Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Rebecca's
3015 Juniper StreetGreat spot for coffee and fresh, homemade scones with jam!
Fantastic crepes, croque monsieur, coffee or tea. Authentic french cafe with nice outdoor seating!
71 residents recomanen
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th StFantastic crepes, croque monsieur, coffee or tea. Authentic french cafe with nice outdoor seating!
Alexander's
3391 30th StLovely atmosphere and great pastas, etc.
El Comal
3946 Illinois StGreat food and bluegrass on Sundays.
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StLocal beer on tap, great burgers and lovely out-door patio.
Stop here before a movie at the Ken for a romantic dinner of Moules-frites and french wine or basil martini! This is one of our favorites and a short drive to the historic Kensington area of town.
74 residents recomanen
Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams AveStop here before a movie at the Ken for a romantic dinner of Moules-frites and french wine or basil martini! This is one of our favorites and a short drive to the historic Kensington area of town.
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueFantastic tacos and burgers!
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
2977 Upas StGreat breakfasts and homemade bread.
Vintage 20's bungalow next to the La Jolla coves - parking is tough, but worth the effort. Highly recommended for brunch or lunch. Gorgeous views!
51 residents recomanen
Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdVintage 20's bungalow next to the La Jolla coves - parking is tough, but worth the effort. Highly recommended for brunch or lunch. Gorgeous views!
Owned by the family that owns Brockton Villa, they have live music, a full bar and fantastic food. Just south of the Village, in Bird Rock, there is easier parking, shops and beautiful ocean views!
107 residents recomanen
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdOwned by the family that owns Brockton Villa, they have live music, a full bar and fantastic food. Just south of the Village, in Bird Rock, there is easier parking, shops and beautiful ocean views!
Yelp it. I liked it, but others didn't. I recommend it for a celebratory lunch.
33 residents recomanen
Prospect Bar and Lounge
1025 Prospect StYelp it. I liked it, but others didn't. I recommend it for a celebratory lunch.
Nice little sushi restaurant in the neighborhood - walkable from our house. Excellent sushi and I love the teriyaki dinner which comes with salad and rice. Good value and great service.
15 residents recomanen
Zensei Sushi
3396 30th StreetNice little sushi restaurant in the neighborhood - walkable from our house. Excellent sushi and I love the teriyaki dinner which comes with salad and rice. Good value and great service.
Cool decor, great food and service, fantastic happy hour - for only six dollars, including $3 draft beers!
114 residents recomanen
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StCool decor, great food and service, fantastic happy hour - for only six dollars, including $3 draft beers!
Shopping
PROGRESS
2225 30th StreetGreat spot for buying mid-century gifts, cards and housewares!
Fantastic authentic thin crust pizza, amazing service and lovely indoor or outdoor seating!
317 residents recomanen
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StFantastic authentic thin crust pizza, amazing service and lovely indoor or outdoor seating!
Pigment
3801 30th StGreat gifts, cards and housewares. Tons of items by local artisans.
Shop to your heart’s content at The Grove, for gifts and hand-made goodies for yourself, your home, your friends. They also offer classes.
8 residents recomanen
The Grove at Juniper & 30th
3010 Juniper StreetShop to your heart’s content at The Grove, for gifts and hand-made goodies for yourself, your home, your friends. They also offer classes.
Make Good sells handmade gifts crafted by local artisans. Home goods, artwork, clothing, jewelry and other handmade items are on display in this cozy store—many of which come from recycled products.
12 residents recomanen
Make Good
Make Good sells handmade gifts crafted by local artisans. Home goods, artwork, clothing, jewelry and other handmade items are on display in this cozy store—many of which come from recycled products.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whistle Stop
2236 Fern StLive music, great martinis and Wednesday evening game night.
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StEverything Else
I recommend getting pizza dough to go. We have a pizza stone you can use to make your own pizza, or order there to go! Great wine and beer selection and sandwiches are good.
