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The ULTIMATE guide to visiting San Diego. From the can't miss tourist destinations, to hidden gems, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and CAN'T MISS spots, I'm here to make your trip unforgettable! This guide is based off of my YouTube video, adding on new details and spots that includes directions, hours of operation (where relevant), website information, phone numbers, etc. This is the most organized guide you can find! Welcome to one of the best cities in the world: San Diego, California!

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ULTIMATE San Diego Travel Guide

Do you live in San Diego or just visiting for a bit? This guide will give you everything you need to know about exploring San Diego with kids! It has everything from the best playgrounds to kid-friendly restaurants! 

⭐️ I want this to be your go-to guide when you are trying to think of something to do or somewhere to go with your kids! Just pull up the map and see what is currently near you. 

⭐️ I have created places for you to check out all over San Diego county from North County down to the downtown area.

⭐️ I will be adding to this guide as I do more activities with my baby, so keep an eye out for new activities being added!

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The Ultimate Kids Guide to San Diego

As someone who grew up Spend three days in San Diego, CA - plenty of outdoors activities accessible with a car.

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San Diego 3-Day Trip

San Diego is absolutely massive, with so many options! So, how in the world can you choose?!

Well, I hope this list will help you narrow down your desired list of things to do! If you love getting outside, balancing that out with some delicious food and some good drinks, this will be the list for you! San Diego has shown me some awesome new faves to match some of the classic choices, and I'll definitely be heading back for more soon!

In this guide, you'll find a few different categories, with many suggestions in each, but you can choose easy knowing that these have all been deemed as some great tried and true options: 
• Outdoors
• Things to do
• Coffee stops
• Bars and brews
• Casual foodie guide
• Affordable stay options

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Best of San Diego: Map Guide

Explore this map, I made as the ultimate California guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information. 

I see all my Guide Maps as perpetual works in progress and will do my best to add to and update them as my knowledge expands.

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California Ultimate Guide Map +300 Places

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of San Diego! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things San Diego for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

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Family (toddler) friendly places to stay, eat and have a good time. 

Oceanside, CA, USA

Oceanside, Ca (with KIDS)

Looking to take an epic California road-trip? This guide will take you through 7 California cities in 8 days, with the option to add on 2 days to your trip in San Diego.

Cities in the guide include:
- San Luis Obispo (day trip)
- Big Sur (3 nights & day trip to Monterey Bay)
- *hidden location* (day trip) 
- Pismo Beach  or Morro Bay (1 night) 
- *hidden location* (1 night)
- Santa Barbara & Montecito (2 nights) 
- San Diego (2 nights) 

This guide includes a mapped out itinerary that shares where to stay, places to eat, and things to do. It's mapped out so you won't feel rushed at each location, with carefully selected activities. 

Whether you are camping or staying at hotels, there will be recommendations to fit everyone's needs. 

This guide is family friendly & pet friendly accommodations are also included.

Have questions regarding your itinerary?
Email me at aly@alyandco.co !

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8 day California roadtrip out of LA (with a 2-day San Diego add-on option)

Beautiful beaches, great food, a vibrant culture, top-notch entertainment, San Diego has it all. If you are looking to visit America's finest city, here are a few tips on what to see and where to go to enjoy yourself

San Diego - 4 days itinerary

This is the ULTIMATE TWO-WEEK CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP.  I was born and raised in San Diego, California, and have spent years exploring all the corners of the Golden State.  I've distilled a lifetime of California adventures into this epic 14-day itinerary that will showcase the best California has to offer,  Grab your copy today!

The Ultimate California Road Trip

Great restaurants, attractions, and places to let your kids run that you can enjoy too.

Family Friendly San Diego

San Diego embodies the California dream, boasting sun, surf, and a positively Californian lifestyle. Follow my weekend itinerary for an unforgettable experience in this seaside paradise.

San Diego, California Weekend Trip

Come explore everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer while enjoying the perks of this military town. I give you the run down on the best Navy Lodging, military discounts, and attractions.

San Diego with Military Perks

This is your full guide + itinerary for the perfect weekend in San Diego, CA!

Whether you're in town for a girls' weekend, a work trip, or a couple's getaway, San Diego is the perfect location to soak up some sunshine and those dreamy coastal, California vibes. 

In this guide, I will share my top recommendations for everything from accommodations to restaurants, plus some insider tips for a fun night out-- or 2! Enjoy! 

Quick weekend getaway in San Diego 🍸

San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo (and SD Safari Park in Escondido) are world renowned for the many animals and enclosures they maintain. It is also home to many exotic and endangered plants. Take advantage of the free buses through out the park to see a large portion of the park from the comfort of a double decker bus and then let the kids run around the newly opened kids area (best bus seats are lower deck, right side).

Signup to feed the giraffes for only $15 per group

Free entry for Active Duty Service Members.
During the month of October Kids Admission is free (this means big weekend crowds).

I have 15 different tips for visiting the Safari park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdK9ovaPdlc&t=11s

As well as the best route for visiting the Safari Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3c3nNadkvQ&t=15s 

The most popular attraction in Balboa Park, the San Diego zoo is home to 4,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres.

Zoo featuring giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus tours & a conservation society.

I’ve heard amazing things about this zoo! It’s on my list for next time

Pro tip- take plenty of snacks & sign up for the giraffe feeding!

Suggestion from Passion Passport. Famous.

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