Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Charming, shabby chic decor --usually filled with students--if you like supporting a coffee shop that is NOT $tarbucks--you will enjoy visiting here :)
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The Living Room
5900 El Cajon BlvdCharming, shabby chic decor --usually filled with students--if you like supporting a coffee shop that is NOT $tarbucks--you will enjoy visiting here :)
Close by, casual yet lovely family run business, reasonable--my favorites are the Eggplant Delight and the Spicy Seafood combination!
15 localnici recomandă
Sala Thai Restaurant
6161 El Cajon BlvdClose by, casual yet lovely family run business, reasonable--my favorites are the Eggplant Delight and the Spicy Seafood combination!
Very Cowboy! Split logs, a grizzly bear on the roof, antler chandeliers-fireplace inside & a small waterfall outside next to charming outdoor patio.Not cheap but worth the drive just for breakfast!
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Janet's Montana Cafe
2506 Alpine BlvdVery Cowboy! Split logs, a grizzly bear on the roof, antler chandeliers-fireplace inside & a small waterfall outside next to charming outdoor patio.Not cheap but worth the drive just for breakfast!
Terrific food at reasonable price. Vietnamese/Thai/Asian fusion. Husband/wife owned. Not only delicious but beautiful presentation. One of my favorites!
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DAO Fu
3332 Adams AveTerrific food at reasonable price. Vietnamese/Thai/Asian fusion. Husband/wife owned. Not only delicious but beautiful presentation. One of my favorites!
Near by drive thru. Chicken is fire roasted. Sides are simple, fresh and good.
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El Pollo Loco
5415 El Cajon BlvdNear by drive thru. Chicken is fire roasted. Sides are simple, fresh and good.
Fun to walk out on the pier. Fun to grab a snack while yer out there :) Pretty grubby place but I recommend the lobster taco!
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Plaja Ocean
1850 Ocean Front StFun to walk out on the pier. Fun to grab a snack while yer out there :) Pretty grubby place but I recommend the lobster taco!
GOOD Mexican fast food! Near by and drive thru for tired touristi :)
Señor Pancho Fresh Mexican Grill
5089 College AveGOOD Mexican fast food! Near by and drive thru for tired touristi :)
Near by. Drive through. Delicious, FRESH baguette sandwiches. Vietnamese flair. I enjoy their fried rice. The short ribs. The wonton soup comes with fresh toppings and easily makes 2 meals.
Cali Baguette Express
5125 El Cajon BoulevardNear by. Drive through. Delicious, FRESH baguette sandwiches. Vietnamese flair. I enjoy their fried rice. The short ribs. The wonton soup comes with fresh toppings and easily makes 2 meals.
Great Oreo Shake. :) Classic 2 taco snack for close to $1 is always a good deal. (ask for extra lettuce when ordering 😉👍)
Jack in the Box
5155 College AvenueGreat Oreo Shake. :) Classic 2 taco snack for close to $1 is always a good deal. (ask for extra lettuce when ordering 😉👍)
My favorite after work, casual dine in with small outdoor patio. Good service, toasty, warm chip & salsa free with every meal. Recommend their shredded beef taco.
Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant
6690 Mission Gorge RdMy favorite after work, casual dine in with small outdoor patio. Good service, toasty, warm chip & salsa free with every meal. Recommend their shredded beef taco.
Arts & Culture
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWell...it's Disneyland! Need I say more? :)!
My favorite collection of curated local and world art. Statues by Niki de Saint Phalle situated in front and in back for fun photo opportunities. Recently added bar & restaurant inside and outdoor patio.
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Mingei International Museum
1439 El PradoMy favorite collection of curated local and world art. Statues by Niki de Saint Phalle situated in front and in back for fun photo opportunities. Recently added bar & restaurant inside and outdoor patio.
San Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American PlazaOne of my favorites!
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El PradoSightseeing
A little piece of paradise 2 minutes away. Tree lined, wide dirt trail circles a lovely lake, a little under a mile per lap. Looks like a piece of Idaho dropped in our little neighborhood!
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Parcul Chollas Lake
6350 College Grove DrA little piece of paradise 2 minutes away. Tree lined, wide dirt trail circles a lovely lake, a little under a mile per lap. Looks like a piece of Idaho dropped in our little neighborhood!
Beautiful world class city park with places to walk, museums, botanical garden (FREE!) reflection pond, fountains, gardens, frequent special events :)!
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Parcul Balboa
Beautiful world class city park with places to walk, museums, botanical garden (FREE!) reflection pond, fountains, gardens, frequent special events :)!
Beautiful, rugged, wild state beach and park. My FAVORITE beach in San Diego.
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Torrey Pines
Beautiful, rugged, wild state beach and park. My FAVORITE beach in San Diego.
Beautiful walkways thru grassy park overlooking the ocean, pelicans, seals and other wild life. SPECTACULAR snorkeling in wildlife preserve. Brockton Villa is good for oceanview breakfast!
