Our Sunset Casita Guidebook
Coffee Shops
Cafe Moto
2619 National AveUnique coffee shop in National City
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
444 W Cedar StGreat coffee downtown
Yipao Coffee
4601 Park BlvdOur FAVORITE coffee. Located in University Heights.
One of two favorite coffee shops in La Mesa (more inland).
236 residents recomanen
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveOne of two favorite coffee shops in La Mesa (more inland).
Light Bulb Coffee
8138 La Mesa BlvdSecond favorite coffee shop located in downtown La Mesa.
Moniker Coffee Co
2860 Sims RdGreat coffee in Point Loma - Liberty Station
Genteel Coffee Co.
2603 University AvenueGreat coffee in North Park.
Breweries, Bars, and Restaurants
Kairoa Brewing Company
4601 Park BlvdGreat rooftop bar in University Heights.
Another great bar in University Heights. Has a lot of room for activity on the inside.
65 residents recomanen
Park & Rec
4612 Park BlvdAnother great bar in University Heights. Has a lot of room for activity on the inside.
The Rooftop by STK
600 F StGreat rooftop downtown.
Rustic Root
535 Fifth Avegreat rooftop downtown and classic bar/restaurant.
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StUnique beer in San Diego
Great brewery in Point Loma - Liberty Station
175 residents recomanen
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdGreat brewery in Point Loma - Liberty Station
Helix Brewing Co.
8101 Commercial StPhenomenally cool spot in La Mesa
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveGreat brewery in North Park (tons in this area)
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StKetch Grill and Taps
2614 Shelter Island DrBuona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StFreshería - Be Fresh
4687 Logan AveMarket on 8th
Javier's La Jolla
4301 La Jolla Village DrNeighborhoods
Famous spot in downtown San Diego for bars, clubs, and nightlife.
1208 residents recomanen
Gaslamp Quarter
Famous spot in downtown San Diego for bars, clubs, and nightlife.
Touristy scene in downtown San Diego with great restaurants and a cool plaza
889 residents recomanen
Little Italy
Touristy scene in downtown San Diego with great restaurants and a cool plaza
South Park
Quaint neighborhood east of Balboa Park great for restaurants.
La Mesa
Has a downtown area and a few breweries & coffee shops worth seeing.
Best spot to go brewery/bar hopping without being directly downtown.
439 residents recomanen
North Park
Best spot to go brewery/bar hopping without being directly downtown.
Predominantly known for the gay community, great nightlife scene and good bars.
369 residents recomanen
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StPredominantly known for the gay community, great nightlife scene and good bars.
Quieter neighborhood, has a good block for bars and restaurants.
46 residents recomanen
University Heights
Quieter neighborhood, has a good block for bars and restaurants.
Platja de l'Oceà
1850 Ocean Front StHippy beach vibe.
Pacific Beach
More rowdy/younger beach vibe.
Our favorite beach spot. On the bay side (there is also Mission Beach across the street), with a great walk way and perfect for a more low key beach day.
6 residents recomanen
Mission Bay Drive
Mission Bay DriveOur favorite beach spot. On the bay side (there is also Mission Beach across the street), with a great walk way and perfect for a more low key beach day.
One of the more popular beach destinations known for the seals and La Jolla Cove.
492 residents recomanen
La Jolla
One of the more popular beach destinations known for the seals and La Jolla Cove.
Directly east of North Park, has a good strip of bars and restaurants.
42 residents recomanen
Normal Heights
Directly east of North Park, has a good strip of bars and restaurants.
Best known for Liberty Station - a super awesome spot to spend part of your day.
115 residents recomanen
Point Loma
Best known for Liberty Station - a super awesome spot to spend part of your day.