[2025 San Diego Attraction] Travel Guide for Unconditional Surrender (Updated Mar)

1⃣️ Torrey Pines State Beach 🌊 Torrey Pines State Beach is an ideal place for hiking and enjoying the sea view. Stroll along the beach, feel the sea breeze and the sound of the waves, relax, and enjoy the gift of nature. 2⃣️ La Jolla Cove 🦭 La Jolla Cove is home to sea lions, and visitors can see them sunbathing, which is very cute! It is also a paradise for diving and snorkeling, with clear waters and rich marine life that will leave you wanting more. 🐠 3⃣️ Coronado Beach 🏖️ Coronado Beach is famous for its golden sands and spectacular sunsets. Take a photo with the Hotel del Coronado, feel the perfect blend of classic and modern, and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery. 4⃣️ USS Midway ⚓ The "Victory Kiss" sculpture next to the USS Midway Museum symbolizes the end of World War II and has become one of the symbols of San Diego. Visitors often take photos here, and the harbor view is also charming. 📸 5⃣️ Old Point Loma Lighthouse 🌅 Old Point Loma Lighthouse is a paradise for history buffs and photographers. Overlooking the beautiful sea view and spectacular scenery from the lighthouse, it is a must-see attraction. 📷 6⃣️ Sunset Cliffs 🌅 Sunset Cliffs is the best place to watch the sunset in San Diego. The cliff trails are perfect for walking, and at dusk, the sky is painted with golden sunlight, and the scenery is breathtaking. 👟 7⃣️ Potato Chip Rock 🥔 Located in Poway, Potato Chip Rock is famous for its potato chip-like shape. Although it is challenging to reach the top, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and feel a sense of accomplishment standing on the rock. 🏞️ 8⃣️ Balboa Park 🌸 Balboa Park is the largest park in San Diego, with beautiful Lily Pond and rich garden landscapes, making it an ideal place for walking and relaxing. It is also one of the filming locations for "The Heirs." 🌺 9⃣️ Old Town 🇲🇽 Old Town retains many early Spanish-style buildings and is a great place to learn about the history of San Diego. There are craft shops, old restaurants, and museums, perfect for wandering around. 🏛️

The kiss of victory is probably the only place to come to San Diego. This large sculpture is next to the Warship Museum. The background is the beautiful San Diego Harbor, which attracts many tourists to come and see. Who would have thought that the scene that took place in Times Square in New York after the end of World War II would be eternally settled and become a classic art piece that symbolizes peace and yearning.

Attractions • Balboa Park: The park is home to many museums and gardens. The architecture is Spanish colonial style. The park is also home to the lily pond, a filming location for the Korean drama "The Heirs," and the Palm Canyon Trail, a great photo spot. • USS Midway Museum: Once the largest aircraft carrier in the world, you can visit more than 60 locations, including the engine control room, and see more than 30 aircraft to learn about the history of the aircraft carrier. • La Jolla Cove: Home to seals and sea lions, this is a great place for diving and surfing. You can also stroll along the coastal trail and enjoy the sea view. • Sunset Cliffs: A great place to watch the sunset. At dusk, the cliffs, ocean, and palm trees create a classic California scene. • University of California, San Diego: A campus with a sea view. Scripps Pier is known as the "Door to the Sky," and Geisel Library is a filming location for "Inception." Food • Taco El Gordo: Popular items include spicy pork and beef tongue, paired with corn tortillas for a delicious taste. • Rockin' Baja Lobster: Located near the Old Town, this restaurant serves affordable and delicious lobster dishes. • Bencotto: Known for its handmade pasta, we recommend the squid ink shrimp pasta. • Yokohama: A Japanese yakitori restaurant with juicy beef tongue. • Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill: Offers affordable seafood with fresh and sweet ingredients. Accommodation • Gaslamp Quarter: A vibrant nightlife area with many restaurants and bars. Convenient transportation and close to attractions such as the Unconditional Surrender statue. • La Jolla: Beautiful surroundings, close to attractions such as La Jolla Cove, and sea views. Most accommodations are high-end hotels and resorts. Transportation • Getting there: From Los Angeles, you can drive for about 2 hours, take the Pacific Surfliner train for 2 hours and 50 minutes, or take a Greyhound or Flixbus bus for 3 hours. • Getting around: You can take the bus, which costs USD 2.25 for a one-way ticket. You need to buy a Compass Card for USD 2 first. The light rail has blue, orange, green, and silver lines, and costs USD 2.50. You can also take a ferry between downtown and Coronado Island for USD 4.75, or a water taxi for USD 8 one way. You can also consider renting a car.

