Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Born and Raised
1909 India StFood, drinks, nightlife
Upscale Restaraunt, drinks, bar, wine
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Patio on Goldfinch
4020 Goldfinch StUpscale Restaraunt, drinks, bar, wine
Best Pizza in town
by the slice, or whole pie
Cash Only
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ
11035 Prospect StEXCELLENT AND AFFORDABLE BBQ. SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE HAD IN SAN DIEGO
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StSundays Only Opens at 9am
Enjoy food, games, people, culture
Saturdays only @ 9am-2pm
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StEnjoy food, games, people, culture
Saturdays only @ 9am-2pm
Ocean Beach Farmers Market opens at 4pm, Wed only
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveOcean Beach Farmers Market opens at 4pm, Wed only
ENJOY THE MOST EXPENSIVE CUP OF COFFEE IN SAN DIEGO
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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
Sake, Good Pho, Good Happy Hour
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StSake, Good Pho, Good Happy Hour
BREAKFAST !! Large portions
Best for breakfast ONLY
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch StExcellent place for a date in a 360 deg chair, watching old movies
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest bar in San Diego. Good burgers
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Beach
HIT PB FOR DAY DRINKING, BEACH, NIGHT LIFE, SHOPS, ROLLERBLADING, BIKE RIDING, PEOPLE WATCHING ON THE BOARDWALK
Enjoy free summer concerts on the bay
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandbar Sports Grill
718 Ventura PlBEST PLACE FOR TACOS OR TACO TUESDAY.
RECOMMEND THE FRIED AVOCADO TACOS
Nice hipster area with good food, scenery and drinks
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveNice hipster area with good food, scenery and drinks
Do you like GOOD craft beer? This hits the spot.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveDo you like GOOD craft beer? This hits the spot.
Like good wings? Drinks?
This place hits the spot
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrExcellent place to see the bay, statues, military museums, parks, food
See the Seals & Sea lions. Walk around the cove
1327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Colgante 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteThis is a great sight, if the following apply:
Its spring, we have had recent rains in winter
Estatua "Abrazando la Paz"
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!
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrHISTORY :)
Dog Parks, Bay, Can watch Seaworld Fireworks during summer
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Isla Fiesta
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional de Misiones de Senderos
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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
Fun little hiking trail... about 1.5 miles RT
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios AvenueFun little hiking trail... about 1.5 miles RT
Enjoy the largest specifies of animals in the USA
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrEnjoy the largest specifies of animals in the USA
Enjoy wild animals
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Enjoy wild animals
Fun place. Summers tend to be more crowded.
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
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
NICE BEACHES, UPSCALE, TRENDY AREA HORSERACING JULY & AUGUST
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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