Visit San Diego - The DON'Ts of Visiting San Diego, California

[@kbreezy004]

I live in San Diego, why did I just watch this?!

[@chrisjuliette]

Alexander Breeze same

[@americataylor9349]

Same I learned so much this 😂

[@donnamirabella2586]

Same

[@smartmd4278]

Alexander Breeze because u are keen and enthusiastic to learn 🙏🏻

[@CrazyGamer-ih3zo]

Same

[@haydenstone6495]

The most San Diego thing ever is people saying “It’s only 20 minutes away” 😂😂 everything is always 20 minutes away.

[@TheEsdurdo]

Very true 😂

[@tonysasser2012]

But it is. I swear

[@Doug.Dimmadome420]

Even Mexico is about 20 minutes away lol.

[@normalizeappendicitis]

That’s so true 😂

[@xkimikimjax7768]

It is...everything is abt 20 mins away

[@darcyferrigno]

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.

[@chazmichael7967]

SHHHHH

[@valeniusthekat]

What about Old Town?

[@leobav2425]

Don't forget to see the glory hole bathrooms !

[@malteseninja1047]

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!

[@JavierMartinez-bs6ft]

@@leobav2425 😂😂

[@gamingwithalberto5801]

Shout out to anyone who lives in san diego like me

[@MainPach]

:)

[@socalbeachieboy6135]

SD squad up

[@jimiknowsbest201]

Build The Wall !!!!

[@alexchatroo2262]

Best place to live. Good he only really mentioned the city and la Jolla. Leave the good places for use locals

[@nashfrogman1233]

@@alexchatroo2262 Yeah, no kidding brother! Da Kamahaiinas don't need extra headaches while live and chill.

[@snaz388]

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

[@susie7336]

Chrisnazzy yep. We’re like the Pandas. 😆

[@xkimikimjax7768]

Thank you! Folks think that all the time but this is beach city...

[@TheSunwall18]

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.

[@xkimikimjax7768]

@@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.

[@xkimikimjax7768]

@@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.

[@JayStClair-mh5wv]

Not bad advice...please if you come to one of our beaches in San Diego, please keep your trash off the beach. Thanks

[@RyanPHill77]

So much this!!!

[@richirving9802]

Jay St. Clair pick up your litter

[@sweetlikechocolate437]

How do I get to San Diego?

[@damarahbryant3807]

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.

[@mariahdavies4232]

Damarah Bryant lmao samw

[@damarahbryant3807]

@Mr. Mystery The white Dragon. No, the seals stink less than us

[@damarahbryant3807]

@Mr. Mystery The white Dragon. Aww you think so? Well I'm flattered you think we smell better than the seals

[@socalbeachieboy6135]

Wolter forgot one thing. Don't be surprised to see Navy personel in uniform heavy navy population down here. Bases all over the place

[@jimiknowsbest201]

I like my Seal steak medium rare.

[@PolyGoneOutdoors]

Stop telling people about S.D., or people will come here!

[@lindalai9092]

So what

[@biancalord488]

I’m visiting in 2 weeks from Michigan

[@patrickmiller5125]

get over yourself! -from another san diegan

[@1ax]

i used to live therre

[@cooorsbanq4226]

@@biancalord488 why

[@markreed4699]

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!

[@mikemoyer8162]

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.

[@vgrepairs]

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)

[@mikemoyer8162]

@@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.

[@vgrepairs]

@@mikemoyer8162 yeah i only recommend them for the hash brown cali. Hardly any other shop serves them

[@alexfarida7420]

Yeah like hilbertos

[@pauloserrano1491]

yeah or severely having the runs haha

[@headsuphockeypodcast2707]

Don’t ever be in a rush, San Diego is a very chill, and very fun hipster, surfer 🏄 area.

[@woltersworld]

super chill

[@michelegillespie1971]

Yeah I tried to explain"ish" time in my post. Lol

[@brisamargutierrezparra2517]

San Diego's hipster city is in North Park city.

