Hilltop Oasis Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mount Helix Park is a short drive away from your rental and offerss amazing views over San Diego County. Park closes after sunset, so go about an hour before!
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Mt. Helix Park
4901 Mt Helix DrMount Helix Park is a short drive away from your rental and offerss amazing views over San Diego County. Park closes after sunset, so go about an hour before!
Nice local park to hang out at. Many locals come here with their dogs in the afternoon.
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Harry Griffen Park
9550 Milden StNice local park to hang out at. Many locals come here with their dogs in the afternoon.
Balboa Park is a must-see when you are in San Diego. You can find the world-famous San Diego Zoo here, as well as many museums and other attractions.
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a must-see when you are in San Diego. You can find the world-famous San Diego Zoo here, as well as many museums and other attractions.
In a mood for a hike? This popular trail is a short drive away from the rental. The main trail, which starts near Navajo Rd gets very crowded. Try the Barker Way trailhead instead to beat the crowds.
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Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainIn a mood for a hike? This popular trail is a short drive away from the rental. The main trail, which starts near Navajo Rd gets very crowded. Try the Barker Way trailhead instead to beat the crowds.
If you brought your pup, we highly recommend checking out Fiesta Island Dog Park.
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Fiesta Island Park
1590 E Mission Bay DrIf you brought your pup, we highly recommend checking out Fiesta Island Dog Park.
Unfortunately not dog-friendly, but still an amazing park for a coastal hike. Park along the Coastal highway to save on the park entrance fee.
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Torrey Pines State Beach
Unfortunately not dog-friendly, but still an amazing park for a coastal hike. Park along the Coastal highway to save on the park entrance fee.
Food scene
If you don't have plans on Friday, check out La Mesa Farmers Market in the late afternoon/early evening. Many cool eateries are close by as well.
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La Mesa Antique Mall
4710 Palm AveIf you don't have plans on Friday, check out La Mesa Farmers Market in the late afternoon/early evening. Many cool eateries are close by as well.
You have to try tacos when you visit San Diego! If you are traveling with you pup, this place is dog friendly.
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City Tacos
3028 University AveYou have to try tacos when you visit San Diego! If you are traveling with you pup, this place is dog friendly.
In a mood for Pho? This place is super close to the rental and their pho is amazing. Atmosphere inside is not great, so we recommend this place mostly for take-out
Pho And Grill International
9676 Campo RdIn a mood for Pho? This place is super close to the rental and their pho is amazing. Atmosphere inside is not great, so we recommend this place mostly for take-out
Love authentic Italian? This is THE PLACE! Start with the calamari, then pizza Sergio!
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StLove authentic Italian? This is THE PLACE! Start with the calamari, then pizza Sergio!
When you visit Little Italy, this ice cream place is a must! They have unique flavors, which change monthly. Definitely upgrade to their freshly made waffle cone.
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Salt & Straw
1670 India StWhen you visit Little Italy, this ice cream place is a must! They have unique flavors, which change monthly. Definitely upgrade to their freshly made waffle cone.
Very stylish restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. Their food is amazing and their happy hour even better.
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StVery stylish restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. Their food is amazing and their happy hour even better.
In a mood for quick Chinese take-out? This place is just down the hill from the rental in the Smart and Final shopping center. Try the crispy beef!
Wei Wei Asian Express
3641 Avocado BoulevardIn a mood for quick Chinese take-out? This place is just down the hill from the rental in the Smart and Final shopping center. Try the crispy beef!
Ramen? Dog-friendly? All of the above! Try the friend chicken bao bun and the Underbelly Ramen.
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Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StRamen? Dog-friendly? All of the above! Try the friend chicken bao bun and the Underbelly Ramen.
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdThis place is great for breakfast on the weekends.
Our favorite restaurant in San Diego. Yes, it's a chain, but their dumplings are amazing. Big plus: this restaurant is located in a beautiful outdoor mall, so you can stroll around after joining the waiting list (wait times can be up to 2 hours at times. Tip: try the bar if you don't wanna wait).
