Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This spot has great food and the best water front view in San Diego. I love the watching the sunset with a yummy drink here. It's also one of my favorite places for Sunday Brunch.
Favorite Dishes:
- OB Farmer Market Salad
- Fish N Chips
- Pozole
- Islander with garlic rice and Spam (trust me!)
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveThis spot has great food and the best water front view in San Diego. I love the watching the sunset with a yummy drink here. It's also one of my favorite places for Sunday Brunch.
Favorite Dishes:
- OB Farmer Market Salad
- Fish N Chips
- Pozole
- Islander with garlic rice and Spam (trust me!)
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StBest burgers I have ever had...
-Queenstown Fave
-Kiwilango
This spot opened after the original OB Noodle House was featured on the popular show "Diner's, Drive Ins, and Dives." Though fantastic, the original spot is small and too crowded for my liking. So when the owner opened a second location (even closer to home) it was a win win!
Recommend: Melon Sake, Spicy Garlic Wings, Sizzling Fish, House Fried Rice, and the PHO!
146 locals recommend
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveThis spot opened after the original OB Noodle House was featured on the popular show "Diner's, Drive Ins, and Dives." Though fantastic, the original spot is small and too crowded for my liking. So when the owner opened a second location (even closer to home) it was a win win!
Recommend: Melon Sake, Spicy Garlic Wings, Sizzling Fish, House Fried Rice, and the PHO!
Super tiny hole in the wall just down the street from my Sea House. Small simple menu. I have loved everything I have had here. And great coffee.
92 locals recommend
Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdSuper tiny hole in the wall just down the street from my Sea House. Small simple menu. I have loved everything I have had here. And great coffee.
Poma's Italian Deli
1846 Bacon StMeatball sub with cheese! Cash only so bring $.
Incredible Indian Cuisine. I recommend #27 Chicken Makhani, #20 Palak Panner, and Sadae ko Aloo ra Kakara
27 locals recommend
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University AveIncredible Indian Cuisine. I recommend #27 Chicken Makhani, #20 Palak Panner, and Sadae ko Aloo ra Kakara
Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueExquisite desserts and coffee.
Hands down, the most authentic Mexican food in San Diego. Small menu and handmade tortillas. Cash only and the line is usually out the door. They close by 3 every day.
60 locals recommend
Las Cuatro Milpas
1857 Logan AveHands down, the most authentic Mexican food in San Diego. Small menu and handmade tortillas. Cash only and the line is usually out the door. They close by 3 every day.
I love this spot for breakfast. Portions are huge to go hungry or with a friend to share. Everything I have tried is great. Always a wait but they do take reservations Monday-Friday if you call ahead.
185 locals recommend
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveI love this spot for breakfast. Portions are huge to go hungry or with a friend to share. Everything I have tried is great. Always a wait but they do take reservations Monday-Friday if you call ahead.
Russian. Excellent food and amazing mules. Must try. Get the cheese pie and salad sampler.
59 locals recommend
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdRussian. Excellent food and amazing mules. Must try. Get the cheese pie and salad sampler.
I love this spot for the Crab Louie Salad but they have many other delish fresh fish choices as well. Super casual. It is not unusual for them to have a line out the door. Order food then sit.
77 locals recommend
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StI love this spot for the Crab Louie Salad but they have many other delish fresh fish choices as well. Super casual. It is not unusual for them to have a line out the door. Order food then sit.
Hole in the wall with the best fish tacos I have had. I love the smoked fish taco but they are all great.
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StHole in the wall with the best fish tacos I have had. I love the smoked fish taco but they are all great.
If smoked fish tacos are your thing, THIS IS THE PLACE! So yummy and still reasonably priced.
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StIf smoked fish tacos are your thing, THIS IS THE PLACE! So yummy and still reasonably priced.
Italian food and vibe. Fresh made pasta dishes to die for. Make a reservation.
49 locals recommend
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire StItalian food and vibe. Fresh made pasta dishes to die for. Make a reservation.
Parks & Nature
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrJust beautiful.
Torrey Pines
This hike is a "must do."
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat hike.
Arts & Culture
I love this place. Reasonably priced and you can seriously spend all day exploring the ship and learning the history.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrI love this place. Reasonably priced and you can seriously spend all day exploring the ship and learning the history.
Stop in and say hello to my friend Penny. This gallery is a lovely space full of beautiful art. Book a "sip and dip" painting class.
Emerald C Gallery
1331 Orange AveStop in and say hello to my friend Penny. This gallery is a lovely space full of beautiful art. Book a "sip and dip" painting class.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pricey but great drinks overlooking the flight path. They have a dress code.
152 locals recommend
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AvePricey but great drinks overlooking the flight path. They have a dress code.
Fun hidden spot features an underground Alice in Wonderland theme. Stop in for a glass of wine.
92 locals recommend
Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth AveFun hidden spot features an underground Alice in Wonderland theme. Stop in for a glass of wine.
THC was recently acquired by the same family that owns OB Noodle House. This place is a great small spot for live music and drinks.
44 locals recommend
The Holding Company
5046 Newport AvenueTHC was recently acquired by the same family that owns OB Noodle House. This place is a great small spot for live music and drinks.
Friendly local bar with games and great beers on tap.
30 locals recommend
Kilowatt Brewing OB Tasting Room
1869 Cable StFriendly local bar with games and great beers on tap.
Sightseeing
Balboa Park
So much to do here.
Visit the famous Coronado Hotel where you can have a drink on the sun deck and shop fancy shops. Walk across the street to say hello to my friend Penny at Emerald C Gallery and take home a piece of fine art from local artists. Do the Silver Strand bike ride.
487 locals recommend
Coronado Island
Visit the famous Coronado Hotel where you can have a drink on the sun deck and shop fancy shops. Walk across the street to say hello to my friend Penny at Emerald C Gallery and take home a piece of fine art from local artists. Do the Silver Strand bike ride.
Essentials
Don't forget your reusable grocery bags when shopping in California. This is our local grocery store. It is small but has everything. Amazing meat and seafood market.
21 locals recommend
Jensen's Foods
955 Catalina BlvdDon't forget your reusable grocery bags when shopping in California. This is our local grocery store. It is small but has everything. Amazing meat and seafood market.
Entertainment & Activities
Luxury reclining seating and access to restaurant service while you watch. Order right from your seat.
68 locals recommend
THE LOT Liberty Station
2620 Truxtun RdLuxury reclining seating and access to restaurant service while you watch. Order right from your seat.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrBeautiful zoo and free parking.
Escape rooms are a fun activity especially with a group. This spot has 3 different rooms to choose from and it is near lots of action for those friends who don't want to get locked up.
Escapology San Diego
3116 Mission BlvdEscape rooms are a fun activity especially with a group. This spot has 3 different rooms to choose from and it is near lots of action for those friends who don't want to get locked up.