Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
The food and fancy atmosphere are always incredible, but head there for Monday night pizza & beer or Tuesday night pasta & wine - the deals on food are too good to be true, and drinks are $1! Bring cash for the drink portion.
101 locals recommend
Alexander's
3391 30th StThe food and fancy atmosphere are always incredible, but head there for Monday night pizza & beer or Tuesday night pasta & wine - the deals on food are too good to be true, and drinks are $1! Bring cash for the drink portion.
Enjoy afternoon sunshine with excellent charcuterie, woodfired pizzas, and wonderful selection of wine. The staff at Rose is fun too, authentic people offering knowledgeable service.
75 locals recommend
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th St Enjoy afternoon sunshine with excellent charcuterie, woodfired pizzas, and wonderful selection of wine. The staff at Rose is fun too, authentic people offering knowledgeable service.
If you haven’t tried Georgian/Russian food yet and are looking for a filling meal, Pomegranate is authentic in atmosphere and taste. Plenty of yum.
59 locals recommend
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdIf you haven’t tried Georgian/Russian food yet and are looking for a filling meal, Pomegranate is authentic in atmosphere and taste. Plenty of yum.
Lips boasts drag entertainment for those who enjoy costumes and a performance to remember. There’s dinner and brunch options, all complete with cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Lips Restaurant
3036 El Cajon BlvdLips boasts drag entertainment for those who enjoy costumes and a performance to remember. There’s dinner and brunch options, all complete with cocktails.
The trendiest, most delightful ramen in North Park with tons of craft beer options. The outdoor seating is a must.
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StThe trendiest, most delightful ramen in North Park with tons of craft beer options. The outdoor seating is a must.
Traditional tacos with a hip twist. A grand variety of salsas and beers and some outdoor seating to boot.
150 locals recommend
City Tacos
3028 University AveTraditional tacos with a hip twist. A grand variety of salsas and beers and some outdoor seating to boot.
Traditional tacos. So good - if you haven’t had a California burrito yet, try one here.
132 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StTraditional tacos. So good - if you haven’t had a California burrito yet, try one here.
Homemade ice cream and sorbet in a dry cleaning themed space. Flavors like watermelon basil and ricotta fig. Delicious!
20 locals recommend
Ans Dry Cleaning
3017 Adams AveHomemade ice cream and sorbet in a dry cleaning themed space. Flavors like watermelon basil and ricotta fig. Delicious!
Order “The Champ” for a perfectly blended unique latte
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveOrder “The Champ” for a perfectly blended unique latte
Holsem Coffee
2911 University AveLight but interesting breakfasts/lunches with great coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
A 5 minute Lyft can take you to this nostalgic bar where you can grill your own steaks, burgers, and more. The garlic bread is amazing, and the drinks are stiff.
168 locals recommend
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th StA 5 minute Lyft can take you to this nostalgic bar where you can grill your own steaks, burgers, and more. The garlic bread is amazing, and the drinks are stiff.
Just next to downtown/Gaslamp, Little Italy is full of restaurants unparalleled in style.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Just next to downtown/Gaslamp, Little Italy is full of restaurants unparalleled in style.
Essentials
Vons
3610 Adams AveTry vegan Bitchin' Sauce with carrots or chips. Yum!
Shopping
Unique vintage finds at reasonable prices, check it out if you want to add some California style to your vacation wardrobe.
11 locals recommend
Hunt & Gather
3817 Ray StUnique vintage finds at reasonable prices, check it out if you want to add some California style to your vacation wardrobe.
Pinterest made into reality, one of the most well done gift shops out there.
158 locals recommend
Pigment
3801 30th St Pinterest made into reality, one of the most well done gift shops out there.
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful and accessible hikes nearby. Cliffs and formations with the Pacific below.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadOne of the most beautiful and accessible hikes nearby. Cliffs and formations with the Pacific below.
Black's Beach
The least populated local beach.
Classic roller coaster, games, and more at this historic oceanfront amusement park.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdClassic roller coaster, games, and more at this historic oceanfront amusement park.
Everything Else
A colorful beach town packed with chill small businesses a long pier where locals fish for mackerel in the evenings.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StA colorful beach town packed with chill small businesses a long pier where locals fish for mackerel in the evenings.
A busy commercial area with tons of shopping including a great vintage selection and every manner of food.
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StA busy commercial area with tons of shopping including a great vintage selection and every manner of food.
A 30 minute drive without traffic, but a lovely, quiet beach town with just enough to do.
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
A 30 minute drive without traffic, but a lovely, quiet beach town with just enough to do.
Sightseeing
An architectural wonder with an incredible ocean view.
24 locals recommend
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N Torrey Pines RdAn architectural wonder with an incredible ocean view.