Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
A two-story coffee shop that serves pastries and food. Large, open spaces with lots of tables. A hub for all. In the heart of the LGBTQ district known as Hillcrest.
16 residents recomanen
Lestat's Hillcrest
1045 University AveA two-story coffee shop that serves pastries and food. Large, open spaces with lots of tables. A hub for all. In the heart of the LGBTQ district known as Hillcrest.
Chicano culture! fun vibe, great tacos. After a meal, walk around the trendy art district.
87 residents recomanen
¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan AveChicano culture! fun vibe, great tacos. After a meal, walk around the trendy art district.
Ooooh is this place good! In a more commercial area but that makes for short wait times to be seated on most nights. Crawfish boil style, it won't disappoint!
Crab Fever
1420 E Plaza BlvdOoooh is this place good! In a more commercial area but that makes for short wait times to be seated on most nights. Crawfish boil style, it won't disappoint!
A very unique Taiwanese style bakery where the bakers call out "fresh bread!" as they bring out freshly-baked unique goodies for all tastes. They also have awesome coffee drinks, cakes, artful jelly pies, and more. Try the Salted Iced Coffee with Boba - yum!
85C Bakery Cafe - National City
1302 E Plaza BlvdA very unique Taiwanese style bakery where the bakers call out "fresh bread!" as they bring out freshly-baked unique goodies for all tastes. They also have awesome coffee drinks, cakes, artful jelly pies, and more. Try the Salted Iced Coffee with Boba - yum!
authentic Mexican-style Seafood, "Mariscos", in a fun atmosphere. Full bar. In the historic Barrio Logan neighborhood, a few blocks from Chicano Park.
9 residents recomanen
Mariscos El Pulpo Barrio Logan
1900 Main Stauthentic Mexican-style Seafood, "Mariscos", in a fun atmosphere. Full bar. In the historic Barrio Logan neighborhood, a few blocks from Chicano Park.
Towering above the city and bay, a high-end menu accompanies an excellent cocktail and wine list. You can gaze out to Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, downtown San Diego. Must make a reservation for dinner.
152 residents recomanen
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveTowering above the city and bay, a high-end menu accompanies an excellent cocktail and wine list. You can gaze out to Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, downtown San Diego. Must make a reservation for dinner.
a Southern California original. Simple burgers, amazing taste. Near our home and has a drive thru. Typically very popular but lines go by fast.
12 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
500 Mile of Cars Waya Southern California original. Simple burgers, amazing taste. Near our home and has a drive thru. Typically very popular but lines go by fast.
cook your own meat! yep, this swanky old dive serves up great food but you have to grill the meat on an open grill yourself. Great full bar, too!
168 residents recomanen
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th Stcook your own meat! yep, this swanky old dive serves up great food but you have to grill the meat on an open grill yourself. Great full bar, too!
our most highly recommended locally-owned and historic coffee shop. If you want to stay away from coffee chains during your stay, go here! Simple menu and they are an operating coffee factory, with lots of old industrial coffee-processing machinery on display. Get samples of their coffees in their large store.
37 residents recomanen
Cafe Moto
2619 National Aveour most highly recommended locally-owned and historic coffee shop. If you want to stay away from coffee chains during your stay, go here! Simple menu and they are an operating coffee factory, with lots of old industrial coffee-processing machinery on display. Get samples of their coffees in their large store.
Excellent and authentic Mexican cuisine, inexpensive, and located in a popular Outlet mall situated next to the U.S.-Mexico border. Great if you are curious to visit the border area; views of neighboring Mexico will not disappoint. Go early on the weekends to avoid crowds.
Restaurant El Achiote
4119 Camino De La PlazaExcellent and authentic Mexican cuisine, inexpensive, and located in a popular Outlet mall situated next to the U.S.-Mexico border. Great if you are curious to visit the border area; views of neighboring Mexico will not disappoint. Go early on the weekends to avoid crowds.
very close by and the breakfast is fast and super tasty. American and Mexican homestyle meals. The area is not at all touristy, parking is always available, and your meal is served quickly with awesome service!
Not Your Momma's
213 Highland Avevery close by and the breakfast is fast and super tasty. American and Mexican homestyle meals. The area is not at all touristy, parking is always available, and your meal is served quickly with awesome service!
Local homestyle breakfast and brunch eatery for those with large appetites. The food is very good, portions are usually shareable. Expect a wait time, usually no longer than 10-15 minutes as it is a large establishment. They've been in business for many years and still loved by locals!
9 residents recomanen
Family House of Pancakes
562 BroadwayLocal homestyle breakfast and brunch eatery for those with large appetites. The food is very good, portions are usually shareable. Expect a wait time, usually no longer than 10-15 minutes as it is a large establishment. They've been in business for many years and still loved by locals!
a local chain of breakfast eateries, this location being the closest one and located within walking distance of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Delicious food with many healthier options. Expect lines for the breakfast rush unless you plan and go early.
96 residents recomanen
The Mission
1250 J Sta local chain of breakfast eateries, this location being the closest one and located within walking distance of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Delicious food with many healthier options. Expect lines for the breakfast rush unless you plan and go early.
as recommended by Chef Bobby Flay, a local gem with lots of breakfast options.
38 residents recomanen
Cafe 222
222 Island Aveas recommended by Chef Bobby Flay, a local gem with lots of breakfast options.
one of our favorite places, near the Embarcadero and Seaport Villages. Great coffee and homestyle breakfast options, they have indoor and patio seating with lots of people watching since its in a transit corner. Cool views of Downtown architecture.
