Guidebook for San Diego

Kathleen & Phillip
Kathleen & Phillip
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Our favourite coffee house. They have lovely scones and excellent java.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twiggs
4590 Park Blvd
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favourite coffee house. They have lovely scones and excellent java.
Fantastic, hearty breakfasts. Try the "Mission French Toast" and you'll be ruined for all other french toast.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mission North Park
2801 University Ave
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic, hearty breakfasts. Try the "Mission French Toast" and you'll be ruined for all other french toast.
So, we love coffee. Here's another favourite. They also have a very nice selection of veg-friendly soups most days of the week.
Filter Coffee & Tea
4096 30th Street
So, we love coffee. Here's another favourite. They also have a very nice selection of veg-friendly soups most days of the week.
We like their generous, well-made meals and good wine selection. It's a good walk, which we also like after eating here.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adams Avenue Bicycles
2602 Adams Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We like their generous, well-made meals and good wine selection. It's a good walk, which we also like after eating here.
Fantastic bistro-style pub. It's close by, and has the best fish n' chips in town, so this is a frequent destination.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th St
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic bistro-style pub. It's close by, and has the best fish n' chips in town, so this is a frequent destination.
French-inspired bistro with excellent quality food and wine. Owner is often on premises and happy to talk. Long walk or short drive.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th St
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French-inspired bistro with excellent quality food and wine. Owner is often on premises and happy to talk. Long walk or short drive.
French and local inspired eatery. Very good for breakfast. Very good quality bread. Small, intimate setting.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farm House Cafe
2121 Adams Ave
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French and local inspired eatery. Very good for breakfast. Very good quality bread. Small, intimate setting.
Yes, we're vegetarian, but they care about what they serve: local, fresh, artisan. A delight for sausage fans. Worth a visit.
The Linkery
3794 30th St
Yes, we're vegetarian, but they care about what they serve: local, fresh, artisan. A delight for sausage fans. Worth a visit.
For vegetarians and vegans! You will be happy here. Love their noodle bowls.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sipz
3914 30th St
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For vegetarians and vegans! You will be happy here. Love their noodle bowls.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good, local-sourced food and micro-brews. Right across from Filter cafe, where you can have dessert afterwards!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ritual Tavern
4095 30th St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good, local-sourced food and micro-brews. Right across from Filter cafe, where you can have dessert afterwards!

Essentials

Large, convenient, clean grocery store open 24hrs for anything you might need. Includes a pharmacy (not open at all hours) and a Starbucks kiosk. Friendly staff, decent deli and bakery. Even flowers!
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
3610 Adams Ave
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Large, convenient, clean grocery store open 24hrs for anything you might need. Includes a pharmacy (not open at all hours) and a Starbucks kiosk. Friendly staff, decent deli and bakery. Even flowers!

Arts & Culture

When we want to see a new release. Cinema is in the mall. Lots of parking and shopping.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amc Mission Valley 20
1640 Camino Del Rio N
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
When we want to see a new release. Cinema is in the mall. Lots of parking and shopping.
A beautiful, high quality production theatre that usually boasts very good, entertaining plays. Check local listings for shows.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cygnet Theatre
4040 Twiggs St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A beautiful, high quality production theatre that usually boasts very good, entertaining plays. Check local listings for shows.

Shopping

Convenient corner-store is closest to home. Also has a Red Box (movie rentals) outside.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7-Eleven
2483 Broadway
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Convenient corner-store is closest to home. Also has a Red Box (movie rentals) outside.

Everything Else

As a massage therapist, I regularly receive bodywork and recommend Riley and Dr. Beau and Geoff for massage, adjustments or acupuncture. All in one cool place.
Chiropractique North Park
2301 El Cajon Blvd
As a massage therapist, I regularly receive bodywork and recommend Riley and Dr. Beau and Geoff for massage, adjustments or acupuncture. All in one cool place.
Our local surfer-guru's favourite spot to catch some waves.
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del Oro
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our local surfer-guru's favourite spot to catch some waves.
A favourite hiking destination. Offers trails for all levels of interest / fitness. Volunteers at the info center are very helpful and friendly.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional de Misiones de Senderos
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A favourite hiking destination. Offers trails for all levels of interest / fitness. Volunteers at the info center are very helpful and friendly.
My office. I am a professional, liscenced massage therapist offering customized bodywork. All treatments include aromatherapy. Swedish and myofascial release specialities.
2911 Adams Ave
2911 Adams Avenue
My office. I am a professional, liscenced massage therapist offering customized bodywork. All treatments include aromatherapy. Swedish and myofascial release specialities.

Sightseeing

World-famous! Recently improved to be even more amazing. Highly recommended.
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World-famous! Recently improved to be even more amazing. Highly recommended.
World famous! Lots of fun to take the guided tour bus. Worth the drive.
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World famous! Lots of fun to take the guided tour bus. Worth the drive.
Favourite beach. There is a $10 entrance fee, which goes towards preservation and trail maintenance. The beach trail hike along the bluff is absolutely spectacular. Totally worth it.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torrey Pines State Beach
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Favourite beach. There is a $10 entrance fee, which goes towards preservation and trail maintenance. The beach trail hike along the bluff is absolutely spectacular. Totally worth it.
A pretty drive among the elite. (See how the other half lives!) Park and walk to the famous Children's Cove to watch the sea lions, which took over some time ago.
492 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla
492 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A pretty drive among the elite. (See how the other half lives!) Park and walk to the famous Children's Cove to watch the sea lions, which took over some time ago.
You wouldn't think an old aircraft carrier would be so cool, but this anchored ship-turned-museum is a must-see. We've enjoyed several visits. Includes several planes on the deck.
775 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
775 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You wouldn't think an old aircraft carrier would be so cool, but this anchored ship-turned-museum is a must-see. We've enjoyed several visits. Includes several planes on the deck.
A popular tourist destination. Nevertheless fun. Shopping, music and characters galore.
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A popular tourist destination. Nevertheless fun. Shopping, music and characters galore.
This famous wooden hotel was the filming location for a Marylin Monroe film and is simply beautiful inside and out. The beach provides a pleasant walk and the restaurants are highly rated.
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This famous wooden hotel was the filming location for a Marylin Monroe film and is simply beautiful inside and out. The beach provides a pleasant walk and the restaurants are highly rated.
It's Old Town! Part historic, part entertainment and all fun. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Don't miss the tea specialists and old-time candy shop where they pull taffy on-site.
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's Old Town! Part historic, part entertainment and all fun. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Don't miss the tea specialists and old-time candy shop where they pull taffy on-site.
Balboa Park also boasts beautiful greens, walking paths and gardens, dozens of museums, shops and local artisans as well as a few excellent theatres and restaurants. Spend the day.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balboa Park also boasts beautiful greens, walking paths and gardens, dozens of museums, shops and local artisans as well as a few excellent theatres and restaurants. Spend the day.