Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
The Patio on Goldfinch
4020 Goldfinch StJust walk on over from your room.
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvdcrazy good. I like the bar with appetizers.
love them for food... Sunday brunch with chicken chiliquiles and mimosas can't be beat. Then walk around and enjoy the day,.
61 locals recommend
Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India Stlove them for food... Sunday brunch with chicken chiliquiles and mimosas can't be beat. Then walk around and enjoy the day,.
maple bacon donuts,.. do I need to say more. If this sounds like breakfast, get reservations or get there early.
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington Stmaple bacon donuts,.. do I need to say more. If this sounds like breakfast, get reservations or get there early.
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park Blvdgreat breakfast, lunch or dinner
Spend afternoon in La Jolla and stop at Brian Mallarcy's Top Chef restaurant for drink and food.
99 locals recommend
Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel AvenueSpend afternoon in La Jolla and stop at Brian Mallarcy's Top Chef restaurant for drink and food.
The Headquarters at Seaport
789 W Harbor DrThis is a shopping area and great restaurants.
This is just down the hill, you need reservations, but if you love wine and great food, this is the place. The owners prepare every menu specific to the flights they will be serving for the week.
19 locals recommend
Wine Vault & Bistro
3731 India StThis is just down the hill, you need reservations, but if you love wine and great food, this is the place. The owners prepare every menu specific to the flights they will be serving for the week.
You will find this place in Old town, I know in a Mexican village? But its true, it's there and it's yummy. It's always crowded so make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Worth it!
80 locals recommend
Hane Sushi
2760 Fifth AveYou will find this place in Old town, I know in a Mexican village? But its true, it's there and it's yummy. It's always crowded so make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Worth it!
Starbucks
1206 28th Stcoffee just around the corner from the house... 1 block up.
Meshuggah Shack
4048 Goldfinch StThis is a unique little coffee stop just a block away.
Just across Washington is this little coffee shop, anti Starbucks.. no sweetn'low or options... it's coffee, espresso all old school.
32 locals recommend
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch StJust across Washington is this little coffee shop, anti Starbucks.. no sweetn'low or options... it's coffee, espresso all old school.
You can walk or bike, it's a few blocks away into Hillcrest. Fresh bread every day and lots of other yummy foods.. breakfast to lunch only.
103 locals recommend
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveYou can walk or bike, it's a few blocks away into Hillcrest. Fresh bread every day and lots of other yummy foods.. breakfast to lunch only.
This place always has a line... it's insane. You can call in your order for pick up also, otherwise, be prepared to hang out.. worth it.
139 locals recommend
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StThis place always has a line... it's insane. You can call in your order for pick up also, otherwise, be prepared to hang out.. worth it.
Healthy and yummy... get it to go or enjoy eating there and heading over the gelato shop nextdoor.
51 locals recommend
Saffron Thai
3737 India StHealthy and yummy... get it to go or enjoy eating there and heading over the gelato shop nextdoor.
new restaurant to SD, part of Juniper and Ivy next door. Just easy going chicken of all sorts and it's all outdoors. You can even play some bachi ball.
145 locals recommend
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvdnew restaurant to SD, part of Juniper and Ivy next door. Just easy going chicken of all sorts and it's all outdoors. You can even play some bachi ball.
owned by two awesome people.. truly italian. Same owner as Bencotto right next door, so you won't miss out trying either.
50 locals recommend
Monello
750 W Fir Stowned by two awesome people.. truly italian. Same owner as Bencotto right next door, so you won't miss out trying either.
Feeling like a little Ramen... try this one out just down in Little Italy.
77 locals recommend
Underbelly
750 W Fir StFeeling like a little Ramen... try this one out just down in Little Italy.
Everything Else
Quick to airport.. but far enough away to you'd never know it.
286 locals recommend
San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrQuick to airport.. but far enough away to you'd never know it.
fresh fruit, veggies, exotic food. and Walk around little italy.... can't go wrong.
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date Stfresh fruit, veggies, exotic food. and Walk around little italy.... can't go wrong.
This is a little hotel hidden away in Point Loma... they have a great little restaurant and check to see if they are having movie night while floating at the pool.
23 locals recommend
Pearl Hotel
1410 Rosecrans StThis is a little hotel hidden away in Point Loma... they have a great little restaurant and check to see if they are having movie night while floating at the pool.
Great place for concerts.. summer is when they are all outdoors. It's awesome.
54 locals recommend
Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
2241 Shelter Island DrGreat place for concerts.. summer is when they are all outdoors. It's awesome.
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrLove it and you can ride your bike there from the house.
Restaurants, clubs, dancing, harbor... you name it we are just 10 minutes away.
