Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Drinks & Nightlife

Great tasting room for San Diego brewery and adjacent to Underbelly ramen shop.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas St
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great tasting room for San Diego brewery and adjacent to Underbelly ramen shop.
Awesome selection of beers in a production facility. Dog and kid friendly too!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim Ave
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome selection of beers in a production facility. Dog and kid friendly too!
Consistently one of America's Top 100 beer bars (Draft Magazine rankings) and great housemade food.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon Blvd
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Consistently one of America's Top 100 beer bars (Draft Magazine rankings) and great housemade food.
#1 cocktail spot in US in 2014 per Imbibe magazine. Great cocktails, great design.
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
#1 cocktail spot in US in 2014 per Imbibe magazine. Great cocktails, great design.
Whiskey bar with lots of whiskey in a dark, comfy spot.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University Ave
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whiskey bar with lots of whiskey in a dark, comfy spot.
The best beer bar in San Diego - if you like beer you should go here.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th St
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best beer bar in San Diego - if you like beer you should go here.
Great beer list.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th St
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great beer list.
The tasting room for the 2015 Best Very Small Brewery in the US. Excellent in-house brews from German styles to hop-heavy IPAs.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rip Current Brewing North Park
4101 30th St
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The tasting room for the 2015 Best Very Small Brewery in the US. Excellent in-house brews from German styles to hop-heavy IPAs.

Arts & Culture

Performance venue with lots of great acts - check the calendar for show listing.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Observatory North Park
2891 University Ave
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Performance venue with lots of great acts - check the calendar for show listing.

Food Scene

Great food and awesome beer selection, open air all around and a kid's play area inside the restaurant.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waypoint Public
3794 30th St
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food and awesome beer selection, open air all around and a kid's play area inside the restaurant.
Sit down restaurant with great ambiance and food. Bluegrass brunch is a neighborhood favorite.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th St
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sit down restaurant with great ambiance and food. Bluegrass brunch is a neighborhood favorite.
Unique tacos that have attracted a healthy following since opening. Favorite pick for our guests.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Tacos
3028 University Ave
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unique tacos that have attracted a healthy following since opening. Favorite pick for our guests.
All outdoor restaurant with a focus on meat-heavy sandwiches. Great, great place to go but be warned that long lines are common.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University Avenue
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
All outdoor restaurant with a focus on meat-heavy sandwiches. Great, great place to go but be warned that long lines are common.
Amazing outdoor space with great ramen and stellar draft list
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing outdoor space with great ramen and stellar draft list
Old school Italian basics with super friendly staff. Delicious every time.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paesano Italian Food
3647 30th St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old school Italian basics with super friendly staff. Delicious every time.
The best donuts in San Diego. Daily changing selection - try this place! Coffee from local roaster Zumbar also good.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nomad Donuts
3102 University Ave
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best donuts in San Diego. Daily changing selection - try this place! Coffee from local roaster Zumbar also good.
Great coffee from local roaster Dark Horse. Very small space but good to go.
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams Ave
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great coffee from local roaster Dark Horse. Very small space but good to go.
Museum-like decor with good vibe and good coffee.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holsem Coffee
2911 University Ave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum-like decor with good vibe and good coffee.
Italian style cafe with great espresso drinks, vibe, and outdoor seating with shade that is a great place to chill.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th St
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Italian style cafe with great espresso drinks, vibe, and outdoor seating with shade that is a great place to chill.
For those with kiddos, this outdoor burgers and beers spot can’t be beat. You get to chill outside under the stars while the little ones chase around in the play area.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Station Tavern
2204 Fern St
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For those with kiddos, this outdoor burgers and beers spot can’t be beat. You get to chill outside under the stars while the little ones chase around in the play area.
A lovely little date place in north North Park. Great ambiance, great food.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th St
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A lovely little date place in north North Park. Great ambiance, great food.
Best bet for great coffee shop food along with coffee from Bird Rock roasters.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Subterranean Coffee Boutique North Park
3764 30th St
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best bet for great coffee shop food along with coffee from Bird Rock roasters.
Indoor and outdoor seating, very good muffins and cookies.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Influx Cafe
1948 Broadway
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indoor and outdoor seating, very good muffins and cookies.
A great spot for working – lots of small tables with tons of plugs for computers. Serving awesome Bird Rock coffee and plenty of great craft beer.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great spot for working – lots of small tables with tons of plugs for computers. Serving awesome Bird Rock coffee and plenty of great craft beer.
A local roaster with beans from all over the world. Super chill vibe and great pour-over coffee bar. Great for coffee and quiet conversation.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon Blvd
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A local roaster with beans from all over the world. Super chill vibe and great pour-over coffee bar. Great for coffee and quiet conversation.

