Guidebook for San Diego

Tiffany
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

The Pannikin is a great spot for morning beverages, breakfast and lunch. It has a great vibe and features local art as well.
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Pannikin La Jolla
7467 Girard Ave
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The Pannikin is a great spot for morning beverages, breakfast and lunch. It has a great vibe and features local art as well.
Prepkitchen is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their menu is very unique and the food absolutely delicious! They provide great ambiance and good service. Weather permitting the outdoor deck is a nice spot.
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Prepkitchen La Jolla
7556 Fay Ave
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Prepkitchen is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their menu is very unique and the food absolutely delicious! They provide great ambiance and good service. Weather permitting the outdoor deck is a nice spot.
Whisknladle is a sister restaurant to Prepkitchen. It has a great atmosphere, delicious food, and crafty cocktails. There is a very cute small bar in the back.
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Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall St
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Whisknladle is a sister restaurant to Prepkitchen. It has a great atmosphere, delicious food, and crafty cocktails. There is a very cute small bar in the back.
We Olive is a hidden gem on Prospect Street. The front of it is a small store with gourmet food items and wonderful wines. They offer small samples of their goods such as olive oil, olives, tapenade, etc. They also have a wine bar. My favorite part of the establishment can be found in the back. They have a small cafe on their back patio that has a great ocean view. The food and wine on the menu are fantastic.
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We Olive & Wine Bar
1158 Prospect St
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We Olive is a hidden gem on Prospect Street. The front of it is a small store with gourmet food items and wonderful wines. They offer small samples of their goods such as olive oil, olives, tapenade, etc. They also have a wine bar. My favorite part of the establishment can be found in the back. They have a small cafe on their back patio that has a great ocean view. The food and wine on the menu are fantastic.
Eddie V's is an upscale, multi leveled restaurant and bar. The views are stunning and they offer live music in the upstairs bar. We've always had good food and service there. They also serve an amazing bananas foster that I would highly recommend.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect Street
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Eddie V's is an upscale, multi leveled restaurant and bar. The views are stunning and they offer live music in the upstairs bar. We've always had good food and service there. They also serve an amazing bananas foster that I would highly recommend.
La Valencia is a beautiful hotel with stunning views. They have several areas to dine. I would recommend breakfast or lunch on their outdoor terrace. The views are lovely and the food flavorful. I would also recommend cocktails in their bar before or after dinner. They have a signature cocktail called the Pink Lady as the hotel is often referred to as the Pink Lady. Live music is offered most weekends.
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La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect St
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La Valencia is a beautiful hotel with stunning views. They have several areas to dine. I would recommend breakfast or lunch on their outdoor terrace. The views are lovely and the food flavorful. I would also recommend cocktails in their bar before or after dinner. They have a signature cocktail called the Pink Lady as the hotel is often referred to as the Pink Lady. Live music is offered most weekends.
Duke's has great food and amazing ocean views. I would recommend dining on one of their outdoor patios weather permitting. On occasion they have live music on the upper level.
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Duke's La Jolla
1216 Prospect St
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duke's has great food and amazing ocean views. I would recommend dining on one of their outdoor patios weather permitting. On occasion they have live music on the upper level.
Lovely hidden gem with a European flavor. Nice decor and scrumptious menu. I would recommend their soups and the Malk wine. The wine maker of the Malk lives here in La Jolla.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro du Marché by Tapenade
7437 Girard Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely hidden gem with a European flavor. Nice decor and scrumptious menu. I would recommend their soups and the Malk wine. The wine maker of the Malk lives here in La Jolla.
The restaurant Manhattan can be found in the Princess Hotel. They have a piano bar and red leather booths. The paintings hanging above the booths are incredible and add to the ambiance as does the live aquarium. The wait staff there is quite a treat as well. The piano bar is also enjoyable later in the evening if you have already dined elsewhere.
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Manhattan
7766 Fay Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The restaurant Manhattan can be found in the Princess Hotel. They have a piano bar and red leather booths. The paintings hanging above the booths are incredible and add to the ambiance as does the live aquarium. The wait staff there is quite a treat as well. The piano bar is also enjoyable later in the evening if you have already dined elsewhere.
Verdes El Ranchero is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. It has a beach/surf community vibe and authentic and traditional Mexican dishes. They make their tortillas right there in the restaurant. I would recommend their traditional margarita, chorizo tostada . . . Oh just everything on the menu! My favorite waitress there is Cynthia, see always brings me the extra hot, hot sauce, so delicious! :)
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Verdes El Ranchero
7404 La Jolla Blvd
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Verdes El Ranchero is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. It has a beach/surf community vibe and authentic and traditional Mexican dishes. They make their tortillas right there in the restaurant. I would recommend their traditional margarita, chorizo tostada . . . Oh just everything on the menu! My favorite waitress there is Cynthia, see always brings me the extra hot, hot sauce, so delicious! :)
Spice & Rice Kitchen has a cute atmosphere and delicious Thai food. You can call ahead and get food to go as well.
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Spice & Rice Kitchen
7734 Girard Ave
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Spice & Rice Kitchen has a cute atmosphere and delicious Thai food. You can call ahead and get food to go as well.
Great wood fire pizza bar. Dine in or take out.
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Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India St
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Great wood fire pizza bar. Dine in or take out.
I would recommend Pizza on Pearl for take out or delivery.
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Pizza On Pearl
617 Pearl St
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I would recommend Pizza on Pearl for take out or delivery.
George's at the Cove has a selection of dining areas. My favorite spot there is the Ocean Terrace. Incredible views and great cocktails there. A great spot to sit out on the deck and enjoy breakfast, lunch or appetizers while soaking in the sun and watching the waves.
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St
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George's at the Cove has a selection of dining areas. My favorite spot there is the Ocean Terrace. Incredible views and great cocktails there. A great spot to sit out on the deck and enjoy breakfast, lunch or appetizers while soaking in the sun and watching the waves.
Galaxy Taco has fun decor and a unique Mexican style menu. A great spot to stop for a meal after a visit to the Shores beach.
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Galaxy Taco
2259 Avenida De La Playa
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Galaxy Taco has fun decor and a unique Mexican style menu. A great spot to stop for a meal after a visit to the Shores beach.
Piatti has delicious food and a lovely ambiance. I would recommend dining in the back patio under the large tree.
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Piatti
2182 Avenida De La Playa
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Piatti has delicious food and a lovely ambiance. I would recommend dining in the back patio under the large tree.
Caroline's Seaside Cafe is right above the La Jolla shores beach. I would recommend it for breakfast or lunch as they do not serve dinner. So exciting to eat your meal while watching surf enthusiasts catch waves and enjoy the ocean.
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Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel Way
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Caroline's Seaside Cafe is right above the La Jolla shores beach. I would recommend it for breakfast or lunch as they do not serve dinner. So exciting to eat your meal while watching surf enthusiasts catch waves and enjoy the ocean.
Great restaurant with a boho vibe. I like the front outdoor patio for brunch on the weekends. They often offer live music.
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Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla Blvd
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great restaurant with a boho vibe. I like the front outdoor patio for brunch on the weekends. They often offer live music.
Hennessey's Tavern is a great Irish Pub in La Jolla. Great bar food and standard cocktails. $5 Bloody Marys on the weekends. They frequently have live music in the evenings. When it's cold I suggest sitting close to the fire inside. During the day the back bar patio is a great spot.
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Hennessey's Tavern
7811 Herschel Ave
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Hennessey's Tavern is a great Irish Pub in La Jolla. Great bar food and standard cocktails. $5 Bloody Marys on the weekends. They frequently have live music in the evenings. When it's cold I suggest sitting close to the fire inside. During the day the back bar patio is a great spot.

