Don’t come to San Diego expecting to have over the top fun and craziness. This is a chiller more slowed down kind of vibe that’s also open to fun so utilize your energy wisely
Right on. My sister and I wanted to get out to Cali. We were initially looking at L.A. and then decided it might be a little too hectic and crazy for us. Decided San Diego would be a better, chiller experience.
@@TheSunwall18 Make sure you go to Mount Soledad. Go in the eve as the sunsets...breathtaking. The next sunset is Sunset cliffs. Bring something delicious to sip and watch the sun paint the sky as it sets.
@@TheSunwall18 forgot...Las Quatros Milpas for bomb mexican foods then get on the Coronado Bridge and explore the Island or eat at the Hotel Del Cornado. Have a San Diego sunrise or coronado blues coffee at Ryan Brothers Coffee too...dnt miss it. My fav spots off the tourist track.
San Diego is SO much nicer than LA. Also, don't forget to go to little Italy and check out the Italian markets and restaurants. It is probably one of the best parts of SD.
When I turn 18, the first place I'm gonna visit is the USCIS so I can apply for a green card.. So 5 years later (18 y/o - 23y/o) I can join the Marines! That's my dream! Oorah!
I'm a native San Diegian and I support this message. Sometimes I forget just what a mega-cool city this is. Thank you for the reminder. The Trolley is a great way to get around- if it is going to your destination. Remember it is designed for locals, not tourists. It conects residendial areas to business and retail areas. He is not kidding about the beer!
I’m a San Diego native and work in Pacific Beach, it’s more a party town beach community. We get people from all over the world here. Great video, I’d also like to recommend Birch Aquarium in La Jolla and Torrey Pines hiking trails provides very scenic and beautiful views along the cliffs at the beach.
Thank you for the add ons Stacey. I had both on my list of things to talk about but then i missed them when i actually did the filming, so thank you for adding htose! thanks!
You forgot to mention not to miss out on a Padres game. The stadium was ranked America's best ballpark in 2016 and since the Padres are lousy you can get field level seats in the $25 range if you look hard
I'm a Giants fan but my daughter moved to San Diego so we went to see the Padres and Giants play. They have a beautiful stadium. And if your the type that doesn't like to sit but would rather walk around, they have tickets less than $20 for that.
I lived across the street from Petco and no one has said this: you can watch the game on the screen from the grass I am told....free! I listened to billy joel last concert free. Also getting to and from the stadium is traffic free. Everyone takes the trolly!
@@xkimikimjax7768i lived in SD for two years, lived six blocks from the park, and worked down the street... You can see nearly EVERYTHING on the big screens, and hear every concert, for free
It's so bizarre seeing this video as a local. I know all of this stuff by heart, and hearing an outsider describe these familiar things is actually really nice! Great video!
Carne asada fries are not on the menu at most Mexican sit down restaurants. However, they are generally an item on the menu of just about every Mexican taco shop in the county (which seem to be on every other corner here, lol). Unfortunately, they are not all made equally, some are better than others, just like any eating/dining out experience. They are super easy to make at home. Just need a few ingredients, Chopped flank steak, french fries, cheese (cotija/queso fresco, a crumbly cheese similar to Feta), guacamole (if you like it), salsa of choice (preferable not out of a bottle), pico de gallo or salsa fresca are great & easy to make or they can be found in most refrigerated sections of supermarkets. You can probably request this at any Mexican restaurant that has french fries on the menu. Just ask then to dump a bunch of fries on a plate (or a platter-appetizer/starter for the table) and layer on the other ingredients which all Mexican restaurants have. Google image a pic if they are not familiar with the item. Most Mexican places from my experience will make you what you want if they have the ingredients. These are all standard ingredients except the fries. Do yourself a favor a Google image carne asada fries recipe, select the images that look best to you and make it at home. Carne asada nachos (tortilla chips instead of fries) are my favorite though. Delish!!
I love that the safety warnings of San Diego are all so benign. Sunburn, falling off cliffs, rip tides..... ahhhh, it feels good to live here!! Thanks for such a great pitch for SD.
i used to be a grounds keeper there at all the beaches there s d city park and recs, wonder if big Al is still the boss ,the drum circle with hundreds of bongos playin around the bon fire FIESTA ISLAND if not , you need to its Awesome and brings people together and its freedom for free
Lived in San Diego for 3 years, I regret leaving. It's a bit expensive (rent/housing wise) but so much to do without spending much money. So many different cultures.
Brings me to the question why actually San Diego is that expensive? It struck me during my last visits how much higher rents are and what you have to pay for groceries/restaurant bills.
I remember around XMas it got down to the lower 50's and I saw this woman with her kid and she had the kid in a parka and mittens! It was the funniest thing.
Best fun affordable car mx5ND I'm Mexican and I love carne asada fries. 😂 Chill...there's Mexican sushi with carne asada in Tijuana, just have fun with food. ❤️
I'm a former east-coaster (NYC/Miami) now living in Oceanside, the northern most coastal town in San Diego County. The climate along the county's coastal areas is second to none. All of my friends from other states absolutely love San Diego, and visit here as often as they can.
It's great for a visit, yes. If you want to live there, brace yourself for a village mentality (surprising in a place of this size) and attitudes you may find uncomfortable. In 2003 people there _spontaneously_ took to the streets in support of the invasion of Iraq, for example.
Don Pedro's Chula Vista (large portions, low prices, authentic family owned) Burros & Fries - A few locations (Hash Brown-California burrito) Lolita's (people swear by this place, corporate mexican food, decent, expensive) Tijuana (you might as well, lol)
Best Baja style Mexican food in the nation, also great fusion cuisine (a California burrito (the one with french fries) is a must!) It has it's own unique mixture of cultures, whether one wants to try Chaldean cuisine, Filipino cuisine, or Somali cuisine
yung slapz fr all these white boy talking bout. Oh San Diego is so nice! Fuck no! Go to east side sd NC otay CV or San ysidro you finna get fucking robbed bitch
Depends what you mean by "real." If you want to see that realities (homelessness, crime, etc.) that are present in a big city, LA is better...but if you are looking for a more "fun" vacation, San Diego is better by far.
