Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
The BEST authentic Gelato! In walking distance and often visited by us.
34 locals recommend
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard AveThe BEST authentic Gelato! In walking distance and often visited by us.
Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front StA yummy breakfast place
Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ
11035 Prospect StDelicious barbeque. They have a yummy salmon salad.
Really good sushi at a reasonable price. We love to sit out on the balcony.
11 locals recommend
Sushi on the Rock
1025 Prospect StReally good sushi at a reasonable price. We love to sit out on the balcony.
I love the sandwiches. We often get ours to go and eat it by the Ocean.
27 locals recommend
Living Room Cafe
1205 Prospect StI love the sandwiches. We often get ours to go and eat it by the Ocean.
Every Sunday, we ride our bikes to the market. You can find veggies, meats, seafood, spices, and fruits along with jewelry, nicknacs, gifts, and clothing. There is even a chiropractor on hand. You can have lunch from the many vendors and sit and listen to live music.
Sunday 8-1
51 locals recommend
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard AveEvery Sunday, we ride our bikes to the market. You can find veggies, meats, seafood, spices, and fruits along with jewelry, nicknacs, gifts, and clothing. There is even a chiropractor on hand. You can have lunch from the many vendors and sit and listen to live music.
Sunday 8-1
An amazing view at sunset from the upper bar. Pricey but worth it.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StAn amazing view at sunset from the upper bar. Pricey but worth it.
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StAuthentic Mexican food and to die for churros
(Moved to Los Angeles)
935 Silverado StGreat pressed juices and acai bowls
Hennessey's Tavern
7811 Herschel AveA great place to watch sports or hang out and eat great food.
This is more than a vegan restaurant. They also have yoga and aerial yoga classes. All up on the rooftop.
62 locals recommend
Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard AveThis is more than a vegan restaurant. They also have yoga and aerial yoga classes. All up on the rooftop.
Piazza 1909
7731 Fay AveAuthentic Italian! Even the waiters are Italian.
Lena Craft Mexican
909 Prospect StDelicious Mexican food.
Essentials
Shepherd YMCA Firehouse
7877 Herschel AveWe love our little local YMCA. It is brand new.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveOur local grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla DrThe closest Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThe closest Trader Joe's
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
9888 Genesee AveA close hospital
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines RdA close hospital.
CVS
1792 Garnet AveClosest drugstore
Mary, Star of the Sea
7669 Girard AveA beautiful old Catholic Church with services on Saturday and Sunday.
Prana Yoga Center
1041 Silverado StLocal yoga studio.
YOGASMOGA
7863 Girard AveA local yoga studio.
Arts & Culture
This is a great museum. It has a great outdoor cafe and a lovely gift shop.
133 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StThis is a great museum. It has a great outdoor cafe and a lovely gift shop.
We walk over, have cocktails, dinner and watch a movie while reclining.
103 locals recommend
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveWe walk over, have cocktails, dinner and watch a movie while reclining.
National Geographic Fine Art Galleries
1205 Prospect StAmazing art work
Entertainment & Activities
We use Everyday California for kayaking and snorkeling. Last time we saw a shark and a whale.
21 locals recommend
Everyday California
2261 Avenida De La PlayaWe use Everyday California for kayaking and snorkeling. Last time we saw a shark and a whale.
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrLearn to hang glide then do it right off the cliffs.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayThis is a great little aquarium. The kids love it.
Shopping
Goodwill Store and Donation Center
1219 University AveA great thrift store!
Girard Avenue
Girard AvenueGirard Street has great shopping
Parks & Nature
La Jolla Shores
A gorgeous beach.
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdA great spot to view the sea lions and whale sightings
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadAmazing views while hiking. A must!
Everything Else
Amorah Kelly, LAC
7742 Herschel AveI love my accupuncturists
The Nail Lounge of La Jolla
7514 Girard AveA great place to have a mani/pedi