Hillcrest Guest House
Nightime Entertainment and Party Scene
Flicks
1017 University AveFlicks seems to do a booming business. LGBT friendly.
Rich's is next to Flick's and also seems to do a booming business. LGBT friendly.
65 residents recomanen
Rich's
1051 University AveRich's is next to Flick's and also seems to do a booming business. LGBT friendly.
Downtown Gaslamp dinner and dance scene. Popular destination for an energetic night out.
137 residents recomanen
barleymash
600 Fifth AveDowntown Gaslamp dinner and dance scene. Popular destination for an energetic night out.
Hillcrest Cheap Eats
Reliable and basic Thai.
Local favorite for pizza. Seating available or carry out. Call in advance to order carry out.
82 residents recomanen
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StLocal favorite for pizza. Seating available or carry out. Call in advance to order carry out.
Veganic Thai Cafe
University AvenueBasic and reliable vegan Thai.
Sunday only. Very popular farmer's market with fresh-from-the-farm produce, eggs, honey, etc. Food court area and crafts. Usually some live music.
134 residents recomanen
Mercat dels pagesos de Hillcrest
3960 Normal StSunday only. Very popular farmer's market with fresh-from-the-farm produce, eggs, honey, etc. Food court area and crafts. Usually some live music.
Simple menu, variety of burgers (beef, vegetarian, usually fish and/or chicken) and really good French Fries.
120 residents recomanen
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveSimple menu, variety of burgers (beef, vegetarian, usually fish and/or chicken) and really good French Fries.
Reliably good. Seating space or carry out. My neighbor had lunch there at a table next to Jerry Seinfeld. Fun, eh? Probably a one-off deal, though.
27 residents recomanen
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University AveReliably good. Seating space or carry out. My neighbor had lunch there at a table next to Jerry Seinfeld. Fun, eh? Probably a one-off deal, though.
Theater, Music, and Cinema
The Old Globe is a popular destination and enjoys a good reputation. It is located in the central area of Balboa Park and is within walking distance.
96 residents recomanen
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe WayThe Old Globe is a popular destination and enjoys a good reputation. It is located in the central area of Balboa Park and is within walking distance.
The San Diego Symphony offers performances for everyone; classical, jazz, live-track cinema performances. Summer performances are at the newly constructed "The Shell" at Jacob Park downtown.. Indoor performances are downtown at the lovely Copley Hall in Symphony Towers on B Street
56 residents recomanen
San Diego Symphony
750 B StThe San Diego Symphony offers performances for everyone; classical, jazz, live-track cinema performances. Summer performances are at the newly constructed "The Shell" at Jacob Park downtown.. Indoor performances are downtown at the lovely Copley Hall in Symphony Towers on B Street
Farmer's Markets
Wednesday afternoons only.
Good to know: Ocean Beach is a funky, hippy scene. Much of it has been gentrified. Its outdoor market is a bit of a trip.
128 residents recomanen
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveWednesday afternoons only.
Good to know: Ocean Beach is a funky, hippy scene. Much of it has been gentrified. Its outdoor market is a bit of a trip.
Sunday only. Walking distance and popular destination.
134 residents recomanen
Mercat dels pagesos de Hillcrest
3960 Normal StSunday only. Walking distance and popular destination.
Grocery and food shopping
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveSmall grocery store, prepared salads, wine, cheese, etc.
Ralphs
101 G StSupermarket
Juice bar, coffee, tea, deli, and prepared food. Good pizza.
240 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveJuice bar, coffee, tea, deli, and prepared food. Good pizza.
Italian grocery store. Fresh pasta, sauces, cheese, wine, deli and owned by Luigi and Roberto Assenti.
Assenti's Pasta
2044 India StItalian grocery store. Fresh pasta, sauces, cheese, wine, deli and owned by Luigi and Roberto Assenti.
Great bread, delicious sandwiches, and high-quality pastries. Not a café.
8 residents recomanen
Prager Brothers Artisan Breads
1252 University AveGreat bread, delicious sandwiches, and high-quality pastries. Not a café.
World Famous San Diego Zoo AND Balboa Park
Many visitors do not realize that the World Famous San Diego Zoo is just one of many activities in Balboa Park AND its cultural center is a two minute walk from the zoo's entrance! (facing zoo entrance, turn left) Visit BalboaPark.org to get familiar with its cultural riches: museums for all ages, beautiful gardens, free performances, interesting architecture, camps for kids, and a significant contributor to San Diego life past and present.
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
Many visitors do not realize that the World Famous San Diego Zoo is just one of many activities in Balboa Park AND its cultural center is a two minute walk from the zoo's entrance! (facing zoo entrance, turn left) Visit BalboaPark.org to get familiar with its cultural riches: museums for all ages, beautiful gardens, free performances, interesting architecture, camps for kids, and a significant contributor to San Diego life past and present.
Neighborhoods
Point Loma (name used to refer to a peninsula and neighborhood) is host to a neighborhood called "Sunset Cliffs" and is appropriately named; we find it the most beautiful sunset of San Diego.
Ocean Beach is a small neighborhood on the way to Sunset Cliffs and is known for its very hippy vibe.
Also on Point Loma, at its southernmost tip, is the Cabrillo National Monument; beautiful views, walking trails, and meaningful history. Be sure to check its seasonal hours, especially for closing times.
115 residents recomanen
Point Loma
Point Loma (name used to refer to a peninsula and neighborhood) is host to a neighborhood called "Sunset Cliffs" and is appropriately named; we find it the most beautiful sunset of San Diego.
Ocean Beach is a small neighborhood on the way to Sunset Cliffs and is known for its very hippy vibe.
Also on Point Loma, at its southernmost tip, is the Cabrillo National Monument; beautiful views, walking trails, and meaningful history. Be sure to check its seasonal hours, especially for closing times.
La Jolla: home to among the wealthiest in the world AND University of California at San Diego (some freshmen dorms offer full ocean views).
La Jolla Shores: popular with families for its flat beach, shallow-entry into the ocean, grassy area and playground. Completely harmless sharks come close to the shore in the hot months and it is popular to go swimming with them.
La Jolla Coves: popular for snorkeling, scuba diving, and its beautiful oceanside walk. Home to a lot of very cute seals.
La Jolla Windansea: popular for experienced surfers. Small beach area and very beautiful.
492 residents recomanen
La Jolla
La Jolla: home to among the wealthiest in the world AND University of California at San Diego (some freshmen dorms offer full ocean views).
La Jolla Shores: popular with families for its flat beach, shallow-entry into the ocean, grassy area and playground. Completely harmless sharks come close to the shore in the hot months and it is popular to go swimming with them.
La Jolla Coves: popular for snorkeling, scuba diving, and its beautiful oceanside walk. Home to a lot of very cute seals.
La Jolla Windansea: popular for experienced surfers. Small beach area and very beautiful.
Coronado is a nearly picture-perfect, wealthy community and home to: the famous Hotel Del Coronado and a wide, white, sandy beach. The main thoroughfare is Orange Avenue where there are cafes and shops.
Warning: if you go to Coronado Beach, stay on the "Hotel Del" end of the beach as navy military airplanes land on the northern end and can blow your stuff quite far....we learned by experience!
388 residents recomanen
Coronado
Coronado is a nearly picture-perfect, wealthy community and home to: the famous Hotel Del Coronado and a wide, white, sandy beach. The main thoroughfare is Orange Avenue where there are cafes and shops.
Warning: if you go to Coronado Beach, stay on the "Hotel Del" end of the beach as navy military airplanes land on the northern end and can blow your stuff quite far....we learned by experience!