Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This is one of San Diego's best craft beer bars - anything by Lagunitas, or Stone! Also eat one of their hotdogs. The sausages are all local. I like the spicy lamb with onions and peppers the best!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Regal Beagle
3659 India StThis is one of San Diego's best craft beer bars - anything by Lagunitas, or Stone! Also eat one of their hotdogs. The sausages are all local. I like the spicy lamb with onions and peppers the best!
San Diego's best rolled tacos! They close at 10pm though.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
3695 India StSan Diego's best rolled tacos! They close at 10pm though.
There's always a line here, and it's because it's trendy. It's not really Mexican food, more Tex-Mex, but it is good. Portions are LARGE.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StThere's always a line here, and it's because it's trendy. It's not really Mexican food, more Tex-Mex, but it is good. Portions are LARGE.
This is San Diego's longest line for breakfast. It's fun if you want a pancake the size of your head, but I don't really think it's worth it. Rather go to Papalleco for coffee and breakfast!
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveThis is San Diego's longest line for breakfast. It's fun if you want a pancake the size of your head, but I don't really think it's worth it. Rather go to Papalleco for coffee and breakfast!
Great breakfasts, snacks, coffees, etc. Say "Hi" from Belinda to them when you see the staff.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pappalecco
1602 State StGreat breakfasts, snacks, coffees, etc. Say "Hi" from Belinda to them when you see the staff.
Great breakfasts, snacks, coffees, etc. Owners are all Italian. Excellent quick lunches too.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pappalecco
1602 State StGreat breakfasts, snacks, coffees, etc. Owners are all Italian. Excellent quick lunches too.
This is a great Italian restaurant. Their specials are usually the best.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bencotto
750 W Fir StThis is a great Italian restaurant. Their specials are usually the best.
This is my favorite place! Their pizzas are 1/2 price from 5-7pm daily. I reccommed a reservation if you want dinner. Everything here is DELICIOUS and they have an extensive (CHEAP!) wine list!
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center DrThis is my favorite place! Their pizzas are 1/2 price from 5-7pm daily. I reccommed a reservation if you want dinner. Everything here is DELICIOUS and they have an extensive (CHEAP!) wine list!
Camino Riviera
2400 India StGreat views up top. Order the oysters!
Thai Grill
420 Robinson AvenueCheap take-out.
Great for lunch. Great for dessert too! Crepes are excellent.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chocolat Hillcrest
3896 Fifth AveGreat for lunch. Great for dessert too! Crepes are excellent.
Great specials nightly. Big gay scene - very fun place!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baja Betty's
1421 University AveGreat specials nightly. Big gay scene - very fun place!
One of San Diego's best and most lively sushi bars. Don't park in the parking lot though. You must part on the street, else they will tow you. If you want great sushi, try Hane on 5th.
Ono Sushi
1236 University AveOne of San Diego's best and most lively sushi bars. Don't park in the parking lot though. You must part on the street, else they will tow you. If you want great sushi, try Hane on 5th.
Probably the best local sushi. Full of Japanese people. Beer is very cold too!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hane Sushi
2760 Fifth AveProbably the best local sushi. Full of Japanese people. Beer is very cold too!
Amazing cakes, cookies, and desserts! Nice for late coffee too. This map shows it in the park. It's not. It's on 5th Ave.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
Amazing cakes, cookies, and desserts! Nice for late coffee too. This map shows it in the park. It's not. It's on 5th Ave.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Close!
Perfect for morning coffee or tea. Get the multigrain scone. Also, very good warm chocolate cake. But beware of the incredibly BAD service from staff.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India StPerfect for morning coffee or tea. Get the multigrain scone. Also, very good warm chocolate cake. But beware of the incredibly BAD service from staff.
Saffron Thai
3737 India StAwesome chicken!
Good noodles. And typically Japanese, not Japanese-American style sushi.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Izakaya Masa
928 Fort Stockton DrGood noodles. And typically Japanese, not Japanese-American style sushi.
Good daily happy hour, and excellent specials. CA cuisine, and a good fall back if Cucina Urbana is full.
