Guidebook for San Diego
Sightseeing
Great place to walk around on a sunny day. Filled with museums and other attractions.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
Great place to walk around on a sunny day. Filled with museums and other attractions.
Great Place to visit! Historic and fun to walk around. Filled with Bars and Restaurants to enjoy.
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town
Great Place to visit! Historic and fun to walk around. Filled with Bars and Restaurants to enjoy.
Awesome Market on Saturdays from 9-2. Do stop by for good people watching and yummy treats.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StAwesome Market on Saturdays from 9-2. Do stop by for good people watching and yummy treats.
Seaport Village is great for sight seeing, walking around, and stopping at a bar, restaurant, Deli, or doing a little shopping.
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSeaport Village is great for sight seeing, walking around, and stopping at a bar, restaurant, Deli, or doing a little shopping.
Come here to swim with seals in this protected cove. Generally pretty busy but there are life guards. FYI- if you don't like cool waters, bring a wetsuit! Easy drive from my house
1327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdCome here to swim with seals in this protected cove. Generally pretty busy but there are life guards. FYI- if you don't like cool waters, bring a wetsuit! Easy drive from my house
Go to the Del! Stop and grab a drink at Babcock & Story and enjoy sunset over Point Loma from here. This is a wonderful place to visit!
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveGo to the Del! Stop and grab a drink at Babcock & Story and enjoy sunset over Point Loma from here. This is a wonderful place to visit!
Everything Else
Great Museum with varying installations throughout the year
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Man Scientific Library
1350 El PradoGreat Museum with varying installations throughout the year
Amazing place i just discovered. Order your food then go cook it yourself! So, prices are very reasonable. Super 70's decor, very cool idea.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th StAmazing place i just discovered. Order your food then go cook it yourself! So, prices are very reasonable. Super 70's decor, very cool idea.
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat Hiking Trail! Bring water!
Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown
300 Fir StUrgent care facility
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
4077 Fifth AveHospital
CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StYoga. Why, because Namaste.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pit stop during the day or night after a long walk through Balboa Park and it's museums.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panama 66
1450 El PradoGreat pit stop during the day or night after a long walk through Balboa Park and it's museums.
If you like Oysters this is the place to go. Super cool, trendy and great Oysters.
Parking is tough in this area so plan ahead. Also, make a reservation here if you go on the weekend!
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StIf you like Oysters this is the place to go. Super cool, trendy and great Oysters.
Parking is tough in this area so plan ahead. Also, make a reservation here if you go on the weekend!
Great local Brewery. Has both their own beers as well as others. As great pizza. Out door patio, dog friendly and lots of fun.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StGreat local Brewery. Has both their own beers as well as others. As great pizza. Out door patio, dog friendly and lots of fun.
Great small bar. Communal tables, craft beers, friendly people. Wonderful and fun place.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdGreat small bar. Communal tables, craft beers, friendly people. Wonderful and fun place.
My absolute favorite bar in San Diego. Fun, and young crowd. Not a dive bar... but not too far off either
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdMy absolute favorite bar in San Diego. Fun, and young crowd. Not a dive bar... but not too far off either
A staple in Hillcrest! Good Mexican food and drinks. Fun crowd.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baja Betty's
1421 University AveA staple in Hillcrest! Good Mexican food and drinks. Fun crowd.
Great Irish Bar. Supre friendly wait staff. Good Irish food, and cold beer and cocktails! Large out door patio right next tot he Sunday morning Famer's Market.
Oscar Wilde's Irish Pub
1440 University AvenueGreat Irish Bar. Supre friendly wait staff. Good Irish food, and cold beer and cocktails! Large out door patio right next tot he Sunday morning Famer's Market.
Great bar, and good Pizza. Hipster-ish crowd, and family friendly.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveGreat bar, and good Pizza. Hipster-ish crowd, and family friendly.