@Veronica Delgado wow the fuck is your problem? The dude is right. I'm Mexican too and grew up minutes away from the border and always ate authentic mexican food, but he's right. Ask anyone about taco shops and they will almost always instantly bring up cali burritos and carne asada fries. Everybody in SD fucking eats them and loves it. Also how was he being racist? People like you is why they call us snowflakes and shit, calm the fuck down.
I'm not sure why +Veronica Delgado is getting defensive about nothing. I'm a San Diego native and Mexican-American too. Cali B's are good after a night of drinking. Everyone loves them here.
Ill TELL YOU THE DONTS !! If you are driving 65,70,mph in the fast lane get the hell out the way!! If your not traveling 80 mph+ GET in slow lane!! Thanks you.
This is true, but the fear comes from a number of reasons. 1. no rain causes oil and automobile fluids to build up on the road, and the first rain causes the roads to become an ice rink 2. A lot of people here do not regularly change their wiper blades or tires because of the lack of rain, when rains happen, they are screwed 3. poor draining /low lying areas cause substantial water build up not only on roads but sections of freeway as well
Once you'll go to the USS Midway for a tour: 1. DON'T underestimate its size - the tour will really take the whole day long. 2. If you've arrived pretty late (after the noon) to cover the whole tour in a single day and you kindly asked to leave the premises as museum is closing... DON'T forget to ask for re-entrance stamp on your ticket upon the exit. You'll be allowed to continue your tour the next day with no additional charge!
I had to watch this because I am from San Diego, I was curious to see what you had to say. You made some great points. I work in hospitality and I wish more people watched this before they visit. Most people don't expect to pay for parking at most places so when they arrive they're shocked and upset that we charge for it but it's everywhere out here. On the few times it does rain during the year we're all outside memorized by it because it is a rare to see it, except this year, we seen more rain this year then the past 10 years. I very much agree with your statement about LA vs San Diego, we're definitely much different when it comes to things to do, the people you meet, etc. I moved from LA to San Diego because I noticed San Diego was much classier than LA, much cleaner and much more mature. Great video, I am now a subscriber.
Mark, I just want to say how much I appreciate your videos. You give great, helpful information. You don't come across as brash or "in your face" at all and that adds a lot (for me) that the information you give can be very much trusted. You really look like you enjoy the places you visit and that is a great quality. You see the positive (and help others) to see it as well, at the same time taking note and incorporating any "bad" stuff. Keep it up!
I've lived in San Diego for 21 years, and here's my input on the 2 hour traffic. He is correct, we do have a lot of traffic, but in my experience, it makes a 20 minute trip into an hour long one at most. Not two hours lol :0 The best times to actually drive around in San Diego on the 15, 163 or 78 are after 9 AM -3 PM and after 6-8 PM. Overall, great video, and I recognized all the locations you put up in your video! :D
Same with the 5 & 805. South Bay to Mission Valley rush hour traffic is approx 45-mins to an hour most days. Mission Valley home clears up long before 8pm from my experience.
Your comment regarding rain is spot on. Having lived in California for decades, experiencing years of drought...rain, even a drizzle is an event. Earthquakes on the other hand, not so much...commonplace.
I was sitting outside having dinner and it wasn't even sprinkling, more like maybe a light mist and everyone ran for inside the restaurant. The employees were worried that I was sitting in "the rain" eating and I had to convince them I was ok sitting in "the rain" though after the whole meal I had like 3 dots of water on my glasses. It cracked me up. And everyone leaving the restaurant was losing it when they came outside into the mist/rain :)
On average the city sees less than 30 days of rain a year. Therefore the climatization of the locals are surely different from other regions which might be more humid, or wetter, or colder. It is a desert in disguise, as is all of Coastal Southern California due to the vast aqueduct systems which provide the waters (primarily from the Colorado River (and to a lesser extent Northern California, Sierra Nevadas, and desalinated sources)) which support the millions who live there
Carmen Maria the trolleys last stop is in San ysidro which is the border town of Tijuana and you can just cross walking just follow the crowd lol. You can cross back with just your ID i do it all the time BUT the duanas Can stop you when you’re trying to cross into tj, ask for your passport and if you don’t have one they can turn you away.
@@lovebug8482 : On coming back to the U.S. from Mexico, technically you need a passport, passport card, or I believe that a "Real ID" driver's license/ID will work. When in TJ, watch where you step, the pavement can be uneven.
Carmen Maria if you are considering doing that I highly suggest it! Just be smart Tj does have a dangerous reputation for a reason. But don’t let that stop you. I’m a local and I love taking the crossing with friends every once in a while. Is a strange experience Tj and SD are so different it’s like going through a portal to another dimension
Loraine Spencer I have been living in the Bay Area for the last 6 months and have been there several times hoping to have a good experience but the city filthy and there are homeless people everywhere which is really sad. It smells like urine because they’re aren’t enough public bathrooms so people just pee on the side walk. We’ve literally walked past someone shooting up on the side walk as well in broad daylight. We’ve been followed by a crazy person who started shouting at us because he thought we were looking at him. We’ve had people stop us in the street asking for money. The super touristy spots are still fine but everything is over priced and the experience is just ok, it’s just not worth the time and money.
Funny that you released this video the week of Comic Con. Us locals and especially the ones that live/work downtown (like myself), are gearing up for the chaos of all chaos!
Oh my goodness, Wolter you were in San Diego and we missed you....I love your vids.i just went to Balboa park 2 days ago, one of my favorite places..-san diegan.
Glad he didn't mention the hands down best town in San Diego, which I will refrain from naming because its the best kept secret. Lived in San Diego county my entire life and didn't find this place til I was in my twenties. Now that I live in this town I'm never leaving. If ya know ya know.