AVE 5 Restaurant & Bar
2760 Fifth AveGood daily happy hour, and excellent specials. CA cuisine, and a good fall back if Cucina Urbana is full.
Very good wine; menu is good, but portions are sparse. Must book a reservation, and be sure to ask what the menu is as it's most often prix fixe.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine Vault & Bistro
3731 India StVery good wine; menu is good, but portions are sparse. Must book a reservation, and be sure to ask what the menu is as it's most often prix fixe.
Huge selection of Tequilas! And, very good old world style Mexican food.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Agave Tequileria
2304 San Diego AveHuge selection of Tequilas! And, very good old world style Mexican food.
Quintessential San Diego style nice Mexican restaurant. Very good tortilla soup! Tortillas are made on premises. Best Mexican food in Old Town!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Guadalajara
4105 Taylor StQuintessential San Diego style nice Mexican restaurant. Very good tortilla soup! Tortillas are made on premises. Best Mexican food in Old Town!
Have not yet eaten here, but everyone says it's very good.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Bleu
807 West Washington StreetHave not yet eaten here, but everyone says it's very good.
Good craft beers & food. Good place to wait if trying to get into Noble Experiment, a secret speakeasy next door. Text 1-619-888-4713 and politely ask for a reservation. So secret, it's not on map!
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neighborhood
777 G StGood craft beers & food. Good place to wait if trying to get into Noble Experiment, a secret speakeasy next door. Text 1-619-888-4713 and politely ask for a reservation. So secret, it's not on map!
This is California-style seafood! Tuna tacos, great shrimp sandwiches. There is always a line here, and be prepared to wait 45 minutes at least.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India StThis is California-style seafood! Tuna tacos, great shrimp sandwiches. There is always a line here, and be prepared to wait 45 minutes at least.
Great stop if shopping in Fashion Valley. Split the steak fajitas, because it's enough for two.
Blanco Tacos & Tequila
7007 Friars RdGreat stop if shopping in Fashion Valley. Split the steak fajitas, because it's enough for two.
Best "del mar" taco, which is scallop, octopus, and shrimp inside a mini taco. Also good ceviche, and poke. Within walking distance.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Karina's Ceviches & More
3731 India StBest "del mar" taco, which is scallop, octopus, and shrimp inside a mini taco. Also good ceviche, and poke. Within walking distance.
Only go on Thursday nights, when they serve Maine lobster for $13.00. Otherwise the food is not that good.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar
902 W Washington StOnly go on Thursday nights, when they serve Maine lobster for $13.00. Otherwise the food is not that good.
Essentials
Palomar Market
1802 W Washington StGood little liquor store within walking distance.
Every Sunday 9-1, rain or shine!
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StEvery Sunday 9-1, rain or shine!
Amazing, cheap California wines, awesome frozen pizzas, salad in a bag, great chocolates. It's like a cheap version of Whole Foods. Always busy, but the lines are worth it!
752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveAmazing, cheap California wines, awesome frozen pizzas, salad in a bag, great chocolates. It's like a cheap version of Whole Foods. Always busy, but the lines are worth it!
Huge! Big deli, and prepared foods area. Lots of parking too!
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
3610 Adams AveHuge! Big deli, and prepared foods area. Lots of parking too!
Everything you could ever want to eat or drink. Check out the beehive in the corner of the store.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington StEverything you could ever want to eat or drink. Check out the beehive in the corner of the store.
Everything Else
Wells Fargo Bank
510 W Washington StClosest ATM
When you need Sushi to go, or anything organic. They have a great supply of cheeses and breads, but they are super expensive!
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveWhen you need Sushi to go, or anything organic. They have a great supply of cheeses and breads, but they are super expensive!
