Guidebook for San Diego

Tammy
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Cute place with great food, must try the Brussel Sprouts. Don't accept reservation so go early or before you leave the house call and ask for your name to be on the waiting list. Parking can be a pain, best to park at the park right behind the restaurant. Have an early diner then go to Sunset Cliffs to se the...sunset :-)
133 localnici recomandă
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma Blvd
133 localnici recomandă
Cute place with great food, must try the Brussel Sprouts. Don't accept reservation so go early or before you leave the house call and ask for your name to be on the waiting list. Parking can be a pain, best to park at the park right behind the restaurant. Have an early diner then go to Sunset Cliffs to se the...sunset :-)
Great pastry, good coffee.
16 localnici recomandă
85C Bakery Cafe - Balboa Mesa
5575 Balboa Ave
16 localnici recomandă
Great pastry, good coffee.
Incredible view ( 15 million dollars view) and good food!
105 localnici recomandă
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island Dr
105 localnici recomandă
Incredible view ( 15 million dollars view) and good food!
Great view and the best Sunday brunch ( unlimited Mimosa)
48 localnici recomandă
Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Dr
48 localnici recomandă
Great view and the best Sunday brunch ( unlimited Mimosa)
Gourmet Food.
30 localnici recomandă
Baci Restaurant
1955 Morena Blvd
30 localnici recomandă
Gourmet Food.
Great sandwich shop near our house! Our favs are the Spicy Julio, Mother Earth and the Rueben
11 localnici recomandă
Sandwich Emporium
3054 1/2 Clairemont Dr
11 localnici recomandă
Great sandwich shop near our house! Our favs are the Spicy Julio, Mother Earth and the Rueben
Oscar's is a little hole in the wall taco stand. Their specialty is fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and ceviche. There is often a line out the door to order and a bit of a wait for your food to be ready, with just a few outdoor tables to sit at. So maybe carry the foot as takeout and take it with you to eat at the beach!
323 localnici recomandă
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St
323 localnici recomandă
Oscar's is a little hole in the wall taco stand. Their specialty is fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and ceviche. There is often a line out the door to order and a bit of a wait for your food to be ready, with just a few outdoor tables to sit at. So maybe carry the foot as takeout and take it with you to eat at the beach!
Famous, enormous meat sandwiches. Get "The Nate" (off-menu) which is a BLT with pork belly and a fried egg! Small but good beer list. Outdoor seating, dog-friendly. Gets busy late at night.
162 localnici recomandă
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University Avenue
162 localnici recomandă
Famous, enormous meat sandwiches. Get "The Nate" (off-menu) which is a BLT with pork belly and a fried egg! Small but good beer list. Outdoor seating, dog-friendly. Gets busy late at night.
This farmer's market is the biggest farmer's market in SD with lots of fresh produce and local food. Definitely try to visit at least once during your stay if possible. Every Saturday rain or shine from 8 AM - 2 PM. Over 4 blocks worth of fresh produce, amazing food, and everything's handcrafted locally!
247 localnici recomandă
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date St
247 localnici recomandă
This farmer's market is the biggest farmer's market in SD with lots of fresh produce and local food. Definitely try to visit at least once during your stay if possible. Every Saturday rain or shine from 8 AM - 2 PM. Over 4 blocks worth of fresh produce, amazing food, and everything's handcrafted locally!
Upscale American comfort food, with such offerings as a lamb and fig meatloaf and a duck confit mac 'n cheese! Sundays they have a bluegrass brunch, and the hangar steak benedict is to die for! Don't skip the cheddar biscuits! Check out the local celebrity portrait above the bar.
139 localnici recomandă
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th St
139 localnici recomandă
Upscale American comfort food, with such offerings as a lamb and fig meatloaf and a duck confit mac 'n cheese! Sundays they have a bluegrass brunch, and the hangar steak benedict is to die for! Don't skip the cheddar biscuits! Check out the local celebrity portrait above the bar.
Wonderful Italian restaurant serving pizza from a traditional wood fired oven. Great outdoor patio. Gets busy, may have to wait, but worth it. Walk around the quaint charming 'hood while waiting. Rated the best Italian restaurant in San Diego... make reservations in advance (days if possible) and enjoy the pizzas, etc... they use truffle oil on the pizzas.
317 localnici recomandă
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St
317 localnici recomandă
Wonderful Italian restaurant serving pizza from a traditional wood fired oven. Great outdoor patio. Gets busy, may have to wait, but worth it. Walk around the quaint charming 'hood while waiting. Rated the best Italian restaurant in San Diego... make reservations in advance (days if possible) and enjoy the pizzas, etc... they use truffle oil on the pizzas.
Good Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
205 localnici recomandă
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
205 localnici recomandă
Good Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
Simply the best cappuccino in town. Chuck (the owner) travels the world and sources his coffee from local farmers across the globe. They won best roaster of the year last year for the entire US! One of 5 featured CA coffee roasters by AAA Westways Mag, its a warm, inviting place. Friday mornings there are public "cuppings" (tastings) where you can learn about roasting and brewing coffee.
217 localnici recomandă
