Near the Studio Guidebook

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Near the Studio Guidebook

Coffee Shop

Great neighborhood coffee shop, walking distance with delicious coffee. Eco-friendly, serve everything in ceramic or takeaway glasses - no plastic.
69 residents recomanen
James Coffee Co.
2355 India St
69 residents recomanen
Great neighborhood coffee shop, walking distance with delicious coffee. Eco-friendly, serve everything in ceramic or takeaway glasses - no plastic.
Great locally owned coffee shop, outdoor seating. Perfect for working or stopping by to refuel. They make their own baked goods in-house + make their own almond milk.
20 residents recomanen
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
444 W Cedar St
20 residents recomanen
Great locally owned coffee shop, outdoor seating. Perfect for working or stopping by to refuel. They make their own baked goods in-house + make their own almond milk.
Cute coffee shop!
146 residents recomanen
Communal Coffee
2335 University Ave
146 residents recomanen
Cute coffee shop!
Great coffee! Multiple locations
236 residents recomanen
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams Ave
236 residents recomanen
Great coffee! Multiple locations
Nice coffee shop to work remote
13 residents recomanen
Moniker Coffee Co
2860 Sims Rd
13 residents recomanen
Nice coffee shop to work remote
Some of the best local coffee - multiple locations.
153 residents recomanen
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission Blvd
153 residents recomanen
Some of the best local coffee - multiple locations.
It's nice to walk here in the morning, grab a coffee and then walk along the harbor. James Coffee and Lofty Coffee and my two favorites but this one is great for the walk
Portal Coffee
1495 Pacific Hwy
It's nice to walk here in the morning, grab a coffee and then walk along the harbor. James Coffee and Lofty Coffee and my two favorites but this one is great for the walk