Nice sports bar with a twist. Fun crowd and good dual out door patios with games.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rabbit Hole
3377 Adams AveNice sports bar with a twist. Fun crowd and good dual out door patios with games.
Irish bar!! I love it. Small, dark and a bit divey. Great people, and karaoke on Thursday and Saturdays!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ould Sod
3373 Adams AveIrish bar!! I love it. Small, dark and a bit divey. Great people, and karaoke on Thursday and Saturdays!
All I have to say is stiff drinks.
fun bar, fun crowd.
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The Office
3936 30th StAll I have to say is stiff drinks.
fun bar, fun crowd.
Game room style bar. Bring quarters and get ready for some Duck Hunt!
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StGame room style bar. Bring quarters and get ready for some Duck Hunt!
Fun Bar. Karaoke on Thursday nights. Mixed crowd, and free condoms.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th StFun Bar. Karaoke on Thursday nights. Mixed crowd, and free condoms.
Great bar with DJs, yummy food, and good drinks. Fun atmosphere, not a huge place but one of my favorites.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Puerta
560 Fourth AveGreat bar with DJs, yummy food, and good drinks. Fun atmosphere, not a huge place but one of my favorites.
Fun, loud bar. Sometimes has live music, always full of people.
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barleymash
600 Fifth AveFun, loud bar. Sometimes has live music, always full of people.
Bar/Restaurant great for lunch or brunch on the weekends. In the very quiet, relaxed beach town of Ocean Beach. Love this place! There are a lot of peaceful beach bums, and bums nearby. Surfer town!
228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveBar/Restaurant great for lunch or brunch on the weekends. In the very quiet, relaxed beach town of Ocean Beach. Love this place! There are a lot of peaceful beach bums, and bums nearby. Surfer town!
Want to go to a Pacific Beach staple? Can get busy as it is the only bar ON the beach. Bring your ID, hunger for mexican food, and thirst for cold pitchers of beer. Fun crowd,and generally packed!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lahaina Beach House
710 Oliver CtWant to go to a Pacific Beach staple? Can get busy as it is the only bar ON the beach. Bring your ID, hunger for mexican food, and thirst for cold pitchers of beer. Fun crowd,and generally packed!
Fancy drinking and dining at Balboa Park. Not too expensive depending on your taste but super neat. Great large patio to enjoy a mimosa on a Saturday afternoon.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoFancy drinking and dining at Balboa Park. Not too expensive depending on your taste but super neat. Great large patio to enjoy a mimosa on a Saturday afternoon.
The bar at the Hotel Del. Stop here for a drink and watch the sunset over Point Loma.
Babcock & Story Bar
1500 Orange AveThe bar at the Hotel Del. Stop here for a drink and watch the sunset over Point Loma.
Dive bar alert! Has one of the largest whiskey selections in this area. Cool atmosphere, pool tables, and stiff drinks.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aero Club Bar
3365 India StDive bar alert! Has one of the largest whiskey selections in this area. Cool atmosphere, pool tables, and stiff drinks.
Looks super 70's. Very laid back and chill. Great for Date Night.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starlite
3175 India StLooks super 70's. Very laid back and chill. Great for Date Night.
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StFun Local Brewery
Nice wine bar. Super tiny, but very cool!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosie O'Gradys Inc Proprietors
4711 34th StNice wine bar. Super tiny, but very cool!
GREAT bar. there is even a Secret Bar in the back called: Noble Experiment. ask me for their number. Text 1 week in advance for reservations. Super cool, and even has a hidden door!!
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neighborhood
777 G StGREAT bar. there is even a Secret Bar in the back called: Noble Experiment. ask me for their number. Text 1 week in advance for reservations. Super cool, and even has a hidden door!!
Fun bar on a weeknight, gets busy on weekends. Frequently has DJs
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Gossip Grill
1220 University AveFun bar on a weeknight, gets busy on weekends. Frequently has DJs
Fun and trendy spot with a great set up and great menu. For a night out on the town I'd recommend cocktails here, or dinner (call for a reservation!).
