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Cool Spots In The Neighborhood

Just a 5 minute bike ride down the coast from my beach bungalow is Crystal Pier. First built in the 1920s this pier is a great spot to walk out over the ocean and watch the surfers catch waves. See my tip about breakfast at Kono's with the secret spot patio for dining.
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Crystal Pier
Crystal Pier
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Just a 5 minute bike ride down the coast from my beach bungalow is Crystal Pier. First built in the 1920s this pier is a great spot to walk out over the ocean and watch the surfers catch waves. See my tip about breakfast at Kono's with the secret spot patio for dining.
A little over 1 mile away from my beach bungalow. Named after noted local horticulturalist and “Mother of Balboa Park” Kate Sessions is a 79-acre park, which is perched high on a hill overlooking Mission Bay, the Pacific Ocean and downtown San Diego.
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Парк памяти Кейт Сессионс
5115 Soledad Rd
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A little over 1 mile away from my beach bungalow. Named after noted local horticulturalist and “Mother of Balboa Park” Kate Sessions is a 79-acre park, which is perched high on a hill overlooking Mission Bay, the Pacific Ocean and downtown San Diego.
7 minutes away by bicycle you can catch the Bahia Belle on Mission Bay behind the Catamaran Resort. This boat goes back and forth between the Catamaran and the Bahia Resorts. If you're timing is right you'll be able to sail under the stars while SeaWorld set off fireworks! It's a great way to enjoy an evening sailing across the bay. Stay on as long as you like since there's usually live music and a bar on board the ship. You can also get off at the Bahia and just be a short walk away from Belmont Park and everything else at Mission Beach. Checkout boarding times online: https://www.bahiahotel.com/boarding-times
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Bahia Belle Cruises
998 W Mission Bay Dr
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7 minutes away by bicycle you can catch the Bahia Belle on Mission Bay behind the Catamaran Resort. This boat goes back and forth between the Catamaran and the Bahia Resorts. If you're timing is right you'll be able to sail under the stars while SeaWorld set off fireworks! It's a great way to enjoy an evening sailing across the bay. Stay on as long as you like since there's usually live music and a bar on board the ship. You can also get off at the Bahia and just be a short walk away from Belmont Park and everything else at Mission Beach. Checkout boarding times online: https://www.bahiahotel.com/boarding-times
Just around the corner up the hill from my beach bungalow are some great panoramic views of the ocean, bay, downtown, Coronado island (and sometimes you can see all the way to Mexico). Mt Soledad is a National Veterans Memorial. Free to visit.
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Soledad Mountain
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Just around the corner up the hill from my beach bungalow are some great panoramic views of the ocean, bay, downtown, Coronado island (and sometimes you can see all the way to Mexico). Mt Soledad is a National Veterans Memorial. Free to visit.
Just 3 miles down the coast from my beach bungalow is Belmont Park. Nestled in-between the bay and beach you'll find a roller coaster, Tiki mini-golf, arcades, zip-lines, and more!
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Белмонт Парк
3146 Mission Blvd
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Just 3 miles down the coast from my beach bungalow is Belmont Park. Nestled in-between the bay and beach you'll find a roller coaster, Tiki mini-golf, arcades, zip-lines, and more!
Just south of my beach bungalow is Pacific Beach. Great for cruising around the boardwalk, people watching, and Garnet Ave. is the main drag with lots of bars and restaurants (it dead-ends into Crystal Pier).
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Пасифик-Бич
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Just south of my beach bungalow is Pacific Beach. Great for cruising around the boardwalk, people watching, and Garnet Ave. is the main drag with lots of bars and restaurants (it dead-ends into Crystal Pier).
My beach bungalow is located in the southern coastal part of La Jolla. As you travel north through La Jolla there are many sites to see. Downtown La Jolla is very upscale with shops like Cartier and fine dining restaurants overlooking the ocean. There are even places to purchase a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Rolls Royce if the mood strikes (and the wallet allows). There are also great beaches which I will highlight elsewhere in this guide.
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La Jolla
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My beach bungalow is located in the southern coastal part of La Jolla. As you travel north through La Jolla there are many sites to see. Downtown La Jolla is very upscale with shops like Cartier and fine dining restaurants overlooking the ocean. There are even places to purchase a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Rolls Royce if the mood strikes (and the wallet allows). There are also great beaches which I will highlight elsewhere in this guide.
Just over a mile from my beach bungalow is Mission Bay. If you're looking for a more peaceful relaxing spot compared to the action of the beach definitely check it out. Perfect spot to bike, jog, or walk around the bay. There are a few resorts that have bars and beach chairs which are open to the public for use. During summer they even play movies along the bay!
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Mission Bay
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Just over a mile from my beach bungalow is Mission Bay. If you're looking for a more peaceful relaxing spot compared to the action of the beach definitely check it out. Perfect spot to bike, jog, or walk around the bay. There are a few resorts that have bars and beach chairs which are open to the public for use. During summer they even play movies along the bay!