Food scene

Trendy restaurant with great food, styled to share. Outdoor rooftop w/ cabanas + music at night.
168 residents recomanen
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner Blvd
168 residents recomanen
Trendy restaurant with great food, styled to share. Outdoor rooftop w/ cabanas + music at night.
Hipster-like bar with delicious craft cocktails. Speakeasy called false idol in the back. Great food too!
151 residents recomanen
Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech St
151 residents recomanen
Hipster-like bar with delicious craft cocktails. Speakeasy called false idol in the back. Great food too!
Upscale restaurant in Little Italy w/ celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey. Cool atmosphere and good for dinner or Sunday brunch if they're open.
62 residents recomanen
Herb & Wood
2210 Kettner Blvd
62 residents recomanen
Upscale restaurant in Little Italy w/ celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey. Cool atmosphere and good for dinner or Sunday brunch if they're open.
Swanky upscale steakhouse with rooftop and cool decor. A little pricey, but they have a great happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
124 residents recomanen
Born and Raised
1909 India St
124 residents recomanen
Swanky upscale steakhouse with rooftop and cool decor. A little pricey, but they have a great happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
A local favorite sushi spot near Balboa Park. Unique rolls + great quality sushi. You can choose family style platters, omakase (chef's selection) or rolls on your own. Every one I take here, loves it!
55 residents recomanen
Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth Ave
55 residents recomanen
A local favorite sushi spot near Balboa Park. Unique rolls + great quality sushi. You can choose family style platters, omakase (chef's selection) or rolls on your own. Every one I take here, loves it!
Upscale asian fusion owned by celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey
8 residents recomanen
Animae
969 Pacific Hwy
8 residents recomanen
Upscale asian fusion owned by celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey
The best fried chicken, fun atmosphere with all outdoor seating. Owner, Richard Blais was runner up on Top Chef.
145 residents recomanen
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvd
145 residents recomanen
The best fried chicken, fun atmosphere with all outdoor seating. Owner, Richard Blais was runner up on Top Chef.
Upscale foodie restaurant owned by Top Chef runner up Richard Blais.
123 residents recomanen
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvd
123 residents recomanen
Upscale foodie restaurant owned by Top Chef runner up Richard Blais.
Trendy Instagram friendly brunch spot with fun decor. Delicious soufflé pancakes! There's usually a line, but you put your phone number in and get a text so you can walk around to kill time.
72 residents recomanen
Morning Glory
550 W Date St
72 residents recomanen
Trendy Instagram friendly brunch spot with fun decor. Delicious soufflé pancakes! There's usually a line, but you put your phone number in and get a text so you can walk around to kill time.
Upscale restaurant with great food!
33 residents recomanen
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton Dr
33 residents recomanen
Upscale restaurant with great food!
Cute place with great craft cocktails and Mediterranean inspired food. Great for drinks, dinner or brunch!
58 residents recomanen
Madison
4622 Park Blvd
58 residents recomanen
Cute place with great craft cocktails and Mediterranean inspired food. Great for drinks, dinner or brunch!
Great Asian fusion restaurant. Try their peanut butter shot! Great wings and lettuce cups too!
146 residents recomanen
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara Ave
146 residents recomanen
Great Asian fusion restaurant. Try their peanut butter shot! Great wings and lettuce cups too!
Great italian, shared style plates. Nice decor, reserve in advance.
108 residents recomanen
CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel St
108 residents recomanen
Great italian, shared style plates. Nice decor, reserve in advance.
Great vegan pizza..when I first heard it I thought no way to vegan pizza but tried it and it was soo good!
14 residents recomanen
Donna Jean
2949 Fifth Ave
14 residents recomanen
Great vegan pizza..when I first heard it I thought no way to vegan pizza but tried it and it was soo good!
Great craft cocktails, cool decor + good vegan food
140 residents recomanen
KINDRED
1503 30th St
140 residents recomanen
Great craft cocktails, cool decor + good vegan food
