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Bars
Local sports bar a few blocks away. Great lunch and dinner menu. They have delicious tacos and burgers. It's a great place to watch a game or go out for Trivia Night. The also have a pool table, dart board, and a number of board games. (5 min walk)
73 locals recommend
Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission BlvdLocal sports bar a few blocks away. Great lunch and dinner menu. They have delicious tacos and burgers. It's a great place to watch a game or go out for Trivia Night. The also have a pool table, dart board, and a number of board games. (5 min walk)
If you are in your 20's and looking for a scene this is it. It gets packed. It's called "The Local" but we suspect it mostly out of towners. You might spot your neighbors from Arizona here. Ha!
92 locals recommend
The Local Pacific Beach
809 Thomas AveIf you are in your 20's and looking for a scene this is it. It gets packed. It's called "The Local" but we suspect it mostly out of towners. You might spot your neighbors from Arizona here. Ha!
This a great scene. It's a huge open-air bar right off of the boardwalk. It has a great dinner menu. Come here just for a drink or come for dinner. You won't be disappointed.
81 locals recommend
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdThis a great scene. It's a huge open-air bar right off of the boardwalk. It has a great dinner menu. Come here just for a drink or come for dinner. You won't be disappointed.
Huge bar and grill located next door to the actual fire station, which is practically on the beach. They have a full menu which features burgers and steaks. They have several floors and an open-air rooftop.
85 locals recommend
Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge
722 Grand AveHuge bar and grill located next door to the actual fire station, which is practically on the beach. They have a full menu which features burgers and steaks. They have several floors and an open-air rooftop.
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AveBrand new trendy two-level bar.
Backyard Kitchen & Tap
832 Garnet AveCook scene.
Coffee
Great breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor. This is the closest cafe to the guest house, only about 2-1/2 blocks away. (5 min walk)
111 locals recommend
Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlGreat breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor. This is the closest cafe to the guest house, only about 2-1/2 blocks away. (5 min walk)
Local coffee house. We're not coffee drinkers but people swear by their coffee. 10 min walking distance (5 min biking) from the guesthouse.
153 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdLocal coffee house. We're not coffee drinkers but people swear by their coffee. 10 min walking distance (5 min biking) from the guesthouse.
Our closest Starbucks. 15 min walking distance (5 min biking) from the guesthouse.
128 locals recommend
Starbucks
4994 Newport AveOur closest Starbucks. 15 min walking distance (5 min biking) from the guesthouse.
Restaurants
This is a popular breakfast/lunch spot within walking distance to the guest house. If you get there after 9 am expect to wait for a table. No, wait at lunchtime. Get french toast! (10 min walk away.)
113 locals recommend
The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission BlvdThis is a popular breakfast/lunch spot within walking distance to the guest house. If you get there after 9 am expect to wait for a table. No, wait at lunchtime. Get french toast! (10 min walk away.)
Cheap breakfast and the portion size is huge! If you get there after 9 am expect a line down the block and a wait of at least 30 minutes. But its all part of the scene! Wait in line, order, then find a seat. They bring the food out to you. We recommend the patio seating on the other side of the boardwalk just past the souvenir shop. (20 min walk/10 min bike away.)
208 locals recommend
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveCheap breakfast and the portion size is huge! If you get there after 9 am expect a line down the block and a wait of at least 30 minutes. But its all part of the scene! Wait in line, order, then find a seat. They bring the food out to you. We recommend the patio seating on the other side of the boardwalk just past the souvenir shop. (20 min walk/10 min bike away.)
This is a little dive of a Mexican food place that faces Mission Blvd. Eat there or take out. 15 min walking distance (5 min biking) from guesthouse.
62 locals recommend
La Playa Taco Shop
3973 Mission BlvdThis is a little dive of a Mexican food place that faces Mission Blvd. Eat there or take out. 15 min walking distance (5 min biking) from guesthouse.
If you like curry this is the place. They have curry dishes from all around the world from Thailand to Malaysia to England. The price is about $10-12/plate. (Free st. parking on Garnet or 15 min bike)
47 locals recommend
World Curry
1433 Garnet AveIf you like curry this is the place. They have curry dishes from all around the world from Thailand to Malaysia to England. The price is about $10-12/plate. (Free st. parking on Garnet or 15 min bike)
Go here if you want a nice meal out with a lovely ocean view! Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Super cheap bar menu on weekdays. (15 min walk/5 min bike) Valet parking and free underground parking.