Drinks & Nightlife

Herringbone is both restaurant and bar, but my favorite area is the bar. They often have live music and I just love the decor and live trees with lights inside. They have a great selection of craft cocktails as well.
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Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel Avenue
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Herringbone is both restaurant and bar, but my favorite area is the bar. They often have live music and I just love the decor and live trees with lights inside. They have a great selection of craft cocktails as well.

Sightseeing

Birch Aquarium has marvelous views and amazing sea life on display. A great spot to gain new knowledge and spend an afternoon.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way
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Birch Aquarium has marvelous views and amazing sea life on display. A great spot to gain new knowledge and spend an afternoon.
Old Town San Diego was the first European settlement in what is now California. There are a variety of unique shops and restaurants spread along the streets of the neighborhood. Lots of great history to be learned and enjoyed. I would recommend eating at Old Town Mexican Cafe and ordering the traditional carnitas plate with flour tortillas. Best tortillas by far!
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Old Town
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Old Town San Diego was the first European settlement in what is now California. There are a variety of unique shops and restaurants spread along the streets of the neighborhood. Lots of great history to be learned and enjoyed. I would recommend eating at Old Town Mexican Cafe and ordering the traditional carnitas plate with flour tortillas. Best tortillas by far!
H & M landing offers Whale Watching tours and animal encounters. Close by is also one of my favorite seafood restaurants, Point Loma Seafoods. I recommend their fish taquitos and the tuna sandwich, but everything there is amazingly fresh and delicious!
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H & M Landing
2803 Emerson St
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H & M landing offers Whale Watching tours and animal encounters. Close by is also one of my favorite seafood restaurants, Point Loma Seafoods. I recommend their fish taquitos and the tuna sandwich, but everything there is amazingly fresh and delicious!
The world famous San Diego Zoo has a lot to offer. Spend the day exploring fascinating animals and enjoy the gorgeous botanicals. I would recommend the double decker bus tour and sky buckets ride.
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
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The world famous San Diego Zoo has a lot to offer. Spend the day exploring fascinating animals and enjoy the gorgeous botanicals. I would recommend the double decker bus tour and sky buckets ride.