253 locals recommend
Downtown San Diego
1409 Fourth AvenueRestaurants, clubs, dancing, harbor... you name it we are just 10 minutes away.
This can't be beat for sightseeing seals, great food and shops. If you like to snorkel or scuba dive.. let us know. We have the perfect diver to take you.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdThis can't be beat for sightseeing seals, great food and shops. If you like to snorkel or scuba dive.. let us know. We have the perfect diver to take you.
you can take the ferry from downtown to Coronado and enjoy the water and walking around. Fun way to get away.
102 locals recommend
Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st Styou can take the ferry from downtown to Coronado and enjoy the water and walking around. Fun way to get away.
Get on the Grape Vine tours to Temecula for a great afternoon of wine tasting. You won't be sorry. They pick you up locally and bring you back.
207 locals recommend
Temecula
Get on the Grape Vine tours to Temecula for a great afternoon of wine tasting. You won't be sorry. They pick you up locally and bring you back.
If you have never seen a carrier, this one is amazing to see. And you can walk down the road to Seaport Village for some shopping and food.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrIf you have never seen a carrier, this one is amazing to see. And you can walk down the road to Seaport Village for some shopping and food.
We do have some good museums here in SD and they are all located in our beautiful Balboa Park. Enjoy the day wondering around and have lunch or dinner at the Prado.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
We do have some good museums here in SD and they are all located in our beautiful Balboa Park. Enjoy the day wondering around and have lunch or dinner at the Prado.
Wanna see where Marilyn Monroe filmed a famous movie, or have drinks looking out to the ocean.
We like to go to 1500 Ocean Walk, it's their outdoor bar, enjoy the sunset around the firepits.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveWanna see where Marilyn Monroe filmed a famous movie, or have drinks looking out to the ocean.
We like to go to 1500 Ocean Walk, it's their outdoor bar, enjoy the sunset around the firepits.
iFLY
2385 Camino Del Rio Nwanna pretend your skydiving, don't miss this experience at IFly.
Our zoo is famous, don't miss out on going.. in the summer we have night zoo. Take advantage of late evening stroll around the park.
SECRET: go to Alberts treehouse... little restaurant hidden away
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOur zoo is famous, don't miss out on going.. in the summer we have night zoo. Take advantage of late evening stroll around the park.
SECRET: go to Alberts treehouse... little restaurant hidden away
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaDon't miss out on kayaking at the Cove
This is a great hiking area if you want some fresh air and ocean breeze.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadThis is a great hiking area if you want some fresh air and ocean breeze.
Swami's Beach
Awesome beach, meditation garden just steps away.
Presidio Park
2811 Jackson Stjust a place to take it all in and walk around
I do love a good symphony, but I put this up because if your here in the summer they have awesome concerts outside on the bay. Everyone goes, it's so fun.
google summer pops san diego
56 locals recommend
San Diego Symphony
750 B StI do love a good symphony, but I put this up because if your here in the summer they have awesome concerts outside on the bay. Everyone goes, it's so fun.
google summer pops san diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch StYum.. great crab legs and mules for dinner.
just a walk around the corner, old school dark bar with good drinks and karaoke. You can't leave there without having fun and you don't need a car.
45 locals recommend
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington Stjust a walk around the corner, old school dark bar with good drinks and karaoke. You can't leave there without having fun and you don't need a car.
just 10 min away if you are feeling like being a kid and having a drink.
40 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
2931 Camino Del Rio Northjust 10 min away if you are feeling like being a kid and having a drink.
If your just needing a beer with a lax atmosphere, and maybe some shepards pie.. yum, head on over to this little hideaway.
39 locals recommend
Shakespeare Pub
3701 India StIf your just needing a beer with a lax atmosphere, and maybe some shepards pie.. yum, head on over to this little hideaway.
Bencotto
750 W Fir StNext to Monello's... awesome Italian food and great drinks.
Arts & Culture
Great food, funky area... call first and ask if you can participate in the class with Art by Davina. Enjoy a fun evening and paint a memory to take home with you.
16 locals recommend
Wang's North Park
3029 University AveGreat food, funky area... call first and ask if you can participate in the class with Art by Davina. Enjoy a fun evening and paint a memory to take home with you.
Best comedy house in San Diego. New acts every week... check them out.
18 locals recommend
The American Comedy Co.
818 Sixth AveBest comedy house in San Diego. New acts every week... check them out.
Old Town
Don't miss out on Old Town area for some mexican food and history.
Essentials
Every Sunday morning there is an awesome market just minutes away.. great food, music and people watching
134 locals recommend
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StEvery Sunday morning there is an awesome market just minutes away.. great food, music and people watching
Shopping
There is a little street in Encinitas called Cedros.. head on up for some awesome boutique shops and food.
Cedros Gardens
South Cedros AvenueThere is a little street in Encinitas called Cedros.. head on up for some awesome boutique shops and food.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdFashion Valley Mall... need I say more.