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
217 localnici recomandă
Simply the best cappuccino in town. Chuck (the owner) travels the world and sources his coffee from local farmers across the globe. They won best roaster of the year last year for the entire US! One of 5 featured CA coffee roasters by AAA Westways Mag, its a warm, inviting place. Friday mornings there are public "cuppings" (tastings) where you can learn about roasting and brewing coffee.
Iconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line.
291 localnici recomandă
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
291 localnici recomandă
Iconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line.
One of the best rooftop bar views of La Jolla Cove. Modern Fusion and Hipp! Also casual and fine dining restaurants on the lower levels! Highly Recommended!
248 localnici recomandă
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St
248 localnici recomandă
One of the best rooftop bar views of La Jolla Cove. Modern Fusion and Hipp! Also casual and fine dining restaurants on the lower levels! Highly Recommended!
Nice for weekend brunch or breakfasts. Locals spot during the week in the bar area for the happy hour specials. Monday's 1/2 off all apps, Tuesdays shrimp tacos, Wednesdays lobster tacos, Thursdays pollo asada tacos and ribs. Valet parking and free underground parking.
207 localnici recomandă
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach Dr
207 localnici recomandă
Nice for weekend brunch or breakfasts. Locals spot during the week in the bar area for the happy hour specials. Monday's 1/2 off all apps, Tuesdays shrimp tacos, Wednesdays lobster tacos, Thursdays pollo asada tacos and ribs. Valet parking and free underground parking.
A wonderful, very popular spot for breakfast. Ingredients are very fresh and the food isn’t greasy like your average diner, and they have everything from pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino
112 localnici recomandă
The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission Blvd
112 localnici recomandă
A wonderful, very popular spot for breakfast. Ingredients are very fresh and the food isn’t greasy like your average diner, and they have everything from pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino
Kono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. All served on a paper plates to keep it simple and this place it right on the ocean with 3 different patios. Cash only.
208 localnici recomandă
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
208 localnici recomandă
Kono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. All served on a paper plates to keep it simple and this place it right on the ocean with 3 different patios. Cash only.
An old steak house, get ready to cook your own steak. Very affordable. Strong drinks. Very popular among locals. Get there early or be prepared to wait.
168 localnici recomandă
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
168 localnici recomandă
An old steak house, get ready to cook your own steak. Very affordable. Strong drinks. Very popular among locals. Get there early or be prepared to wait.
JRDN Dining has the most memorable meals prepared by Chef DJ Tangalin who is dedicated to his craft of quality & passion for providing nature as the star of his dishes. JRDN is fresh, cool, clean & upbeat West Coast Hip with a dramatic setting sun in the Pacific Ocean as it's back drop. You will view the ocean while indoor/ outdoor venue and enjoy breakfast/brunch/dinner or view of the ocean while sipping hand crafted cocktails. My all time favorite is Wednesday Night's Sip into Summer Beverage Series at 6 PM on the Tower Deck and catch the Sunset for $25.00 per ticket for the Beverage Series. In addition pairing this with the Seafood Platter 3 Oysters, 3 Shrimp & 1/4 lb of King Crab. (This is an extra cost, and worth it!) It is all about the magnetic ambiance.
163 localnici recomandă
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar St
163 localnici recomandă
JRDN Dining has the most memorable meals prepared by Chef DJ Tangalin who is dedicated to his craft of quality & passion for providing nature as the star of his dishes. JRDN is fresh, cool, clean & upbeat West Coast Hip with a dramatic setting sun in the Pacific Ocean as it's back drop. You will view the ocean while indoor/ outdoor venue and enjoy breakfast/brunch/dinner or view of the ocean while sipping hand crafted cocktails. My all time favorite is Wednesday Night's Sip into Summer Beverage Series at 6 PM on the Tower Deck and catch the Sunset for $25.00 per ticket for the Beverage Series. In addition pairing this with the Seafood Platter 3 Oysters, 3 Shrimp & 1/4 lb of King Crab. (This is an extra cost, and worth it!) It is all about the magnetic ambiance.
It's fun! Presentation is everything and these guys nail it! The yum factor is spot on :) Be prepared to take home a doggy bag because their portions are HUGE!
185 localnici recomandă
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave
185 localnici recomandă
It's fun! Presentation is everything and these guys nail it! The yum factor is spot on :) Be prepared to take home a doggy bag because their portions are HUGE!
Arguably one of the best hamburgers in San Diego can be found at this local bar. Can be a wait for a table. Menu has two items (hamburger 1/3 or 1/2 lb with or without cheese and French fries) Lunch special includes burger and choice of a beer or soda. Cash only. 21 & older. Offers takeout.
182 localnici recomandă
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham St
182 localnici recomandă
Arguably one of the best hamburgers in San Diego can be found at this local bar. Can be a wait for a table. Menu has two items (hamburger 1/3 or 1/2 lb with or without cheese and French fries) Lunch special includes burger and choice of a beer or soda. Cash only. 21 & older. Offers takeout.

