Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Born and Raised
1909 India StFood, drinks, nightlife
The Patio on Goldfinch
4020 Goldfinch StUpscale Restaraunt, drinks, bar, wine
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StBest Pizza in town
by the slice, or whole pie
Cash Only
Copper Top Coffee and Donuts
4636 W Washington StGood donuts
Cafe Bassam
3088 Fifth AveGREAT COFFEE. Strong, middle eastern
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveGREAT BREAKFAST
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington StBreakfast or Dinner
24 Hour mom and pop shop. Great coffee. Avoid Starbucks!!!
77 residents recomanen
Stepping Stone of California
24 Hour mom and pop shop. Great coffee. Avoid Starbucks!!!
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
444 W Cedar StYUMMMM
EXCELLENT AND AFFORDABLE BBQ. SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE HAD IN SAN DIEGO
7 residents recomanen
Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ
11035 Prospect StEXCELLENT AND AFFORDABLE BBQ. SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE HAD IN SAN DIEGO
Mercat dels pagesos de Hillcrest
3960 Normal StSundays Only Opens at 9am
Enjoy food, games, people, culture
Saturdays only @ 9am-2pm
247 residents recomanen
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StEnjoy food, games, people, culture
Saturdays only @ 9am-2pm
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveOcean Beach Farmers Market opens at 4pm, Wed only
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdENJOY THE MOST EXPENSIVE CUP OF COFFEE IN SAN DIEGO
Hodad's Downtown
945 Broadwayyum, burgers!
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StBest Burger and Fries ONLY (bar type)
Outside Restaurant. Food is AMAZING and affordable
162 residents recomanen
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueOutside Restaurant. Food is AMAZING and affordable
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StBest Taco Shop you will find
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StSake, Good Pho, Good Happy Hour
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveBREAKFAST !! Large portions
Best for breakfast ONLY
Hole in the all bar that serves amazing food that you grill with other locals in the bar... fun fun fun event, and affordable
168 residents recomanen
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th StHole in the all bar that serves amazing food that you grill with other locals in the bar... fun fun fun event, and affordable
Kansas City Barbeque
600 W Harbor DrWant a little top gun history?
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent place for a date in a 360 deg chair, watching old movies
22 residents recomanen
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch StExcellent place for a date in a 360 deg chair, watching old movies
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdOldest bar in San Diego. Good burgers
Gaslamp: Hit Omnia for Vegas style, anywhere on fifth, Queenstown bar, Vin de Syrah (alice n wonderland theme), Cloak & Petal, Kettner Exchange, Hard Rock, barleymash, Prohibition, Shout House, Parq,
1208 residents recomanen
Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp: Hit Omnia for Vegas style, anywhere on fifth, Queenstown bar, Vin de Syrah (alice n wonderland theme), Cloak & Petal, Kettner Exchange, Hard Rock, barleymash, Prohibition, Shout House, Parq,
HIT PB FOR DAY DRINKING, BEACH, NIGHT LIFE, SHOPS, ROLLERBLADING, BIKE RIDING, PEOPLE WATCHING ON THE BOARDWALK
700 residents recomanen
Pacific Beach
HIT PB FOR DAY DRINKING, BEACH, NIGHT LIFE, SHOPS, ROLLERBLADING, BIKE RIDING, PEOPLE WATCHING ON THE BOARDWALK
Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
2241 Shelter Island DrEnjoy free summer concerts on the bay
BEST PLACE FOR TACOS OR TACO TUESDAY.
RECOMMEND THE FRIED AVOCADO TACOS
51 residents recomanen
Sandbar Sports Grill
718 Ventura PlBEST PLACE FOR TACOS OR TACO TUESDAY.
RECOMMEND THE FRIED AVOCADO TACOS
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveNice hipster area with good food, scenery and drinks
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveDo you like GOOD craft beer? This hits the spot.
Bub's At The Ballpark
715 J StLike good wings? Drinks?
This place hits the spot
Sightseeing
Excellent place to see the bay, statues, military museums, parks, food
762 residents recomanen
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrExcellent place to see the bay, statues, military museums, parks, food
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdSee the Seals & Sea lions. Walk around the cove
ONLY GO HERE AT LOW TIDE!! THE PATH IS TO THE LEFT OF THE PIER, JUST FOLLOW THE PERAMITER OF THE HOUSE
580 residents recomanen
Sunset Cliffs
ONLY GO HERE AT LOW TIDE!! THE PATH IS TO THE LEFT OF THE PIER, JUST FOLLOW THE PERAMITER OF THE HOUSE
Built in 1912, this hidden suspension footbridge provides views of the serene valley below.
65 residents recomanen
Pont penjant de Spruce Street
West Spruce StreetBuilt in 1912, this hidden suspension footbridge provides views of the serene valley below.
SOME PEOPLE LIKE TO WEAR THEIR BIRTHDAY SUIT ON THE BEACH... THIS IS YOUR SPOT.
144 residents recomanen
Black's Beach
SOME PEOPLE LIKE TO WEAR THEIR BIRTHDAY SUIT ON THE BEACH... THIS IS YOUR SPOT.
