Skip to main content
Marina in San Diego

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.

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 VillageSeaport VillageShopping Mall
  • Gaslamp Museum at the Davis Horton HouseGaslamp Museum at the Davis Horton HouseHistory Museum
  • Richard Walker's Pancake HouseRichard Walker's Pancake HouseBreakfast
Plan MarinaFree and No sign-up

By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Marina

  • Seaport Village in Marina, San Diego

    Seaport Village

    4.6 · 32.4k
    Shopping Mall· $$

    shopping and dining complex in San Diego, California

    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Gaslamp Museum at the Davis Horton House in Marina, San Diego

    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–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • New Children's Museum in Marina, San Diego

    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
  • Children's Park in Marina, San Diego

    Children's Park

    4.3 · 592
    Playground

    Small park with wide, shallow fountains where ducks swim, plus a kids' playground under the pines.

    Every day
    6 AM – 10 PM
  • Pantoja Park in Marina, San Diego

    Pantoja Park

    4.5 · 228
    City Park

    park in California, United States of America, United States of America

    Every day
    7 AM – 12 AM

Where to eat & drink in Marina

  • Richard Walker's Pancake House in Marina, San Diego

    Richard Walker's Pancake House

    4.5 · 4.5k
    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
  • Cafe 222 in Marina, San Diego

    Cafe 222

    4.5 · 2.3k
    Breakfast· $10–20

    Quirky daytime joint serves inventive spins on American comfort classics, including pumpkin waffles.

    Every day
    6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Dorothy's Wine Bar in Marina, San Diego

    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
  • The Fish Market in Marina, San Diego

    The Fish Market

    4.4 · 8.1k
    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
  • Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Marina, San Diego

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.7 · 1.9k
    Seafood· Más de $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
  • La Puerta in Marina, San Diego

    La Puerta

    4.5 · 5.4k
    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
  • San Pasqual Winery in Marina, San Diego

    San Pasqual Winery

    4.7 · 159
    Winery & Brewery
    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar in Marina, San Diego

    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.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • The Lion's Share in Marina, San Diego

    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
  • Portside Pier in Marina, San Diego

    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.

    Mon–Thu
    6 AM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    6 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    6 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    6 AM – 9:30 PM
  • TopSail in Marina, San Diego

    TopSail

    4.5 · 438
    Restaurant· $20–50
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 9 PM

Planning time in Marina?

Add your dates and we'll check every place for closures, limited hours, and booking needs before you go.

Marina map

Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Marina with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Seaport Village
  2. 2Gaslamp Museum at the Davis Horton House
  3. 3Richard Walker's Pancake House
  4. 4Cafe 222
  5. 5Dorothy's Wine Bar
  6. 6The Fish Market
  7. 7Eddie V's Prime Seafood
  8. 8New Children's Museum
  9. 9Children's Park
  10. 10Pantoja Park

Other areas in San Diego

Ready to plan Marina?

Turn these Marina picks into a day-by-day San Diego plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.

All things to do in San DiegoAll San Diego neighborhoods →Browse all destinations →Multi-city itineraries →