Catherine's San Diego Guidebook
Sightseeing
I head to Mount Soledad whenever I want beautiful views overlooking San Diego.
270 residents recomanen
Soledad Mountain
I head to Mount Soledad whenever I want beautiful views overlooking San Diego.
You can fish without a license on the pier. There is public access during the day, but only hotel guests can access the pier at night.
35 residents recomanen
Crystal Pier
Crystal PierYou can fish without a license on the pier. There is public access during the day, but only hotel guests can access the pier at night.
The boardwalk is great for biking, skating, walking and people watching.
79 residents recomanen
Mission Beach Boardwalk
The boardwalk is great for biking, skating, walking and people watching.
This beautiful historic park is home to many museums, art venues, gardens, trails and the San Diego Zoo. My favorite (and very photogenic) spots are the Botanical Building and Lily Pond, Spreckels Organ Pavilion and the fountain in front of the Fleet Science Center.
3290 residents recomanen
Parc Balboa
This beautiful historic park is home to many museums, art venues, gardens, trails and the San Diego Zoo. My favorite (and very photogenic) spots are the Botanical Building and Lily Pond, Spreckels Organ Pavilion and the fountain in front of the Fleet Science Center.
This iconic beach resort is the largest wooden hotel in the United States.
519 residents recomanen
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveThis iconic beach resort is the largest wooden hotel in the United States.
The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. It is now a museum located in downtown San Diego in the Navy Pier.
775 residents recomanen
Museu USS Midway
910 N Harbor DrThe USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. It is now a museum located in downtown San Diego in the Navy Pier.
Check out the sealife at low tide. The sunsets are beautiful here too.
65 residents recomanen
La Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast BlvdCheck out the sealife at low tide. The sunsets are beautiful here too.
Go hang gliding or just watch the hang gliding on the cliffs
268 residents recomanen
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrGo hang gliding or just watch the hang gliding on the cliffs
Entertainment
Check out the games, miniature golf, climbing wall, train ride, rides, arcade, food and more. They even have rooftop yoga!
689 residents recomanen
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdCheck out the games, miniature golf, climbing wall, train ride, rides, arcade, food and more. They even have rooftop yoga!
Enjoy this historic swimming pool that was recently renovated and restored to its former glory.
11 residents recomanen
The Plunge San Diego
Ocean Front WalkEnjoy this historic swimming pool that was recently renovated and restored to its former glory.
Local Groceries
These are the grocery stores that we go to. Ralphs is easily within walking distance.
The Ralphs on Mission Boulevard is the nearest full grocery store and open until 1am daily. It is a 1/2 mile from the apartment. The address is 4315 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
208 residents recomanen
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrThe Ralphs on Mission Boulevard is the nearest full grocery store and open until 1am daily. It is a 1/2 mile from the apartment. The address is 4315 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
Sprouts is an affordable organic and natural foods grocery store. The location closest to the apartment is on Garnet Street at Fanuel.
273 residents recomanen
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveSprouts is an affordable organic and natural foods grocery store. The location closest to the apartment is on Garnet Street at Fanuel.
This Safeway-owned grocery store is a little farther from the apartment than Ralphs, but the location on Garnet (at Jewell St) is convenient to other stores (if you need to run errands) and restaurants.
443 residents recomanen
Vons
1702 Garnet AveThis Safeway-owned grocery store is a little farther from the apartment than Ralphs, but the location on Garnet (at Jewell St) is convenient to other stores (if you need to run errands) and restaurants.
The produce here is good, although they pre-package a lot of it. We go here for snacks, wine, pre-made salads, cheese (TJ’s unexpected cheddar) and frozen foods (like TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi).
752 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThe produce here is good, although they pre-package a lot of it. We go here for snacks, wine, pre-made salads, cheese (TJ’s unexpected cheddar) and frozen foods (like TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi).
This farmer’s market is open Tuesdays from 3pm to 7pm on Bayard between Garnet and Grand.
