Guidebook for Grant Hill

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Guidebook for Grant Hill

Food Scene

El Paisa is my personal favorite for a few reasons 1) they have great food, the best salsa variety, and the best Horchata and other Mexican specialty drinks 2) you can eat in or drive through 3) it’s very close to Grant Hill bungalows (on 25th and Imperial) 4) one of the servers is always singing, and I LOVE whenever he’s there!
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Paisa Fresh Mexican Grill
2494 Imperial Avenue
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Paisa is my personal favorite for a few reasons 1) they have great food, the best salsa variety, and the best Horchata and other Mexican specialty drinks 2) you can eat in or drive through 3) it’s very close to Grant Hill bungalows (on 25th and Imperial) 4) one of the servers is always singing, and I LOVE whenever he’s there!
One of our permanent resident’s Bryan told me about this place, he says the Caribbean food is great, and you can see the round, irrigated food top from your deck (aka, it’s close enough to walk to)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rock Steady Real Jamaican Restaurant
2820 Market St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of our permanent resident’s Bryan told me about this place, he says the Caribbean food is great, and you can see the round, irrigated food top from your deck (aka, it’s close enough to walk to)
5-star Thai food. Very close to the bungalows.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
55 Thai Kitchen
2601 Broadway
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5-star Thai food. Very close to the bungalows.
Close by, 5-stars, I’ve never been, so if it sucks, blame someone else ;)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surf and Soul Spot
7229 El Cajon Boulevard
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Close by, 5-stars, I’ve never been, so if it sucks, blame someone else ;)
only a mile away, great brewery and Gastropub
Duck Foot Brewing Co. | East Village
550 Park Blvd
only a mile away, great brewery and Gastropub
Burgers, sandwiches, beer bar. Yum.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garlic Shack
549 25th St
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burgers, sandwiches, beer bar. Yum.
Great place, close by
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern St
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place, close by
Fun indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Plenty to do within walking distance after dining there.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Station Tavern
2204 Fern St
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Plenty to do within walking distance after dining there.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's not touristy, all the locals hang out there. I always have fun there.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th St
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's not touristy, all the locals hang out there. I always have fun there.
Very popular with the older hipster crowd: This is a San Diego establishment/ the original surf & steak joint, with mixed drinks that don’t have to try to be cool (because they always have been). This place isn’t far, you could definitely walk there, and stumble home (it’s all down hill on the way back ;), around 25th and C street, by Balboa Park south entrance. You’ll have bragging rights once you hang out there!
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very popular with the older hipster crowd: This is a San Diego establishment/ the original surf & steak joint, with mixed drinks that don’t have to try to be cool (because they always have been). This place isn’t far, you could definitely walk there, and stumble home (it’s all down hill on the way back ;), around 25th and C street, by Balboa Park south entrance. You’ll have bragging rights once you hang out there!
Everyone wants to go to the Gaslamp Quarter, because they’ve heard it’s cool. Beautiful old Victorian buildings, nice breezes from the bay, and a few trendy clubs to try to fit into—But IMO—it’s a tourist trap, so be warned. The food doesn’t have to be excellent because they tourists keep coming, when the locals won’t. Go check it out, shop a bit—, then leave 5th and head back East—eat in South Park/North Park, or anywhere on 30th street—you’ll pay 1/2 and actually enjoy the food!
1208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaslamp Quarter
1208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Everyone wants to go to the Gaslamp Quarter, because they’ve heard it’s cool. Beautiful old Victorian buildings, nice breezes from the bay, and a few trendy clubs to try to fit into—But IMO—it’s a tourist trap, so be warned. The food doesn’t have to be excellent because they tourists keep coming, when the locals won’t. Go check it out, shop a bit—, then leave 5th and head back East—eat in South Park/North Park, or anywhere on 30th street—you’ll pay 1/2 and actually enjoy the food!

Sightseeing

Balboa Park is beautiful, with historical Spanish Edifacios along the Prado, great museums, fun parks for the kids, and right next door to the San Diego Zoo.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balboa Park is beautiful, with historical Spanish Edifacios along the Prado, great museums, fun parks for the kids, and right next door to the San Diego Zoo.
This is our historic part of town, most of the buildings were built in the late 1800's (hence the name). This is pretty touristy, but it's always happening later in the evening, and there are plenty of clubs to go dancing or meet people, if that's what you're looking to do. Gaslamp is very close to your bungalow :)
1208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaslamp Quarter
1208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is our historic part of town, most of the buildings were built in the late 1800's (hence the name). This is pretty touristy, but it's always happening later in the evening, and there are plenty of clubs to go dancing or meet people, if that's what you're looking to do. Gaslamp is very close to your bungalow :)
You’re close enough to have a view of it, so go enjoy it!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Diego Bay
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You’re close enough to have a view of it, so go enjoy it!
Touristy but pretty cool
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Touristy but pretty cool

Parks & Nature

Great hiking, beautiful State beach. Bring $5 for parking.
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great hiking, beautiful State beach. Bring $5 for parking.
Grant Hill Neighborhood Park
2660 J St

Consejos para la ciudad

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Sunday Farmer’s Market in Hillcrest is a must —

exotic food, great shopping -locally grown produce -open from 8am to 2:30 pm
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The Hillcrest Farmer’s Market Sunday’s from 8-2ish

It’s awesome, if you like em, you love this one!