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Din Tai Fung
4301 La Jolla Village DrOur favorite restaurant in San Diego. Yes, it's a chain, but their dumplings are amazing. Big plus: this restaurant is located in a beautiful outdoor mall, so you can stroll around after joining the waiting list (wait times can be up to 2 hours at times. Tip: try the bar if you don't wanna wait).
Neighborhoods
If you want to experience the true SoCal Vibe, head to Pacific Beach. You'll find many great restaurants and bars here. Not in a mood for a drink? Head to the beach or Sail Bay.
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Pacific Beach
If you want to experience the true SoCal Vibe, head to Pacific Beach. You'll find many great restaurants and bars here. Not in a mood for a drink? Head to the beach or Sail Bay.
If you are a Top Gun fan, Coronado is a must. Many scenes of the new movie are shot on here.
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Coronado
If you are a Top Gun fan, Coronado is a must. Many scenes of the new movie are shot on here.
North Park, San Diego is a trendy neighborhood with many amazing restaurants. You can grab some food here and then take a walk to look at all the adorable craftsman-style homes.
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North Park
North Park, San Diego is a trendy neighborhood with many amazing restaurants. You can grab some food here and then take a walk to look at all the adorable craftsman-style homes.
If you decide to visit Downtown San Diego, we recommend stopping in Little Italy. You don't only find Italian food here and the San Diego bay is only a short walk away.
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Little Italy
If you decide to visit Downtown San Diego, we recommend stopping in Little Italy. You don't only find Italian food here and the San Diego bay is only a short walk away.
Shopping
Hands-down the most beautiful mall in San Diego. You can come here for shopping and dinner, as the place is packed with amazing restaurants.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrHands-down the most beautiful mall in San Diego. You can come here for shopping and dinner, as the place is packed with amazing restaurants.
Hiking
A more challenging hike, which will take about 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Park in the overflow lot close to the visitor center and head down the trail to cross the SD river before heading up South Fortuna Trail.
S Fortuna Trail, San Diego, CA, USA
A more challenging hike, which will take about 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Park in the overflow lot close to the visitor center and head down the trail to cross the SD river before heading up South Fortuna Trail.
This popular hike starts about 45 mins from the rental. The hike is moderate to challenging from the Poway Lake side and a little shorter if you start on the service road from Ramona. Views are the best in San Diego and on a clear day, you can see Catalina Island in the Pacific. Bring a lot of water and avoid crowds by doing this one on a weekday.
Plan for 4 hours total if you start from Lake Poway, 2 hours from Ramona.
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Kartoffelchip-klippen
This popular hike starts about 45 mins from the rental. The hike is moderate to challenging from the Poway Lake side and a little shorter if you start on the service road from Ramona. Views are the best in San Diego and on a clear day, you can see Catalina Island in the Pacific. Bring a lot of water and avoid crowds by doing this one on a weekday.
Plan for 4 hours total if you start from Lake Poway, 2 hours from Ramona.
If you are in the mood for a quick hike/good work-out, head to Cowles Mtn! The front trail gets very crowded at times and we usually prefer the service road from Barker Way to avoid crowds. This hike will take about 1 1/2 hours.
Cowles Mountain, San Diego, CA 92119, USA
If you are in the mood for a quick hike/good work-out, head to Cowles Mtn! The front trail gets very crowded at times and we usually prefer the service road from Barker Way to avoid crowds. This hike will take about 1 1/2 hours.
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Layer Up!
San Diego can get cold along the coast, even in the summer. Always pack layers!
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SD Trolley
If you don’t plan on driving or prefer public transportation, the SD Trolley is a great way to get around. Day tickets are $5 for unlimited rides. The closest station to the rental is Spring Street Station in La Mesa. You can park you car for free at the station or take an Uber there.
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Groceries
Groceries are expensive at most stores in California. We like to go to Aldi (about 15 minutes from the rental) for reasonable priced groceries. Tip: they also sell delicious German candy!