1⃣️Torrey Pines State Beach seaside hiking🚶‍♀️ Hiking here is simply amazing, blowing the sea breeze🌊 while admiring the incomparable sea view, walking on the soft beach and listening to the lapping of the waves, it feels so good! 2⃣️La Jolla Cove Sea Lion Beach🦭 The famous Sea Lion Beach is a very popular place for internet celebrities to check in! This is a habitat for many protected animals. You can see a lot of sea lions basking in the sun while walking along the seaside trails. Are there any super cute ones? Moreover, it is also a paradise for diving and snorkeling. The crystal clear water allows you to swim with colorful fish🐠! 3⃣️Coronado Beach Famous for its golden sandy beaches and stunning sunset views! Remember to take a photo with the iconic Hotel del Coronado📸 to experience the perfect fusion of classics and modernity. 4⃣️USS Midway Kiss of Victory Next to the USS Midway Museum, there is a large San Diego landmark, which is the kiss of victory that represents the end of World War II! Tourists passing by are waiting to take photos. You can also walk around the port, where the scenery is superb. 5⃣️Old Point Loma Lighthouse retro lighthouse This ancient lighthouse is located at the entrance of San Diego Bay. It is a paradise for photography lovers! Not only can you learn about the history of the lighthouse, but you can also enjoy the spectacular sea view from above. 6⃣️Sunset Cliff to enjoy the sunset This is the best spot in San Diego to watch the sunset! The paths along the cliff are great for walking and meditation, especially at dusk when the entire sky is rendered golden, so beautiful it's breathtaking! Remember to wear a pair of comfortable shoes. There are a lot of rocks here, making it difficult to walk. 7⃣️Potato Chip Rock hiking Potato Rocks in Poway is named after the shape of the rock, which is as thin as a potato chip. This rock is at the top of a popular hiking route. Although the climb is a bit difficult, standing on the top of the rock and overlooking the surrounding natural scenery will make all the effort worth it! 8⃣️Balboa Park City Garden This is the largest park in San Diego. The Lily Pond inside is also one of the filming locations for the Korean drama "The Heirs". The park has a Japanese-style garden, a botanical garden, a small pond and many trails. 9⃣️Old Town Spanish style This is an attraction with a strong Spanish flavor. It retains many historical buildings in early California. There are various handicraft shops, old-fashioned restaurants and historical museums here that are worth visiting.

🌈 A self-drive tour with friends, roaming through San Diego, a one-day tour guide, leisurely and carefree. ✅ Tour Route border field state park US-Mexico border — Coronado Beach — Old town Mexican City — Midway Museum — La Jolla Beach 🚗 Car Rental We booked online with insurance for a total of 7 days, SUV model, 2100+ RMB, and there is a car rental company at the airport to take you to the pick-up point. Mileage is calculated in miles, remember to fill up the gas when returning the car. 💕 Tour Guide 1⃣border field state park US-Mexico border Drive to the US-Mexico border at 9 am to take a look, you can park at the entrance, then you need to walk, there are bushes on both sides, separated by a wall, it's not very clear, and you can ride horses in the park. Free to visit. Play for 1-2 hours. 2⃣Coronado Beach Then head to Coronado Beach, where it's very pleasant to stroll, there is sand sculpture art on the beach, many students do yoga, run, walk, and there are many seagulls by the sea, it's comfortable to rest on the chairs and enjoy the sea breeze. Free to visit, play for 1-2 hours. 3⃣Old town Mexican City You can park on the small roads here, but you need to find a spot, and if it's crowded, you may have to drive around a few more times. If it's noon, dining here is quite convenient, with the characteristic Mexican attire, a colorful feeling, and many small shops to browse. Dining: 😋Living room cafe & Bistro 📍2541 San Diego Ave, San Diego Mexican cuisine, tastes good. Average cost $15 per person 4⃣Midway Museum After lunch, come here, this is a maritime museum, the scene is very spectacular, the sculpture 'The Kiss of Victory' is strikingly prominent, it is a photo spot for tourists, if you visit the aircraft carrier, there is a discount for online ticket purchase, if you don't have much time, just taking photos outside is also good. 🏷Ticket: $20/person Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 🅿️There is a parking lot at the self-drive entrance, $10/car, if you want free parking, you can drive around nearby, some places offer free parking, then just walk over to play.🕰Playing time: 2-3 hours. 5⃣La Jolla Beach You can go to La Jolla Beach for the sunset, the scenery is picturesque as the sun sets, the changing colors of the sunset are too beautiful. Don't miss the Sunset Cliffs. This area is a wealthy neighborhood, with many people walking their dogs. Free to visit. Nearby parking is free.