207 locals recommend
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrGo here if you want a nice meal out with a lovely ocean view! Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Super cheap bar menu on weekdays. (15 min walk/5 min bike) Valet parking and free underground parking.
Cozy little Thai restaurant with all the usual Thai dishes. (20 min walk/10 min bike.)
13 locals recommend
Coconut Thai Asian Bistro
4150 Mission BlvdCozy little Thai restaurant with all the usual Thai dishes. (20 min walk/10 min bike.)
Pizza by the slice or the whole pie. It's walking distance to the guest house or they deliver. Indoor & outdoor seating. (10 min walk)
23 locals recommend
Rosaria Pizza
3741 Mission BlvdPizza by the slice or the whole pie. It's walking distance to the guest house or they deliver. Indoor & outdoor seating. (10 min walk)
This is exactly what you think it is - the national chain diner. But its one of the only restaurants in the area opens 24 hours.
21 locals recommend
Denny's
800 Garnet AveThis is exactly what you think it is - the national chain diner. But its one of the only restaurants in the area opens 24 hours.
Specializing in breakfast food all day long and typical American lunch/dinner food. Specialize in waffles, crepes, and pancakes. One of the best places to take the family because kids dine free with each paying adult! Open 6am-10pm weekdays and 24 hours weekends (10 min bike/20 min walk.)
30 locals recommend
IHOP
856 Grand AveSpecializing in breakfast food all day long and typical American lunch/dinner food. Specialize in waffles, crepes, and pancakes. One of the best places to take the family because kids dine free with each paying adult! Open 6am-10pm weekdays and 24 hours weekends (10 min bike/20 min walk.)
This place is where the locals go for brunch. Covered outdoor seating. Amazing stuffed french toast. (10 min away by car.)
129 locals recommend
Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass StThis place is where the locals go for brunch. Covered outdoor seating. Amazing stuffed french toast. (10 min away by car.)
If you want a nice upscale restaurant with a lovely view of Mission Bay for Brunch or dinner, this is where we recommend. It is the restaurant at the Catamaran Hotel. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.
30 locals recommend
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
3999 Mission BlvdIf you want a nice upscale restaurant with a lovely view of Mission Bay for Brunch or dinner, this is where we recommend. It is the restaurant at the Catamaran Hotel. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.
If you want an outdoor oceanfront brunch experience this place is about a 15-minute walk from the guest house. In the afternoon and evenings, this becomes a noisy bar.
32 locals recommend
Baja Beach Cafe
701 Thomas AveIf you want an outdoor oceanfront brunch experience this place is about a 15-minute walk from the guest house. In the afternoon and evenings, this becomes a noisy bar.
Upscale, ocean view located at the Tower23 Hotel, just 1 block north of the pier. 10 min bike/20 bike/ or 3 hrs of complimentary valet parking when dining there.
163 locals recommend
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StUpscale, ocean view located at the Tower23 Hotel, just 1 block north of the pier. 10 min bike/20 bike/ or 3 hrs of complimentary valet parking when dining there.
Tiki inspired cocktails and dishes based on Caribbean and Cuban flavors and ingredients, ranging from jerk chicken and curried coconut shrimp to a Cuban sandwich and citrus-marinated skirt steak. Miss B's also offers a brunch menu every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes coconut-rum French toast, a Monte Cristo sandwich and a ropa vieja hash with braised beef, Jamaican beer cheese and chimichurri.
103 locals recommend
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission BlvdTiki inspired cocktails and dishes based on Caribbean and Cuban flavors and ingredients, ranging from jerk chicken and curried coconut shrimp to a Cuban sandwich and citrus-marinated skirt steak. Miss B's also offers a brunch menu every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes coconut-rum French toast, a Monte Cristo sandwich and a ropa vieja hash with braised beef, Jamaican beer cheese and chimichurri.
Located at Belmont Park and situated directly on the Mission Beach boardwalk, this 30,000 square foot outdoor venue is the perfect place to soak up the San Diego sun. Grab lunch here on the beach side of the roller coaster. Dine on the sand & watch the boardwalk pass you by. Their unique environment features outdoor tiki bars, fire pits, cabanas, and tropical palms which create the quintessential California beach experience. Relax in a cabana or take a seat at a beachfront bar, a perfect setting to enjoy our epic sunsets while you enjoy a cold beer and some delicious eats!