RUclips knows I am going to San Diego and have watched your videos before, and made this awesome recommendation! Glad to see you made a video on San Diego!
Great video! San Diego is my home and I absolutely love it. 12:07 to answer your question. SD is a very active community because of the great all around year weather. I've lived in several cities and SD is by far the most active (cycling, hiking, surfing, etc). There are a lot of healthy market and restaurants in SD as well but if you're on vacation, I don't think eating healthy is on the agenda lol.
I took a three-day trip to SD with family and spent 2 of them in Balboa Park- definitely not a city you can speed through. It’s a beautiful place, if you’re there, slow down and enjoy it! :)
From a San Diego Resident to those who want to visit San Diego but want to avoid/know the rush hour: Freeway 5 and 15 -South are around 3-6 PM. -North around early mornings around 6-9 AM. Trust me if you want to visit and get stuck in the freeway, its a living nightmare. However, it's only on weekdays, weekends aren't much of a hassle.
San Diego is a neat place. Been twice. Was there in winter and saw Spreckels organ pavillion (free hour concert on Sunday afternoon) That was cool. Seaport Village is a nice little touristy place of shops and places to eat..street performers/ all along the beach.
Hi Mark, Your video fills in the gaps that all the other ones out there lack. You speak as if you are a local! I love the practical advice such as looking both ways when you cross the boardwalk at the beach. Sometimes if feels like you're running across the freeway. Anyways, I was very impressed. I was born in San Diego and lived there until I was 27. Now I live there several months out of the year. It's the best of the big cities in California, I believe.
I'm from the Midwest but I've been living in SD for almost 10 years now. It's amazing. Best city in CA, imo. I definitely agree with this guy. I think he's got some nice pointers
I grew up in Los Angeles in the '70's & 80's and moved to San Diego in the '90's. Diego is so fun and beautiful. I left Cali in '97 and I miss it Not the expenses though
I've lived in San Diego for almost 50 years. I commute to work every day, a drive that years ago took approximately 15 minutes, now can take about 45 minutes in rush hour traffic, maybe a bit more on some days. There's traffic from the Mexico border, Coronado bridge & Mission Valley to contend with. The commute is primarily a freeway/highway route. I have never sat in 2 hour traffic, not even when there's been an accident. I leave an hour early and I am almost always on time to work. If I wasn't, I would have been fired years ago. The traffic is much worse than it used to be, however, it's not generally at a standstill like some parts of the country.
@@nxlckindumbz4929 tbh.. and it's expensive there's nice stuff but once you live here for a while you've done everything and it's boring. Plus the people are just ugh..
Wolters World I've traveled the world and lived in several US cities so far my fave in US for living is SD. So much to do especially great place to live for family.
Hearing that bell toll in the background at Balboa Park really pulled at my heartstrings...the weeks before moving from SD, I spent just about everyday there. DEFINITELY a place worth exploring!
Good point about the bridge. Not long ago, a speeding drunken sailor flew off the low end of the bridge and killed four people enjoying the park below.
As a native San Diegan, I think you've done an excellent job representing my home, and it is very much appreciated. Wish I could've bumped into you and bought you a beer, looks like you were at O'Briens. Great place down the street me.
“The people are really nice” -me, living in sd, “you definitely haven’t really spent time here then” Also don’t expect people to know how to drive in the rain
For the museums, selected museums are free on Tuesday's! Just make sure to look up on the balboa park website to find out which ones are free that Tuesday 💚 and to save money on the zoo's, Groupon! Buy a ticket from Groupon. Hardly anyone here buys a ticket at full price.
Heh you got a shot of my sandwich! Nice. OMG and my face. heh. Thanks for the Beer to the Rescue shoutout and GREAT ADVICE in this video! Esp asking your hotel concierge about traffic patterns and when to leave to avoid traffic getting where you want to go. Rush hour is generally weekdays 7-10am and 3-7pm. There are a few loopholes during these hours but 90% of the freeways will be backed up like sardines.
Thanks Daniel and thanks for taking me out and giving me all those great tips. It was really nice meeting you and just hanging out. I cant say thank you enough.
Greetings from Mission Beach! Give Belmont Park a visit, it features the Big Dipper coaster and the Beach Blaster. You can get a great view of SD from the Cabrillo National Mounument on the tip of Point Loma.
I live in San Diego, why did I just watch this?!
Alexander Breeze same
Same I learned so much this 😂
Same
Alexander Breeze because u are keen and enthusiastic to learn 🙏🏻
Same
The most San Diego thing ever is people saying “It’s only 20 minutes away” 😂😂 everything is always 20 minutes away.
Very true 😂
But it is. I swear
Even Mexico is about 20 minutes away lol.
That’s so true 😂
It is...everything is abt 20 mins away
Don’t come to San Diego expecting to have over the top fun and craziness. This is a chiller more slowed down kind of vibe that’s also open to fun so utilize your energy wisely
Chrisnazzy yep. We’re like the Pandas. 😆
Thank you! Folks think that all the time but this is beach city...
Right on. My sister and I wanted to get out to Cali. We were initially looking at L.A. and then decided it might be a little too hectic and crazy for us. Decided San Diego would be a better, chiller experience.
@@TheSunwall18 Make sure you go to Mount Soledad. Go in the eve as the sunsets...breathtaking.
The next sunset is Sunset cliffs. Bring something delicious to sip and watch the sun paint the sky as it sets.
@@TheSunwall18 forgot...Las Quatros Milpas for bomb mexican foods then get on the Coronado Bridge and explore the Island or eat at the Hotel Del Cornado. Have a San Diego sunrise or coronado blues coffee at Ryan Brothers Coffee too...dnt miss it. My fav spots off the tourist track.
San Diego is SO much nicer than LA. Also, don't forget to go to little Italy and check out the Italian markets and restaurants. It is probably one of the best parts of SD.
SHHHHH
What about Old Town?
Don't forget to see the glory hole bathrooms !
