based on 4 experiences from female travelers
I had a great time visiting the old town area. Lots of free museums and markets to check out and close to public transit. There was a lot of mexican souvenir shops and artisans, as well as niche shops including a mineral/gem store.
Posted: June 29, 2024The beaches, parks, San Diego Zoo, and art museum, were all incredible! So was Coronado Island, where we rented bikes to see the sights. Great, reasonably priced food is everywhere, as long as you know how to look. We used a rental car to get around town, and were able to drive around downtown during Comic Con. A truly incredible experience, so glad I got to spend it with my sister and father!
Posted: June 1, 2024I really enjoyed my time we stayed in an air bnb in sunset cliffs the running was awesome along the ocean the weather was perfect I loved loved it With the exchange things cost about the same Oscillato desert was so hot and fun of roading was the best, the Mexican food so good
Posted: December 27, 2023Based on 12 local experiences
Based on 12 local experiences
Livia
I believe San Diego is relatively safe. there is very little crime for a big city, and most of the danger is closer to the US-Mex border. People who are visiting usually stick to the nicer areas anyway like La Jolla, Pacific Beach, etc. People visiting may be thrown off by the amount of homeless people but they are almost completely harmless and usually don’t want any issues.
Posted: February 27, 2025We go here on vacation about every other year. We usually bike or walk everywhere while we are there and I have felt safe biking around in my swimsuit. And going out alone all the time. I have had some guys flirt but nothing creepy or pushy. Beaches are especially safe in my experience. Have gone there alone all the time and never had an issue taking a nap or leaving my stuff unattended while I surf for hours. This isn't an invitation to leave your $500 camera in plain sight, but I've never had anyone touch my backpack. There is a bit of a homeless population but from what I've seen they are not on anything or aggressive like they are where I live. After dark, it can be a little less safe. On the weekends lots of people are bar hopping or clubbing which leaves a lot of drunk guys wandering the streets. But when I went with my cousin, the bars seemed pretty safe. It was more when we were walking back to the car in the dark streets that we had some uncomfortable exchanges. Overall, pretty safe and relaxing.
Posted: February 3, 2025Livia
Hey guys my name is Livia and I am a 21 year old student studying biology. I am originally from San Diego, California but I am traveling Europe from March-May 2025.
Yaneli
I’m Yaneli! A newly graduated student from University with a Bachelors in Global Health looking to take a break from the normal life and travel while i still can! My future career is to become a Physician Assistant but before that I wish to work for a non profit organization and help people around the world. I’m Mexican and it’s a passion of mine to learn new cultures and meet new people!
Ella
San Diego
3 days
Hey girlies me and my best friend just moved to San Diego a few months ago and have been loving it!