Shopping

Shop with lots of cute and functional goods. Great couple runs the shop.
Geographie
2879 University Ave
Shop with lots of cute and functional goods. Great couple runs the shop.
A comparatively compact Target store that has household goods, toiletries, groceries and adult clothing for sale.
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
3030 Grape Street
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A comparatively compact Target store that has household goods, toiletries, groceries and adult clothing for sale.
Your typical outdoor SoCal mall anchored by Target, Macy's and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio N
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Your typical outdoor SoCal mall anchored by Target, Macy's and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
An outdoor SoCal mall offering upscale retailers. Anchored by Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.
833 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd
833 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An outdoor SoCal mall offering upscale retailers. Anchored by Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.
North County outlet mall - offers regular retailers with items at a discount.
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North County outlet mall - offers regular retailers with items at a discount.
Outlet mall right before the U.S. - Mexico border. Offers regular retailers at a discount.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La Plaza
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Outlet mall right before the U.S. - Mexico border. Offers regular retailers at a discount.
An outdoor mall in the Gaslamp district of downtown.
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton Plaza
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An outdoor mall in the Gaslamp district of downtown.
Great for gifts, home goods and just general browsing.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pigment
3801 30th St
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great for gifts, home goods and just general browsing.

Sightseeing

The San Diego Zoo is one of the biggest attractions in San Diego. Well worth spending a day.
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The San Diego Zoo is one of the biggest attractions in San Diego. Well worth spending a day.
The highest point in the City of San Diego and a very popular hike, about 45 minutes each way. Approx. 15 miles away from cottage.
314 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain
314 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The highest point in the City of San Diego and a very popular hike, about 45 minutes each way. Approx. 15 miles away from cottage.
The biggest (and best) farmer's market in San Diego. Four blocks packed with organic produce, meats, and cheese as well as clothing and other gift items. Enjoy the music and views as you buy a picnic.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date St
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The biggest (and best) farmer's market in San Diego. Four blocks packed with organic produce, meats, and cheese as well as clothing and other gift items. Enjoy the music and views as you buy a picnic.
THE park of San Diego. With beautiful Spanish-Renaissance architecture, museums, gardens and more, there is plenty to explore here.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE park of San Diego. With beautiful Spanish-Renaissance architecture, museums, gardens and more, there is plenty to explore here.
Great hiking in a huge open space park. Includes Cowles Mountain, highest point in city limits and a number of other peaks to enjoy.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional de Misiones de Senderos
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great hiking in a huge open space park. Includes Cowles Mountain, highest point in city limits and a number of other peaks to enjoy.
A beautiful state park on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Stroll along the beach, take a guided nature tour, or just enjoy the views from the top.
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A beautiful state park on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Stroll along the beach, take a guided nature tour, or just enjoy the views from the top.
World famous aquatic park that is great for visitors of all ages.
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World famous aquatic park that is great for visitors of all ages.
Old Town is a classic place to visit for locals and guests alike. Enjoy a variety of great Mexican food and lots of shops to explore. Also a number of old-time museums to visit.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Antiguo de San Diego
4002 Wallace St
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town is a classic place to visit for locals and guests alike. Enjoy a variety of great Mexican food and lots of shops to explore. Also a number of old-time museums to visit.

Everything Else

A small brewery in a quiet spot in North Park. Good vibe, good beers.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn St
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A small brewery in a quiet spot in North Park. Good vibe, good beers.

Essentials

Your basic large chain U.S. supermarket. Has most anything you could need for cooking and some basic household / toiletry supplies.
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
3610 Adams Ave
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Your basic large chain U.S. supermarket. Has most anything you could need for cooking and some basic household / toiletry supplies.
Our favorite grocery store in the area. Has a large selection of produce (organic and not) at great prices as well as a seafood and meat counter plus bulk bins galore. Perfect for those who cook.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont Dr
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite grocery store in the area. Has a large selection of produce (organic and not) at great prices as well as a seafood and meat counter plus bulk bins galore. Perfect for those who cook.
From 3 PM – 7 PM on Thursday afternoons you can pick up pretty much any local, fresh produce you’re looking for. Also has a variety of prepared foods for purchase.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Park Thursday Market
3000 North Park Way
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
From 3 PM – 7 PM on Thursday afternoons you can pick up pretty much any local, fresh produce you’re looking for. Also has a variety of prepared foods for purchase.
The best spot around for a huge selection of beers to purchase from near and far. Great cheese and salami shop in the back. Also has beers on tap if you want to sample before purchasing.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bottlecraft North Park
3007 University Ave
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best spot around for a huge selection of beers to purchase from near and far. Great cheese and salami shop in the back. Also has beers on tap if you want to sample before purchasing.
Grocery chain focused on local and organic ingredients.
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grocery chain focused on local and organic ingredients.
Grocery chain with a cult-like following in the U.S. Offers prepared food, fresh ingredients and alcoholic beverages.
752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grocery chain with a cult-like following in the U.S. Offers prepared food, fresh ingredients and alcoholic beverages.