You can rent a glider, watch the sunset, have a picnic, or use the stairs that lead to the beach for a good workout
268 residents recomanen
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrYou can rent a glider, watch the sunset, have a picnic, or use the stairs that lead to the beach for a good workout
Head into the park to check out the museums... it gives you that old wild wild west feel.
Have a taco or margarita at one of our famous restaurants
Ghost Hunting tours
1070 residents recomanen
Old Town
Head into the park to check out the museums... it gives you that old wild wild west feel.
Have a taco or margarita at one of our famous restaurants
Ghost Hunting tours
This is a great sight, if the following apply:
Its spring, we have had recent rains in winter
172 residents recomanen
Els Camps de Flors
5704 Paseo Del NorteThis is a great sight, if the following apply:
Its spring, we have had recent rains in winter
Estatua "Abraçant la Pau"
3 Tuna LnLove
Soledad Mountain
Memorial for fallen soldiers
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaHighly recommend kayaking
San Diego Jet Ski Rentals
4365 Mission Bay DrEnjoy a day on the water!
Museu USS Midway
910 N Harbor DrHISTORY :)
Dog Parks, Bay, Can watch Seaworld Fireworks during summer
71 residents recomanen
Parc de l'illa de la Festa
1590 E Mission Bay DrDog Parks, Bay, Can watch Seaworld Fireworks during summer
Parks & Nature
Museums, running/walking trails; dirt or cement, kids playground, dark park, fountains, culture on weekends, urban hiking
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
Museums, running/walking trails; dirt or cement, kids playground, dark park, fountains, culture on weekends, urban hiking
Local hiking trails:
Kwaay Paay 2.4 miles RT
South Fortuna 6 miles RT (from Tierrasanta)
North Fortuna 8.5 miles RT (from Tierrasanta) challenging
Cowles (highest, but least favorite) 3 miles RT
Pyles Peak (Combine Cowels & Pyles for double peaking) 7miles RT, also Pyles is haunted
194 residents recomanen
Parc Regional de Mission Trails
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailLocal hiking trails:
Kwaay Paay 2.4 miles RT
South Fortuna 6 miles RT (from Tierrasanta)
North Fortuna 8.5 miles RT (from Tierrasanta) challenging
Cowles (highest, but least favorite) 3 miles RT
Pyles Peak (Combine Cowels & Pyles for double peaking) 7miles RT, also Pyles is haunted
Soak up nature, take a stroll on the beach, or hike up the mountain and check out the trails. Hike: Easy
Recommend: Beach trail or Broke Trail
If you like Mexican food, hit Robertos on your way out
1108 residents recomanen
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadSoak up nature, take a stroll on the beach, or hike up the mountain and check out the trails. Hike: Easy
Recommend: Beach trail or Broke Trail
If you like Mexican food, hit Robertos on your way out
Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios AvenueFun little hiking trail... about 1.5 miles RT
Zoo de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrEnjoy the largest specifies of animals in the USA
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Enjoy wild animals
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Fun place. Summers tend to be more crowded.
Enjoy a beach bonfire at night in the fire rings, walk on the beach, check out nearby shops, or grill in the park
304 residents recomanen
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroEnjoy a beach bonfire at night in the fire rings, walk on the beach, check out nearby shops, or grill in the park
Calumet Park
5435 Calumet AveEnjoy a nice park above the beach
Do not want to deal with Seaworld? This will give you a small taste of our sealife
366 residents recomanen
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayDo not want to deal with Seaworld? This will give you a small taste of our sealife
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlNice quiet luxurious beach
Everything Else
GREAT FOR MELLOW NIGHT OUT, HIPSTER/HIPPY AREA. NICE BEACH, DOG PARK, LONGEST PIER ON THE WEST COAST, CHECK OUT SUNSET CLIFFES @ LOW TIDE ONLY
776 residents recomanen
Platja de l'Oceà
1850 Ocean Front StGREAT FOR MELLOW NIGHT OUT, HIPSTER/HIPPY AREA. NICE BEACH, DOG PARK, LONGEST PIER ON THE WEST COAST, CHECK OUT SUNSET CLIFFES @ LOW TIDE ONLY
Del Mar
NICE BEACHES, UPSCALE, TRENDY AREA HORSERACING JULY & AUGUST
GREAT BEACHES, NO NIGHTLIFE, PEACE AND QUIET, CORONADO BRIDGE, CAN SEE 1950'S SHIPWRECK RIGHT AFTER A WICKED STORM, HOTEL DEL (HAUNTED), MILITARY BASES, GOLF COURSE
388 residents recomanen
Coronado
GREAT BEACHES, NO NIGHTLIFE, PEACE AND QUIET, CORONADO BRIDGE, CAN SEE 1950'S SHIPWRECK RIGHT AFTER A WICKED STORM, HOTEL DEL (HAUNTED), MILITARY BASES, GOLF COURSE
Cross the border if you dare, have a passport handy, recommend by foot, can uber in Mexico, $30 each to cross. Not the best Mexico has to offer, but I do recommend going to Rosarito or further south
14 residents recomanen
Mexico
Cross the border if you dare, have a passport handy, recommend by foot, can uber in Mexico, $30 each to cross. Not the best Mexico has to offer, but I do recommend going to Rosarito or further south
Shopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdCheck out our outdoor mall