22 residents recomanen
Mazara Trattoria
2302 30th StI recommend getting pizza dough to go. We have a pizza stone you can use to make your own pizza, or order there to go! Great wine and beer selection and sandwiches are good.
Tennis, recreational and lap swimming and trail hiking! Also, ask us about the Bird Park summer concert series at Upas and 28th streets.
36 residents recomanen
Complex Esportiu de Morley Field
2221 Morley Field DrTennis, recreational and lap swimming and trail hiking! Also, ask us about the Bird Park summer concert series at Upas and 28th streets.
Landmark's Ken Cinema
4061 Adams AveIndependent Theater - the best in SD!
The perfect place to buy a house warming gift or some really stylish clothing, jewelry or gift for yourself!
14 residents recomanen
JUNC
The perfect place to buy a house warming gift or some really stylish clothing, jewelry or gift for yourself!
Arts & Culture
The 2014 Bird Park Summer Concerts are every other Saturday, 6/14 - 8/9, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Bird Park (Upas St @ 28th Street in North Park).
33 residents recomanen
Bird Park
Pershing DriveThe 2014 Bird Park Summer Concerts are every other Saturday, 6/14 - 8/9, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Bird Park (Upas St @ 28th Street in North Park).
Ray Street Studios
Ray St Art Walk / Open Studios
Second Saturday of every month
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Public course, reasonable fees, 9 or 18 holes, or buy a bucket of balls and spend an hour, then grab a beer and check out the AMAZING view of San Diego and Point Loma!
77 residents recomanen
Balboa Park Golf Course
2600 Golf Course DrPublic course, reasonable fees, 9 or 18 holes, or buy a bucket of balls and spend an hour, then grab a beer and check out the AMAZING view of San Diego and Point Loma!
So many activities and events to list here. Check for museum hours and special events on the website. Be sure to check out the Spreckels Organ Pavilion!
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
So many activities and events to list here. Check for museum hours and special events on the website. Be sure to check out the Spreckels Organ Pavilion!
Wear comfortable shoes, plan to spend the day and start off with the bus tour!
2510 residents recomanen
Zoo de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWear comfortable shoes, plan to spend the day and start off with the bus tour!
Fantastic contemporary art museum. I strongly recommend the trip if you're a fan of modern/contemporary art. Great views of the ocean and cove out of the huge windows. Nice cafe for lunch too!
133 residents recomanen
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StFantastic contemporary art museum. I strongly recommend the trip if you're a fan of modern/contemporary art. Great views of the ocean and cove out of the huge windows. Nice cafe for lunch too!
Sightseeing
This is our favorite beach. Easy access (just one flight of stairs from the street), beautiful cove and very much a locals beach. Highly recommended! Ask us for the "secret" parking area.
272 residents recomanen
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlThis is our favorite beach. Easy access (just one flight of stairs from the street), beautiful cove and very much a locals beach. Highly recommended! Ask us for the "secret" parking area.
Tons to do in La Jolla: Shopping, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling. Check out La Jolla Cave Shell Shop - a tunnel that descends 145 steps to Sunny Jim Cave below.
492 residents recomanen
La Jolla
Tons to do in La Jolla: Shopping, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling. Check out La Jolla Cave Shell Shop - a tunnel that descends 145 steps to Sunny Jim Cave below.
You can drive over the bridge, or take the ferry to Coronado from the Harbor. Rent bikes and ride around the island for a really fun day!
487 residents recomanen
Coronado Island
You can drive over the bridge, or take the ferry to Coronado from the Harbor. Rent bikes and ride around the island for a really fun day!
Classic turn of the century hotel with shops, restaurants and bars inside the hotel. Don't miss the photo wall off the lobby to get the lowdown on the history. Expensive to eat/drink, but worth it!
519 residents recomanen
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveClassic turn of the century hotel with shops, restaurants and bars inside the hotel. Don't miss the photo wall off the lobby to get the lowdown on the history. Expensive to eat/drink, but worth it!