Things to Do in Marina, San Diego

Luxury living with easy access to popular spots like Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter, and Petco Park. It's a walkable area with many restaurants and shops, just three blocks from the Gaslamp and close to the Embarcadero.

Seaport VillageShopping Mall
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis Horton HouseHistory Museum
Richard Walker's Pancake HouseBreakfast

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Top things to do in Marina

Seaport Village
★ 4.6 · 32.1k
Shopping Mall· $$
shopping and dining complex in San Diego, California
Every day
10 AM – 9 PM
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Gaslamp Museum at the Davis Horton House
★ 4.2 · 131
History Museum
Victorian-era edifice housing offices, a museum, garden & hosting ghost tours & other events.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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New Children's Museum
★ 4.5 · 3.4k
Children's Museum
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
Mon
9 AM – 4 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Children's Park
★ 4.3 · 581
Playground
Small park with wide, shallow fountains where ducks swim, plus a kids' playground under the pines.
Every day
6 AM – 10 PM
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Pantoja Park
★ 4.5 · 226
City Park
park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Every day
7 AM – 12 AM
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Where to eat & drink in Marina

Richard Walker's Pancake House
★ 4.5 · 4.4k
Breakfast· $20–30
Casual spot famous for its hefty portions of pancakes, baked omelets & crêpes in a basic setting.
Every day
6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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Dorothy's Wine Bar
★ 5.0 · 136
Wine Bar· $10–20
A wine bar that offers a selection of drinks and food, with happy hour specials and events.
Mon–Thu
3 PM – 9 PM
Fri
3 PM – 10 PM
Sat
1 PM – 10 PM
Sun
1 PM – 9 PM
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The Fish Market
★ 4.4 · 8.0k
Seafood· $20–60
Grilled fish and seafood plates served in a bayfront spot featuring outdoor seating and a retail market.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Seafood· $100+
Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz
Mon–Fri
4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
4 PM – 10 PM
Sun
4 PM – 9 PM
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Cafe 222
★ 4.5 · 2.3k
Breakfast· $20–30
Quirky daytime joint serves inventive spins on American comfort classics, including pumpkin waffles.
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La Puerta
★ 4.5 · 5.3k
Mexican· $20–30
Chill Mexican spot offers signature drinks & tequila alongside family recipes, plus DJs after hours.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11 AM – 1 AM
Sat
10 AM – 1 AM
Sun
10 AM – 12 AM
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Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
★ 4.4 · 4.8k
Seafood· $20–60
Airy waterfront venue specializing in seafood and meat dishes, including oysters, plus brunch and craft drinks.
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The Lion's Share
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
American· $30–80
Intimate, moody bar pairing handcrafted drinks with New American plates featuring exotic meats.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
4 PM – 2 AM
Sun
4 PM – 2 AM
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Portside Pier
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Seafood· $10–50
An over-the-water dining experience, Portside Pier is home to Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar, Miguel’s, Ketch Grill & Taps, and Portside Coffee & Gelato.
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