Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
There are two Starbucks that are closer, but Better Buzz is worth the extra drive!
41 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Pacific Beach West
1186 Garnet AveThere are two Starbucks that are closer, but Better Buzz is worth the extra drive!
Grab a sandwich to go and head to the beach. Their veggie supreme with a side of secret sauce is the best in all of SD.
24 locals recommend
Board & Brew - Pacific Beach
4516 Mission BlvdGrab a sandwich to go and head to the beach. Their veggie supreme with a side of secret sauce is the best in all of SD.
Best fish tacos. This is the original hole-in-the-wall location. Sit on the sidewalk and order the tacos especial and some ceviche.
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StBest fish tacos. This is the original hole-in-the-wall location. Sit on the sidewalk and order the tacos especial and some ceviche.
Voted San Diego's BEST Poke shop! This place is no frills, but for $10 you get a mountain of food that is perfectly proportioned every time.
31 locals recommend
Poki One N Half
3030 University AveVoted San Diego's BEST Poke shop! This place is no frills, but for $10 you get a mountain of food that is perfectly proportioned every time.
Old Town
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveTarget
3030 Grape StreetSprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveParks & Nature
Great for families with picnic areas, bathrooms, playgrounds, and mellow surf. You snorkle, scuba, surf, and kayak into the caves here. Arrive early for parking!
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroGreat for families with picnic areas, bathrooms, playgrounds, and mellow surf. You snorkle, scuba, surf, and kayak into the caves here. Arrive early for parking!
See the seals, walk along the coast, and visit La Jolla Village for brunch or lunch.
108 locals recommend
Childrens Pool Beach
See the seals, walk along the coast, and visit La Jolla Village for brunch or lunch.
Unparalleled hiking, world-famous public golf course, and a great beach walk. Paid parking is available or practice patience and wait for a spot along the 1.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadUnparalleled hiking, world-famous public golf course, and a great beach walk. Paid parking is available or practice patience and wait for a spot along the 1.
Entertainment & Activities
Wear your walking shoes and give yourself lots of time. Beautiful grounds and well-cared for animals. They also have great microbrews!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWear your walking shoes and give yourself lots of time. Beautiful grounds and well-cared for animals. They also have great microbrews!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayDrinks & Nightlife
Great spot to grab a drink with friends. Off the main drag, so mostly locals here. Open until 2AM with food until midnight.
50 locals recommend
The High Dive
1801 Morena BlvdGreat spot to grab a drink with friends. Off the main drag, so mostly locals here. Open until 2AM with food until midnight.
Genuinely craft cocktails accompanied with pool, arcade games, and darts
12 locals recommend
Sidecar Bar
1310 Morena BlvdGenuinely craft cocktails accompanied with pool, arcade games, and darts
Sightseeing
Marilyn Monroe stayed here! Grab a beer and sit out on the massive lawn overlooking the ocean or reserve a table at one of the three amazing restaurants on the property.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveMarilyn Monroe stayed here! Grab a beer and sit out on the massive lawn overlooking the ocean or reserve a table at one of the three amazing restaurants on the property.
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrArts & Culture
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdCrystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean Blvd