Guidebook for San Diego

Laura & Chris
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

The food and fancy atmosphere are always incredible, but head there for Monday night pizza & beer or Tuesday night pasta & wine - the deals on food are too good to be true, and drinks are $1! Bring cash for the drink portion.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alexander's
3391 30th St
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The food and fancy atmosphere are always incredible, but head there for Monday night pizza & beer or Tuesday night pasta & wine - the deals on food are too good to be true, and drinks are $1! Bring cash for the drink portion.
Enjoy afternoon sunshine with excellent charcuterie, woodfired pizzas, and wonderful selection of wine. The staff at Rose is fun too, authentic people offering knowledgeable service.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th St
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enjoy afternoon sunshine with excellent charcuterie, woodfired pizzas, and wonderful selection of wine. The staff at Rose is fun too, authentic people offering knowledgeable service.
If you haven’t tried Georgian/Russian food yet and are looking for a filling meal, Pomegranate is authentic in atmosphere and taste. Plenty of yum.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon Blvd
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you haven’t tried Georgian/Russian food yet and are looking for a filling meal, Pomegranate is authentic in atmosphere and taste. Plenty of yum.
Lips boasts drag entertainment for those who enjoy costumes and a performance to remember. There’s dinner and brunch options, all complete with cocktails.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lips Restaurant
3036 El Cajon Blvd
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lips boasts drag entertainment for those who enjoy costumes and a performance to remember. There’s dinner and brunch options, all complete with cocktails.
The trendiest, most delightful ramen in North Park with tons of craft beer options. The outdoor seating is a must.
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The trendiest, most delightful ramen in North Park with tons of craft beer options. The outdoor seating is a must.
Traditional tacos with a hip twist. A grand variety of salsas and beers and some outdoor seating to boot.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Tacos
3028 University Ave
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traditional tacos with a hip twist. A grand variety of salsas and beers and some outdoor seating to boot.
Traditional tacos. So good - if you haven’t had a California burrito yet, try one here.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl St
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traditional tacos. So good - if you haven’t had a California burrito yet, try one here.
Homemade ice cream and sorbet in a dry cleaning themed space. Flavors like watermelon basil and ricotta fig. Delicious!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ans Dry Cleaning
3017 Adams Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Homemade ice cream and sorbet in a dry cleaning themed space. Flavors like watermelon basil and ricotta fig. Delicious!
Order “The Champ” for a perfectly blended unique latte
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams Ave
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Order “The Champ” for a perfectly blended unique latte
Light but interesting breakfasts/lunches with great coffee
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holsem Coffee
2911 University Ave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Light but interesting breakfasts/lunches with great coffee

Drinks & Nightlife

A 5 minute Lyft can take you to this nostalgic bar where you can grill your own steaks, burgers, and more. The garlic bread is amazing, and the drinks are stiff.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 5 minute Lyft can take you to this nostalgic bar where you can grill your own steaks, burgers, and more. The garlic bread is amazing, and the drinks are stiff.
Just next to downtown/Gaslamp, Little Italy is full of restaurants unparalleled in style.
889 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy
889 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just next to downtown/Gaslamp, Little Italy is full of restaurants unparalleled in style.

Essentials

Try vegan Bitchin' Sauce with carrots or chips. Yum!
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
3610 Adams Ave
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Try vegan Bitchin' Sauce with carrots or chips. Yum!

Shopping

Unique vintage finds at reasonable prices, check it out if you want to add some California style to your vacation wardrobe.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hunt & Gather
3817 Ray St
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unique vintage finds at reasonable prices, check it out if you want to add some California style to your vacation wardrobe.
Pinterest made into reality, one of the most well done gift shops out there.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pigment
3801 30th St
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pinterest made into reality, one of the most well done gift shops out there.

Parks & Nature

One of the most beautiful and accessible hikes nearby. Cliffs and formations with the Pacific below.
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
One of the most beautiful and accessible hikes nearby. Cliffs and formations with the Pacific below.
The least populated local beach.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black's Beach
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The least populated local beach.
Classic roller coaster, games, and more at this historic oceanfront amusement park.
689 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
689 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Classic roller coaster, games, and more at this historic oceanfront amusement park.

Everything Else

A colorful beach town packed with chill small businesses a long pier where locals fish for mackerel in the evenings.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front St
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A colorful beach town packed with chill small businesses a long pier where locals fish for mackerel in the evenings.
A busy commercial area with tons of shopping including a great vintage selection and every manner of food.
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A busy commercial area with tons of shopping including a great vintage selection and every manner of food.
A 30 minute drive without traffic, but a lovely, quiet beach town with just enough to do.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 30 minute drive without traffic, but a lovely, quiet beach town with just enough to do.

Sightseeing

An architectural wonder with an incredible ocean view.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N Torrey Pines Rd
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An architectural wonder with an incredible ocean view.