[@akidim13]

Make sure to come to national city and Logan or even Lincoln , people are very chill there also

[@prod.cruzomg1782]

@@akidim13 lmao

[@albertramirez5390]

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.

[@woltersworld]

So true

[@thilosabin3868]

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.

[@thilosabin3868]

Must be the mix of popularity/atmo/attraction/quality of live- it’s worth it definitely

[@charleshoang6481]

Weather is nice I don't use air conditioner or heater a lot !

[@13ivanogre13]

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.

[@Folgrin]

If you want a real Californian experience comes to San Diego, forget LA.

[@jacobschweder7535]

Folgrin there’s way more to do in San Diego

[@katherinerodriguez4291]

Big facts

[@tygonmaster]

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.

[@stx11uh73]

I agree 👌

[@LivermooreJesse965ud]

San Diego the best come through

[@kortaesyonce8474]

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

[@resentfulcreeper]

agreed - good advice!

[@candycoat5109]

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

[@chordarrow1]

If you go hiking... 1. Hydrate, & 2. Be aware of mountain lions and rattlers (they do exist in San Diego).

[@wackywyvern745]

Yeah, forget the animsls, the heat here can kill

[@vestax9639]

Also leave your speakers at home.

[@v.breezyyyy]

Where have u seen a MOUNTAIN LION IN San Diego

[@gillsmith2216]

@@v.breezyyyy Mission Trails

[@v.breezyyyy]

@@gillsmith2216 I need to leave then I'm going to vegas

[@starceeh9989]

Carne asada fries!

[@93mlo]

Star Ceeh overrated , white wash wannabe Mexican food.

[@rgdssd]

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. ❤️

[@Johnny-km3jl]

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

[@andrewmalacara1]

Best fun affordable car mx5ND lame

[@SmokeDankTrees]

You're eating in the wrong places. You just have to know where to go.

[@ChannelKT]

Old Town is also an adorable, fun place worthy of seeing.

[@areemetz07]

Live music! Fresh tortillas!

[@cameronjadewallace]

I got Christmas gifts for almost everyone in my restaurant in Old Town. There's something for everyone!

[@PelosiStockPortfolio]

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

[@andis60]

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.

[@mooveegal]

He did give a shout out to Padres and recommended watching games at their stadium Petco Park at 15:00

[@trib3zz912]

But this was posted a year ago so he should of mentioned the gulls to

[@xkimikimjax7768]

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!

[@cameronjadewallace]

​@@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

[@paulbarnhouse5020]

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!

[@demetriushill9725]

What's the name of the Mexican restaurant he was showing with the fries I want that

[@kuya_mike7813]

@@demetriushill9725 you can get those at alot of places in Cali, its one of our staple foods. its called Carne Asada Fries.

[@vaevictis_]

He really knows his stuff and is always accurate from what I’ve watched!

[@CaliChaos99]

@@kuya_mike7813 I’m hungry now 🤣🤣

[@emmef7970]

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!!

[@lamarbrown5167]

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💯🤙🏾

[@BaddAtom]

Skyline, known county wide as the best part of SD. Book your hotel there!

[@nattyja619]

Carne Asada fries from the Barrel!

[@jimiknowsbest201]

Carne Asada fries is the best you can come up with???

[@jimiknowsbest201]

How about the monkeys throwing their shit at you at the zoo ? Now there's some fun....

[@steveperez6511]

Oceanview or imperial ave offers a great scenic route lol.

[@411y5un]

Woohoo my city is featured! Make sure you try a taco shop while here 😊

[@woltersworld]

Oh I did... I did :)

[@sorewachigauyo5270]

ally smil3 Another native my dude :)

[@albertramirez5390]

He made another video about a taco shop in San Diego. I forget which one. I believe he ate carne asada fries

[@Jalu3]

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

[@olivia-fz4ro]

The most cheap looking ones are the best

[@iwannavomit]

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.

[@woltersworld]

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!

[@Johnny-km3jl]

Stacey Jean well when can I go see you

[@thietrickster1824]

@IC U Great then don't come here!