Parks & Nature

Best place to kayak. ..the views, the seven caves and the sea lions, need I say more.
1327 localnici recomandă
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
1327 localnici recomandă
Best place to kayak. ..the views, the seven caves and the sea lions, need I say more.
700 localnici recomandă
Pacific Beach
700 localnici recomandă
Great place for stunning views of the bay. All types of water sports are available. Easily accessible. Enjoy a scenic run around the bay or just relax in the San Diego sunshine.
189 localnici recomandă
Mission Bay
189 localnici recomandă
Great place for stunning views of the bay. All types of water sports are available. Easily accessible. Enjoy a scenic run around the bay or just relax in the San Diego sunshine.
The beach, the cliff, the paragliders and everything else in between.
268 localnici recomandă
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
268 localnici recomandă
The beach, the cliff, the paragliders and everything else in between.
Mt. Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial in San Diego with a stunning view of the city and the beaches.
146 localnici recomandă
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
146 localnici recomandă
Mt. Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial in San Diego with a stunning view of the city and the beaches.
Best place to se the... Sunset of course :-)
268 localnici recomandă
Parcul Natural Sunset Cliffs
Ladera Street
268 localnici recomandă
Best place to se the... Sunset of course :-)
Lovely bike ride area. Bike rental are available
71 localnici recomandă
Parcul Insula Fiesta
1590 E Mission Bay Dr
71 localnici recomandă
Lovely bike ride area. Bike rental are available
Great place to have lunch, rent bikes or aquatic equipment
9 localnici recomandă
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 E Mission Bay Dr
9 localnici recomandă
Great place to have lunch, rent bikes or aquatic equipment
Nice place to walk on nature trails
41 localnici recomandă
Parcul Natural Tecolote Canyon și Centrul de Natură
5180 Tecolote Rd
41 localnici recomandă
Nice place to walk on nature trails

