10 Best Non-Tourist Sites to See in San Diego, California

San Diego is a great place to visit and explore. The fun and the excitement of exploring this place is going to multiply by a large factor if one does it like a non-tourist.

This article enlists 10 places of San Diego, California that many tourists usually miss. For a wonderful experience, do not forget to check them out if you head to San Diego.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 1

Bali Ha'i Restaurant

The Bali Ha'i Restaurant is very popular among the locals. An exciting thing is that one can reach there by boat. The view of the San Diego's skyline and shore from this place is simply spectacular. The address of Bali Ha'i Restaurant is 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 2

Seaport Village

The Seaport Village is going to serve several purposes of visiting San Diego for anyone. It is a great scenic spot, one can window shop and simply stroll along for San Diego sightseeing. Several options for dining are also available. The seaport village is located downtown on San Diego Bay. One can reach there by car.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 3

Mission Bay

Mission Bay is a famous part of San Diego. The tourists usually visit some parts of Mission Bay Park. However, several points at Mission Bay remain unexplored. If you want to see the Mission Bay area like a local, go by car without a guide and explore southern and eastern sides of the area.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 4

San Diego Zoo

Just like Mission Bay, people know about the San Diego Zoo but many parts of this complex are not fully explored. Visit this place too without a guide to explore theatres and museums about which the tourists are never told by the guides.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 5

Fish Market Restaurants

To get the real picture of a place one needs to know about the local food options too. For that, visit the Fish Market Restaurants in San Diego. Visit N Harbor Dr for restaurants crowded with the locals.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 6

The town of Julian

Julian is a small old town just at an hour drive from San Diego. This town is a great place to explore. One can easily get the map and enjoy the old-worldly attractiveness of this place.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 7

Blue Water Sea Food Market and Grill

The sea food lovers are absolutely going to love this place. At this place, one can buy fresh seafood and get it cooked immediately the way one wants! They make all kinds of fish sandwiches, plate, platters in anyway one wants. It is only at a 10 drive from downtown.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 8

The US naval base

The US naval base in the downtown is also a worth seeing place. It sports gigantic ships that are amazing to look at.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 9

Tijuana- San Diego

Tijuana is city located at the borders of United States and Mexico. This is a great place to visit for experiencing true local culture.

Non-Tourist Site to See in San Diego, California # 10

North County

Anyone who is a fan of the natural scenery is going to love the North Country. North Country can be explored on the car. It is at the north of San Diego.

Source(s):

Personal experience

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego%E2%80%93Tijuana

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071212104017AAlQKqk

tripadvisor.com (for restaurant reviews)