Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Cute place with great food, must try the Brussel Sprouts. Don't accept reservation so go early or before you leave the house call and ask for your name to be on the waiting list. Parking can be a pain, best to park at the park right behind the restaurant. Have an early diner then go to Sunset Cliffs to se the...sunset :-)
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BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdCute place with great food, must try the Brussel Sprouts. Don't accept reservation so go early or before you leave the house call and ask for your name to be on the waiting list. Parking can be a pain, best to park at the park right behind the restaurant. Have an early diner then go to Sunset Cliffs to se the...sunset :-)
85C Bakery Cafe - Balboa Mesa
5575 Balboa AveGreat pastry, good coffee.
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrIncredible view ( 15 million dollars view) and good food!
Great view and the best Sunday brunch ( unlimited Mimosa)
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Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island DrGreat view and the best Sunday brunch ( unlimited Mimosa)
Baci Restaurant
1955 Morena BlvdGourmet Food.
Great sandwich shop near our house! Our favs are the Spicy Julio, Mother Earth and the Rueben
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Sandwich Emporium
3054 1/2 Clairemont DrGreat sandwich shop near our house! Our favs are the Spicy Julio, Mother Earth and the Rueben
Oscar's is a little hole in the wall taco stand. Their specialty is fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and ceviche. There is often a line out the door to order and a bit of a wait for your food to be ready, with just a few outdoor tables to sit at. So maybe carry the foot as takeout and take it with you to eat at the beach!
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StOscar's is a little hole in the wall taco stand. Their specialty is fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and ceviche. There is often a line out the door to order and a bit of a wait for your food to be ready, with just a few outdoor tables to sit at. So maybe carry the foot as takeout and take it with you to eat at the beach!
Famous, enormous meat sandwiches. Get "The Nate" (off-menu) which is a BLT with pork belly and a fried egg! Small but good beer list. Outdoor seating, dog-friendly. Gets busy late at night.
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Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueFamous, enormous meat sandwiches. Get "The Nate" (off-menu) which is a BLT with pork belly and a fried egg! Small but good beer list. Outdoor seating, dog-friendly. Gets busy late at night.
This farmer's market is the biggest farmer's market in SD with lots of fresh produce and local food. Definitely try to visit at least once during your stay if possible. Every Saturday rain or shine from 8 AM - 2 PM. Over 4 blocks worth of fresh produce, amazing food, and everything's handcrafted locally!
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StThis farmer's market is the biggest farmer's market in SD with lots of fresh produce and local food. Definitely try to visit at least once during your stay if possible. Every Saturday rain or shine from 8 AM - 2 PM. Over 4 blocks worth of fresh produce, amazing food, and everything's handcrafted locally!
Upscale American comfort food, with such offerings as a lamb and fig meatloaf and a duck confit mac 'n cheese! Sundays they have a bluegrass brunch, and the hangar steak benedict is to die for! Don't skip the cheddar biscuits! Check out the local celebrity portrait above the bar.
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Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StUpscale American comfort food, with such offerings as a lamb and fig meatloaf and a duck confit mac 'n cheese! Sundays they have a bluegrass brunch, and the hangar steak benedict is to die for! Don't skip the cheddar biscuits! Check out the local celebrity portrait above the bar.
Wonderful Italian restaurant serving pizza from a traditional wood fired oven. Great outdoor patio. Gets busy, may have to wait, but worth it. Walk around the quaint charming 'hood while waiting. Rated the best Italian restaurant in San Diego... make reservations in advance (days if possible) and enjoy the pizzas, etc... they use truffle oil on the pizzas.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StWonderful Italian restaurant serving pizza from a traditional wood fired oven. Great outdoor patio. Gets busy, may have to wait, but worth it. Walk around the quaint charming 'hood while waiting. Rated the best Italian restaurant in San Diego... make reservations in advance (days if possible) and enjoy the pizzas, etc... they use truffle oil on the pizzas.
Good Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StGood Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
Simply the best cappuccino in town. Chuck (the owner) travels the world and sources his coffee from local farmers across the globe. They won best roaster of the year last year for the entire US! One of 5 featured CA coffee roasters by AAA Westways Mag, its a warm, inviting place. Friday mornings there are public "cuppings" (tastings) where you can learn about roasting and brewing coffee.
