Family & fun
San Diego Zoo
A world-famous zoo set in canyons in Balboa Park.
13 min drive from the center · 8.4 km · 5.2 mi
USA
San Diego
11 shuls (6 Chabad) · 7 kosher · 201 hotels on our map
Photo: russellstreet · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Balboa ParkUSS Midway MuseumCoronado BeachTorrey Pines State Natural ReserveOld Town San DiegoSeaWorld San Diego
About
Mild weather all year, wide beaches and big family attractions. Jewish life is centered in La Jolla, University City and the College area, with several shuls, Chabad houses and kosher spots.
Good to know: only 11 shuls and 7 kosher places are on our map here so far, and the real number is likely higher. Before you book, check with the local Chabad (search Chabad San Diego) and look up kosher on Google Maps.
Shabbos food: Chabad at La Costa (Carlsbad). What each one offers, how to order and the hechsher to ask about are in Travel Info ›
Best time to goAll year; Sept–Nov is warm and clear. 'June Gloom' brings gray mornings in early summer.
Local time
Before you goPlaces come from OpenStreetMap and can change. Call ahead for minyan and Shabbos meals, and check the hechsher yourself.
Top attractions
Things to do in San Diego
Landmark
Balboa Park
A huge park of Spanish-style buildings, gardens and museums.
10 min drive from the center · 9.1 km · 5.6 mi
Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Nature & outdoors
La Jolla Cove
A small cove with clear water, sea lions on the rocks and a cliff-top walking path.
22 min drive from the center · 17 km · 10 mi
Museum
USS Midway Museum
Walk the decks of a real aircraft carrier moored downtown.
910 N. Harbor Drive,San Diego, CA 92101 · 11 min drive from the center · 10 km · 6.4 mi
Photo: preserveamerica.gov · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Nature & outdoors
Coronado Beach
A broad, sparkling beach in front of the historic Hotel del Coronado.
19 min drive from the center · 17 km · 10 mi
Photo: Djh57 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Nature & outdoors
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Cliff-top trails among rare pine trees above the Pacific.
29 min drive from the center · 26 km · 16 mi
Photo: User:Nauticashades · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Landmark
Old Town San Diego
Restored buildings from the city's early days, with craft shops.
7 min drive from the center · 5.0 km · 3.1 mi
Photo: Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Family & fun
SeaWorld San Diego
Marine-animal shows, aquariums and rides on Mission Bay.
13 min drive from the center · 7.1 km · 4.4 mi
Photo: ZooFari · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Where to stay
Hotels by walk or drive to minyan
Walking and driving time from each hotel to the nearest shul and kosher food. Tap a hotel for its map, phone numbers and directions.
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Walking times are estimates: straight-line distance × 1.3 at about 80 m a minute. Driving times are road routes without traffic (OpenStreetMap routing); where a route is missing we show “≈”, straight line × 1.4 at city speed. No prices or ratings here; each hotel links to Google Maps reviews and a Booking.com search.
Minyan
Shuls & Chabad
Chabad houses first. Call ahead for minyan times.
14 shuls, Chabad houses and kosher places in this city were added or completed by hand from Chabad, kashrut-agency and community websites (checked November 2026). Each one links to its source.
Not every shul is on the map yet: search synagogues on Google Maps. Denomination is shown only where it is mapped. Something wrong? Report a correction.
Food
Kosher food
Each card names its hechsher and the agency, vaad or Chabad list it comes from. Places marked “Tagged kosher on OpenStreetMap” have no hechsher source yet. We don’t certify anything: always check the hechsher yourself.
Search kosher on Google Maps for places not on our map yet.
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