42 residents recomanen
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StThis farmer’s market is open Tuesdays from 3pm to 7pm on Bayard between Garnet and Grand.
Hiking
Roca de la Patata Fregida
This is a popular local photo destination.
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadMy favorite San Diego hikes
Beaches
This is a popular surfing spot. Beginners and longboarders especially like this beach.
113 residents recomanen
Tourmaline Surf Park
This is a popular surfing spot. Beginners and longboarders especially like this beach.
Central Beach
This Coronado beach is the only white sand beach in San Diego.
This is a wide and long beach. Beginner surfers like the smaller waves and sandy bottom. You can also kayak to La Jolla Cove. On the north side, you can find Scripps Pier, which is the subject of an iconic Ansel Adams photo.
304 residents recomanen
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroThis is a wide and long beach. Beginner surfers like the smaller waves and sandy bottom. You can also kayak to La Jolla Cove. On the north side, you can find Scripps Pier, which is the subject of an iconic Ansel Adams photo.
Platja de la Missió
3000 Mission BoulevardLively beach scene
Pacific Beach
Party beach scene
Drinks
Highest rooftop bar in San Diego. Spend the evening downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter.
89 residents recomanen
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StHighest rooftop bar in San Diego. Spend the evening downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdThis is a locals watering hole in Little Italy.
Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101Get your SF coffee fix here
Very popular local brewery with locations in Little Italy and Miramar.
182 residents recomanen
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StVery popular local brewery with locations in Little Italy and Miramar.
The brewery is headquartered in Escondido with a beautiful bistro and garden. They have another location at Liberty Station in Point Loma.
232 residents recomanen
Cerveseria Stone
1999 Citracado ParkwyThe brewery is headquartered in Escondido with a beautiful bistro and garden. They have another location at Liberty Station in Point Loma.
Food scene
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire StYummy Italian food in Point Loma
Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdGreat brunch spot with beautiful La Jolla views
Affordable and large breakfast portions. There’s usually a line out the door, so be prepared to wait a little. They have a patio deck with seating across the Boardwalk.
208 residents recomanen
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveAffordable and large breakfast portions. There’s usually a line out the door, so be prepared to wait a little. They have a patio deck with seating across the Boardwalk.
My favorite sushi restaurant is located at the east edge of Pacific Beach near the I-5 freeway in a little strip mall.
146 residents recomanen
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrMy favorite sushi restaurant is located at the east edge of Pacific Beach near the I-5 freeway in a little strip mall.
Everything I have eaten at this La Jolla/Birdrock bakery was delicious. Wayfarer is the sister bakery of our favorite San Francisco bakery Tartine.
35 residents recomanen
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla BlvdEverything I have eaten at this La Jolla/Birdrock bakery was delicious. Wayfarer is the sister bakery of our favorite San Francisco bakery Tartine.
This is my go-to Vietnamese restaurant. You can find many other Asian restaurants on the same street, Convoy Street, in Clairemont.
10 residents recomanen
Phuong Trang
4170 Convoy StThis is my go-to Vietnamese restaurant. You can find many other Asian restaurants on the same street, Convoy Street, in Clairemont.
We loved the mediterraneo gelato flavor at this artisanal, organic gelateria in La Jolla.
34 residents recomanen
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard AveWe loved the mediterraneo gelato flavor at this artisanal, organic gelateria in La Jolla.
We love the ramen at this ramen shop. There are locations in Clairemont, Mira Mesa and Hillcrest.
24 residents recomanen
Menya Ultra
8199 Clairemont Mesa BlvdWe love the ramen at this ramen shop. There are locations in Clairemont, Mira Mesa and Hillcrest.
The Banker’s Hill location is the original spot to indulge in gorgeous and decadent desserts by Karen Krause. She opened up a Little Italy location too.
220 residents recomanen
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveThe Banker’s Hill location is the original spot to indulge in gorgeous and decadent desserts by Karen Krause. She opened up a Little Italy location too.
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveGrab a locals’ favorite burger in Ocean Beach.