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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdSimply the best cappuccino in town. Chuck (the owner) travels the world and sources his coffee from local farmers across the globe. They won best roaster of the year last year for the entire US! One of 5 featured CA coffee roasters by AAA Westways Mag, its a warm, inviting place. Friday mornings there are public "cuppings" (tastings) where you can learn about roasting and brewing coffee.
Iconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line.
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Hodad's
5010 Newport AveIconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line.
One of the best rooftop bar views of La Jolla Cove. Modern Fusion and Hipp! Also casual and fine dining restaurants on the lower levels! Highly Recommended!
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StOne of the best rooftop bar views of La Jolla Cove. Modern Fusion and Hipp! Also casual and fine dining restaurants on the lower levels! Highly Recommended!
Nice for weekend brunch or breakfasts. Locals spot during the week in the bar area for the happy hour specials. Monday's 1/2 off all apps, Tuesdays shrimp tacos, Wednesdays lobster tacos, Thursdays pollo asada tacos and ribs. Valet parking and free underground parking.
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World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrNice for weekend brunch or breakfasts. Locals spot during the week in the bar area for the happy hour specials. Monday's 1/2 off all apps, Tuesdays shrimp tacos, Wednesdays lobster tacos, Thursdays pollo asada tacos and ribs. Valet parking and free underground parking.
A wonderful, very popular spot for breakfast. Ingredients are very fresh and the food isn’t greasy like your average diner, and they have everything from pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino
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The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission BlvdA wonderful, very popular spot for breakfast. Ingredients are very fresh and the food isn’t greasy like your average diner, and they have everything from pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino
Kono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. All served on a paper plates to keep it simple and this place it right on the ocean with 3 different patios. Cash only.
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Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveKono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. All served on a paper plates to keep it simple and this place it right on the ocean with 3 different patios. Cash only.
An old steak house, get ready to cook your own steak. Very affordable. Strong drinks. Very popular among locals. Get there early or be prepared to wait.
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Turf Supper Club
1116 25th StAn old steak house, get ready to cook your own steak. Very affordable. Strong drinks. Very popular among locals. Get there early or be prepared to wait.
JRDN Dining has the most memorable meals prepared by Chef DJ Tangalin who is dedicated to his craft of quality & passion for providing nature as the star of his dishes. JRDN is fresh, cool, clean & upbeat West Coast Hip with a dramatic setting sun in the Pacific Ocean as it's back drop. You will view the ocean while indoor/ outdoor venue and enjoy breakfast/brunch/dinner or view of the ocean while sipping hand crafted cocktails. My all time favorite is Wednesday Night's Sip into Summer Beverage Series at 6 PM on the Tower Deck and catch the Sunset for $25.00 per ticket for the Beverage Series. In addition pairing this with the Seafood Platter 3 Oysters, 3 Shrimp & 1/4 lb of King Crab. (This is an extra cost, and worth it!) It is all about the magnetic ambiance.
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JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StJRDN Dining has the most memorable meals prepared by Chef DJ Tangalin who is dedicated to his craft of quality & passion for providing nature as the star of his dishes. JRDN is fresh, cool, clean & upbeat West Coast Hip with a dramatic setting sun in the Pacific Ocean as it's back drop. You will view the ocean while indoor/ outdoor venue and enjoy breakfast/brunch/dinner or view of the ocean while sipping hand crafted cocktails. My all time favorite is Wednesday Night's Sip into Summer Beverage Series at 6 PM on the Tower Deck and catch the Sunset for $25.00 per ticket for the Beverage Series. In addition pairing this with the Seafood Platter 3 Oysters, 3 Shrimp & 1/4 lb of King Crab. (This is an extra cost, and worth it!) It is all about the magnetic ambiance.
It's fun! Presentation is everything and these guys nail it! The yum factor is spot on :) Be prepared to take home a doggy bag because their portions are HUGE!
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Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveIt's fun! Presentation is everything and these guys nail it! The yum factor is spot on :) Be prepared to take home a doggy bag because their portions are HUGE!
