Things to Do in Midway District, San Diego San Diego's flat, heavily commercial district between Old Town and Point Loma, shaped by former military land, arenas, and highways.
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Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore ★ 4.9 · 650
Specialty merchant for fantasy, science fiction, mystery & horror books, with frequent events.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Liberty Station ★ 4.7 · 21.3k
Liberty Public Market ★ 4.7 · 8.2k
Bustling market in an old Navy building with hip eateries, bars & specialty food & craft vendors.
Every day 9 AM – 8 PM
Mission Heights Chocolates ★ 4.9 · 132
A San Diego chocolate shop specializing in handcrafted fair trade Belgian chocolates, truffles, bark, chocolate gifts, and small-batch treats.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 3 PM
Sat 10 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed
San Diego's Largest Vintage and Antique Mall ★ 4.6 · 330
A large antique mall offering a curated selection of vintage and antique items for collectors in San Diego.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Tunaville Market and Grocery ★ 4.9 · 189
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Kobey's Swap Meet ★ 4.3 · 2.2k
Outdoor flea market, open weekends, with vendors selling plants, furniture, jewelry, toys & more.
Mon–Thu Closed
Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat 7 AM – 3 PM
Sun 7 AM – 3 PM
MCRD Museum Foundation ★ 4.8 · 284
Museum focusing on Marine Corps history from the 19th century to today is also a research library.
Mon 8 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Wed 8 AM – 4 PM
Thu 8 AM – 4:45 PM
Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Record City ★ 4.7 · 312
Merchant buying, selling & trading vinyl records in a range of genres, with a huge selection.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Midway District
Coasterra ★ 4.4 · 5.4k· $$$
Attention-grabbing views and attention-getting food go hand-in-hand at this modern Mexican eatery set on the tip of Harbor Island, which offers dramatic panoramas of downtown San Diego from across the water.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM
C Level Lounge ★ 4.6 · 3.5k· $$$
Island Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.
Every day 11 AM – 9 PM
Phil's BBQ ★ 4.6 · 12.3k· $20–30
Casual eatery & bar for signature mesquite-barbecued babyback & beef ribs, plus sandwiches & sides.
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
Island Prime ★ 4.6 · 2.6k· $$$
Waterfront restaurant & lounge with modern decor & bay views specializes in Californian cuisine.
Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat 4 PM – 9 PM
Sun 5 PM – 9 PM
Corvette Diner ★ 4.4 · 4.9k· $$
Kitschy spot where 1950s-styled waitresses sport beehives & sing while serving burgers & shakes.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 8 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 8 PM
Kyoto Sushi ★ 4.6 · 653· $20–30
Buzzy location crafting classic Japanese eats, from sushi rolls to teriyaki fare.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun Closed
Fairouz Cafe & Gallery ★ 4.7 · 1.1k· $20–30
Abstract art lines the walls in this small cafe serving Middle Eastern cuisine & vegan selections.
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM Planning time in Midway District?
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1 Coasterra 2 C Level Lounge 3 Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore 4 Liberty Station 5 Liberty Public Market 6 Mission Heights Chocolates 7 San Diego's Largest Vintage and Antique Mall 8 Phil's BBQ 9 Tunaville Market and Grocery 10 Island Prime Ready to plan Midway District? Turn these Midway District picks into a day-by-day San Diego plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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