Arts & Culture

3290 localnici recomandă
Parcul Balboa
3290 localnici recomandă

Essentials

Great grocery store for ready made foods and treats
752 localnici recomandă
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
752 localnici recomandă
Great grocery store for ready made foods and treats
in case you need to get to a hospital
26 localnici recomandă
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
4077 Fifth Ave
26 localnici recomandă
in case you need to get to a hospital
Perfect to get toiletries you might need during your stay
217 localnici recomandă
Target
3030 Grape Street
217 localnici recomandă
Perfect to get toiletries you might need during your stay
Middle Eastern with hot food deli inside
11 localnici recomandă
Harvest International Market - Balboa (San Diego)
4220 Balboa Ave
11 localnici recomandă
Middle Eastern with hot food deli inside
443 localnici recomandă
Vons
1702 Garnet Ave
443 localnici recomandă
273 localnici recomandă
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet Ave
273 localnici recomandă
Vietnamese, Chinese Market
24 localnici recomandă
99 Ranch Market
7330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
24 localnici recomandă
Vietnamese, Chinese Market

Shopping

Movies, restaurants and shopping.
833 localnici recomandă
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd
833 localnici recomandă
Movies, restaurants and shopping.
Great outlet!!!
400 localnici recomandă
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte
400 localnici recomandă
Great outlet!!!

Drinks & Nightlife

This place is located inside Neighborhood and located behind a wall of kegs near the bathroom that you push to get into. Should make reservation via text exactly a week before the day you want @ midnight - you have the best chance to get a spot then. Very unique experience, drink can be very pricey.
116 localnici recomandă
Noble Experiment
777 G St
116 localnici recomandă
This place is located inside Neighborhood and located behind a wall of kegs near the bathroom that you push to get into. Should make reservation via text exactly a week before the day you want @ midnight - you have the best chance to get a spot then. Very unique experience, drink can be very pricey.
The view!!!
89 localnici recomandă
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K St
89 localnici recomandă
The view!!!
Live jazz music!
49 localnici recomandă
Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth Ave
49 localnici recomandă
Live jazz music!
67 localnici recomandă
Neighborhood
777 G St
67 localnici recomandă
Best cocktails in San Diego—has won a bunch of national awards. PLUS, you can order food next door at Soda & Swine and have it delivered to you while you enjoy a classy drink.
245 localnici recomandă
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
245 localnici recomandă
Best cocktails in San Diego—has won a bunch of national awards. PLUS, you can order food next door at Soda & Swine and have it delivered to you while you enjoy a classy drink.
Its iconic and a must do for the nightlife enthusiast. For those looking for a more upscale high end good time try Fluxx Nightclub or the new Parq or classic Sky Lounge for dancing. Hit up Donovans, Searsucker, or Oceanaire for dinner first. For other Gaslamp options: Shout House, Vin de Syrah, and Noble experiment are all great options!
1208 localnici recomandă
Gaslamp Quarter
1208 localnici recomandă
Its iconic and a must do for the nightlife enthusiast. For those looking for a more upscale high end good time try Fluxx Nightclub or the new Parq or classic Sky Lounge for dancing. Hit up Donovans, Searsucker, or Oceanaire for dinner first. For other Gaslamp options: Shout House, Vin de Syrah, and Noble experiment are all great options!

Everything Else

Great place to have lunch , walk or rent summer equipment, like sail boats, bikes, roller skates and more
17 localnici recomandă
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina
1441 Quivira Rd
17 localnici recomandă
Great place to have lunch , walk or rent summer equipment, like sail boats, bikes, roller skates and more