When I turn 18, the first place I'm gonna visit is the USCIS so I can apply for a green card.. So 5 years later (18 y/o - 23y/o) I can join the Marines! That's my dream! Oorah!
@@leobav2425 😂😂
Shout out to anyone who lives in san diego like me
:)
SD squad up
Build The Wall !!!!
Best place to live. Good he only really mentioned the city and la Jolla. Leave the good places for use locals
@@alexchatroo2262 Yeah, no kidding brother! Da Kamahaiinas don't need extra headaches while live and chill.
Not bad advice...please if you come to one of our beaches in San Diego, please keep your trash off the beach. Thanks
So much this!!!
Jay St. Clair pick up your litter
How do I get to San Diego?
Amen
Stop telling people about S.D., or people will come here!
So what
I’m visiting in 2 weeks from Michigan
get over yourself! -from another san diegan
i used to live therre
@@biancalord488 why
Old Town is also an adorable, fun place worthy of seeing.
Live music! Fresh tortillas!
I got Christmas gifts for almost everyone in my restaurant in Old Town. There's something for everyone!
I'm a native San Diegian and I support this message.
Sometimes I forget just what a mega-cool city this is. Thank you for the reminder.
The Trolley is a great way to get around- if it is going to your destination. Remember it is designed for locals, not tourists. It conects residendial areas to business and retail areas.
He is not kidding about the beer!
Also if you get too close to the seals locals will tell you to get the hell away from them lol.
It's me. I'm locals.
Damarah Bryant lmao samw
@Mr. Mystery The white Dragon. No, the seals stink less than us
@Mr. Mystery The white Dragon. Aww you think so? Well I'm flattered you think we smell better than the seals
Wolter forgot one thing. Don't be surprised to see Navy personel in uniform heavy navy population down here. Bases all over the place
I like my Seal steak medium rare.
I’m a San Diego native and work in Pacific Beach, it’s more a party town beach community. We get people from all over the world here. Great video, I’d also like to recommend Birch Aquarium in La Jolla and Torrey Pines hiking trails provides very scenic and beautiful views along the cliffs at the beach.
Thank you for the add ons Stacey. I had both on my list of things to talk about but then i missed them when i actually did the filming, so thank you for adding htose! thanks!
Stacey Jean well when can I go see you
@IC U Great then don't come here!
Yes! The Birch Aquarium. I totally forgot about that place.
Dont forget Cabrillo national monument. Awesome views of the city and coast/ocean
You forgot to mention not to miss out on a Padres game. The stadium was ranked America's best ballpark in 2016 and since the Padres are lousy you can get field level seats in the $25 range if you look hard
I'm a Giants fan but my daughter moved to San Diego so we went to see the Padres and Giants play. They have a beautiful stadium. And if your the type that doesn't like to sit but would rather walk around, they have tickets less than $20 for that.
He did give a shout out to Padres and recommended watching games at their stadium Petco Park at 15:00
But this was posted a year ago so he should of mentioned the gulls to
I lived across the street from Petco and no one has said this: you can watch the game on the screen from the grass I am told....free! I listened to billy joel last concert free. Also getting to and from the stadium is traffic free. Everyone takes the trolly!
@@xkimikimjax7768i lived in SD for two years, lived six blocks from the park, and worked down the street... You can see nearly EVERYTHING on the big screens, and hear every concert, for free
It's so bizarre seeing this video as a local. I know all of this stuff by heart, and hearing an outsider describe these familiar things is actually really nice! Great video!
What's the name of the Mexican restaurant he was showing with the fries I want that
@@demetriushill9725 you can get those at alot of places in Cali, its one of our staple foods. its called Carne Asada Fries.
He really knows his stuff and is always accurate from what I’ve watched!
@@kuya_mike7813 I’m hungry now 🤣🤣
Carne asada fries are not on the menu at most Mexican sit down restaurants. However, they are generally an item on the menu of just about every Mexican taco shop in the county (which seem to be on every other corner here, lol). Unfortunately, they are not all made equally, some are better than others, just like any eating/dining out experience.
They are super easy to make at home. Just need a few ingredients, Chopped flank steak, french fries, cheese (cotija/queso fresco, a crumbly cheese similar to Feta), guacamole (if you like it), salsa of choice (preferable not out of a bottle), pico de gallo or salsa fresca are great & easy to make or they can be found in most refrigerated sections of supermarkets.
You can probably request this at any Mexican restaurant that has french fries on the menu. Just ask then to dump a bunch of fries on a plate (or a platter-appetizer/starter for the table) and layer on the other ingredients which all Mexican restaurants have. Google image a pic if they are not familiar with the item. Most Mexican places from my experience will make you what you want if they have the ingredients. These are all standard ingredients except the fries.
Do yourself a favor a Google image carne asada fries recipe, select the images that look best to you and make it at home. Carne asada nachos (tortilla chips instead of fries) are my favorite though. Delish!!
I love that the safety warnings of San Diego are all so benign. Sunburn, falling off cliffs, rip tides..... ahhhh, it feels good to live here!! Thanks for such a great pitch for SD.
I live in San Diego and this is all pretty accurate. One thing he missed, check out the sunset at Sunset Cliffs!! Shit is sooo beautiful
agreed - good advice!
i used to be a grounds keeper there at all the beaches there s d city park and recs, wonder if big Al is still the boss ,the drum circle with hundreds of bongos playin around the bon fire FIESTA ISLAND if not , you need to its Awesome and brings people together and its freedom for free
Lived in San Diego for 3 years, I regret leaving. It's a bit expensive (rent/housing wise) but so much to do without spending much money. So many different cultures.
So true
Brings me to the question why actually San Diego is that expensive? It struck me during my last visits how much higher rents are and what you have to pay for groceries/restaurant bills.
Must be the mix of popularity/atmo/attraction/quality of live- it’s worth it definitely
Weather is nice I don't use air conditioner or heater a lot !
I remember around XMas it got down to the lower 50's and I saw this woman with her kid and she had the kid in a parka and mittens!
It was the funniest thing.
