Darcy’s guidebook

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Darcy’s guidebook

Food scene

Cute coffee shop & cafe. Nice little outdoor eating area in the back. Good sandwiches, salads, breakfast and great for morning coffee or acai bowls!
Meraki Café
1735 Adams Ave
Cute coffee shop & cafe. Nice little outdoor eating area in the back. Good sandwiches, salads, breakfast and great for morning coffee or acai bowls!
Nice little local Thai restaurant, short walk from the house.
95 locals recommend
Bahn Thai
4646 Park Blvd
95 locals recommend
Nice little local Thai restaurant, short walk from the house.
Brewery with large modern outdoor roof terrace. Lovely food and great for groups.
29 locals recommend
Kairoa Brewing Company
4601 Park Blvd
29 locals recommend
Brewery with large modern outdoor roof terrace. Lovely food and great for groups.
Great local taco & burrito shop. Short walk for the house, it is small inside so best to order and take home. A proper taco or burrito can not be missed on a trip to San Diego!
85 locals recommend
El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park Blvd
85 locals recommend
Great local taco & burrito shop. Short walk for the house, it is small inside so best to order and take home. A proper taco or burrito can not be missed on a trip to San Diego!
Popular local pizza place & pasta menu. Has a full gluten free menu!
29 locals recommend
Red House Pizza
4615 Park Blvd
29 locals recommend
Popular local pizza place & pasta menu. Has a full gluten free menu!
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant steps from the house.
9 locals recommend
Grains
2201 Adams Ave
9 locals recommend
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant steps from the house.
Hawaiian BBQ and great salads. Good to take home and enjoy in the backyard, short walk from the house.
24 locals recommend
Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th St
24 locals recommend
Hawaiian BBQ and great salads. Good to take home and enjoy in the backyard, short walk from the house.
Arguably the best burgers in town. About 1 1/2 miles from the house. Good for take away or eat in for a bar environment and outdoor seating.
34 locals recommend
Crazee Burger
3993 30th St
34 locals recommend
Arguably the best burgers in town. About 1 1/2 miles from the house. Good for take away or eat in for a bar environment and outdoor seating.
This is way out in Coronado, but a really fun old-time diner with jukeboxes at the tables and massive deserts. The breakfasts are fantastic and they have a order out window for morning donuts and such. A fun little trip out and then head over to the beautiful Coronado beach.
30 locals recommend
Clayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange Ave
30 locals recommend
This is way out in Coronado, but a really fun old-time diner with jukeboxes at the tables and massive deserts. The breakfasts are fantastic and they have a order out window for morning donuts and such. A fun little trip out and then head over to the beautiful Coronado beach.
Organic grocery store.
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont Dr
209 locals recommend
Organic grocery store.
Fantastic locally owned coffee house a couple blocks from the house. Make a nice breakfast too!
36 locals recommend
Mystic Mocha
2105 Mission Ave
36 locals recommend
Fantastic locally owned coffee house a couple blocks from the house. Make a nice breakfast too!
Like eating dinner in a forest, request the fire pit table if in a group of 3-4. Great New Zealand inspired food.
44 locals recommend
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th St
44 locals recommend
Like eating dinner in a forest, request the fire pit table if in a group of 3-4. Great New Zealand inspired food.
Great food, baked goods, flowers & local crafts.
134 locals recommend
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal St
134 locals recommend
Great food, baked goods, flowers & local crafts.
Good place for happy hour, people watching & sunset cocktails.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
225 locals recommend
Good place for happy hour, people watching & sunset cocktails.
Tiny high end sushi restaurant steps from the house. Michelin rated.
12 locals recommend
SOICHI
2121 Adams Ave
12 locals recommend
Tiny high end sushi restaurant steps from the house. Michelin rated.
VERY popular trendy Chinese restaurant. Long lines are a norm here 7 days a week. Local tip is to get a drink in the beautiful 20’s style bar connected to the restaurant & can eat in the cocktail bar with 1/4 of the wait.
20 locals recommend
Fortunate Son
2943 Adams Ave
20 locals recommend
VERY popular trendy Chinese restaurant. Long lines are a norm here 7 days a week. Local tip is to get a drink in the beautiful 20’s style bar connected to the restaurant & can eat in the cocktail bar with 1/4 of the wait.
Trendy brunch & dinner destination. Nice food & high end cocktails. Live jazz bands & music a few nights a week. Only 5-10 min walk from the house.
58 locals recommend
Madison
4622 Park Blvd
58 locals recommend
Trendy brunch & dinner destination. Nice food & high end cocktails. Live jazz bands & music a few nights a week. Only 5-10 min walk from the house.
Great local breakfast & lunch restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk from the house.
69 locals recommend
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park Blvd
69 locals recommend
Great local breakfast & lunch restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk from the house.

Sightseeing

Great beach in Ocean Beach for dogs, surfers and sun bathers!
174 locals recommend
Dog Beach
3902 29th St
174 locals recommend
Great beach in Ocean Beach for dogs, surfers and sun bathers!
Great park with a big playground for kids, dog walking or a picnic. 5 minute walk from the house. They also screen films, teach yoga classes, fitness classes and hold concerts.
56 locals recommend
Trolley Barn Park
1943 Adams Ave
56 locals recommend
Great park with a big playground for kids, dog walking or a picnic. 5 minute walk from the house. They also screen films, teach yoga classes, fitness classes and hold concerts.
Amazing zoo!
165 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
165 locals recommend
Amazing zoo!
Fun shopping, nice food and great people watching!
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport Ave
128 locals recommend
Fun shopping, nice food and great people watching!
Retro beachside amusement park.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
689 locals recommend
Retro beachside amusement park.
Top rated Zoo in the US, very much worth a visit. 2 miles from the house, 5 minute drive.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
Top rated Zoo in the US, very much worth a visit. 2 miles from the house, 5 minute drive.

Activity

Surf & skateboard lessons.
They have group & private lessons for all ages to learn surfing or skateboarding.
9 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Surf & Skate Shop San Diego
4940 Newport Ave
9 locals recommend
They have group & private lessons for all ages to learn surfing or skateboarding.
Bike rental near Mission Bay bike path & Mission Beach boardwalk area. Great for both kids & adults.
6 locals recommend
Radd Action Sports
3837 Mission Blvd
6 locals recommend
Bike rental near Mission Bay bike path & Mission Beach boardwalk area. Great for both kids & adults.
3 block walk from the house! Totally must not miss on a nice day. Pay by the day to use the pool at this iconic SD hotel. Have food & cocktails brought to your sun lounger or eat in the restaurant overlooking the pool. Often evening events here, worth checking their schedule.
38 locals recommend
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon Blvd
38 locals recommend
3 block walk from the house! Totally must not miss on a nice day. Pay by the day to use the pool at this iconic SD hotel. Have food & cocktails brought to your sun lounger or eat in the restaurant overlooking the pool. Often evening events here, worth checking their schedule.