La Jolla Open Aire Market is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

1. La Jolla Open Aire Market

8.5
7200 Girard Ave (Genter St), San Diego, CA
Farmers Market · Village · 21 tips and reviews

Vivi E.Vivi Estrada: Love this market! A lot of variety: international, healthy, delicious food, local designers, and artsy stuff. There is a food court where you can sit and enjoy your meal!

Claudia G.Claudia Gorski: Come save and shop !we have great Keratase Products buy three and get 1 product free

Shawn B.Shawn Bishop: The organic produce is fantastic but you'll need to hunt around for the better deals - a lot of can be pretty pricey. Indulge: the food vendors are crazy-killer-good.

Progress is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

2. Progress

2225 30th St #1, San Diego, CA
Design Studio · South Park · 5 tips and reviews

Alana Y.Alana Yarbrough: Come visit this incredible artsy gift shop in South Park- great gifts for creatives, baby, home & yourself!

Dust A.Dust Agent: A fine selection of interesting and cool items, gift ideas and trinkets.

RevoltRevolt: Awesome gift shop!

New Children's Museum is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

3. New Children's Museum

8.6
200 W Island St (at Front St), San Diego, CA
Museum · Marina · 37 tips and reviews

Genevieve S.Genevieve Suzuki: A wonderful spot to inspire young minds while allowing parents some time to collect themselves in an artsy environment!

Suzanne C.Suzanne Collier: Great place for letting children explore their artistic talents! One of the best children's museums in SoCal.

Visit San DiegoVisit San Diego: Did you know that the SD Children's Museum is an environmentally sustainable building that utilizes San Diego's year round weather?

Blick Art Materials is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

4. Blick Art Materials

8.7
1844 India St (at Fir St), San Diego, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Little Italy · 18 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott R.: Good place to buy interesting artsy knick-knacks/stocking stuffers for the kiddos. Eclectic selection of calendars for the upcoming new year too.

MuddyMuddy: Good source of art supplies. Wide selection.

Hazel D.Hazel D: Free parking on India St. for customers

Andaz San Diego - a concept by Hyatt is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

5. Andaz San Diego - a concept by Hyatt

7.9
600 F St, San Diego, CA
Hotel · Central San Diego · 44 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Capps: So far, one of the best stays I have had in a very long time. Artsy, modern and the greatest rooftop view in the city. We will be back!

Chris C.Chris Crotty: Their odka martinis are very good

Katja H.Katja Hewener: Go on the roof! It´s amazing, above all at night...

Spanish Village Art Center is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

6. Spanish Village Art Center

8.7
1770 Village Pl (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
Art Gallery · Balboa Park · 15 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott R.: Good place to find artsy gifts. Who doesn't love blown glass?

Cherie D.Cherie De Sues: Bring a push cart, the art, hand-made clothing, blown-glass and woodwork was phenomenal. I highly recommend this center full of artisans.

LadymayLadymay: Watch for the live music

Mingei International Museum is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

7. Mingei International Museum

8.0
1439 El Prado (at Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
Art Museum · Balboa Park · 11 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Devoted to showcasing folk art and craft items the world over, this museum is home to ancient and contemporary pieces from 141 countries. It’s like one, big, artsy global family (and all their stuff).

Scott R.Scott R.: Always interesting and never dull. Chances are that you will find more in this museum to make you 'think' and challenge you than in any other museum in Balboa Park.

Melodie T.Melodie Tao: My favorite museum in Balboa Park. Their art feels alive as it reveals beauty of use in folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world! Read more.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

8. Starbucks

7.7
3352 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Adams North · 17 tips and reviews

John V.John Vicencio: I like ambieance in spite of the general "Starbucks" feel to it. Let me show you what I mean. Sit down, look up, and take a picture of the ceiling. The ceiling has some artsy going on there! Read more.

Keith P.Keith Posehn: They typically run out of breakfast sandwiches around lunch. Also, the oatmeal is really good with a little milk added and brown sugar.

Kevin O.Kevin O'Rourke: Be sure to look up! One of the coolest old wood beam ceilings in the neighborhood! :)

Balboa Park is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

9. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

JillJill: Every Tuesday there are certain museums that are free to San Diego County residents. For those non-San Diegans prices are reasonable.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: According to my good friend Nayang in Botswana, there’s a meerkat wandering this place that stole his nana’s wedding band. So if you see a meerkat with a ring, grab him and contact me immediately.

HISTORYHISTORY: Placed in reserve in 1835, this is one of the oldest sites in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational usage. It is named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Seaport Village is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

10. Seaport Village

8.8
849 W Harbor Dr (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Shopping Plaza · Marina · 143 tips and reviews

John Q.John Quintana: Beautiful place to walk around. Cute shops, street performers, gorgeous bayside paths.

HISTORYHISTORY: Seaport Village was built on landfill where the Spanish expedition of 1782 buried those who had died of scurvy. In later years, it served as a railroad yard to send items east that arrived by ship.

RafahRafah: Lovely weather

El Dorado Cocktail Lounge is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

11. El Dorado Cocktail Lounge

8.1
1030 Broadway (at 11th Ave.), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central San Diego · 70 tips and reviews

PeterPeter: Allagash Belgian ale is taaaasty! They also have the 10% fancy glassed one on tap too!

Quang N.Quang Nguyen: Hands down best Moscow Mules I've ever had!

JerryJerry: Order the Mule with Bourbon instead. Much better.

Starlite is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

12. Starlite

8.2
3175 India St (at Spruce St), San Diego, CA
Lounge · Midtown · 82 tips and reviews

Bella R.Bella Rechelle: The cheese and salami plate is super delicious!!! Must try the chicken, it was so succulent, and the service is impeccable!

Leila P.Leila Party Girl👑: Best Moscow Mule!!

Steve K.Steve K: Mule / burger / mule / mule

Extraordinary Desserts is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

13. Extraordinary Desserts

8.7
1430 Union St (at W Ash St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Little Italy · 279 tips and reviews

Keri R.Keri Robinson: every dessert is delicious and gorgeous. try their serrano ham panini. for drinks, love the kiss of hibiscus and mango mimosa!

Deema M.Deema M: Since they were out of coconut and carrot cake, Strawberry shortcake was my plan B,and I Loved it!

Christian V.Christian Vallido: the hardest part is choosing what to eat

Ocean Beach is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

14. Ocean Beach

9.2
Abbot St, San Diego, CA
Beach · Ocean Beach · 80 tips and reviews

Veronica A.Veronica A: Check out the Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Great produce, live music, and local artisans.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I befriended a parrot native to the area. He was so good at mimicking my voice that I had him stand in for me on several business calls.

Sydney T.Sydney The Squid: Where the 8 freeway ends and the weird begins.

Caffé Calabria is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in San Diego.

15. Caffé Calabria

8.7
3933 30th St (btwn Lincoln & University Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · North Park · 109 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Mercado: This place is very fancy and the pizza is very good. Good selection of beer and its fairly priced. Right in the heart of north park. Great ambience, spacious and excellent service.

Whitney B.Whitney Benjamin (Holum): Best coffee roaster in San Diego. Order a cappuccino.

LizzyLizzy: Don't mess around - just get the Mexican Caffe Mocha, served cold. Milky, chocolatey and has little chocolate espresso bits on the bottom - nyom!