Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy wine tasting of some lovely wines being made with Santa Barbara grapes in an urban location.
8 locals recommend
Blue Door Urban Winery
4060 Morena BlvdEnjoy wine tasting of some lovely wines being made with Santa Barbara grapes in an urban location.
A great place to grab a pint! On weekend nights you can expect Irish bands playing and lots of revelry!
7 locals recommend
Blarney Stone Pub
5617 Balboa AveA great place to grab a pint! On weekend nights you can expect Irish bands playing and lots of revelry!
One of our favorite breweries offering belgians and IPA's. During the day, this location is kid and pet friendly. They often have food trucks so you can enjoy a bite to eat!
31 locals recommend
Societe Brewing Company
8262 Clairemont Mesa BlvdOne of our favorite breweries offering belgians and IPA's. During the day, this location is kid and pet friendly. They often have food trucks so you can enjoy a bite to eat!
The original micro-brewery in San Diego with many styles of beer- german, belgian, IPA, etc. This is a tasting room only (bring food if you like). Or visit their beer garden for a full restaurant,
19 locals recommend
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Tasting Room and Beer Garden
5985 Santa Fe StThe original micro-brewery in San Diego with many styles of beer- german, belgian, IPA, etc. This is a tasting room only (bring food if you like). Or visit their beer garden for a full restaurant,
We are members of this winery who specializes in Pinot Noir production. A great place to start and evening in Little Italy!
6 locals recommend
Pali Wine Co.
2130 India StWe are members of this winery who specializes in Pinot Noir production. A great place to start and evening in Little Italy!
Essentials
This Costco location is the closest to our home and also has gasoline and an Auto shop.
150 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrThis Costco location is the closest to our home and also has gasoline and an Auto shop.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveGrocery store with good prices on wine & beers.
Great prices on produce. Very similar to a Trader Joe's store with lots of natural foods. Their meats are all very fresh and high quality.
273 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveGreat prices on produce. Very similar to a Trader Joe's store with lots of natural foods. Their meats are all very fresh and high quality.
This close-by nail salon is my favorite. Ask for Ty to do your nails! Make sure to get an appointment- 858-273-4093.
Rose Canyon Beauty & Spa
4223 Balboa AvenueThis close-by nail salon is my favorite. Ask for Ty to do your nails! Make sure to get an appointment- 858-273-4093.
Food Scene
A great place for brunch, offering unique menu that often includes cholocate. Must try the Cinnaroll, drinking chocolates and champagne cocktails! Service can be slow but it's worth it :)
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StA great place for brunch, offering unique menu that often includes cholocate. Must try the Cinnaroll, drinking chocolates and champagne cocktails! Service can be slow but it's worth it :)
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrA great place to dine by the beach.
The Green Flash
701 Thomas AvenueA great place to dine by the beach.
This pizza and craft beer restaurant is pet-friendly on the patio and kid-friendly too.
IsaBella Artisan Pizzeria & Craft Beer Garden
4705-A Clairemont DriveThis pizza and craft beer restaurant is pet-friendly on the patio and kid-friendly too.
Common Theory
4805 Convoy StCraft brews and food.
This little hole in the wall is one of our favorites to find local and international beers and pub style food.
10 locals recommend
O'Brien's
4646 Convoy StThis little hole in the wall is one of our favorites to find local and international beers and pub style food.
If you are looking for a kid friendly place with craft beer and pub style food, this is great. The patio is fenced in and there is a kid only area too (outdoors).
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StIf you are looking for a kid friendly place with craft beer and pub style food, this is great. The patio is fenced in and there is a kid only area too (outdoors).
One of our favorite restaurants for dining at sunset. Sit outside and enjoy the views of the San Diego Harbor and beautiful sunset as the light glimmers off the downtown skyline.
130 locals recommend
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrOne of our favorite restaurants for dining at sunset. Sit outside and enjoy the views of the San Diego Harbor and beautiful sunset as the light glimmers off the downtown skyline.
Awesome views of the ocean, a great place to grab lunch! Or happy hour and sunset... but bring a jacket if you'll be here after sunset.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StAwesome views of the ocean, a great place to grab lunch! Or happy hour and sunset... but bring a jacket if you'll be here after sunset.
Yummy food paired with a great wine and beer selection. Not very kid friendly but a great place for a date night.
108 locals recommend
Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdYummy food paired with a great wine and beer selection. Not very kid friendly but a great place for a date night.
Fun menu with international flair. Pair your evening here with a stop at Blue Door Winery or Bitter Brothers Brewery, just a block down the road from Red Card Cafe.
Red Card Cafe
4140 Morena BoulevardFun menu with international flair. Pair your evening here with a stop at Blue Door Winery or Bitter Brothers Brewery, just a block down the road from Red Card Cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
A few tips when visiting the San Diego Zoo- there are a decent amount of hills, so be sure to wear walking shoes and if you have children, bring the stroller! Don't miss taking the "Skyfari"!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrA few tips when visiting the San Diego Zoo- there are a decent amount of hills, so be sure to wear walking shoes and if you have children, bring the stroller! Don't miss taking the "Skyfari"!
The dolphin and walrus shows are lots of fun for the family. Also, the kids love the opportunity to touch rays and other sea creatures.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.The dolphin and walrus shows are lots of fun for the family. Also, the kids love the opportunity to touch rays and other sea creatures.
A great family outing; the tide pool area is excellent and allows the kids to touch many sea creatures. Outside near the sharks r several interactive & kid friendly exhibits that involve water- fun!
366 locals recommend
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayA great family outing; the tide pool area is excellent and allows the kids to touch many sea creatures. Outside near the sharks r several interactive & kid friendly exhibits that involve water- fun!
Sightseeing
Enjoy so much along the bay- beach, playgrounds, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding. You'll find a dog-friendly beach at Fiesta Island.
189 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Enjoy so much along the bay- beach, playgrounds, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding. You'll find a dog-friendly beach at Fiesta Island.
Stunning views of the ocean and San Diego Harbor. Be sure to check out the tide pools if you are there during low tide!
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrStunning views of the ocean and San Diego Harbor. Be sure to check out the tide pools if you are there during low tide!
Parks & Nature
Just above the beach here is a fantastic group of scenic hiking trails. Absolutely recommended! Not stroller friendly.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
Just above the beach here is a fantastic group of scenic hiking trails. Absolutely recommended! Not stroller friendly.
Arts & Culture
Most of San Diego's museums are located within the confines of Balboa Park. Don't miss the Reuben H Fleet Science Center for a great kids play area.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Most of San Diego's museums are located within the confines of Balboa Park. Don't miss the Reuben H Fleet Science Center for a great kids play area.