[@MapALife]

Yes! The Birch Aquarium. I totally forgot about that place.

[@SDsailor7]

Dont forget Cabrillo national monument. Awesome views of the city and coast/ocean

[@MsNani27]

As a San Diego local/native I gotta say these tips are spot on! 💕 Great job

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@stx11uh73]

Same!

[@Destino33]

Ditto

[@gannonstesiak5425]

they rly r i live in dd as well

[@andrewmiddleton5928]

For real! Lived in San Diego for my entire life and all he said is legit

[@va_dos]

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!

[@freebirdtony]

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.

[@nooranik21]

Do not miss the USS Midways. Amazing.

[@KageNoTora74]

As a San Diego Navy veteran who graduated from RTC/NTC San Diego before it became Liberty Station, I concur.

[@markielbalden1109]

Third grade field trips intensify

[@tilerf308]

San Diego is so beautiful! My favorite city in California. Such a relaxing, beautiful, and scenic city. ❤️

[@woltersworld]

it really is gorgeous. i loved it.

[@brixalpha]

Unless comic Con in on, then San Diego turns into a mad house

[@JanPBtest]

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.

[@gcord21]

I live in San Diego, what attitude did you notice?

[@kevind54]

JanPBtest What? That was 15 years ago

[@DanielGutierrez-ih6sf]

Born and raised in San Diego and I love the rain

[@currentteeth4078]

Daniel Gutierrez it’s always special.

[@rubenperez6754]

Daniel ~what rain, it's drier than the Sharan desert😲😱

[@DanielGutierrez-ih6sf]

I agree but the little rain we get is still beautiful

[@anyas7348]

same

[@angelfonseca9758]

Daniel Gutierrez homie we havent had rain most of the year 💀💀

[@khrydd6136]

Why am I watching this... I legit *LIVE THERE*

[@michelegillespie1971]

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.

[@Theory52]

Are you LEGIT serious?

[@DeeEditor1]

*here

[@hearts4melaniemartini]

SAMEE BRO

[@elly3186]

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.

[@BigChuneesss]

You’re spot on with your DONT’S. Coming from someone who was born and raised here.

[@woltersworld]

thank you Tyler!

[@necioo77]

Tyler A not even bet u yo ass ain’t even from daygo boi

[@Jchavez_619]

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

[@SuperDeucen]

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.

[@necioo77]

bo jackson Bruh no one shoots there guns sideways in the hood not everything you see in movies is true

[@danielcortes2451]

Every coment: I live here, idk why I watched this. I live in SD to idk why I watched

[@xkimikimjax7768]

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!

[@dwaynes6330]

@@xkimikimjax7768 I agree and Hella we all live here

[@Alejandro_87]

Don't forget to bring a sweater because sometimes it will dip below 65° in the wintertime!

[@michelegillespie1971]

I know right! Seriously, people won't understand you saying that, but both and raised here, I agree and know what you mean!!!

[@brad9704]

😂😂😂 gets -65 where I’m from

[@michelegillespie1971]

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.

[@tpolerex7282]

And equally during the summer.

[@rubiksmaster301]

@@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.

[@claudiaaa4268]

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.

[@sdcanyoncarver2203]

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.

[@kz3973]

SD Canyon Carver - Ahh, senseless road rage... Also a California staple.

[@siopowar]

@@kz3973 i read that imagining you were wearing a monocle and tophat

[@sdcanyoncarver2203]

@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.

[@sdcanyoncarver2203]

@@kz3973 I don't have road rage. 80 mph is standard in the fast lane now just go on a freeway and look.

[@DynohasADD]

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

[@austinehl]

I recommend going to a local taco shop, and trying a California burrito, a San Diego staple in my opinion!

[@nickshelton7270]

Veronica Delgado Fite me! I’m also a San Diego native, burritos and tacos are both staples! North country rep!

[@cheeto4sure]

@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.