Don’t ever be in a rush, San Diego is a very chill, and very fun hipster, surfer 🏄 area.
super chill
Yeah I tried to explain"ish" time in my post. Lol
San Diego's hipster city is in North Park city.
Make sure to come to national city and Logan or even Lincoln , people are very chill there also
@@akidim13 lmao
Carne asada fries!
Star Ceeh overrated , white wash wannabe Mexican food.
Best fun affordable car mx5ND I'm Mexican and I love carne asada fries. 😂
Chill...there's Mexican sushi with carne asada in Tijuana, just have fun with food. ❤️
Best fun affordable car mx5ND I stay in San Diego and the Mexican food sucks dick I’m northern cali it’s real Mexican food
Best fun affordable car mx5ND lame
You're eating in the wrong places. You just have to know where to go.
I'm a former east-coaster (NYC/Miami) now living in Oceanside, the northern most coastal town in San Diego County. The climate along the county's coastal areas is second to none. All of my friends from other states absolutely love San Diego, and visit here as often as they can.
Love the video. As a local i am so caught up with my everyday rutine, i need to be a touris in my own town a little more often. Thanks for the video.
As a San Diego local/native I gotta say these tips are spot on! 💕 Great job
Thank you
Same!
Ditto
they rly r
i live in dd as well
For real! Lived in San Diego for my entire life and all he said is legit
San Diego is so beautiful! My favorite city in California. Such a relaxing, beautiful, and scenic city. ❤️
it really is gorgeous. i loved it.
Unless comic Con in on, then San Diego turns into a mad house
It's great for a visit, yes. If you want to live there, brace yourself for a village mentality (surprising in a place of this size) and attitudes you may find uncomfortable. In 2003 people there _spontaneously_ took to the streets in support of the invasion of Iraq, for example.
I live in San Diego, what attitude did you notice?
JanPBtest What? That was 15 years ago
Born and raised in San Diego and I love the rain
Daniel Gutierrez it’s always special.
Daniel ~what rain, it's drier than the Sharan desert😲😱
I agree but the little rain we get is still beautiful
same
Daniel Gutierrez homie we havent had rain most of the year 💀💀
Another don't: don't avoid the dirtier looking, hole-in-the-wall, Mexican places with names that end in "-bertos" or you'll be severely missing out.
Don Pedro's Chula Vista (large portions, low prices, authentic family owned)
Burros & Fries - A few locations (Hash Brown-California burrito)
Lolita's (people swear by this place, corporate mexican food, decent, expensive)
Tijuana (you might as well, lol)
@@vgrepairs I'll agree with you on all except Burros and fries... not super authentic.
There's a few "TJ Tacos" around, too, that are excellent.
@@mikemoyer8162 yeah i only recommend them for the hash brown cali. Hardly any other shop serves them
Yeah like hilbertos
yeah or severely having the runs haha
Don't forget to bring a sweater because sometimes it will dip below 65° in the wintertime!
I know right! Seriously, people won't understand you saying that, but both and raised here, I agree and know what you mean!!!
😂😂😂 gets -65 where I’m from
My toes used to freeze walking to the school bus stop in sandals. People will never understand. Let's just hope they take your advice.
And equally during the summer.
@@tpolerex7282 I don't wear a jacket if it's 5 degrees celcius, I don't know why people think it's cold when it's 18 degrees.
Woohoo my city is featured! Make sure you try a taco shop while here 😊
Oh I did... I did :)
ally smil3 Another native my dude :)
He made another video about a taco shop in San Diego. I forget which one. I believe he ate carne asada fries
Best Baja style Mexican food in the nation, also great fusion cuisine (a California burrito (the one with french fries) is a must!)
It has it's own unique mixture of cultures, whether one wants to try Chaldean cuisine, Filipino cuisine, or Somali cuisine
The most cheap looking ones are the best
Do not miss the USS Midways. Amazing.
As a San Diego Navy veteran who graduated from RTC/NTC San Diego before it became Liberty Station, I concur.
Third grade field trips intensify
You’re spot on with your DONT’S. Coming from someone who was born and raised here.
thank you Tyler!
Tyler A not even bet u yo ass ain’t even from daygo boi
yung slapz fr all these white boy talking bout. Oh San Diego is so nice! Fuck no! Go to east side sd NC otay CV or San ysidro you finna get fucking robbed bitch
yeah life is nice when you aint in the ghetto. we dont shoot pistols sideways though we shoot ar 15s if you finna come rob people my way.
bo jackson Bruh no one shoots there guns sideways in the hood not everything you see in movies is true
If you go hiking...
1. Hydrate, &
2. Be aware of mountain lions and rattlers (they do exist in San Diego).
Yeah, forget the animsls, the heat here can kill
Also leave your speakers at home.
Where have u seen a MOUNTAIN LION IN San Diego
@@v.breezyyyy Mission Trails
@@gillsmith2216 I need to leave then I'm going to vegas
Raised In Skyline/Southeast San Diego California. Born At Balboa Hospital. My City is the Best City In America✅❤️We Have the Best Carne Asada Fries💯🤙🏾
Skyline, known county wide as the best part of SD. Book your hotel there!
Carne Asada fries from the Barrel!
Carne Asada fries is the best you can come up with???
How about the monkeys throwing their shit at you at the zoo ?
Now there's some fun....
Oceanview or imperial ave offers a great scenic route lol.
I love San Diego’s trolley system! Granted, it doesn’t go everywhere, but it’s handy for where it does go.
Yes i agree very useful to go downtown, old town and mission valley area.
If you want a real Californian experience comes to San Diego, forget LA.
Folgrin there’s way more to do in San Diego
Big facts
Depends what you mean by "real." If you want to see that realities (homelessness, crime, etc.) that are present in a big city, LA is better...but if you are looking for a more "fun" vacation, San Diego is better by far.
I agree 👌
San Diego the best come through
I recommend going to a local taco shop, and trying a California burrito, a San Diego staple in my opinion!
