Spring weekend in San Diego
Spring in San Diego — blossoms, opening patios, markets and the first warm-evening dinners worth booking.
Top spots in San Diego
Coronado Beach
FamilyCoronado
Wide white-sand beach in the shadow of the Hotel del Coronado.
La Jolla Cove
OutdoorsLa Jolla
Sea caves, kayak tours and resident sea lions on the rocks.
Sunset Cliffs
OutdoorsPoint Loma
Dramatic sandstone bluffs — bring a blanket for sunset.
North Park
Food & DrinkNorth Park
Craft-beer crawl heart of SD — 30+ breweries within walking distance.
Where to eat
Las Cuatro Milpas
$Mexican · Barrio Logan
Family-run since 1933 — handmade tortillas, queue out the door.
Lola 55
$$Tacos · East Village
Modern Baja tacos in a cool warehouse space — get the carnitas.
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
$Fish tacos · Multiple
Battered fish tacos with smoked-fish sauce — locals' top pick.
Addison
$$$$Tasting menu · Carmel Valley
Three Michelin stars at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
Born and Raised
$$$$Steakhouse · Little Italy
Tableside martinis and old-school steakhouse glamour.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: La Jolla Cove, Sunset Cliffs, Coronado Beach. The shortlist is curated by people who live in San Diego and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.