[@angelinahuitron4262]

Veronica Delgado Chill out Veronica!

[@SmokeDankTrees]

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.

[@ultrastuss8217]

Austin I prefer the Carnesada fries instead of the burritos

[@JennyThomas74]

I love San Diego’s trolley system! Granted, it doesn’t go everywhere, but it’s handy for where it does go.

[@SDsailor7]

Yes i agree very useful to go downtown, old town and mission valley area.

[@jlawrence0181]

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.

[@woltersworld]

yeah, it was a bit of a mouth dropping price

[@jlawrence0181]

Especially when most other admissions in Balboa Park are relatively low.

[@weefslider]

They pay their keepers relatively well though, so it's worth it.

[@sushixxxxx]

You’ll get burned out after about 3 hours

[@adamdillon2934]

You will need a whole day to make it worth it anyways

[@grandorangeexpress4625]

Maybe the best/greatest place on the face of the entire earth ! Absolutely amazing the three weeks I spent there !

[@astarlitwishforyou]

I feel like SD is a bit of a paradise simply because we're smack in the middle of _everything_ , and two hours in any direction would get you ocean, desert, mountains, or Mexico. Plus the culture is really diverse simply by nature of all the people mushing together. But the thing is-- everyone who lives here _loves_ SD, plain and simple, and I feel like through the years the city has been shifted and changed and crafted to reflect that love.

[@simon990055]

2 hours from LA on paper .. Six flags 1 hour from LA on paper so when your visiting LA it might be clever to take the Amtrack to SD

[@gretafreitag2041]

I live in San Diego and have to disagree with one point. When it rains, people don't say "oh no, this is horrible, etc", instead, they will go outside and start dancing in the rain. I remember the first time it rained in the winter after some 300+ days of sun, and legit almost my whole class ran out of the classroom and started goofing around, spinning in circles, etc. It's quite a big deal, especially in a particularly dry year. (around two years ago it only rained twice during the winter, I was very sad...) When you see it's raining, it's something to run and tell your friends about, and then excitedly crowd around a window to verify, at least in my high school. But yeah when driving San Diegans do tend to treat rain like the end of the world, haha.

[@michelegillespie1971]

That because the oil/had that had been heated into the roads make them slick and can cause crashes.

[@13ivanogre13]

That saddens me a bit. If you knew the thunderstorms I've been through, the snowstorms, the torrential rains, the below zero weather, wow. If you're still young seek out those experiences, especially the thunderstorms. They are wondrous.

[@tomboyhns2643]

My boyfriend has been living there a couple years (he’s Coast Guard) and he’s sent vids doing that! 😂

[@lindsey9728]

I was visiting San Diego, driving on the freeway, when it started to rain. I've never seen every other car slow to 25mph...because of rain. Where I live, we call the oily rain "first rain" and stick to the speed limit, it's perfectly safe. We just limit changing lanes and other activities that increase accident risk unless necessary. 25 is overkill and honestly less safe than slowing down a bit and paying attention. I saw so many drivers hitting (smashing) parked cars in the middle of sunny days that it's a running joke I my family. I love San Diego, but if I move there, I'm installing steel bumpers and 24 hour dash and rear cams on my car.

[@candycoat5109]

i was standing by the wall when that 35 foot wave crashed over us its like tropical storm we were on the news ,i know lame i used to roller skate and jump tourist in front of belmont park i ditch the popo on skates by jumpin the wall and hiding in the storage cubby's behind the little apts , they finally caught me on my 18 th birthday took me for a ride to scare me than dropped me back off at belmont park never did say why they were chasing me for in the first place i think it was just kinda fun to do especially when i was 8 months pregnant in a bikini on roller skates hauling ass backwards sorry i just miss you all only san diegans can relate keep dancin in the rain

[@slipperydoorknob2173]

6:51 Carlsbad and Oceanside have A1 sunsets👌🏼

[@melissam1702]

La Jolla is amazing! There were sea lions everywhere, even on the shore line! Balboa park is very nice especially during sunset hour.