Veronica Delgado Fite me! I’m also a San Diego native, burritos and tacos are both staples! North country rep!
@Veronica Delgado wow the fuck is your problem? The dude is right. I'm Mexican too and grew up minutes away from the border and always ate authentic mexican food, but he's right. Ask anyone about taco shops and they will almost always instantly bring up cali burritos and carne asada fries. Everybody in SD fucking eats them and loves it. Also how was he being racist? People like you is why they call us snowflakes and shit, calm the fuck down.
Veronica Delgado
Chill out Veronica!
I'm not sure why +Veronica Delgado is getting defensive about nothing. I'm a San Diego native and Mexican-American too. Cali B's are good after a night of drinking. Everyone loves them here.
Austin I prefer the Carnesada fries instead of the burritos
Ill TELL YOU THE DONTS !! If you are driving 65,70,mph in the fast lane get the hell out the way!! If your not traveling 80 mph+ GET in slow lane!! Thanks you.
SD Canyon Carver - Ahh, senseless road rage... Also a California staple.
@@kz3973 i read that imagining you were wearing a monocle and tophat
@Native Nfree lol and I wasent saying this because I ride a bike. 80 mph is standard in the fast lane now lol so out the way if your going 65.
@@kz3973 I don't have road rage. 80 mph is standard in the fast lane now just go on a freeway and look.
I'm with you, SD Canyon...it's not road rage to have the decency to consider the other drivers around you. Blocking the left lane is a selfish move
Why am I watching this...
I legit *LIVE THERE*
To see if someone was incorrect about your town. I was born and raised, but don't live there now and watched it too, just to check for correctness.
Are you LEGIT serious?
*here
SAMEE BRO
So true about the rain! Anything more than a light sprinkle and we need to rethink our whole day.
:)
This is true, but the fear comes from a number of reasons. 1. no rain causes oil and automobile fluids to build up on the road, and the first rain causes the roads to become an ice rink 2. A lot of people here do not regularly change their wiper blades or tires because of the lack of rain, when rains happen, they are screwed 3. poor draining /low lying areas cause substantial water build up not only on roads but sections of freeway as well
I've lived in San Diego all my life, and I do not recognize this as a thing. Rain is no big deal.
I've lived here my whole life and I've never seen this either. Most people I know like to go out when it rains considering it hardly happens.
A big San Diego thank you for the video ))) glad you enjoyed it. Lots of great coffee shops too )))
Thanks Aram. I loved the city would definately move there no questions asked
Maybe the best/greatest place on the face of the entire earth ! Absolutely amazing the three weeks I spent there !
Once you'll go to the USS Midway for a tour:
1. DON'T underestimate its size - the tour will really take the whole day long.
2. If you've arrived pretty late (after the noon) to cover the whole tour in a single day and you kindly asked to leave the premises as museum is closing... DON'T forget to ask for re-entrance stamp on your ticket upon the exit. You'll be allowed to continue your tour the next day with no additional charge!
La Jolla is amazing! There were sea lions everywhere, even on the shore line! Balboa park is very nice especially during sunset hour.
I had to watch this because I am from San Diego, I was curious to see what you had to say. You made some great points. I work in hospitality and I wish more people watched this before they visit. Most people don't expect to pay for parking at most places so when they arrive they're shocked and upset that we charge for it but it's everywhere out here.
On the few times it does rain during the year we're all outside memorized by it because it is a rare to see it, except this year, we seen more rain this year then the past 10 years.
I very much agree with your statement about LA vs San Diego, we're definitely much different when it comes to things to do, the people you meet, etc. I moved from LA to San Diego because I noticed San Diego was much classier than LA, much cleaner and much more mature.
Great video, I am now a subscriber.
Mark, I just want to say how much I appreciate your videos. You give great, helpful information. You don't come across as brash or "in your face" at all and that adds a lot (for me) that the information you give can be very much trusted. You really look like you enjoy the places you visit and that is a great quality. You see the positive (and help others) to see it as well, at the same time taking note and incorporating any "bad" stuff. Keep it up!
The Coaster train from downtown takes you along the coast to towns north with beautiful views and great North County towns and beaches!!
Solange Brill Encinitas is worth a stop great sushi restraints in that aria
Shop Dog kai Ola sushi in leucadia. Moonlight beach, and any local taco shop that has a 24 hr drive thru for the carne asada fries.
I've lived in San Diego for 21 years, and here's my input on the 2 hour traffic.
He is correct, we do have a lot of traffic, but in my experience, it makes a 20 minute trip into an hour long one at most. Not two hours lol :0
The best times to actually drive around in San Diego on the 15, 163 or 78 are after 9 AM -3 PM and after 6-8 PM.
Overall, great video, and I recognized all the locations you put up in your video! :D
Omg yes. Especially during the winter time/christmas trying to go up the 15 lol
@@jordanwilliams4540 I love the 15!
Same with the 5 & 805. South Bay to Mission Valley rush hour traffic is approx 45-mins to an hour most days. Mission Valley home clears up long before 8pm from my experience.
Sounds like Melbourne Australia haha
6:51 Carlsbad and Oceanside have A1 sunsets👌🏼
Love it...
More of California, Arizona and Utah please
we will have one more california video coming out early August. The Love & hates of visiting California
Great!! Thanks a lot Mark..hopefully also a video for planning road trip in California, Arizona, Utah someday :)
What about Colorado
Wolters World does it include Sacramento?
Utah is amazing. I took a trip camping and overlanding through the big 5. Best trip I've taken to date.
Your comment regarding rain is spot on. Having lived in California for decades, experiencing years of drought...rain, even a drizzle is an event. Earthquakes on the other hand, not so much...commonplace.
I was sitting outside having dinner and it wasn't even sprinkling, more like maybe a light mist and everyone ran for inside the restaurant. The employees were worried that I was sitting in "the rain" eating and I had to convince them I was ok sitting in "the rain" though after the whole meal I had like 3 dots of water on my glasses. It cracked me up. And everyone leaving the restaurant was losing it when they came outside into the mist/rain :)
On average the city sees less than 30 days of rain a year. Therefore the climatization of the locals are surely different from other regions which might be more humid, or wetter, or colder.
