Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Great for Beer & BBQ. Well known as the go to spot in the neighborhood for beer selections. Plus great $4 tap happy hours & half price food.
65 locals recommend
Iron Pig Alehouse
1520 Garnet AveGreat for Beer & BBQ. Well known as the go to spot in the neighborhood for beer selections. Plus great $4 tap happy hours & half price food.
Good coffee right by the beach. You can walk in right off the beach in your swimsuit. They get pretty busy at peak hours though. Free WiFi
153 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdGood coffee right by the beach. You can walk in right off the beach in your swimsuit. They get pretty busy at peak hours though. Free WiFi
Awesome Thai food, and cute, quaint spot. Sit outside if you can at night. The portions are huge and we suggest sharing.
9 locals recommend
The Orient Thai Cafe
1315 Garnet AveAwesome Thai food, and cute, quaint spot. Sit outside if you can at night. The portions are huge and we suggest sharing.
Our favorite breakfast spot & the best people, dolphin and surf watching from the Boardwalk. Great diner style breakfast food at a fair price (some places upcharge for beach location). They have an upstairs roof deck most people don't notice.
55 locals recommend
Woody's Breakfast And Burgers
4111 Ocean BlvdOur favorite breakfast spot & the best people, dolphin and surf watching from the Boardwalk. Great diner style breakfast food at a fair price (some places upcharge for beach location). They have an upstairs roof deck most people don't notice.
Margaritas bigger than your head, 2-for-1 beers at happy hour and a beautiful view of the sunset. Plus appetizers are great and more than enough for a meal.
32 locals recommend
Baja Beach Cafe
701 Thomas AveMargaritas bigger than your head, 2-for-1 beers at happy hour and a beautiful view of the sunset. Plus appetizers are great and more than enough for a meal.
Cool outdoor/indoor restaurant with awesome drinks and food. 2 minute walk.
137 locals recommend
The Patio on Lamont
4445 Lamont StCool outdoor/indoor restaurant with awesome drinks and food. 2 minute walk.
Authentic Italian food complete with lots of shouting in Italian and a separate Soccer Hooligan clubhouse for Roma games.
24 locals recommend
Mamma Mia
1932 Balboa AveAuthentic Italian food complete with lots of shouting in Italian and a separate Soccer Hooligan clubhouse for Roma games.
Sightseeing
A short walk with 360 views of the bay, ocean, city and mountains.
185 locals recommend
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdA short walk with 360 views of the bay, ocean, city and mountains.
Walk the Waterfront see the ships and then catch a coffee or cocktail at one of the many great spots on India St.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Walk the Waterfront see the ships and then catch a coffee or cocktail at one of the many great spots on India St.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveEntertainment & Activities
Like a mini Coney Island complete with wooden roller coast, climbing wall, games and restaurants.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdLike a mini Coney Island complete with wooden roller coast, climbing wall, games and restaurants.
Everything Else
Tourmaline Surf Park
The beach. Yeah...the beach.
Arts & Culture
Park, the Zoo, Museums and just a great place to wander around and people watch or get a lemonade. Very family friendly.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Park, the Zoo, Museums and just a great place to wander around and people watch or get a lemonade. Very family friendly.