[@20NationBeepo]

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.

[@robbiereed8339]

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.

[@suru_media]

This is my favorite city I have lived in so far, the vibes of the city are unforgettable

[@woltersworld]

true. the city has such a cool vibe

[@carrie9657]

So true about the rain! Anything more than a light sprinkle and we need to rethink our whole day.

[@woltersworld]

:)

[@jimbojefferson413]

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

[@fiandrhi]

I've lived in San Diego all my life, and I do not recognize this as a thing. Rain is no big deal.

[@SmokeDankTrees]

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.

[@MsRotorwings]

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.

[@woltersworld]

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 :)

[@Jalu3]

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

[@michelegillespie1971]

Born and raised there, and I love earthquakes. Reason not so much. It messes with the roads.

[@13ivanogre13]

@@Jalu3 Green in the Winter, brown in the Summer...

[@davidsoto8445]

We are "the chilled version of L.A."

[@JuliaBlu]

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.

[@bankersbaux]

Solana Beach &PB

[@dougsinthailand7176]

Dude. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. :) The trolley goes to Tijuana too.

[@lovebug8482]

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

[@rosao1056]

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]

@@rosao1056 thanks!!!

[@lesliefranklin1870]

@@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.

[@michaelloedel750]

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

[@fv1291]

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.

[@SolangeBrill]

The Coaster train from downtown takes you along the coast to towns north with beautiful views and great North County towns and beaches!!

[@shopdog831]

Solange Brill Encinitas is worth a stop great sushi restraints in that aria

[@tallcip65]

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.

[@valeniusthekat]

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

[@liz-gj1vz]

"Not the expenses though" mood

[@taminoll]

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.

[@rickcolbert924]

Another Natiive San Diegan Agrees!

[@patrickbutler87]

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

[@ssjcj4081]

Any advice? I want to make the move out there one day...

[@brannythefrenchie8847]

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

[@jordanwilliams4540]

Omg yes. Especially during the winter time/christmas trying to go up the 15 lol

[@julianunyabiz2193]

@@jordanwilliams4540 I love the 15!

[@emmef7970]

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.

[@amberstacey5043]

Sounds like Melbourne Australia haha

[@atlascarter2720]

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! :)

[@averym.9856]

#1 don't come to san diego, we're full.

[@nxlckindumbz4929]

Avery M. Its kinda wack too idk why people would come here😂

[@berettaxd7566]

Parking sucks D

[@liz-gj1vz]

@@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..

[@nxlckindumbz4929]

liz wdym people are just ugh?

[@justherefortheviolence]

See ya next month 😉

[@titanofthereef8418]

“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

[@MaySpitfire]

especially if it rains when the sun is out

[@lolwero]

Idk how many times I been yelled at by crazy homeless people here considering San Diego is full of homeless

[@julianunyabiz2193]

Dont expect people to know how to drive at all

[@anitainmo489]

I agree. People in San Diego are really nice.

[@liz-gj1vz]

People are almost worse than traffic tbh

[@goalie604403]

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!

[@SDrastapanda]

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.

[@woltersworld]

Thank you!

[@sunfloweryarns]

The free Tuesdays are for residents.

[@SDrastapanda]

Amanda D damn true story. Completely forgot about that

[@SDsailor7]

Free tuesdays at the Balboa museums is only for the residents.

[@roachtoasties]

The trolley does go to Old Town. You indicated it wouldn't help you get there.

[@anneblubaugh58]

That's were I was staying ! :) at the old town trolley stop! :)

[@annahappen7036]

Yes, it DEFINITELY stops in Old Town. It's one of their main train stations.

[@GoodCovfefe]

I live in San Diego, I started cheering when he got to the craft beer.

[@sita1993m]

My husband and I will be going to San Diego later this year. Looks like we'll have to make a return trip.

[@AramK]

A big San Diego thank you for the video ))) glad you enjoyed it. Lots of great coffee shops too )))

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Aram. I loved the city would definately move there no questions asked

[@Parmesana]

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.