It is a desert in disguise, as is all of Coastal Southern California due to the vast aqueduct systems which provide the waters (primarily from the Colorado River (and to a lesser extent Northern California, Sierra Nevadas, and desalinated sources)) which support the millions who live there
Born and raised there, and I love earthquakes. Reason not so much. It messes with the roads.
@@Jalu3 Green in the Winter, brown in the Summer...
This is my favorite city I have lived in so far, the vibes of the city are unforgettable
true. the city has such a cool vibe
Every coment: I live here, idk why I watched this.
I live in SD to idk why I watched
I live there too and we watched it cos he had better tell the truth abt our city. We had to check...just agree with me...lol!
@@xkimikimjax7768 I agree and Hella we all live here
great vid, just got back, loved a tour of the USS Midway, 3 boat tours, the Harbor, North & South, new found respect for the Navy
It's nothing like those boats, the navy I mean.
Dude.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. :)
The trolley goes to Tijuana too.
Hi!going in a week. Can I still access the trolley you mentioned TO Tijuana? And can I just use my license to get back in? Thanks
Carmen Maria the trolleys last stop is in San ysidro which is the border town of Tijuana and you can just cross walking just follow the crowd lol. You can cross back with just your ID i do it all the time BUT the duanas Can stop you when you’re trying to cross into tj, ask for your passport and if you don’t have one they can turn you away.
@@rosao1056 thanks!!!
@@lovebug8482 : On coming back to the U.S. from Mexico, technically you need a passport, passport card, or I believe that a "Real ID" driver's license/ID will work. When in TJ, watch where you step, the pavement can be uneven.
Carmen Maria if you are considering doing that I highly suggest it! Just be smart Tj does have a dangerous reputation for a reason. But don’t let that stop you. I’m a local and I love taking the crossing with friends every once in a while. Is a strange experience Tj and SD are so different it’s like going through a portal to another dimension
San Diego is the only city worth seeing. LA, San Francisco are dumps and becoming worse.
GS Grant agreed! San Francisco was so disappointing the last time we were there. ☹️
Really, why? I haven't been to SF in 20 years, but I'm dying to go.
Loraine Spencer I have been living in the Bay Area for the last 6 months and have been there several times hoping to have a good experience but the city filthy and there are homeless people everywhere which is really sad. It smells like urine because they’re aren’t enough public bathrooms so people just pee on the side walk. We’ve literally walked past someone shooting up on the side walk as well in broad daylight. We’ve been followed by a crazy person who started shouting at us because he thought we were looking at him. We’ve had people stop us in the street asking for money. The super touristy spots are still fine but everything is over priced and the experience is just ok, it’s just not worth the time and money.
I see. Yeah, San Diego has a lot of that kind of thing, too. It's sad. Thanks!
Yeah. We call it "Bland Diego" because we're all dying to live there.
Funny that you released this video the week of Comic Con. Us locals and especially the ones that live/work downtown (like myself), are gearing up for the chaos of all chaos!
I hated being in SD during comicon. It is a nightmare for sure.
We are "the chilled version of L.A."
San Diego native, this video is so accurate!!! Except for the 2 hour drive thing lol. Just don't drive at 3 to 630 and you'll be ok.
Another Natiive San Diegan Agrees!
Mark - If I am paying $54 admission for the San Diego Zoo, I am spending the entire day there. Period. Otherwise, it is not worth it.
yeah, it was a bit of a mouth dropping price
Especially when most other admissions in Balboa Park are relatively low.
They pay their keepers relatively well though, so it's worth it.
You’ll get burned out after about 3 hours
You will need a whole day to make it worth it anyways
Oh my goodness, Wolter you were in San Diego and we missed you....I love your vids.i just went to Balboa park 2 days ago, one of my favorite places..-san diegan.
Glad he didn't mention the hands down best town in San Diego, which I will refrain from naming because its the best kept secret. Lived in San Diego county my entire life and didn't find this place til I was in my twenties. Now that I live in this town I'm never leaving. If ya know ya know.
Solana Beach &PB
Thank you for the fun shout-out to my hometown. I could never leave this place!
RUclips knows I am going to San Diego and have watched your videos before, and made this awesome recommendation! Glad to see you made a video on San Diego!
Great video! San Diego is my home and I absolutely love it. 12:07 to answer your question. SD is a very active community because of the great all around year weather. I've lived in several cities and SD is by far the most active (cycling, hiking, surfing, etc). There are a lot of healthy market and restaurants in SD as well but if you're on vacation, I don't think eating healthy is on the agenda lol.
I live in San Diego, I started cheering when he got to the craft beer.
I took a three-day trip to SD with family and spent 2 of them in Balboa Park- definitely not a city you can speed through. It’s a beautiful place, if you’re there, slow down and enjoy it! :)
I grew up in San Diego, I miss it sometimes. I love your videos, you always have excellent travel tips
SD native. The advice given about the Coronado Bridge is spot on!
From a San Diego Resident to those who want to visit San Diego but want to avoid/know the rush hour:
Freeway 5 and 15
-South are around 3-6 PM.
-North around early mornings around 6-9 AM.
Trust me if you want to visit and get stuck in the freeway, its a living nightmare. However, it's only on weekdays, weekends aren't much of a hassle.
San Diego is a neat place. Been twice. Was there in winter and saw Spreckels organ pavillion (free hour concert on Sunday afternoon) That was cool. Seaport Village is a nice little touristy place of shops and places to eat..street performers/ all along the beach.
My husband and I will be going to San Diego later this year. Looks like we'll have to make a return trip.
