Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Some of our favorites. San Diego is always evolving, so there is MUCH more to our food scene than what we list here.
Family owned authentic Mediterranean restaurant. Great atmosphere.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alforon Mediterranean
5965 El Cajon BlvdFamily owned authentic Mediterranean restaurant. Great atmosphere.
Farm to table goodness with a large selection of wines and locally sourced food when possible.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terra American Bistro
7091 El Cajon BlvdFarm to table goodness with a large selection of wines and locally sourced food when possible.
College favorite pizza place with beer, vegan & gluten-free options plus dessert pizza.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woodstock's Pizza SDSU
6145 El Cajon BlvdCollege favorite pizza place with beer, vegan & gluten-free options plus dessert pizza.
Bourré Southern Bistro
6523 University AvenueCreole Californian. Sometimes has live music.
Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams AveFrench. Awesome food. Good atmosphere.
DZ Akins
6930 Alvarado RdPopular Jewish deli.
Minh Ky Restaurant
4644 El Cajon BlvdChinese food hole in the wall that is so good. Almost always packed.
Part of City Farmer's Nursery. Vegan options. Sometimes has live music.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nate's Garden Grill
3120 Euclid AvePart of City Farmer's Nursery. Vegan options. Sometimes has live music.
Authentic Ethiopian food. Hole in the wall.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant
4717 University AveAuthentic Ethiopian food. Hole in the wall.
Tacos El Panson
4433 El Cajon BlvdAuthentic Mexican. Hole in the wall.
Part of the Cohn Restaurant Group. Gourmet Mexican food right on the water with a view of the city.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrPart of the Cohn Restaurant Group. Gourmet Mexican food right on the water with a view of the city.
Another Cohn Restaurant Group restaurant. Steak & seafood right on the water, next to Coasterra.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrAnother Cohn Restaurant Group restaurant. Steak & seafood right on the water, next to Coasterra.
Iconic vegan restaurant. Gourmet food.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Gratitude San Diego
1980 Kettner BlvdIconic vegan restaurant. Gourmet food.
Indoor market with gourmet vendors. Also has arts vendors selling unique jewelry.
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Público de Liberty
2820 Historic Decatur RdIndoor market with gourmet vendors. Also has arts vendors selling unique jewelry.
In my opinion, this is the best beachside place to eat or grab a cocktail. Can't go wrong with the food, they have blankets (if needed) for when you're on the patio, and it is right on the beach. Gorgeous.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SEA180
800 Seacoast DrIn my opinion, this is the best beachside place to eat or grab a cocktail. Can't go wrong with the food, they have blankets (if needed) for when you're on the patio, and it is right on the beach. Gorgeous.
Sit on the deck with a view of the marina - great for cocktail hour.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fish Market Valet
3 Tuna LnSit on the deck with a view of the marina - great for cocktail hour.
Newish place that is getting high marks from meat eaters.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Born and Raised
1909 India StNewish place that is getting high marks from meat eaters.
A great place to watch the sunset or people watch at lunch, as it’s right on the boardwalk in Mission Beach. May need a reservation, especially on weekends.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrA great place to watch the sunset or people watch at lunch, as it’s right on the boardwalk in Mission Beach. May need a reservation, especially on weekends.
Parks & Nature
Hidden gem park 2 blocks away with a small lake, various water birds. Miles of trails. No fees. Great view of the city from the hill west of the lake.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Lago Chollas
6350 College Grove DrHidden gem park 2 blocks away with a small lake, various water birds. Miles of trails. No fees. Great view of the city from the hill west of the lake.
There is almost always free parking available - even in the summer. At very low tide a shipwreck can be seen very close to shore.
Gator Beach
Trident WayThere is almost always free parking available - even in the summer. At very low tide a shipwreck can be seen very close to shore.
Good place to see local tidal wildlife. Make sure to go at low tide -
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Loma Tide Pools
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGood place to see local tidal wildlife. Make sure to go at low tide -
Entertainment & Activities
The best movie theater in San Diego. Reclining LaZBoy type seats with food & beverage service from your seat.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE LOT Liberty Station
2620 Truxtun RdThe best movie theater in San Diego. Reclining LaZBoy type seats with food & beverage service from your seat.
Getting Around
The trolley is a great way to get downtown or to Old Town without having to look for parking. The nearest station to us is 2.5 miles away.
Euclid Ave Station
The trolley is a great way to get downtown or to Old Town without having to look for parking. The nearest station to us is 2.5 miles away.
Essentials
Albertsons
7090 BroadwayGeneral grocery store with a good variety.
Healthier option grocery store. Good selection of vitamins.
273 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveHealthier option grocery store. Good selection of vitamins.
Sightseeing
Iconic wooden hotel where they filmed 'Some Like it Hot' with Marilyn Monroe. On a boardwalk with a long beach, sand dunes.
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveIconic wooden hotel where they filmed 'Some Like it Hot' with Marilyn Monroe. On a boardwalk with a long beach, sand dunes.
Old San Diego buildings and history. Good places to eat.
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town
Old San Diego buildings and history. Good places to eat.
Good walking, people watching. Many restaurants on every block. House of Blues is down here.
1208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaslamp Quarter
Good walking, people watching. Many restaurants on every block. House of Blues is down here.
Good walking neighborhood. Older homes. Little shops.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Park
Good walking neighborhood. Older homes. Little shops.
Ocean Beach is a hippy town. The pier is great for walking anytime. Lots of antique malls on Newport Avenue. Sunset watching is popular here - very laid back.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StOcean Beach is a hippy town. The pier is great for walking anytime. Lots of antique malls on Newport Avenue. Sunset watching is popular here - very laid back.
Shopping
Flea market open Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Best day to go is Sunday - more garage-sale people.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kobey's Swap Meet
3500 Sports Arena BlvdFlea market open Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Best day to go is Sunday - more garage-sale people.
Outlet mall right by the border - you can see into Mexico - with great shops. Make sure to stop by the info booth for a coupon book.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La PlazaOutlet mall right by the border - you can see into Mexico - with great shops. Make sure to stop by the info booth for a coupon book.