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBeautiful walkways thru grassy park overlooking the ocean, pelicans, seals and other wild life. SPECTACULAR snorkeling in wildlife preserve. Brockton Villa is good for oceanview breakfast!
Beautiful, jewel of a garden, right on the ocean. Lots of quiet spots 4 meditation & prayer. Koi ponds. Small! But worth the trip! A shop with gifts from around the world just across the street.
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Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StBeautiful, jewel of a garden, right on the ocean. Lots of quiet spots 4 meditation & prayer. Koi ponds. Small! But worth the trip! A shop with gifts from around the world just across the street.
Great place to go tide-pooling or hiking, impressive view of San Diego and Coronado from there- the visitor center is small & interesting:)
502 localnici recomandă
Centrul de vizitatori al Monumentului Național Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGreat place to go tide-pooling or hiking, impressive view of San Diego and Coronado from there- the visitor center is small & interesting:)
Historical, lovely, nice place to walk around. They have ice skating by the ocean in winter :) Wizard of Oz is based on this beautiful and iconic hotel!
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveHistorical, lovely, nice place to walk around. They have ice skating by the ocean in winter :) Wizard of Oz is based on this beautiful and iconic hotel!
The beautiful Tall Ship STAR OF INDIA resides here, amongst other, lovely craft.Historical. Educational. Near Downtown, Seaport Village, Little Italy.
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Muzeul Maritim din San Diego
1492 N Harbor DrThe beautiful Tall Ship STAR OF INDIA resides here, amongst other, lovely craft.Historical. Educational. Near Downtown, Seaport Village, Little Italy.
Frat boy beach. Lots of bars and restaurants. Very "party". Not bad during the day and nice to have breakfast by the water. Flat, easy to walk boardwalk along the ocean.
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Pacific Beach
Frat boy beach. Lots of bars and restaurants. Very "party". Not bad during the day and nice to have breakfast by the water. Flat, easy to walk boardwalk along the ocean.
A favorite for locals, WONDERFUL farmers market on Wednesday afternoon/evenings. Live music & many vendors as well as food. Many old hippies lying around. Nice pier to walk on with cafe & tacos!
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Plaja Ocean
1850 Ocean Front StA favorite for locals, WONDERFUL farmers market on Wednesday afternoon/evenings. Live music & many vendors as well as food. Many old hippies lying around. Nice pier to walk on with cafe & tacos!
Del Mar
Lovely, upscale village. Nice beach. Beautiful places to shop :)
One of my most treasured parts of San Diego. Beautiful Botanical garden, great for walking. Educational. Love the Orangutans especially. The Skyfari allows you to fly over the vast jungle and provides views of California Tower and downtown.
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Grădina Zoologică San Diego
2920 Zoo DrOne of my most treasured parts of San Diego. Beautiful Botanical garden, great for walking. Educational. Love the Orangutans especially. The Skyfari allows you to fly over the vast jungle and provides views of California Tower and downtown.
Summers Past Farms
15602 Olde Hwy 80Charming country gift shop and nursery.
Essentials
Vons
5630 Lake Murray BlvdGrocery near by
Ralphs
6670 Montezuma RdGroceries
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
5185 Waring RdNearby, lots of good deals.
Best prices on potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, avocados, lemons, milk, bread.
99 Cents Only Stores
5931 University AveBest prices on potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, avocados, lemons, milk, bread.
Everything Else
CVS
6265 El Cajon BlvdPharmacy
Shopping
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
6875 El Cajon BlvdThrift Store
Team Amvets Thrift Store
3441 Sutherland StThrift store
"Thematic" decor. Bronze wildlife decorate the exterior landscape. There is usually beautiful Native American or other music being piped through out, I enjoy the "dancing waters" fountain.
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Daniel's Jewelers
5005 Willows Rd"Thematic" decor. Bronze wildlife decorate the exterior landscape. There is usually beautiful Native American or other music being piped through out, I enjoy the "dancing waters" fountain.
The nation of Sycuan has donated a LOT of money to help the people of San Diego when our city has run short. THANX SYCUAN!!
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Casino Sycuan
5469 Casino WayThe nation of Sycuan has donated a LOT of money to help the people of San Diego when our city has run short. THANX SYCUAN!!
Fun place to walk around, Places to eat. Right on the ocean. Close to Downtown, Maritime Museum, Little Italy. Take the Trolley to get there!
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrFun place to walk around, Places to eat. Right on the ocean. Close to Downtown, Maritime Museum, Little Italy. Take the Trolley to get there!
Worth a trip just to look around at all their treasures, especially if you enjoy "antiquing". Nice folks!
Alpine Garden and Gifts
2442 Alpine BlvdWorth a trip just to look around at all their treasures, especially if you enjoy "antiquing". Nice folks!