Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
“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.”
182 recommandé par les habitants
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham St
“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.”
“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!”
185 recommandé par les habitants
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave
“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!”
“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.”
163 recommandé par les habitants
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar St
“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.”
“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.”
168 recommandé par les habitants
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
“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.”
“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.”
208 recommandé par les habitants
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
“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.”
“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”
112 recommandé par les habitants
The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission Blvd“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”
“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. ”
207 recommandé par les habitants
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach Dr“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. ”
“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!”
248 recommandé par les habitants
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St
“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!”
“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.”
291 recommandé par les habitants
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
“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.”
“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.”
217 recommandé par les habitants
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
“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.”
“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. ”
205 recommandé par les habitants
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St“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. ”
“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.”
317 recommandé par les habitants
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St
“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.”
“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.”
139 recommandé par les habitants
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th St
“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.”
“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.”
162 recommandé par les habitants
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University Avenue
“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.”
“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!”
323 recommandé par les habitants
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St
“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!”
“Great sandwich shop near our house! Our favs are the Spicy Julio, Mother Earth and the Rueben”
11 recommandé par les habitants
Sandwich Emporium
3054 1/2 Clairemont Dr“Great sandwich shop near our house! Our favs are the Spicy Julio, Mother Earth and the Rueben”
Baci Restaurant
1955 Morena Blvd“Gourmet Food.”
“Great view and the best Sunday brunch ( unlimited Mimosa)”
48 recommandé par les habitants
Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Dr
“Great view and the best Sunday brunch ( unlimited Mimosa)”
“Incredible views ( 15 million dollars view ) and good food!”
105 recommandé par les habitants
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island Dr
“Incredible views ( 15 million dollars view ) and good food!”
85C Bakery Cafe - Balboa Mesa
5575 Balboa Ave“Great pastry, good Sea salt coffee. ”
“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 :-)”
133 recommandé par les habitants
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma Blvd“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 :-)”
Drinks & Nightlife
“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!”
1208 recommandé par les habitants
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!”
“Best 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.”
245 recommandé par les habitants
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
“Best 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.”
Neighborhood
777 G StProhibition Lounge
548 Fifth AveAltitude Sky Lounge
660 K StTHE VIEW!!!!
“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.
116 recommandé par les habitants
Noble Experiment
777 G St“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.
Sightseeing
“Beautiful island where you can walk along the beach, harbor, or through historic Hotel Del Coronado for free. Or have low cost fun by renting bikes or taking the ferry across to downtown San Diego
487 recommandé par les habitants
Coronado Island
“Beautiful island where you can walk along the beach, harbor, or through historic Hotel Del Coronado for free. Or have low cost fun by renting bikes or taking the ferry across to downtown San Diego
Pacific Beach
Parks & Nature
“Great place to have lunch, rent bikes or aquatic equipment”
9 recommandé par les habitants
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 E Mission Bay Dr“Great place to have lunch, rent bikes or aquatic equipment”
Fiesta Island Park
1590 E Mission Bay Dr“Lovely bike ride area. Bike rental are available”
Best place to see the... Sunset of course :-)
268 recommandé par les habitants
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetBest place to see the... Sunset of course :-)
“Mt. Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial in San Diego with a stunning view of the city and the beaches.”
146 recommandé par les habitants
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
“Mt. Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial in San Diego with a stunning view of the city and the beaches.”
“The beach, the cliff, the paragliders and everything else in between. ”
268 recommandé par les habitants
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr“The beach, the cliff, the paragliders and everything else in between. ”
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.”
43 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Bay Park
500 E Mission Bay Dr
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.”
“Best place to kayak. ..the views, the seven caves and the sea lions, need I say more.”
1327 recommandé par les habitants
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
“Best place to kayak. ..the views, the seven caves and the sea lions, need I say more.”
“Best place to kayak, swim, hike, walk or just relax.
94 recommandé par les habitants
La Jolla Shores Park
8300 Camino Del Oro“Best place to kayak, swim, hike, walk or just relax.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park
Shopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd“Movies, restaurants and shopping.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteGreat outlet!!!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat grocery store for ready made foods and treats ”
Target
3030 Grape Street“Perfect to get toiletries you might need during your stay ”
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
4077 Fifth AveYou never know...!
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveVons
1702 Garnet AveMiddle Eastern Market with hot food deli
11 recommandé par les habitants
Harvest International Market - Balboa (San Diego)
4220 Balboa Ave Middle Eastern Market with hot food deli
99 Ranch Market
7330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd