 1am.
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Hidden spots worth the detour
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The Coronado Ferry
A 15-minute boat ride across San Diego Bay with skyline views, for about the price of a fancy coffee. Skip the bridge…
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Coronado Beach and the Secret Sand Sign
A wide, sparkly beach in front of the Hotel del, with a giant secret message spelled out in the dunes. You just…
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Ocean Beach Wednesday Farmers Market
Every Wednesday evening, Newport Avenue shuts to cars and fills with food stalls, fruit, crafts and street performers. OB at its most…
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Ocean Beach Dog Beach
One of the first leash-free beaches in the country, open 24 hours. Hundreds of happy dogs, zero chill. Even if you didn’t…