Tourmaline Beach Retreat Guidebook
Super Close Restaurants
Just two blocks away on Cass Street are some of our favorite restaurants in San Diego. They are all very good!
Our favorite fish restaurant. Upscale but casual. Fish Tacos and fish and chips are delicious more affordable options.
117 residents recomanen
The Fishery
5040 Cass StOur favorite fish restaurant. Upscale but casual. Fish Tacos and fish and chips are delicious more affordable options.
Great vegan and non-vegan restaurant with great outdoor seating. We love the Green Scramble and Cauliflower Tacos.
41 residents recomanen
Second Nature
5026 Cass StGreat vegan and non-vegan restaurant with great outdoor seating. We love the Green Scramble and Cauliflower Tacos.
Leilani's Cafe
5109 Cass StAuthentic Hawaiian Food. Great Teriyaki Chicken and acai bowls.
Favorite Local Brunch Spot. The French toast flight is yum! Expect a line on weekends during brunch hours.
129 residents recomanen
Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass StFavorite Local Brunch Spot. The French toast flight is yum! Expect a line on weekends during brunch hours.
Cute local coffee shop. I love the Chai Tea and the Be Well Bowl.
44 residents recomanen
Java Earth Coffee
4978 Cass StCute local coffee shop. I love the Chai Tea and the Be Well Bowl.
Hot or Not Thai
4965 Cass StGreat Thai take-out and now has outdoor seating too!
Other North Pacific Beach Restaurants
Very good french food and pastries. Other French Restaurants get their pastries from here. The actual restaurant is a bit stuffy.
73 residents recomanen
The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise StVery good french food and pastries. Other French Restaurants get their pastries from here. The actual restaurant is a bit stuffy.
Really great homemade Italian Food in a cute little house. Try not to fill up on their delicious bread. Reservations Recommended.
99 residents recomanen
Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass StReally great homemade Italian Food in a cute little house. Try not to fill up on their delicious bread. Reservations Recommended.
Some of the most famous fish tacos in all of San Diego. Their green sauce is the best!
323 residents recomanen
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StSome of the most famous fish tacos in all of San Diego. Their green sauce is the best!
Hole in the wall taco shop. Good option for a cheap burrito. This is usually our take-out spot when we want to grab something quick to take down to the beach for dinner.
12 residents recomanen
Los Dos Pedros
723 Turquoise StHole in the wall taco shop. Good option for a cheap burrito. This is usually our take-out spot when we want to grab something quick to take down to the beach for dinner.
Other Pacific Beach/Mission Beach/La Jolla Restaurants
One of the best restaurants with sunset views in San Diego. Higher end food and sushi.
163 residents recomanen
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StOne of the best restaurants with sunset views in San Diego. Higher end food and sushi.
SD TapRoom
1269 Garnet AveGreat Pizza and Local Beer.
A great place for a meal on the beach. They have daily specials in the bar area from 5pm to close. My favorite is half-off appetizers on Monday. It is also most peoples favorite, so get there early.
207 residents recomanen
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrA great place for a meal on the beach. They have daily specials in the bar area from 5pm to close. My favorite is half-off appetizers on Monday. It is also most peoples favorite, so get there early.
A favorite local spot for casual Mexican/take out. Famous for their breakfast burritos.
47 residents recomanen
Taco Surf Pb
4657 Mission BlvdA favorite local spot for casual Mexican/take out. Famous for their breakfast burritos.
Grass-fed burgers, amazing sweet potato fries, and a few good beers on draft. 6-9pm on Wednesdays are Amazing with small plates and beers for just $5!
67 residents recomanen
Bare Back Grill
624 E StGrass-fed burgers, amazing sweet potato fries, and a few good beers on draft. 6-9pm on Wednesdays are Amazing with small plates and beers for just $5!
Casual sandwiches and salads with amazing ocean views. Located within UCSD property. Parking can be tough.
65 residents recomanen
Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel WayCasual sandwiches and salads with amazing ocean views. Located within UCSD property. Parking can be tough.
Wonderful fresh baked bread, muffins, scones and breakfast/lunch items. Usually spot several Europeans buying bread here.
9 residents recomanen
Charlie's Best Bread
1808 Garnet AveWonderful fresh baked bread, muffins, scones and breakfast/lunch items. Usually spot several Europeans buying bread here.
Huge Breakfasts with seating right on the ocean. Order at the counter and find your own table. The line can get very long. We also like Konito's, but the location is just in a strip mall. One Big Breakfast can feed our family of 4!
208 residents recomanen
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveHuge Breakfasts with seating right on the ocean. Order at the counter and find your own table. The line can get very long. We also like Konito's, but the location is just in a strip mall. One Big Breakfast can feed our family of 4!
Gyms, Yoga and Spas
The Catamaran Spa
3999 Mission BlvdBest Spa in Pacific beach with a quaint hot tub on the bay.
If you don’t already have a pass, you can sign up online for a free pass.
18 residents recomanen
24 Hour Fitness Active
909 Garnet AveIf you don’t already have a pass, you can sign up online for a free pass.
•$15 drop-in classes
•$5 class everyday from 3:30 to 4:30
•http://spirityogastudios.com
20 residents recomanen
Spirit Yoga Studios
1559 Garnet Ave•$15 drop-in classes
•$5 class everyday from 3:30 to 4:30
•http://spirityogastudios.com
CorePower Yoga
1554 Garnet AvePopular Yoga Chain. $20 Drop-In
Local Beaches
The Beach just at the end of our road. Very popular spot for long board surfing. At high-tide there can be limited space for sunbathing. There is a small parking lot, which is usually full on weekends but you can often times catch a surfer leaving.