100 locals recommend
Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front WalkLocated at Belmont Park and situated directly on the Mission Beach boardwalk, this 30,000 square foot outdoor venue is the perfect place to soak up the San Diego sun. Grab lunch here on the beach side of the roller coaster. Dine on the sand & watch the boardwalk pass you by. Their unique environment features outdoor tiki bars, fire pits, cabanas, and tropical palms which create the quintessential California beach experience. Relax in a cabana or take a seat at a beachfront bar, a perfect setting to enjoy our epic sunsets while you enjoy a cold beer and some delicious eats!
Kid-Friendly
Amusement park with the Big Dipper Roller Coaster. No admission cost, just pay per ride. Arcade, midway game, rock climbing wall, zip line, bumper cars, mini golf, and more. (15 min walk/5 min bike).
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdAmusement park with the Big Dipper Roller Coaster. No admission cost, just pay per ride. Arcade, midway game, rock climbing wall, zip line, bumper cars, mini golf, and more. (15 min walk/5 min bike).
Its only 2 miles away from the guest house. If you want to avoid the outrageous parking fees you can ride the bikes there or take the 8 bus which you can get on at Mission Blvd & San Juan (1 blk away)
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Its only 2 miles away from the guest house. If you want to avoid the outrageous parking fees you can ride the bikes there or take the 8 bus which you can get on at Mission Blvd & San Juan (1 blk away)
Extremely popular ice cream place. Expect a line out the door most nights. Custom ice cream sandwiches with your choice of ice cream and fresh baked cookies or brownies. (20 min walk/10 min bike)
97 locals recommend
The Baked Bear
4516 Mission BlvdExtremely popular ice cream place. Expect a line out the door most nights. Custom ice cream sandwiches with your choice of ice cream and fresh baked cookies or brownies. (20 min walk/10 min bike)
Stores
The liquor stores around here are also convenience stores so you can also get basic groceries and necessities here if in a pinch. They are open all day and late at night. (10 min walk/5 min bike ride)
19 locals recommend
Hub Liquor
3757 Mission BlvdThe liquor stores around here are also convenience stores so you can also get basic groceries and necessities here if in a pinch. They are open all day and late at night. (10 min walk/5 min bike ride)
Pharmacy/Convenience store. Open until midnight. They sell sunscreen and beach supplies year round as well as basic groceries. (20 min walk/10 min bike)
168 locals recommend
CVS
1792 Garnet AvePharmacy/Convenience store. Open until midnight. They sell sunscreen and beach supplies year round as well as basic groceries. (20 min walk/10 min bike)
The only local convenience store opens 24 hours. (15 min walk/5 min bike)
41 locals recommend
7-Eleven
6953 La Jolla BlvdThe only local convenience store opens 24 hours. (15 min walk/5 min bike)
Groceries
This is the closest full grocery store. They have a pharmacy and ATM inside. Free underground parking.
208 locals recommend
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrThis is the closest full grocery store. They have a pharmacy and ATM inside. Free underground parking.
This is the local health food store. It's way cheaper than Whole Foods Market and even cheaper than Trader Joe's. Big produce section, fresh meats, deli counter, and lots of vitamins and supplements.
273 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveThis is the local health food store. It's way cheaper than Whole Foods Market and even cheaper than Trader Joe's. Big produce section, fresh meats, deli counter, and lots of vitamins and supplements.
EVERY TUESDAY, 2 pm - 7 pm on Bayard Street at Garnet. Fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh eggs; fresh baked bread and pastries, fish, meat, cheese, & fresh flowers. Live music & craftspeople.
42 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StEVERY TUESDAY, 2 pm - 7 pm on Bayard Street at Garnet. Fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh eggs; fresh baked bread and pastries, fish, meat, cheese, & fresh flowers. Live music & craftspeople.
This grocery store is super popular for convenient prepared food. They have great prepared salads and food that you just heat up. It's very affordable & everything is delicious.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThis grocery store is super popular for convenient prepared food. They have great prepared salads and food that you just heat up. It's very affordable & everything is delicious.