Arguably one of the best hamburgers in San Diego can be found at this local bar. Can be a wait for a table. Menu has two items (hamburger 1/3 or 1/2 lb with or without cheese and French fries) Lunch special includes burger and choice of a beer or soda. Cash only. 21 & older. Offers takeout.
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Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StArguably one of the best hamburgers in San Diego can be found at this local bar. Can be a wait for a table. Menu has two items (hamburger 1/3 or 1/2 lb with or without cheese and French fries) Lunch special includes burger and choice of a beer or soda. Cash only. 21 & older. Offers takeout.
Parks & Nature
Best place to kayak. ..the views, the seven caves and the sea lions, need I say more.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBest place to kayak. ..the views, the seven caves and the sea lions, need I say more.
Pacific Beach
Great place for stunning views of the bay. All types of water sports are available. Easily accessible. Enjoy a scenic run around the bay or just relax in the San Diego sunshine.
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Mission Bay
Great place for stunning views of the bay. All types of water sports are available. Easily accessible. Enjoy a scenic run around the bay or just relax in the San Diego sunshine.
The beach, the cliff, the paragliders and everything else in between.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrThe beach, the cliff, the paragliders and everything else in between.
Mt. Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial in San Diego with a stunning view of the city and the beaches.
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SMt. Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial in San Diego with a stunning view of the city and the beaches.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetBest place to se the... Sunset of course :-)
Fiesta Island Park
1590 E Mission Bay DrLovely bike ride area. Bike rental are available
Great place to have lunch, rent bikes or aquatic equipment
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San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 E Mission Bay DrGreat place to have lunch, rent bikes or aquatic equipment
Nice place to walk on nature trails
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Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
5180 Tecolote RdNice place to walk on nature trails
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave Great grocery store for ready made foods and treats
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
4077 Fifth Avein case you need to get to a hospital
Target
3030 Grape StreetPerfect to get toiletries you might need during your stay
Middle Eastern with hot food deli inside
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Harvest International Market - Balboa (San Diego)
4220 Balboa AveMiddle Eastern with hot food deli inside
Vons
1702 Garnet AveSprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet Ave99 Ranch Market
7330 Clairemont Mesa BlvdVietnamese, Chinese Market
Shopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdMovies, restaurants and shopping.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteGreat outlet!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is located inside Neighborhood and located behind a wall of kegs near the bathroom that you push to get into. Should make reservation via text exactly a week before the day you want @ midnight - you have the best chance to get a spot then. Very unique experience, drink can be very pricey.
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Noble Experiment
777 G StThis place is located inside Neighborhood and located behind a wall of kegs near the bathroom that you push to get into. Should make reservation via text exactly a week before the day you want @ midnight - you have the best chance to get a spot then. Very unique experience, drink can be very pricey.
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StThe view!!!
Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth AveLive jazz music!
Neighborhood
777 G StBest cocktails in San Diego—has won a bunch of national awards. PLUS, you can order food next door at Soda & Swine and have it delivered to you while you enjoy a classy drink.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th StBest cocktails in San Diego—has won a bunch of national awards. PLUS, you can order food next door at Soda & Swine and have it delivered to you while you enjoy a classy drink.
Its iconic and a must do for the nightlife enthusiast. For those looking for a more upscale high end good time try Fluxx Nightclub or the new Parq or classic Sky Lounge for dancing. Hit up Donovans, Searsucker, or Oceanaire for dinner first. For other Gaslamp options: Shout House, Vin de Syrah, and Noble experiment are all great options!
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Gaslamp Quarter
Its iconic and a must do for the nightlife enthusiast. For those looking for a more upscale high end good time try Fluxx Nightclub or the new Parq or classic Sky Lounge for dancing. Hit up Donovans, Searsucker, or Oceanaire for dinner first. For other Gaslamp options: Shout House, Vin de Syrah, and Noble experiment are all great options!
Everything Else
Great place to have lunch , walk or rent summer equipment, like sail boats, bikes, roller skates and more
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina
1441 Quivira RdGreat place to have lunch , walk or rent summer equipment, like sail boats, bikes, roller skates and more