Entertainment & Activities

SeaWorld has many aquariums, shows, activities, rides and animal encounters. So many things to do you'll want to plan the entire day there.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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SeaWorld has many aquariums, shows, activities, rides and animal encounters. So many things to do you'll want to plan the entire day there.
A high end cinema with a restaurant and bar. Watch movies on the big screen and recline in overstuffed chairs. You can also order food and drinks (including alcohol) inside the theater. They bring you everything you could want while you are watching the latest block buster.
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THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay Ave
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A high end cinema with a restaurant and bar. Watch movies on the big screen and recline in overstuffed chairs. You can also order food and drinks (including alcohol) inside the theater. They bring you everything you could want while you are watching the latest block buster.
If you enjoy golf the world famous Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of the best. There are stunning views with well maintained grounds. The Torrey Pines Lodge is also a great place for a cocktail or meal.
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Campo de golf Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd
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If you enjoy golf the world famous Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of the best. There are stunning views with well maintained grounds. The Torrey Pines Lodge is also a great place for a cocktail or meal.
The Torrey Pines Glider port is the most ideal place to ridge soar in the entire world! Breathtaking to watch as gliders are run off the cliff and the soar above the beautiful blue ocean. You can pay to tandem ride with an instructor or simple be entertained watching. There is plenty of free parking and food is available certain seasons. I would suggest calling ahead if you plan to ridge soar with an instructor as weather must permit for this.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Torrey Pines Glider port is the most ideal place to ridge soar in the entire world! Breathtaking to watch as gliders are run off the cliff and the soar above the beautiful blue ocean. You can pay to tandem ride with an instructor or simple be entertained watching. There is plenty of free parking and food is available certain seasons. I would suggest calling ahead if you plan to ridge soar with an instructor as weather must permit for this.

Parks & Nature

Balboa Park has so much to offer. It is a historical sight with many museums and cultural events, several theaters and restaurants. It is a 1.200 acre park and is bigger than New York's Central Park! There are many walking paths and gardens and it's a great place to plan a picnic. I would recommend dining at the Prado and if time allows I would definitely recommend seeing a play at the Old Globe theater. The Japanese Gardens are beautiful as well.
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Parque Balboa
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Balboa Park has so much to offer. It is a historical sight with many museums and cultural events, several theaters and restaurants. It is a 1.200 acre park and is bigger than New York's Central Park! There are many walking paths and gardens and it's a great place to plan a picnic. I would recommend dining at the Prado and if time allows I would definitely recommend seeing a play at the Old Globe theater. The Japanese Gardens are beautiful as well.
Torrey Pines State Park has great hiking trails with amazing ocean views North and South. One trail leads you down onto the Torrey Pines Beach as well.
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Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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Torrey Pines State Park has great hiking trails with amazing ocean views North and South. One trail leads you down onto the Torrey Pines Beach as well.
La Jolla Shores Beach is a great destination. Enjoy relaxing on the sand or various water activities. Beach walks are marvelous here too. I would suggest renting a kayak and paddling out to see the caves.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del Oro
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La Jolla Shores Beach is a great destination. Enjoy relaxing on the sand or various water activities. Beach walks are marvelous here too. I would suggest renting a kayak and paddling out to see the caves.
La Jolla Cove has a beach, but I would recommend walking the beach path above it as there is so much to see. Sea Lions provide great entertainment and excitement. The Shell Shop is also worth a visit. They have unique cave tours.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
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La Jolla Cove has a beach, but I would recommend walking the beach path above it as there is so much to see. Sea Lions provide great entertainment and excitement. The Shell Shop is also worth a visit. They have unique cave tours.
Windansea Beach is known as a great surf spot. It has natural beauty and if you don't surf it is still enjoyable to watch those who do. A lot of natural beauty to this beach.
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Windansea Beach
Neptune Pl
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Windansea Beach is known as a great surf spot. It has natural beauty and if you don't surf it is still enjoyable to watch those who do. A lot of natural beauty to this beach.

Arts & Culture

Great exhibits and sculpture Garden.
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect St
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Great exhibits and sculpture Garden.

Shopping

This shopping mall was recently renovated and they did an amazing job. Shops and restaurants are surrounded with great design, ambiance and music. Even if you do not make a purchase it is a nice place to stroll around. A secret spot in the mall is a speak easy experience called Raised By Wolves.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village Dr
381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This shopping mall was recently renovated and they did an amazing job. Shops and restaurants are surrounded with great design, ambiance and music. Even if you do not make a purchase it is a nice place to stroll around. A secret spot in the mall is a speak easy experience called Raised By Wolves.