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdFun and trendy spot with a great set up and great menu. For a night out on the town I'd recommend cocktails here, or dinner (call for a reservation!).
Bar and Restaurant with lots of outdoor seating, and games from shuffle board and ping pong, to bean bag toss.
Lots of fun!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Park & Rec
4612 Park BlvdBar and Restaurant with lots of outdoor seating, and games from shuffle board and ping pong, to bean bag toss.
Lots of fun!
Craft cocktails. Dark and mysterious atmosphere.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveCraft cocktails. Dark and mysterious atmosphere.
Project Bar & Grill
3683 Fifth AveGreat beer selection! Worth a visit
Food Scene
Fred's Mexican Cafe
1165 Garnet AveWonderful Mexican Food.
Wonderful, off the beaten path food and craft cocktails. I love this place!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India StWonderful, off the beaten path food and craft cocktails. I love this place!
Great place for lunch. Awesome outdoor patio, great service and wonderful menu. Definitely recommend this place.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park BlvdGreat place for lunch. Awesome outdoor patio, great service and wonderful menu. Definitely recommend this place.
Great breakfast here on weekends. Parking and reservations can be tough so plan ahead! Portions are oversized so come hungry!
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveGreat breakfast here on weekends. Parking and reservations can be tough so plan ahead! Portions are oversized so come hungry!
If you want an Amazing view, and superb food, this is the place. Great for lunch during the day, or drinks and dinner at night. Valet your car, since the garage next door costs just as much.
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StIf you want an Amazing view, and superb food, this is the place. Great for lunch during the day, or drinks and dinner at night. Valet your car, since the garage next door costs just as much.
Great view for Sunday Brunch. Right near the water, fun lively atmosphere and rooftop deck.
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The Wood
4190 Mission BlvdGreat view for Sunday Brunch. Right near the water, fun lively atmosphere and rooftop deck.
Great Restaurant! Has good quirky mexican food and wonderful drinks! Long lines on weekends, so make reservations.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Star
2706 Fifth AveGreat Restaurant! Has good quirky mexican food and wonderful drinks! Long lines on weekends, so make reservations.
Amazing food. It's a little shack you order then sit out back with a number and they bring you food. Sometimes the line is long, but totally worth it.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueAmazing food. It's a little shack you order then sit out back with a number and they bring you food. Sometimes the line is long, but totally worth it.
If you want authentic Italian food, this place has got it. Italian owners, waiters, wood fired pizza oven and amazing atmosphere.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StIf you want authentic Italian food, this place has got it. Italian owners, waiters, wood fired pizza oven and amazing atmosphere.
One of the most popular BBQ names in San Diego, there are several locations to chose from!
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdOne of the most popular BBQ names in San Diego, there are several locations to chose from!
Great Pizza place. Grab a drink and order up a pizza at this trendy spot, it can take a while for the pizza to come out so sit back and enjoy!
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
URBN North Park
3085 University AveGreat Pizza place. Grab a drink and order up a pizza at this trendy spot, it can take a while for the pizza to come out so sit back and enjoy!
El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdGreat little Mexican food joint!
Great pizza joint, close to home! I love this place, and all the pizzas are amazing. Enjoy one with a Moretti too!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano
4207 Park BlvdGreat pizza joint, close to home! I love this place, and all the pizzas are amazing. Enjoy one with a Moretti too!
Costa Azul Coronado
1031 Orange AvenueGood Mexican food, after a day sight seeing in Coronado
Amazing breakfast spot you must try in Hillcrest!
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveAmazing breakfast spot you must try in Hillcrest!
Fiji Yogurt
1010 University AveGreat Yogurt shop, probably the best in San Diego if you ask me :)
This is a seat yourself, communal table, fried chicken heaven, Must try this spot!
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdThis is a seat yourself, communal table, fried chicken heaven, Must try this spot!
Very Chic! This is an upscale trendy spot to check out. Cocktails are "on point" and won't ...disappoint.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herb & Wood
2210 Kettner BlvdVery Chic! This is an upscale trendy spot to check out. Cocktails are "on point" and won't ...disappoint.