Good ramen! I like the belly of the beast!
77 residents recomanen
Underbelly
750 W Fir St
77 residents recomanen
Good ramen! I like the belly of the beast!
Delicious fish tacos! They have multiple locations
194 residents recomanen
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet Ave
194 residents recomanen
Delicious fish tacos! They have multiple locations
The best tacos! Gourmet street tacos with fried cheese (veggie and vegan options too) . Ask about the secret tacos off menu, the hero is my favorite (steak and lobser).
67 residents recomanen
Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor Dr
67 residents recomanen
The best tacos! Gourmet street tacos with fried cheese (veggie and vegan options too) . Ask about the secret tacos off menu, the hero is my favorite (steak and lobser).
Great ramen! They have multiple locations.
28 residents recomanen
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth Ave
28 residents recomanen
Great ramen! They have multiple locations.
Good coffee, they make their own almond milk. Nice healthy breakfast and lunch options but they are pricey.
35 residents recomanen
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado St
35 residents recomanen
Good coffee, they make their own almond milk. Nice healthy breakfast and lunch options but they are pricey.
Tiki bar speakeasy behind Craft & Commerce. Reserve in advance.
47 residents recomanen
False Idol
675 W Beech St
47 residents recomanen
Tiki bar speakeasy behind Craft & Commerce. Reserve in advance.
Great food for dinner or brunch
63 residents recomanen
Trust
3752 Park Blvd
63 residents recomanen
Great food for dinner or brunch
Best steakhouse - in Gaslamp
51 residents recomanen
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
640 Tenth Ave
51 residents recomanen
Best steakhouse - in Gaslamp
One of my favorite new restaurants! Upscale Mediterranean food recently recognized by Michelin. They tend to book up far in advance so make reservations if you can otherwise you can try your luck at the bar.
13 residents recomanen
Callie
1195 Island Avenue
13 residents recomanen
One of my favorite new restaurants! Upscale Mediterranean food recently recognized by Michelin. They tend to book up far in advance so make reservations if you can otherwise you can try your luck at the bar.
Upscale mexican food on the harbor with pretty views of downtown. Great atmosphere.
105 residents recomanen
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island Dr
105 residents recomanen
Upscale mexican food on the harbor with pretty views of downtown. Great atmosphere.
Great views of the water and downtown, near the airport. Their neighbor restaurant is called Island Prime and is a little fancier. They have a nice happy hour.
130 residents recomanen
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island Dr
130 residents recomanen
Great views of the water and downtown, near the airport. Their neighbor restaurant is called Island Prime and is a little fancier. They have a nice happy hour.
Nice place to grab a drink, pretty views of the harbor and right on the water. Food is ok but atmosphere is great!
6 residents recomanen
TopSail
1360 North Harbor Drive
6 residents recomanen
Nice place to grab a drink, pretty views of the harbor and right on the water. Food is ok but atmosphere is great!
Nice casual spot for fish entrees, tacos, etc. on the harbor in Point Loma
77 residents recomanen
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott St
77 residents recomanen
Nice casual spot for fish entrees, tacos, etc. on the harbor in Point Loma
Their garlic knots are sooo good! Casual pizza spot your oder at the counter
Mr. Moto Pizza Little Italy
Their garlic knots are sooo good! Casual pizza spot your oder at the counter
Small little stone oven pizza and Italian spot. They don't have very many pasta dishes so check the menu first but pizza is so good
39 residents recomanen
Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India St
39 residents recomanen
Small little stone oven pizza and Italian spot. They don't have very many pasta dishes so check the menu first but pizza is so good
Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos..it's more in East Village downtown area so not walking distance but tacos are amazing.
23 residents recomanen
Lola 55
1290 F St
23 residents recomanen
Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos..it's more in East Village downtown area so not walking distance but tacos are amazing.
Great Asian fusion food with good cocktails, nice atmosphere. Short drive away.
Kingfisher
Great Asian fusion food with good cocktails, nice atmosphere. Short drive away.
Quixote