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

If you go to La Jolla, and you love gelato or sorbetto...I would highly recommend checking out Bobboi's Natural Gelato.

[@drjaye1962]

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

[@Layra151301]

It's nothing like those boats, the navy I mean.

[@Ahardee]

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!

[@gssheriff7278]

San Diego is the only city worth seeing. LA, San Francisco are dumps and becoming worse.

[@MandaPandaBailey]

GS Grant agreed! San Francisco was so disappointing the last time we were there. ☹️

[@L.Spencer]

Really, why? I haven't been to SF in 20 years, but I'm dying to go.

[@MandaPandaBailey]

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.

[@L.Spencer]

I see. Yeah, San Diego has a lot of that kind of thing, too. It's sad. Thanks!

[@abuiel]

Yeah. We call it "Bland Diego" because we're all dying to live there.

[@volleyguy1001]

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!

[@darcyferrigno]

I hated being in SD during comicon. It is a nightmare for sure.

[@raymonddunkerley3032]

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.

[@gergc4871]

Raymond Dunkerley My favorite 5 days of the year as a resident. Just dont try driving in downtown during said days.

[@dellahart2463]

SD native. The advice given about the Coronado Bridge is spot on!

[@emmef7970]

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.

[@tanmaya1111]

Love it... More of California, Arizona and Utah please

[@woltersworld]

we will have one more california video coming out early August. The Love & hates of visiting California

[@tanmaya1111]

Great!! Thanks a lot Mark..hopefully also a video for planning road trip in California, Arizona, Utah someday :)

[@nwc2392]

What about Colorado

[@seanwheat8205]

Wolters World does it include Sacramento?

[@nooranik21]

Utah is amazing. I took a trip camping and overlanding through the big 5. Best trip I've taken to date.

[@mikedejong5593]

Nice, but I disagree about the trollys. I used them a lot when I was there and found them great. Clean, safe and affordable. And with bus connections, you can get all the way to La Jolla.

[@mikegehre570]

Plus, they're expanding the trolly to UTC and north. Saves getting stuck in traffic

[@chihirocherrybaby2953]

You didn’t ride it into east county then lol it’s dirty

[@johathaw]

May interest you to know that they are building the trolly line to La Jolla even now

[@13ivanogre13]

@@chihirocherrybaby2953 It's good to know that goes into east county.

[@supersammie2007]

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.

[@YoursTrulyMrsMoores]

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!

[@amymack7065]

Thank you for the fun shout-out to my hometown. I could never leave this place!

[@Brandon-fn6id]

Don’t start trouble in southeast San Diego😂 better yet don’t go there unless you have too..but Padre game, taco shop, hike, beach, breweries! The best of SD

[@Daniel-gw9jj]

You guys in South East try so hard.

[@guillermofigueroa5272]

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..

[@douglashanlon1975]

yeah fine if you are Mexican...if not expect to get robbed

[@prod.cruzomg1782]

@@douglashanlon1975 someone got robbed

[@airframer120]

Hahhahah don’t be hanging out there @ night time 😂

[@jimiknowsbest201]

Chicano park ???? Are you nuts ???, That's the freaking ghetto....lol.

[@spark20]

Don't forget: Old Town, San Diego Mission, Sea World, Liberty Station, Point Loma, Barrio Logan, and Convoy Street

[@xdraztiikx]

Honestly, you could spend 3 days at Convoy just eating 👀

[@julianunyabiz2193]

I spend most of my time on Convoy street lol

[@marriedaprince1]

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.

[@starstuff5958]

try taking the red trolley, can jump on and off and even takes you to Coronado, take a long day and see it all. We moved from SD years ago and had to take the trolley (different from the rail trolley) to see everything that changed. It runs every 30 minutes, so get yourself a full tour, go to old town, have a great meal, will pick you up at hotel, it's great. Even for the locals, good way to send off your guests on their own also. Great city enjoy

[@user-hw1cr5uq4z]

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.