New trendy restaurant, close by and with great food and wines. Sit at the bar for a glass of wine or enjoy dinner, the food is exceptional.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trust
3752 Park BlvdNew trendy restaurant, close by and with great food and wines. Sit at the bar for a glass of wine or enjoy dinner, the food is exceptional.
Best Market in the city. Sundays.
Stop by to crowd watch, have a snack, or drink, and peruse all the wonderful good from fresh produce to hand crafted artisan goods.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StBest Market in the city. Sundays.
Stop by to crowd watch, have a snack, or drink, and peruse all the wonderful good from fresh produce to hand crafted artisan goods.
Who doesn't need a good taco at midnight?
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StWho doesn't need a good taco at midnight?
Again... Tacos are good at all times of day, or night.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StAgain... Tacos are good at all times of day, or night.
Amazing brunch, and not too far. It's a great walk there and back to work off all the amazing food you will eat.
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveAmazing brunch, and not too far. It's a great walk there and back to work off all the amazing food you will eat.
Cupcake shop, with a bar. How can you lose?
Amazing, and must visit.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrCupcake shop, with a bar. How can you lose?
Amazing, and must visit.
Super cute coffee shop close to my condo. I love this spot it is trendy and has great food and coffee. Not the cheapest place to go, but definitely worth it.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Refill
3752 Park BlvdSuper cute coffee shop close to my condo. I love this spot it is trendy and has great food and coffee. Not the cheapest place to go, but definitely worth it.
Super cute car and restaurant. It is very modern and chic with outdoor, yet inside the building seating, glass bathrooms (there is privacy, don;t worry!), and a fun cocktail menu. Enjoy a drink, or have dinner by the waterfall!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
insideOUT
1642 University AveSuper cute car and restaurant. It is very modern and chic with outdoor, yet inside the building seating, glass bathrooms (there is privacy, don;t worry!), and a fun cocktail menu. Enjoy a drink, or have dinner by the waterfall!
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrGreat Grocery store!
Great grocery store in a small shopping center
752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat grocery store in a small shopping center
Walgreens
3222 University AveLocal Pharmacy
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveLocal Pharmacy
Arts & Culture
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdBaseball Stadium!
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World. What else can I say!
I recommend walking around the par and going to Museum's but also stopping in here!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edificio Botánico y Estanque de Lirios
1550 El PradoI recommend walking around the par and going to Museum's but also stopping in here!
Movie Theater, for a night out!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveMovie Theater, for a night out!
Parks & Nature
Amazing trail, a must do when in San Diego to reach the top and take a picture on Potato Chip Rock. Not for the weak of heart :)
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Woodson Trailhead
14644 Mount Woodson TrailAmazing trail, a must do when in San Diego to reach the top and take a picture on Potato Chip Rock. Not for the weak of heart :)
Florida Canyon
Great hiking trail, right by the house!
Great hiking trail. Not incredibly difficult, but long enough for great exercise and you are rewarded with nice views from the summit!
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Entrada del Sendero de la Montaña de Hierro
14847-14909 CA-67Great hiking trail. Not incredibly difficult, but long enough for great exercise and you are rewarded with nice views from the summit!
Must buy a ticket to get in, book way in advance! Easy hike, all down hill on the way in. There is waterfall with a small pool of water. The water is ICY cold after a long hot hike. Be ware though, bring lots of water as the hike out is all up hill and can be very tough and dangerous if you have no water.
Devils Punchbowl
Must buy a ticket to get in, book way in advance! Easy hike, all down hill on the way in. There is waterfall with a small pool of water. The water is ICY cold after a long hot hike. Be ware though, bring lots of water as the hike out is all up hill and can be very tough and dangerous if you have no water.
Go for a walk at Torre Pines. Great, easy hiking trails which lead to beaches.
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Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGo for a walk at Torre Pines. Great, easy hiking trails which lead to beaches.