Good Eats In The Neighborhood

Just a 5 minute bike ride down the coast from my beach bungalow is Kono's right across from the pier. I recommend one to get up early and grab breakfast. Then walk down the secluded path along Swings and Things (hammock, kites, wind chimes store across from Kono's) to discover a little patio area on the pier to eat breakfast.
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Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
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Just a 5 minute bike ride down the coast from my beach bungalow is Kono's right across from the pier. I recommend one to get up early and grab breakfast. Then walk down the secluded path along Swings and Things (hammock, kites, wind chimes store across from Kono's) to discover a little patio area on the pier to eat breakfast.
Only 2 blocks from my beach bungalow you'll find excellent Hawaiian breakfast and lunch at Leilani's. Breakfast is served all day. Open 7AM - 3PM. There's also a gift shop next door with everything you can imagine from the Hawaiian islands.
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Leilani's Cafe
5109 Cass St
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Only 2 blocks from my beach bungalow you'll find excellent Hawaiian breakfast and lunch at Leilani's. Breakfast is served all day. Open 7AM - 3PM. There's also a gift shop next door with everything you can imagine from the Hawaiian islands.
1 block away from my beach bungalow you'll find some of the best Hawaiian food on the mainland. Perfect spot to grab a Hawaiian style plate lunch or spam musabi.
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Homestyle Hawaiian
7524 Mesa College Dr
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1 block away from my beach bungalow you'll find some of the best Hawaiian food on the mainland. Perfect spot to grab a Hawaiian style plate lunch or spam musabi.
1 block away from my beach bungalow are the BEST FISH TACOS IN SAN DIEGO! Walk over to the original Oscar's and find out why there's always a long line out the door.
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St
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1 block away from my beach bungalow are the BEST FISH TACOS IN SAN DIEGO! Walk over to the original Oscar's and find out why there's always a long line out the door.
Only 2 blocks away from my beach bungalow is a cute breakfast and lunch spot tucked away under the trees.
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Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass St
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Only 2 blocks away from my beach bungalow is a cute breakfast and lunch spot tucked away under the trees.
Only 1 block away from my beach bungalow is the French Gourmet. Not only is it a nice French restaurant it's also a bakery with fresh breads baked daily and many wonderful desserts for those who possess a sweet tooth.
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The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise St
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Only 1 block away from my beach bungalow is the French Gourmet. Not only is it a nice French restaurant it's also a bakery with fresh breads baked daily and many wonderful desserts for those who possess a sweet tooth.
Only 1 block away from my beach bungalow you will find authentic Italian wood fired thin base pizza in the same style it's made in Milan, Italy.
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Ambrogio15
926 Turquoise St
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Only 1 block away from my beach bungalow you will find authentic Italian wood fired thin base pizza in the same style it's made in Milan, Italy.
6 blocks away from my beach bungalow you'll find some of the best Italian food in San Diego at Enoteca Adriano. On the weekends you may want to make a reservation to avoid a wait.
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Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass St
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6 blocks away from my beach bungalow you'll find some of the best Italian food in San Diego at Enoteca Adriano. On the weekends you may want to make a reservation to avoid a wait.
Just 1 block from my beach bungalow is a great Spanish tapas place. They always have sangria and live music.
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Cafe Bar Europa
873 Turquoise St
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Just 1 block from my beach bungalow is a great Spanish tapas place. They always have sangria and live music.
Just 4 blocks away from my beach bungalow is a great vegetarian spot with craft beers on tap.
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Second Nature
5026 Cass St
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Just 4 blocks away from my beach bungalow is a great vegetarian spot with craft beers on tap.
Only a 5 minute bike ride down the coast from my beach bungalow, or better yet call them to deliver, is the best Thai food in town. Don't let this tiny casual spot with reasonable prices fool you. The food is outstanding.
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Thai Village
4618 Mission Blvd
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Only a 5 minute bike ride down the coast from my beach bungalow, or better yet call them to deliver, is the best Thai food in town. Don't let this tiny casual spot with reasonable prices fool you. The food is outstanding.
Just a 5 minute bike ride from my beach bungalow is some of the best award winning coffee you'll find in town.
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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
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Just a 5 minute bike ride from my beach bungalow is some of the best award winning coffee you'll find in town.

Major Attractions of San Diego

About 12 miles from my beach bungalow. Founded in 1916, the Zoo has been an icon in San Diego for nearly 100 years—and an absolute must-see in Southern California.
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Зоопарк Сан-Диего
2920 Zoo Dr
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About 12 miles from my beach bungalow. Founded in 1916, the Zoo has been an icon in San Diego for nearly 100 years—and an absolute must-see in Southern California.
4 miles away from my beach bungalow. SeaWorld theme parks offer up-close animal experiences and roller coasters.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Drive
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4 miles away from my beach bungalow. SeaWorld theme parks offer up-close animal experiences and roller coasters.
DIFFERENT THAN THE ZOO! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido.
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Сафари-парк зоопарка Сан-Диего
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
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DIFFERENT THAN THE ZOO! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido.
Just over 10 miles from my beach bungalow is Petco Park. Even if you're not into baseball you'll still have a great time at the beautiful baseball park tucked right inside downtown San Diego.
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Петко-парк
100 Park Blvd
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Just over 10 miles from my beach bungalow is Petco Park. Even if you're not into baseball you'll still have a great time at the beautiful baseball park tucked right inside downtown San Diego.

Major Attractions of Southern California

About 1.5 hours from my beach bungalow is Disneyland. I have been an annual passholder for many years so I can give you tons of tips to get the most out of your visit. If you do not have a car you can easily catch the Amtrak not far from my beach bungalow and ride it all the way to Anaheim. From there you can easily Uber or Lyft to the Disneyland park.
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Disneyland Park
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About 1.5 hours from my beach bungalow is Disneyland. I have been an annual passholder for many years so I can give you tons of tips to get the most out of your visit. If you do not have a car you can easily catch the Amtrak not far from my beach bungalow and ride it all the way to Anaheim. From there you can easily Uber or Lyft to the Disneyland park.