Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2121 Imperial AveGrocery Store and Home Essentials
Getting Around
25th/Commercial St Station
Two blocks down from the house! West and East bound - orange line.
San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrDrinks & Nightlife
4 block walk. Plus, its a new spot with a reputable taco shop, record store, vintage shop, coffee shop, and other unique specialty spots all on the same street!
39 locals recommend
BORDER X BREWING
2181 Logan Ave4 block walk. Plus, its a new spot with a reputable taco shop, record store, vintage shop, coffee shop, and other unique specialty spots all on the same street!
Bonus - its next door to Mish Mash Eatery. And, in the same lot as Northgate Grocery Store, Lil Caesars Pizza, Asia Wok, Fruit Shop, Seafood Restaurant and a Redbox.
21 locals recommend
Iron Fist Brewing San Diego
1985 National AveBonus - its next door to Mish Mash Eatery. And, in the same lot as Northgate Grocery Store, Lil Caesars Pizza, Asia Wok, Fruit Shop, Seafood Restaurant and a Redbox.
A popular hip and happening San Diego neighborhood with a lot of restaurants, bars, music, coffee and specialty shops.
439 locals recommend
North Park
A popular hip and happening San Diego neighborhood with a lot of restaurants, bars, music, coffee and specialty shops.
From the Horton Plaza Mall to the movies to restaurants to night life this is where you will get the most action! Your options are pretty unlimited- explore!
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
From the Horton Plaza Mall to the movies to restaurants to night life this is where you will get the most action! Your options are pretty unlimited- explore!
Food Scene
San Diego is a coffee hub for local roasters, but no one beats Cafe Moto! Organic, solar powered, and fair trade. Recommendation: Dry Cappuccino or Cold Brew
37 locals recommend
Cafe Moto
2619 National AveSan Diego is a coffee hub for local roasters, but no one beats Cafe Moto! Organic, solar powered, and fair trade. Recommendation: Dry Cappuccino or Cold Brew
4 block walk. Plus, it's a new spot with a coffee shop, record store, vintage shop, and other unique specialty spots all on the same street!! Homemade corn tortillas - pollo asado and birria are my go to, along with a churro for dessert!
87 locals recommend
¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan Ave4 block walk. Plus, it's a new spot with a coffee shop, record store, vintage shop, and other unique specialty spots all on the same street!! Homemade corn tortillas - pollo asado and birria are my go to, along with a churro for dessert!
4 block walk. Great coffee. Plus, it's a new spot with a reputable taco shop, record store, vintage shop, and other unique specialty spots all on the same street!
18 locals recommend
Por Vida
2146 Logan Ave4 block walk. Great coffee. Plus, it's a new spot with a reputable taco shop, record store, vintage shop, and other unique specialty spots all on the same street!
My favorite place for a burger, served on a local bakery bun. Also offers other gourmet American dishes, along with beer and wine. Bonus - its next door to Iron Fist Brewery. And, in the same lot as Northgate Grocery Store, Lil Caesars Pizza, Asia Wok, Fruit Shop, Seafood Restaurant and a Redbox.
13 locals recommend
MishMash
1805 Newton AveMy favorite place for a burger, served on a local bakery bun. Also offers other gourmet American dishes, along with beer and wine. Bonus - its next door to Iron Fist Brewery. And, in the same lot as Northgate Grocery Store, Lil Caesars Pizza, Asia Wok, Fruit Shop, Seafood Restaurant and a Redbox.
Best slice or whole pie of New York Style thin-sliced pizza. Soda and Beer. Cash only.
213 locals recommend
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StBest slice or whole pie of New York Style thin-sliced pizza. Soda and Beer. Cash only.
Buona Forchetta! Popular Italian restaurant, but not overrated. Worth the wait. Recommend: brick oven pizza, calamari appetizer, and Montepulciano red wine.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StBuona Forchetta! Popular Italian restaurant, but not overrated. Worth the wait. Recommend: brick oven pizza, calamari appetizer, and Montepulciano red wine.
Small Indoor market place with restaurants, coffee, and baked goods.
227 locals recommend
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdSmall Indoor market place with restaurants, coffee, and baked goods.
Authentic Mexican Sweet Breads- variety all under $1. A hole in the wall gem that has been here for decades.
44 locals recommend
Panchita's Bakery
2519 C StAuthentic Mexican Sweet Breads- variety all under $1. A hole in the wall gem that has been here for decades.
Skip all the other mexican spots that you'll see on every corner. This is the legit one offering Authentic Mexican Food - the tacos are made with homemade corn tortillas! My favorite is the Al Pastor. They offer complimentary chips with some of the best salsa's in San Diego. Other menu item that are great are Menudo Soup or Ceviche Tostada.
44 locals recommend
El Paisa Fresh Mexican Grill
2494 Imperial AvenueSkip all the other mexican spots that you'll see on every corner. This is the legit one offering Authentic Mexican Food - the tacos are made with homemade corn tortillas! My favorite is the Al Pastor. They offer complimentary chips with some of the best salsa's in San Diego. Other menu item that are great are Menudo Soup or Ceviche Tostada.
Thin Crust Pizza and Craft Beer. Great for families too. Locals love the baked mac and cheese appetizer, and the meatball parmesan pizza.
Thin & Craft Pizza
2852 Main StThin Crust Pizza and Craft Beer. Great for families too. Locals love the baked mac and cheese appetizer, and the meatball parmesan pizza.
Sightseeing
Museums, Theatre, Art, and live music- check calendar for free events. Food Truck Fridays during summer.
http://www.balboapark.org/calendar
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Museums, Theatre, Art, and live music- check calendar for free events. Food Truck Fridays during summer.
http://www.balboapark.org/calendar
A quaint San Diego neighborhood with restaurants, coffee and specialty shops.
119 locals recommend
South Park
A quaint San Diego neighborhood with restaurants, coffee and specialty shops.
Waterfront views, and quaint village of shops to walk around, explore and enjoy!
TIP: Take the elevator to the Top of the Hyatt for breathtaking 180 birds-eye views of San Diego downtown, waterfront, Coronado Island and beaches.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrWaterfront views, and quaint village of shops to walk around, explore and enjoy!
TIP: Take the elevator to the Top of the Hyatt for breathtaking 180 birds-eye views of San Diego downtown, waterfront, Coronado Island and beaches.
Beautiful views driving across the bridge, tons of shops, restaurants, and beautiful beach to spend outdoor time.
487 locals recommend
Coronado Island
Beautiful views driving across the bridge, tons of shops, restaurants, and beautiful beach to spend outdoor time.
Little Italy
Restaurants, Bars, and Specialty Shops
Old Town
Mexican Heritage ambiance, village, shops, restaurants, super quaint!
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor DrPetco Park
100 Park BlvdShopping
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton Plaza