Hi Mark,
Your video fills in the gaps that all the other ones out there lack. You speak as if you are a local! I love the practical advice such as looking both ways when you cross the boardwalk at the beach. Sometimes if feels like you're running across the freeway. Anyways, I was very impressed. I was born in San Diego and lived there until I was 27. Now I live there several months out of the year. It's the best of the big cities in California, I believe.
San Diego is my go to for vacation. I grew up in Burbank, and would go to SD all the time. I love everything about SD! Great video!
I'm from the Midwest but I've been living in SD for almost 10 years now. It's amazing. Best city in CA, imo. I definitely agree with this guy. I think he's got some nice pointers
Any advice? I want to make the move out there one day...
The trolley does go to Old Town. You indicated it wouldn't help you get there.
That's were I was staying ! :) at the old town trolley stop! :)
Yes, it DEFINITELY stops in Old Town. It's one of their main train stations.
I grew up in Los Angeles in the '70's & 80's and moved to San Diego in the '90's. Diego is so fun and beautiful. I left Cali in '97 and I miss it
Not the expenses though
"Not the expenses though"
mood
I've lived in San Diego for almost 50 years. I commute to work every day, a drive that years ago took approximately 15 minutes, now can take about 45 minutes in rush hour traffic, maybe a bit more on some days. There's traffic from the Mexico border, Coronado bridge & Mission Valley to contend with. The commute is primarily a freeway/highway route. I have never sat in 2 hour traffic, not even when there's been an accident. I leave an hour early and I am almost always on time to work. If I wasn't, I would have been fired years ago. The traffic is much worse than it used to be, however, it's not generally at a standstill like some parts of the country.
Great video and valuable information.
ballast point brewery is one of my favorites here in SD also don't forget about Chicano park ,is amazing. real culture....right next to downtown..
yeah fine if you are Mexican...if not expect to get robbed
@@douglashanlon1975 someone got robbed
Hahhahah don’t be hanging out there @ night time 😂
Chicano park ????
Are you nuts ???,
That's the freaking ghetto....lol.
#1 don't come to san diego, we're full.
Avery M. Its kinda wack too idk why people would come here😂
Parking sucks D
@@nxlckindumbz4929 tbh.. and it's expensive there's nice stuff but once you live here for a while you've done everything and it's boring. Plus the people are just ugh..
liz wdym people are just ugh?
See ya next month 😉
Best city in America IMHO
It is awesome
Uh no stop it's not the best city, its complete shit like la
straw booty agreed. More like a poor mans Los Angeles.
Wolters World I've traveled the world and lived in several US cities so far my fave in US for living is SD. So much to do especially great place to live for family.
straw booty if San Diego is a shit city, then America is a shit country
Hearing that bell toll in the background at Balboa Park really pulled at my heartstrings...the weeks before moving from SD, I spent just about everyday there. DEFINITELY a place worth exploring!
I just moved here five days ago and I'm totally with you on "I don't know how people stay thin here" with all of this AMAZING food. Great video
Good point about the bridge. Not long ago, a speeding drunken sailor flew off the low end of the bridge and killed four people enjoying the park below.
I loved San Diego’s food!
It is awesome
Having lived there for 4years, I wish I had taken advantage of more of the things you can do. I do go visit San Diego each year for Comic Con.
Raymond Dunkerley
My favorite 5 days of the year as a resident. Just dont try driving in downtown during said days.
As a second time visitor, this video helped me visualize the layout of SD. Very helpful, and quality content.
Very accurate review my man. Thanks for posting. Welcome to Sunny San Diego 🌞
If you go to La Jolla, and you love gelato or sorbetto...I would highly recommend checking out Bobboi's Natural Gelato.
San Diego ROCKS!!!!!
yes it does :)
As a native San Diegan, I think you've done an excellent job representing my home, and it is very much appreciated. Wish I could've bumped into you and bought you a beer, looks like you were at O'Briens. Great place down the street me.
Wow! So much helpful info in just 15 minutes! Thank You!
fun vid, thanks so much! I love San Diego, and I loved that you started with Balboa Park... I always do !!!
“The people are really nice”
-me, living in sd, “you definitely haven’t really spent time here then”
Also don’t expect people to know how to drive in the rain
especially if it rains when the sun is out
Idk how many times I been yelled at by crazy homeless people here considering San Diego is full of homeless
Dont expect people to know how to drive at all
I agree. People in San Diego are really nice.
People are almost worse than traffic tbh
For the museums, selected museums are free on Tuesday's! Just make sure to look up on the balboa park website to find out which ones are free that Tuesday 💚 and to save money on the zoo's, Groupon! Buy a ticket from Groupon. Hardly anyone here buys a ticket at full price.
Thank you!
The free Tuesdays are for residents.
Amanda D damn true story. Completely forgot about that
Free tuesdays at the Balboa museums is only for the residents.
Heh you got a shot of my sandwich! Nice. OMG and my face. heh. Thanks for the Beer to the Rescue shoutout and GREAT ADVICE in this video! Esp asking your hotel concierge about traffic patterns and when to leave to avoid traffic getting where you want to go. Rush hour is generally weekdays 7-10am and 3-7pm. There are a few loopholes during these hours but 90% of the freeways will be backed up like sardines.
Thanks Daniel and thanks for taking me out and giving me all those great tips. It was really nice meeting you and just hanging out. I cant say thank you enough.
Very accurate description of my favorite city. I'll make sure to watch your other videos of other places if I ever visit them.
Very well done! Don't forget Little Italy is also another place once can spend a lot of time in :)
Greetings from Mission Beach! Give Belmont Park a visit, it features the Big Dipper coaster and the Beach Blaster. You can get a great view of SD from the Cabrillo National Mounument on the tip of Point Loma.
Don't forget: Old Town, San Diego Mission, Sea World, Liberty Station, Point Loma, Barrio Logan, and Convoy Street
Honestly, you could spend 3 days at Convoy just eating 👀
I spend most of my time on Convoy street lol
This dude looks like the Comic book guy from The Simpsons twins !
Live in SD 6 years, love this city very much.
The sunset in little Italy is unsurpassed💜💜💜💜