[@dodgers8187]

This dude looks like the Comic book guy from The Simpsons twins !

[@indovilletv8601]

Best city in America IMHO

[@woltersworld]

It is awesome

[@jackiej8082]

Uh no stop it's not the best city, its complete shit like la

[@Nirvezz]

straw booty agreed. More like a poor mans Los Angeles.

[@indovilletv8601]

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.

[@jacobschweder7535]

straw booty if San Diego is a shit city, then America is a shit country

[@halspencer6613]

Lived there many years ago (1960s-1970s) - sure has changed alot. Don't recognize downtown anymore - moved to North Coast for 30 years and really enjoyed it.

[@andrewjstillman]

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

[@w0rthlessburden381]

Love how you included the carne asada fries. And you must be a local, you can actually pronounce La Jolla. Also, it is illegal to mess with the seals.

[@jimiknowsbest5099]

Like my seal steak medium rare.... and yes, I'm a native of 60+ years. There's plenty of seals.... we should give one to every tourist when they leave.... nasty... horrible creatures .

[@AlyssaNunez723]

Sometimes I take my city for granted. Until I go to LA then I’m like yeah, SD is better 100%.

[@hearts4melaniemartini]

omg same, this is me asf every time i go to LA I'm like "it's too crowded"

[@carolmcelheney7152]

Born and raised in la Jolla. Parking is IMPOSSIBLE! Parking is hard no matter where you go. I took my kids to Tijuana on one 4th of July and on my way home to La Jolla, every exit had a sign saying DO NOT EXIT! NO PARKING AVAILABLE! On many visits since, I have had parking issues. Try Uber or Lyft.

[@woltersworld]

Thanks for the heads up Carol

[@MapALife]

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.

[@oksanap2165]

Live in SD 6 years, love this city very much.

[@thirteen3]

Don't Jack it in the streets.

[@woltersworld]

think that is pretty much a don't on any street anywhere in the world

[@12799MaDeuce]

It's a South Park reference ;)

[@hittingtax2670]

What was South Park talking about?

[@jimstiles26287]

The fellow who made that documentary about Komy jacked it in San Diego, which led to the South Park episode.

[@jimstiles26287]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Russell

[@lauras627]

I loved San Diego’s food!

[@woltersworld]

It is awesome

[@hanzosbm1]

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.

[@zombelladonna]

I grew up in San Diego, I miss it sometimes. I love your videos, you always have excellent travel tips

[@fifthrider]

San Diegan here. I thought I'd watch this and find it riddled with errors but no, this was pretty much spot on. We had a local TV show in the mid 80's about our city and in one episode they showed you 50 places in San Diego that looked like they were from another state. Basically you can find something from every other state in our city. Fields of crops, high mountains, low deserts. In one day I've driven from the desert, to the beach, then to the top of Mt. Palomar for a snowball fight. ...in May! ( Not normal for snow in May but... ) Totally agreed on the Trolley. I worked for the SDTrolley for 5 years. It's meant as an urban commuter system to follow the more common business and school commute routes. The rest of San Diego is so widespread that a car is essential, not optional. I used to be a regular Comic-Con attendee but the last few years you couldn't pay me to wade into that mess. He's right, avoid that like the plague. It's one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in asia". Breweries. One of the guys who sits down the hall from me is part owner of a local microbrewery. You can't throw a cellphone without hitting someone involved in a microbrewery. Rain - What most non-San-Diegans don't get is WHY we're concerned about the rain. We're so dry that on those rare occasions it finally rains, dried soil loosens up and spills, we have mudslides, the storm drains clog up and streets flood. In parts of the country with constant snow and rain your storm drains are routinely cleaned by nature keeping a steady and predictable flow of water going through it. When we get rain, even a small amount, things go to hell quickly and non-locals laugh at us because they don't understand the impact of a small amount of rain. I have video of a business at the bottom of the hill from where I work. The last time it rained that valley flooded in 2 hours and people trapped inside their buildings watched their cars floating down the street. ...floating.