113 residents recomanen
Tourmaline Surf Park
The Beach just at the end of our road. Very popular spot for long board surfing. At high-tide there can be limited space for sunbathing. There is a small parking lot, which is usually full on weekends but you can often times catch a surfer leaving.
Just a few blocks south is this popular beach spot with a wide beach. To the right of the ramp is reserved for surfers and to the left for swimmers.
46 residents recomanen
Law Street Beach
671 Ocean BlvdJust a few blocks south is this popular beach spot with a wide beach. To the right of the ramp is reserved for surfers and to the left for swimmers.
This is a local spot that requires some hiking up and down a big cliff to get to. Google for the most current, best methods to get to the beach. Be warned that if you walk north very far on this beach, you will encounter a nude beach.
144 residents recomanen
Black's Beach
This is a local spot that requires some hiking up and down a big cliff to get to. Google for the most current, best methods to get to the beach. Be warned that if you walk north very far on this beach, you will encounter a nude beach.
Another local spot with a beach where the San Diego Bay leads out to the ocean. The water is calm here, so families tend to enjoy it here.
12 residents recomanen
Kellogs Beach
Point Loma WayAnother local spot with a beach where the San Diego Bay leads out to the ocean. The water is calm here, so families tend to enjoy it here.
Great Beach on the calmer side for San Diego. During certain parts of the year, you can snorkle out from this beach to see leopard sharks. It also has an awesome oceanfront playground.
304 residents recomanen
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroGreat Beach on the calmer side for San Diego. During certain parts of the year, you can snorkle out from this beach to see leopard sharks. It also has an awesome oceanfront playground.
Beach Rentals, Surf Schools and Excursions
This place is great for more advanced water sports such as sailing, wakeboarding, and windsurfing
84 residents recomanen
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara PlThis place is great for more advanced water sports such as sailing, wakeboarding, and windsurfing
Great location for Bikes, Boogie Boards, SUPs, Surf boards, Surf lessons, kayaks, and all other beach items you may desire.
40 residents recomanen
Cheap Rentals
3689 Mission BlvdGreat location for Bikes, Boogie Boards, SUPs, Surf boards, Surf lessons, kayaks, and all other beach items you may desire.
Surfari Surf School
3740 Mission BlvdThere is a place to rent boats and bikes at the Catamaran Hotel on Mission Bay. We love coming here to hanging out on the lawn, eat lunch and take part in some of their great activites.
92 residents recomanen
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdThere is a place to rent boats and bikes at the Catamaran Hotel on Mission Bay. We love coming here to hanging out on the lawn, eat lunch and take part in some of their great activites.
This is the closest to our house and has great reviews. They bring their students to Law Street Beach.
15 residents recomanen
San Diego Surf School
4850 Cass StThis is the closest to our house and has great reviews. They bring their students to Law Street Beach.
Kayaking around the La Jolla cove is an awesome way to spend a few hours. I've gone on an excursion with this company and they were great!
109 residents recomanen
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaKayaking around the La Jolla cove is an awesome way to spend a few hours. I've gone on an excursion with this company and they were great!
Neighborhoods
Visiting La Jolla is a must. Take a walk along the water to explore the cove and see the seals at Children's Beach. There is also a great Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings with delicious food offerings.
492 residents recomanen
La Jolla
Visiting La Jolla is a must. Take a walk along the water to explore the cove and see the seals at Children's Beach. There is also a great Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings with delicious food offerings.
Come here and visit the Hotel Del. They just did an amazing renovation and the restaurants are gorgeous. They now have a causal taco restaurant with live music right on the sand!! If you are feeling adventurous, take the boat over from downtown and then rent bikes at the landing to explore the town.
388 residents recomanen
Coronado
Come here and visit the Hotel Del. They just did an amazing renovation and the restaurants are gorgeous. They now have a causal taco restaurant with live music right on the sand!! If you are feeling adventurous, take the boat over from downtown and then rent bikes at the landing to explore the town.
Historical Mexican area of San Diego with magnificent art filled park. Great Breweries and Tacos. Some of our favorites are Thorn Brewing, Quatro Milpas, Salud and Border X Brewing which is family friendly and has an outdoor space with Jenga and fun vibe.
57 residents recomanen
Barrio Logan
Historical Mexican area of San Diego with magnificent art filled park. Great Breweries and Tacos. Some of our favorites are Thorn Brewing, Quatro Milpas, Salud and Border X Brewing which is family friendly and has an outdoor space with Jenga and fun vibe.
Everyone's favorite destination for Apple Pie. It is about an hour drive with a cute little downtown.
245 residents recomanen
Julian
Everyone's favorite destination for Apple Pie. It is about an hour drive with a cute little downtown.
Very trendy wine tasting region in Baja Mexico. You will need a passport to get back into the U.S. if you want to go here. 100s of wineries and world class restaurants in the most amazing settings. I had one of the best meals of my life at Fuana.
294 residents recomanen
Guadalupe
Very trendy wine tasting region in Baja Mexico. You will need a passport to get back into the U.S. if you want to go here. 100s of wineries and world class restaurants in the most amazing settings. I had one of the best meals of my life at Fuana.
Sooo many good restaurants. We haven't tried them all but one of my favorites is Ironside Fish and Oysters. Also had cute shops and Farmer's Market.
889 residents recomanen
Little Italy
Sooo many good restaurants. We haven't tried them all but one of my favorites is Ironside Fish and Oysters. Also had cute shops and Farmer's Market.