Lizette And Oscar's Guidebook
Things to do
Only about a 5 minute drive, La Mesa village has many restaurants along La Mesa Blvd. There’s also a farmers market on Fridays from 3-7pm.
6 residents recomanen
La Mesa Village Co
7830 La Mesa BlvdOnly about a 5 minute drive, La Mesa village has many restaurants along La Mesa Blvd. There’s also a farmers market on Fridays from 3-7pm.
The best swap meet in San Diego open Fri-Sun. About $2 for entry. Would recommend getting there early to get the best deals.
20 residents recomanen
Kobey's Swap Meet
3500 Sports Arena BlvdThe best swap meet in San Diego open Fri-Sun. About $2 for entry. Would recommend getting there early to get the best deals.
A must do in our opinion. There are so many museums within the park to see. You could also shop at the Spanish village or from the local vendors. There's also a great dog park (Nate's) to take your dog to.
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
A must do in our opinion. There are so many museums within the park to see. You could also shop at the Spanish village or from the local vendors. There's also a great dog park (Nate's) to take your dog to.
Another must do when visiting San Diego for shopping, eating, and sightseeing. Grab a root beer float from Old Town Root Beer Company!
1070 residents recomanen
Old Town
Another must do when visiting San Diego for shopping, eating, and sightseeing. Grab a root beer float from Old Town Root Beer Company!
Great farmer's market in Little Italy on Saturdays!
247 residents recomanen
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StGreat farmer's market in Little Italy on Saturdays!
Sundays only but worth checking out! Free entry. Get there early for parking.
134 residents recomanen
Mercat dels pagesos de Hillcrest
3960 Normal StSundays only but worth checking out! Free entry. Get there early for parking.
Food scene
Chuy's Taco Shop
6663 El Cajon BlvdGet a breakfast burrito! They are huge but so worth it!
If you’re hungry for a high quality sandwich, this is the place. La Mesa location also has a bar inside, grab a drink while you wait for your sandwich!
16 residents recomanen
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
4651 Mission BlvdIf you’re hungry for a high quality sandwich, this is the place. La Mesa location also has a bar inside, grab a drink while you wait for your sandwich!
Yummy soul food! Long wait but worth it. They close when the food runs out so call in advance.
6 residents recomanen
Surf and Soul Spot
7229 El Cajon BoulevardYummy soul food! Long wait but worth it. They close when the food runs out so call in advance.
In La Mesa Village, one of the best coffee shops nearby! Cute and trendy. We recommend the breakfast sandwich and a scone! Usually a line on weekends.
28 residents recomanen
Public Square Coffee House
8278 La Mesa BlvdIn La Mesa Village, one of the best coffee shops nearby! Cute and trendy. We recommend the breakfast sandwich and a scone! Usually a line on weekends.
Tokyo Sushi Loha
6502 El Cajon BlvdFast service lively sushi spot!
Thai Taste
7030 El Cajon BlvdGreat thai food, recommended for take out!
Looking for a brunch spot nearby? Head to Farmers Table in La Mesa Village. Usually not a long wait and food is from farm to table. Great atmosphere!
71 residents recomanen
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdLooking for a brunch spot nearby? Head to Farmers Table in La Mesa Village. Usually not a long wait and food is from farm to table. Great atmosphere!
In La Mesa Village. Nice outdoor seating to people watch. Good food and drinks!
11 residents recomanen
Curbside Eatery & Drinkery
8353 La Mesa BlvdIn La Mesa Village. Nice outdoor seating to people watch. Good food and drinks!
Bars and Breweries
Some of our favs nearby!
Great brewery with a wide selection. They have live music on the weekends.
22 residents recomanen
Helix Brewing Co.
8101 Commercial StGreat brewery with a wide selection. They have live music on the weekends.
Friendly neighborhood pub. Good food and drinks. Nice outdoor patio!
34 residents recomanen
The Hills Local Pub
8758 La Mesa BlvdFriendly neighborhood pub. Good food and drinks. Nice outdoor patio!
Free Things to Do
On a budget? Here’s a great selection of things to do when you visit San Diego!
Only about 5 minutes away. Free parking. Nice paved trail to walk your dog or kids. Also has tables to picnic.
92 residents recomanen
Lake Murray Rest Area
5650 Kiowa DrOnly about 5 minutes away. Free parking. Nice paved trail to walk your dog or kids. Also has tables to picnic.
Big park perfect for an afternoon picnic. Has a great view and is dog friendly. Get there early to secure parking!
185 residents recomanen
Parc Memorial Kate Sessions
5115 Soledad RdBig park perfect for an afternoon picnic. Has a great view and is dog friendly. Get there early to secure parking!
Hike Torrey Pines and get some amazing views of the ocean. It’s easy/moderate, not too many hills. Only have to pay for parking!
1108 residents recomanen
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadHike Torrey Pines and get some amazing views of the ocean. It’s easy/moderate, not too many hills. Only have to pay for parking!
San Diego has some amazing sunsets. One of the best places to catch it is from Sunset Cliffs. Head there early and park along Sunset Cliffs Blvd to see beautiful pink skies!
580 residents recomanen
Sunset Cliffs
San Diego has some amazing sunsets. One of the best places to catch it is from Sunset Cliffs. Head there early and park along Sunset Cliffs Blvd to see beautiful pink skies!
Neighborhoods
LGBTQI+ friendly community. Has tons of bars, restaurants, thrift stores, and shops on 4th, 5th, 6th Ave. Balboa Park is also nearby. There’s a farmer’s market on Sundays worth checking, probably one of the best in SD!
Our fav spots we recommend are La Vecindad (get tacos and the best Michelada you’ll have), Sister’s Pizza, and Bahn Thai.
369 residents recomanen
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StLGBTQI+ friendly community. Has tons of bars, restaurants, thrift stores, and shops on 4th, 5th, 6th Ave. Balboa Park is also nearby. There’s a farmer’s market on Sundays worth checking, probably one of the best in SD!
Our fav spots we recommend are La Vecindad (get tacos and the best Michelada you’ll have), Sister’s Pizza, and Bahn Thai.
Trendy neighborhood with lots of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, etc along University. Tons of brunch spots as well.
One of our fav places for dinner or lunch is Taproom, wide selection of beer and great food! Trivia night on Wednesday nights.
439 residents recomanen
North Park
Trendy neighborhood with lots of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, etc along University. Tons of brunch spots as well.
One of our fav places for dinner or lunch is Taproom, wide selection of beer and great food! Trivia night on Wednesday nights.
Latino hub with cute shops and delicious restaurants. Head over to Salud for some amazing tacos and chicano vibes!
57 residents recomanen
Barrio Logan
Latino hub with cute shops and delicious restaurants. Head over to Salud for some amazing tacos and chicano vibes!
Head here for the nightlife! There’s no shortage of bars, restaurants, and rooftop bars. Parking isn’t the greatest so would recommend ubering!
The Nolen is a great rooftop bar for some drinks!
1208 residents recomanen
Gaslamp Quarter
Head here for the nightlife! There’s no shortage of bars, restaurants, and rooftop bars. Parking isn’t the greatest so would recommend ubering!
The Nolen is a great rooftop bar for some drinks!