Sightseeing

One of the best Farmers' Markets in San Diego, every Saturday & Wednesday. Walking distance, great food, drinks + artsy boutiques. Live music, but can get crowded.
247 residents recomanen
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date St
247 residents recomanen
One of the best Farmers' Markets in San Diego, every Saturday & Wednesday. Walking distance, great food, drinks + artsy boutiques. Live music, but can get crowded.
Tour the navy ship and see how they lived. If you're into history, this is a nice stop.
USS Midway
Tour the navy ship and see how they lived. If you're into history, this is a nice stop.
There are several museums to visit and it's a beautiful park to walk around as well.
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
3290 residents recomanen
There are several museums to visit and it's a beautiful park to walk around as well.
Cabrillo National Monument
1108 residents recomanen
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 residents recomanen
Watch hang gliders and hike around, small little cafe there for lunch
Gliderport Trl, San Diego, CA 92037, Estats Units d'Amèrica
Watch hang gliders and hike around, small little cafe there for lunch

Bars

Trendy bar with great cocktail and decent food. Fun atmosphere, this is the hangout in the evenings for cocktails. Big TVs if you want to catch a game.
41 residents recomanen
Nolita Hall
2305 India St
41 residents recomanen
Trendy bar with great cocktail and decent food. Fun atmosphere, this is the hangout in the evenings for cocktails. Big TVs if you want to catch a game.
Fun dive bar with arcade games + pool
45 residents recomanen
Aero Club Bar
3365 India St
45 residents recomanen
Fun dive bar with arcade games + pool
Small dive bar with the best burgers
35 residents recomanen
The Balboa
1863 Fifth Ave
35 residents recomanen
Small dive bar with the best burgers
Karaoke dive bar
45 residents recomanen
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington St
45 residents recomanen
Karaoke dive bar
Great dive bar, gets crowded on weekend nights. Delicious sliders!
86 residents recomanen
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner Blvd
86 residents recomanen
Great dive bar, gets crowded on weekend nights. Delicious sliders!
Riviera Maya & Tulum-inspired restaurant with dancing at night on the weekends.
51 residents recomanen
Camino Riviera
2400 India St
51 residents recomanen
Riviera Maya & Tulum-inspired restaurant with dancing at night on the weekends.
Fun, cute carousel bar with good cocktails.
8 residents recomanen
Wolfie's Carousel Bar
2401 Kettner Boulevard
8 residents recomanen
Fun, cute carousel bar with good cocktails.
Fun bar, sometimes have live music
65 residents recomanen
Park & Rec
4612 Park Blvd
65 residents recomanen
Fun bar, sometimes have live music
Rooftop bar in Gaslamp
40 residents recomanen
The Nolen
453 Sixth Ave
40 residents recomanen
Rooftop bar in Gaslamp
Rooftop tiki bar if you're near Petco Park - overlooking the park.
14 residents recomanen
Fairweather Rooftop Bar
793 J St
14 residents recomanen
Rooftop tiki bar if you're near Petco Park - overlooking the park.
Rooftop bar in Gaslamp with views of Petco Park. Drinks are ok, more for the views.
89 residents recomanen
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K St
89 residents recomanen
Rooftop bar in Gaslamp with views of Petco Park. Drinks are ok, more for the views.
Cute distillery but not in the best neighborhood of downtown
8 residents recomanen
You & Yours Distilling Co
1495 G St
8 residents recomanen
Cute distillery but not in the best neighborhood of downtown
Fun bar, vintage record decor vibes. Great cocktails, good bar food, two speakeasies in the back.
67 residents recomanen
Neighborhood
777 G St
67 residents recomanen
Fun bar, vintage record decor vibes. Great cocktails, good bar food, two speakeasies in the back.

Outdoors

A fun stop with a suspension bridge and pretty views
65 residents recomanen
Pont penjant de Spruce Street
West Spruce Street
65 residents recomanen
A fun stop with a suspension bridge and pretty views
A nice little morning walk near the house.
Maple Canyon Trail
Maple Canyon Trail
A nice little morning walk near the house.
Pretty park up the street with tons of museums, places to picnic, and nice scenery to walk or bike around
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
3290 residents recomanen
Pretty park up the street with tons of museums, places to picnic, and nice scenery to walk or bike around

Music Venues

Small three story music venue, check out their events calendar to see if it's worth visiting during your stay
24 residents recomanen
Music Box
1337 India St
24 residents recomanen
Small three story music venue, check out their events calendar to see if it's worth visiting during your stay
Rock music venue walking distance from the studio.
87 residents recomanen
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd
87 residents recomanen
Rock music venue walking distance from the studio.
Music venue downtown
74 residents recomanen
House of Blues San Diego
1055 Fifth Ave
74 residents recomanen
Music venue downtown
Brand new outdoor music venue at on the water at the Embarcadero. Check out their calendar online.
32 residents recomanen
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
222 Marina Park Way
32 residents recomanen
Brand new outdoor music venue at on the water at the Embarcadero. Check out their calendar online.
Fun music venue in North Park
125 residents recomanen
The Observatory North Park
2891 University Ave
125 residents recomanen
Fun music venue in North Park

Speakeasies

Pre-fixed cocktail menu, speakeasy.
Young Blood
777 G Street
Pre-fixed cocktail menu, speakeasy.
Tiki bar speakeasy, reserve in advance.
47 residents recomanen
False Idol
675 W Beech St
47 residents recomanen
Tiki bar speakeasy, reserve in advance.
Small speakeasy, reserve in advance. No menu, servers ask what you like and come up with something.
116 residents recomanen
Noble Experiment
777 G St
116 residents recomanen
Small speakeasy, reserve in advance. No menu, servers ask what you like and come up with something.
49 residents recomanen
Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth Ave
49 residents recomanen
Asian fusion restaurant, kind of a speakeasy entrance. Tiki bar drinks.
50 residents recomanen
The Grass Skirt
910 Grand Ave
50 residents recomanen
Asian fusion restaurant, kind of a speakeasy entrance. Tiki bar drinks.