Mary Claire’s guidebook
brunch in san diego
brunch is kind of a big deal here.
this place is delicious. it doesn't hurt that a friend of mine owns it. seriously though, the food is great.
36 locals recommend
Crushed
967 Garnet Avethis place is delicious. it doesn't hurt that a friend of mine owns it. seriously though, the food is great.
If your looking for a bit of a boozier brunch. the food is great and they can accommodate large parties. sat/sun till 2.
20 locals recommend
Bub's at the Beach
1030 Garnet AveIf your looking for a bit of a boozier brunch. the food is great and they can accommodate large parties. sat/sun till 2.
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvdlocal favorite, fun tiki vibe close to the beach.
pretty little garden setting. it's cute and they have good bacon.
129 locals recommend
Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass Stpretty little garden setting. it's cute and they have good bacon.
very cute, very tasty. always cute dogs in there. lush green vibe.
137 locals recommend
The Patio on Lamont
4445 Lamont Stvery cute, very tasty. always cute dogs in there. lush green vibe.
Day time exploring
my top things to tourist out on.
I've been a member for 9 years. it is AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and go see some animals and plants. our zoo is also one of the largest botanical gardens in the united states.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrI've been a member for 9 years. it is AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and go see some animals and plants. our zoo is also one of the largest botanical gardens in the united states.
free fun, go see the seals and sea lions. They have taken over this private beach. Babies are usually born in early spring.
24 locals recommend
Seal Rock
Children's Pool Observation Walkwayfree fun, go see the seals and sea lions. They have taken over this private beach. Babies are usually born in early spring.
free fun. go see the cliffs and have a short hike. beautiful views. great for picnicking.
206 locals recommend
Torrey Pines
free fun. go see the cliffs and have a short hike. beautiful views. great for picnicking.
check out OB... It is a scene. It seems to be stuck in 1970, bring cash. They have a fun hippy town and a world class farmers market every Wednesday starting at 4pm.
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport Avecheck out OB... It is a scene. It seems to be stuck in 1970, bring cash. They have a fun hippy town and a world class farmers market every Wednesday starting at 4pm.
Free fun, my favorite walk in town. Stunning cliff side beauty. go at sunset.
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera Street Free fun, my favorite walk in town. Stunning cliff side beauty. go at sunset.
Embarcadero Marina Park North
More beauty.
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdCute beach, fancy neighborhood and great shops.
Stunning views of down town and the islands. Tide pools , light house, military cemetery and educational buildings. it's pretty.
65 locals recommend
Point Loma Tide Pools
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrStunning views of down town and the islands. Tide pools , light house, military cemetery and educational buildings. it's pretty.
Day drinking
Also a thing here.
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AvePick a bar, they have 5. outdoor games and cocktails.
Lahaina Beach House
710 Oliver Ctbeach front party. open till the sun sets.
PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean Blvdlarge rooftop deck, views of the ocean.
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvdoutdoor seating and fun drinks.
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica Aveviews views views
my favorite restaurants
I love me some food!!!
This is my favorite pho in SD and I have been to Vietnam. It isn't the prettiest place but the food is amazing and the service is quick and efficient. Try the rice vermicelli with shrimp a bhan mi or go classic, pho.
18 locals recommend
Pho Time
1820 Garnet AveThis is my favorite pho in SD and I have been to Vietnam. It isn't the prettiest place but the food is amazing and the service is quick and efficient. Try the rice vermicelli with shrimp a bhan mi or go classic, pho.
This ramen is bomb. counter service. the place is cute though. well decorated and the staff is super nice. try their cold ramen options. you can thank me later.
its called Hachi Ramen.. this is the correct address
16 locals recommend
HACHI RAMEN
2505 Fifth AveThis ramen is bomb. counter service. the place is cute though. well decorated and the staff is super nice. try their cold ramen options. you can thank me later.
its called Hachi Ramen.. this is the correct address
Asain Mexican mix. hard to describe, it's delicious though and priced right.
24 locals recommend
King and Queen Cantina
1490 Kettner BlvdAsain Mexican mix. hard to describe, it's delicious though and priced right.
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveThe best mahi taco in San Diego. views.
B-Mo's Sandwich Shop
1037 Garnet AveBomb sandwiches. walk up, call in or eat there. seating is limited.
Delicious sea food. walk up counter service. can be pricey.
194 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveDelicious sea food. walk up counter service. can be pricey.
Really great late night bar food. try the steakums or their famous wings.
20 locals recommend
Bub's at the Beach
1030 Garnet AveReally great late night bar food. try the steakums or their famous wings.
there are 3 or 4 in town. just skip all that and try poke chop. it's legit.
29 locals recommend
Poké Chop
1404 Garnet Avethere are 3 or 4 in town. just skip all that and try poke chop. it's legit.
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdBeautiful views and solid menu.
this place is amazing. you wouldn't know to go here it's kind of hidden and a local treasure. go for happy hour tapas and sangria pitchers. 4-6pm crazy cheap, crazy good.
108 locals recommend
Costa Brava
1653 Garnet Avethis place is amazing. you wouldn't know to go here it's kind of hidden and a local treasure. go for happy hour tapas and sangria pitchers. 4-6pm crazy cheap, crazy good.
shopping
shop till you drop.
This is a high end outdoor mall. It's beautiful and fun to walk. the stores range from Forever 21 to Versace. People watching.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdThis is a high end outdoor mall. It's beautiful and fun to walk. the stores range from Forever 21 to Versace. People watching.
Walk Newport ave and check out all the cool clothing and antique stores.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StWalk Newport ave and check out all the cool clothing and antique stores.
This place is a maze. it's a very unique outdoor mall in the middle of downtown. pretty cool
241 locals recommend
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaThis place is a maze. it's a very unique outdoor mall in the middle of downtown. pretty cool
Lots of great gift shops and its a nice place to walk around. they have lots of hand painted and craftsman gifts.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Lots of great gift shops and its a nice place to walk around. they have lots of hand painted and craftsman gifts.
Another California mall. its a good one and they have a great food court.
381 locals recommend
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrAnother California mall. its a good one and they have a great food court.
La Jolla
higher end shops and boutiques.