Jan's Guidebook to San Diego
Food scene
Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
5420 Clairemont Mesa BlvdHavana Grill
5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvdnearby restaurant with great Cuban food
the best dim sum and Cantonese cuisine in San Diego! Must try: Peking Duck (two course option); shrimp hargow; BBQ pork bun (steamed or baked); honey walnut shrimp
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Jasmine Seafood Restaurant & Express
4609 Convoy Stthe best dim sum and Cantonese cuisine in San Diego! Must try: Peking Duck (two course option); shrimp hargow; BBQ pork bun (steamed or baked); honey walnut shrimp
AYCE all you can eat Korean BBQ- grill your own!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manna BBQ
4428 Convoy StAYCE all you can eat Korean BBQ- grill your own!
GuilTea Cravings
5497 Clairemont Mesa Blvd18 minute walk to the nearest boba and dessert place!
We've been going to this hot pot place for years for its tasty herbal broth, and it's super close by!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mongolian Hot Pot, San Diego
4718 Clairemont Mesa BlvdWe've been going to this hot pot place for years for its tasty herbal broth, and it's super close by!
Great place for late night ramen especially after a night out on the town!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tajima Japanese Restaurant
4681 Convoy StGreat place for late night ramen especially after a night out on the town!
Boba Bar and Desserts
4619 Convoy StBoba AND waffle desserts! 😋
Arguably some of the best sushi in San Diego, according to locals!
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Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrArguably some of the best sushi in San Diego, according to locals!
Great late night authentic ramen that locals have been going to for decades!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tajima Japanese Restaurant
4681 Convoy StGreat late night authentic ramen that locals have been going to for decades!
Ding Tea Balboa
5945 Balboa Aveone of the many great boba chains in San Diego
a plethora of Hong Kong/Taiwan style baked goods and best deals on boba!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
85C Bakery Cafe - Balboa Mesa
5575 Balboa Avea plethora of Hong Kong/Taiwan style baked goods and best deals on boba!
Great variety of boba drinks, nice place to study/work on your laptop!
Feng Cha Teahouse 奉茶 San Diego
Great variety of boba drinks, nice place to study/work on your laptop!
a staple in the Korean tofu stew restaurants for locals
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tofu House
4646 Convoy Sta staple in the Korean tofu stew restaurants for locals
Michelin recognized restaurant serving amazing ramen noodles! There is usually a wait for this place, so be sure to put your name down on the digital waitlist through Yelp!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Menya Ultra
8199 Clairemont Mesa BlvdMichelin recognized restaurant serving amazing ramen noodles! There is usually a wait for this place, so be sure to put your name down on the digital waitlist through Yelp!
Neighborhoods
Aka "Little Asia", Convoy Street features all the best Asian and Asian American culinary delights! this is a very local San Diego hot spot!
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Convoy Street
Convoy StreetAka "Little Asia", Convoy Street features all the best Asian and Asian American culinary delights! this is a very local San Diego hot spot!
if you're in a romantic mood and/or in the mood for some great Italian cuisine! great to walk around. not too touristy but still good photo opps.
889 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy
if you're in a romantic mood and/or in the mood for some great Italian cuisine! great to walk around. not too touristy but still good photo opps.
if you want to see or be seen! trendy, touristy crowds having fun at the local bars and clubs. some great restaurants too. definitely a place to walk around.
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Gaslamp Quarter
if you want to see or be seen! trendy, touristy crowds having fun at the local bars and clubs. some great restaurants too. definitely a place to walk around.
More upscale beach neighborhood. Home to the Del Mar Horse Races
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Del Mar
More upscale beach neighborhood. Home to the Del Mar Horse Races
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StCute restaurants, great LGBTQ scene!
where the bulk of San Diego's craft beer breweries are based! lots of bars and hipster eateries.
North Park
where the bulk of San Diego's craft beer breweries are based! lots of bars and hipster eateries.
Sightseeing
not just for marine life, but roller coaster lovers!
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.not just for marine life, but roller coaster lovers!
Lots of museums. Great for picnics and photography! We’ve also done a family scavenger hunt there. It was fun!
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
Lots of museums. Great for picnics and photography! We’ve also done a family scavenger hunt there. It was fun!
Walk around downtown La Jolla where boutique shops abound. Watch the sea lions sun bathe from the boardwalk or from the water with your rented kayak or snorkeling gear.
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La Jolla
Walk around downtown La Jolla where boutique shops abound. Watch the sea lions sun bathe from the boardwalk or from the water with your rented kayak or snorkeling gear.
Quintessential San Diego beach neighborhood!
700 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Beach
Quintessential San Diego beach neighborhood!
mission beach and mission bay is another great beach area and where you can rent kayaks, paddle boards etc.
554 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Mission
3000 Mission Boulevardmission beach and mission bay is another great beach area and where you can rent kayaks, paddle boards etc.
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvdclassic roller coaster with beach views!
Stores
When you need anything from a toothbrush to 4th of July sunglasses! It’s less than a 5 minute drive from our place.
Dollar Tree
When you need anything from a toothbrush to 4th of July sunglasses! It’s less than a 5 minute drive from our place.
Smart & Final
5195 Clairemont Mesa BlvdGreat prices on groceries! Less than a 3 minute drive from our place!
Consejos para la ciudad
Qué debes empacar
All Seasons in a Day! Cali Winter and Summer in a day
Mornings can start off cool, then turn very warm mid-day and afternoon. Then when the sun goes down it can get quite chilly (California chilly, that is). So you might want to bring a light jacket or sweater with you for those evenings!