13 residents recomanen
Brickyard Coffee & Tea
675 W G Stone of our favorite places, near the Embarcadero and Seaport Villages. Great coffee and homestyle breakfast options, they have indoor and patio seating with lots of people watching since its in a transit corner. Cool views of Downtown architecture.
Sightseeing
Oh so close to our home! It's historic, Wyatt Earp had some dealings. There's lots of interesting bars and restaurants. Get dressed up and go people watch. Attractions like the treat and pastry shops, bars, pubs, breweries, and the famous Petco Park are all in reasonable walking/scooter distance from each other.
1208 residents recomanen
Gaslamp Quarter
Oh so close to our home! It's historic, Wyatt Earp had some dealings. There's lots of interesting bars and restaurants. Get dressed up and go people watch. Attractions like the treat and pastry shops, bars, pubs, breweries, and the famous Petco Park are all in reasonable walking/scooter distance from each other.
cute shopping and restaurant village by the beautiful San Diego Bay. Great for evening strolls.
125 residents recomanen
Seaport Village station
cute shopping and restaurant village by the beautiful San Diego Bay. Great for evening strolls.
A few ships to explore, some to ride on and take on 2-hour excursions to see our spectacular San Diego Bay, and the scenic cruise ship terminal. Take in a nice, serene spot along the bay!
91 residents recomanen
Estrella de l'Índia
1492 N Harbor DrA few ships to explore, some to ride on and take on 2-hour excursions to see our spectacular San Diego Bay, and the scenic cruise ship terminal. Take in a nice, serene spot along the bay!
epic views of our gorgeous bay! Seek out the 25 minute scenic drive through the Point Loma peninsula where you pass scenic ocean views, military memorial parks, and your final destination at the tip of the peninsula, the Cabrillo National Monument Lighthouse and epic lookouts.
502 residents recomanen
Centre de visitants del Monument Nacional Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drepic views of our gorgeous bay! Seek out the 25 minute scenic drive through the Point Loma peninsula where you pass scenic ocean views, military memorial parks, and your final destination at the tip of the peninsula, the Cabrillo National Monument Lighthouse and epic lookouts.
Arts & Culture
historic park depicting unique murals depicting the Chicano and Field Worker's Rights movements. Lots of amazing photo ops, bring your camera. Near the Barrio Logan Art District.
51 residents recomanen
Parc Chicano
historic park depicting unique murals depicting the Chicano and Field Worker's Rights movements. Lots of amazing photo ops, bring your camera. Near the Barrio Logan Art District.
San Diego's "Central Park", complete with museums, art galleries, a botanical garden and koi pond, restaurants, picnic areas, rec parks, cultural center, playgrounds, Japanese garden, an outdoor organ, and so much more, all in one spot.
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
San Diego's "Central Park", complete with museums, art galleries, a botanical garden and koi pond, restaurants, picnic areas, rec parks, cultural center, playgrounds, Japanese garden, an outdoor organ, and so much more, all in one spot.
Essentials
This faithful little convenience store is located right across the street from our home! A hop and a skip away from snacks, drinks, beer, and wine as well as every day essentials. Open until 9pm every day!
Tom Boy Market
1705 South 39th StreetThis faithful little convenience store is located right across the street from our home! A hop and a skip away from snacks, drinks, beer, and wine as well as every day essentials. Open until 9pm every day!
Find the best in Latinx grocery products. They have a great selection of fresh meats, organic produce, and even deliciously prepared authentic Mexican dishes in their indoor restaurant. Great one-stop-shop for your extended stay.
49 residents recomanen
Northgate Market
1950 Main StFind the best in Latinx grocery products. They have a great selection of fresh meats, organic produce, and even deliciously prepared authentic Mexican dishes in their indoor restaurant. Great one-stop-shop for your extended stay.
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous!
Tour a retired carrier ship, lots of photo ops, and scenic bay views. Check out the sailor and nurse commemorative statue next door, and stop in at the Fish Market for their fine seafood fare.
775 residents recomanen
Museu USS Midway
910 N Harbor DrTour a retired carrier ship, lots of photo ops, and scenic bay views. Check out the sailor and nurse commemorative statue next door, and stop in at the Fish Market for their fine seafood fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tour the famous Hotel Del Coronado, where the Presidents and celebrities stay, then wind down at the outdoor Sun Deck Bar. Sleek fire pits and the ocean air.
8 residents recomanen
Sun Deck Bar Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange AveTour the famous Hotel Del Coronado, where the Presidents and celebrities stay, then wind down at the outdoor Sun Deck Bar. Sleek fire pits and the ocean air.
Little Italy
Upscale pedestrian-friendly restaurant and bar hub.
The U.S.'s oldest agave bar. You'll learn plenty about tequila culture here.
102 residents recomanen
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveThe U.S.'s oldest agave bar. You'll learn plenty about tequila culture here.
Experience Mai-Tai culture at its finest. Tiki Lounge style swanky establishment.
106 residents recomanen
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrExperience Mai-Tai culture at its finest. Tiki Lounge style swanky establishment.
One of THE social hubs in the gay district that is open and accepting of all. Very friendly atmosphere, great drinks, good bar food, dancefloor, and patio sitting. The place you go to see and be seen.
39 residents recomanen
Gossip Grill
1220 University AveOne of THE social hubs in the gay district that is open and accepting of all. Very friendly atmosphere, great drinks, good bar food, dancefloor, and patio sitting. The place you go to see and be seen.
Parks & Nature
the closest and most gorgeous beach near our home. Plenty of parking and not typically crowded. White sandy beach, and next to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado.
297 residents recomanen
Platja de Coronado
the closest and most gorgeous beach near our home. Plenty of parking and not typically crowded. White sandy beach, and next to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado.