San Diego Visitors Guide - Fall 2016/Winter 2017

Hed here
World-class athletic facilities, scenic bike paths and inspired dining make
San Diego’s South Bay a prime destination for outdoor adventures, exciting
entertainment and memorable meals, all just a short drive from downtown.

TIJUANA ESTUARY

Four miles of walking trails lead visitors through the breeding, feeding and nesting ground for 370 species of migratory and native birds (including six endangered species).

301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach

HOTEL DEL CORONADO

This legendary Victorian hotel has several seaside dining spots.

Get a muddled mint mojito and pork belly tacos at the beachside Sun Deck Bar & Grill, a four-course tasting menu at the white-tablecloth 1500 Ocean or a lavish Sunday brunch at the Crown Room.

1500 Orange Ave., Coronado

L. Frank
Baum wrote
several of
his famous
Wizard of Oz
books while
vacationing
in Coronado.

BEST BETS Eat

Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro is a tapas gem owned by celebrity chef Javier Plascencia (4346 Bonita Road, Bonita). Go to Tacos El Gordo for authentic Tijuana-style tacos (689 H St., Chula Vista) or post up on the patio at Sea180 Coastal Tavern at Pier South Resort for dinner and drinks with an ocean view (800 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach).

Drink
Try the Mermaid’s Red ale at
Coronado Brewing
Company or a
flight of five
different beers
(170 Orange
Ave., Coronado;
875 Seacoast
Drive, Imperial Beach).
Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge
is a local staple for people
watching and happy hour
(1015 Orange Ave., Coronado).
Machete Beer House has 30
craft beers on tap from both
sides of the border (2325
Highland Ave., National City).
Play
Explore the beach bordering
Tijuana on horseback with
San Diego Beach Rides (2606

Hollister St., Tijuana River Valley). The whole family can see owls, sharks and turtles up close at the Living Coast Discovery Center (1000

Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista), or go on a guided tour of the 70-acre Suzie’s Farm and leave with a bag of organic produce (2570 Sunset Ave., Imperial Beach).

EXPLORING
SOUTH BAY
NEIGHBORHOODS
South Bay/Coronado
THE GONDOLA COMPANY

Enjoy a sunset serenade from a gondolier on board a traditional Venetian-style boat while gliding through the canals of Coronado Cays, an affluent waterfront neighborhood. Bring along a favorite bottle—they’ll supply the ice bucket, glasses and good times.

Tours from 11 a.m. till midnight.

503 Grand Caribe Causeway, Suite C

U.S. OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER

One of three in the country, this 155-acre facility is dedicated to developing the performance of America’s future Olympic and Paralympic athletes. It hosts soccer fields, sand volleyball courts and BMX tracks. Free tours, too.

2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista

CENTENNIAL PARK

There are plenty of photo ops at this small park near the Coronado Ferry Landing: sweeping views of downtown San Diego, the bay and a lovely rose garden.

Orange Ave. and First St., Coronado

BAYSIDE BIKING

Take a two-hour “Tour de Coronado” past Glorietta Bay and the naval amphibious base with Bike & Kayak Tours. Advanced cyclists will want to trek the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway that loops around San Diego Bay. Stop at Bikeway Village, the new cycling pit stop with a café, deck and repair shop.