Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Trust
3752 Park BlvdThey serve a great brunch on the weekends.
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveGreat breakfast spot with a chill atmosphere.
Make a reservation to avoid a long wait and order the maple bacon doughnuts.
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington StMake a reservation to avoid a long wait and order the maple bacon doughnuts.
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveObscenely large portions but this place is awesome!
They don't take reservations so get there early or be prepared to wait.
178 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveThey don't take reservations so get there early or be prepared to wait.
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StGreat building and ramen.
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveArguably the best Baja style fish tacos in SD.
Hodad's is fun but this place has the best burger in San Diego. Warning to parents - No children allowed in this small burger pub.
182 locals recommend
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StHodad's is fun but this place has the best burger in San Diego. Warning to parents - No children allowed in this small burger pub.
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StAmazing whole in the wall! Epic ceviche and fish tacos.
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdGreat food! Cool atmosphere!
Maybe San Diego's best BBQ. This place often sells out early.
60 locals recommend
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd StMaybe San Diego's best BBQ. This place often sells out early.
Tacos El Gordo
556 BroadwayThese authentic Mexican street tacos are cheap and delicious!!!
They don't take reservations but you can enjoy a drink at Hamilton's or Kindred across the street while you wait.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StThey don't take reservations but you can enjoy a drink at Hamilton's or Kindred across the street while you wait.
We're close enough that they'll deliver but they also have good beers on tap if you want to grab a slice.
213 locals recommend
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StWe're close enough that they'll deliver but they also have good beers on tap if you want to grab a slice.
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StI love their Chicago or thin style pizza!!
Mmmmm donuts....... apparently my East Coast friend's insist this is one of the few places that do bagels right.
53 locals recommend
Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveMmmmm donuts....... apparently my East Coast friend's insist this is one of the few places that do bagels right.
Sightseeing
Great hole in the wall to grab beers and tacos.
162 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueGreat hole in the wall to grab beers and tacos.
Beautiful coast line to enjoy a hike. As a surfer Sunset Cliffs has my favorite waves.
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
Beautiful coast line to enjoy a hike. As a surfer Sunset Cliffs has my favorite waves.
Make sure to also check out the tide pools if you choose to drive out to the lighthouse to enjoy the view.
58 locals recommend
New Point Loma Lighthouse
Cabrillo RoadMake sure to also check out the tide pools if you choose to drive out to the lighthouse to enjoy the view.
Parks & Nature
Love to come here Sunday's with the kids. Picturesque scenery to walk around. It's adjacent to the Zoo so you could do both in the same day if you have the energy. There are a ton of museum options ranging from Japanese Zen gardens to the Science Museum.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Love to come here Sunday's with the kids. Picturesque scenery to walk around. It's adjacent to the Zoo so you could do both in the same day if you have the energy. There are a ton of museum options ranging from Japanese Zen gardens to the Science Museum.
Amazing views! This spot is hands down one of the best hikes to take advantage of in San Diego. You don't even realize you're getting exercise as you hike down the trail enjoying La Jolla's beautiful coast line.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadAmazing views! This spot is hands down one of the best hikes to take advantage of in San Diego. You don't even realize you're getting exercise as you hike down the trail enjoying La Jolla's beautiful coast line.
Shopping
Nice boutique shop in hip North Park. I buy succulents, cards, and other little gifts for people here.
158 locals recommend
Pigment
3801 30th StNice boutique shop in hip North Park. I buy succulents, cards, and other little gifts for people here.
I think this is San Diego's best Mall. It's centrally located and offers a variety of shopping, restaurants, and movies.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdI think this is San Diego's best Mall. It's centrally located and offers a variety of shopping, restaurants, and movies.
This is a fun touristy area to walk around and enjoy the historic sights. Most people come for the traditional Mexican restaurants and gift shops.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
This is a fun touristy area to walk around and enjoy the historic sights. Most people come for the traditional Mexican restaurants and gift shops.
Essentials
It's close and has good produce. Baron's Market appears to compete in a similar market segment as Whole Foods.
65 locals recommend
Barons Market North Park
3231 University AveIt's close and has good produce. Baron's Market appears to compete in a similar market segment as Whole Foods.
These guys have a great frozen section of tasty prepared meals that are easy to heat up. You can also pick up a variety of food and snacks to enjoy at the beach.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThese guys have a great frozen section of tasty prepared meals that are easy to heat up. You can also pick up a variety of food and snacks to enjoy at the beach.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveTraditional grocery store real close by...
Local spot within walking distance! You can grab all the basic essentials here and support a decades old local business.
39 locals recommend
Parkside Market
3209 Thorn StLocal spot within walking distance! You can grab all the basic essentials here and support a decades old local business.
Costco Wholesale
2345 Fenton PkwyA good local Costco 10-15 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Cool beach town stuck in it's counter culture beachy and hippie roots. Enjoy a walk along the shops and restaurants on Newport Street all the way to the beach's pier.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StCool beach town stuck in it's counter culture beachy and hippie roots. Enjoy a walk along the shops and restaurants on Newport Street all the way to the beach's pier.
Drinks
What appears to be an unassuming hole in the wall bar/restaurant turns out to be a unique speakeasy. More or less they serve up fancy sweet cocktails in a fully decked out dark space themed bar. You get transported from from South Park to somewhere in Star Wars. Cool spot to get a drink or two but they are pretty strict on requiring reservations.
Mothership
What appears to be an unassuming hole in the wall bar/restaurant turns out to be a unique speakeasy. More or less they serve up fancy sweet cocktails in a fully decked out dark space themed bar. You get transported from from South Park to somewhere in Star Wars. Cool spot to get a drink or two but they are pretty strict on requiring reservations.
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StBest craft cocktails
Part Time Lover
A Japanese style listening bar with a hipster record shop inside
KINDRED
1503 30th StDeath metal vegan spot