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveClosest Pharmacy
Einstein Bros. Bagels
420 Robinson AveGood bagels. Coffee's good too.
Cheap sushi. Always a line. Not the best quality, but loads of fun.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Deli 1
228 W Washington StCheap sushi. Always a line. Not the best quality, but loads of fun.
Santa Fe Depot station
1050 Kettner BlvdDowntown train station.
Old Town Station
4005 Taylor StTrain station in Old Town.
Walking distance if you want exercise.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Antiguo de San Diego
4002 Wallace StWalking distance if you want exercise.
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrSuper close!
Great views of San Diego! And a really old lighthouse you can climb up. Recommend Pt. Loma Seafoods for a calamari sandwich after!
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGreat views of San Diego! And a really old lighthouse you can climb up. Recommend Pt. Loma Seafoods for a calamari sandwich after!
A classic must-see SD historic hotel. "Some Like It Hot" filmed here. It's fun to ride a bike downtown to Seaport Village, take a ferry over, & have a drink. Parking is $17.00, so park off site.
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveA classic must-see SD historic hotel. "Some Like It Hot" filmed here. It's fun to ride a bike downtown to Seaport Village, take a ferry over, & have a drink. Parking is $17.00, so park off site.
Pretty cool to see the animals in a natural environment. But skip the zipline. It's $75.00 for a 3-minute ride.
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdPretty cool to see the animals in a natural environment. But skip the zipline. It's $75.00 for a 3-minute ride.
Skincare by Suzy
3069 Reynard WayIf you want a really great spa treatment, I highly recommend a facial by Suzi.
Not recommending it; it's just close to me. If you use it, let me know how the staff/service is, and overall if I should recommend it.
Economy Car Rental
Not recommending it; it's just close to me. If you use it, let me know how the staff/service is, and overall if I should recommend it.
You can rent a Ducati here. Not recommending the store, because I haven't done it, but it might be fun for some dare devil.
GP Motorcycles
3617 India StYou can rent a Ducati here. Not recommending the store, because I haven't done it, but it might be fun for some dare devil.
Good for stamps, mailing packages, etc.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United States Postal Service
3911 Cleveland AveGood for stamps, mailing packages, etc.
Very funny improvisational comedy sketches, pantomimes and puns! Like the TV program, "Whose Line is it Anyway?" $15.00 every Friday and Saturday nite.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Comedy Theatre
3717 India StVery funny improvisational comedy sketches, pantomimes and puns! Like the TV program, "Whose Line is it Anyway?" $15.00 every Friday and Saturday nite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hipster hang-out, and one of San Diego's best burgers. Try the Mule if you like ginger beer, but beware - they are potent!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starlite
3175 India StHipster hang-out, and one of San Diego's best burgers. Try the Mule if you like ginger beer, but beware - they are potent!
Aero Club Bar
3365 India StGreat bar. One of San Diego's oldest!
Also a club late night. The crowd is very young here.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Dynamite
1808 West Washington StreetAlso a club late night. The crowd is very young here.
Massive sports bar, but food is upscale, and it's great for people watching!
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
barleymash
600 Fifth AveMassive sports bar, but food is upscale, and it's great for people watching!
Shopping
Vertical Hold
2074 Hancock StGood indoor rock climbing gym.
Good place to get service for a cell phone. #10 bus takes your right here from Washington St. Just tell him where you want to get off.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stay Classy Bikes
534 25th StGood place to get service for a cell phone. #10 bus takes your right here from Washington St. Just tell him where you want to get off.
Parks & Nature
Fascinating front yard where all the bushes and hedges have been carved into animal and people shapes. Welcome to eclectic Mission Hills!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harper's Topiary Garden
3549 Union StFascinating front yard where all the bushes and hedges have been carved into animal and people shapes. Welcome to eclectic Mission Hills!
Beautiful coastline, with long beach and rolling soft waves. Great for swimming with the leopard sharks in the Spring.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Shores
Beautiful coastline, with long beach and rolling soft waves. Great for swimming with the leopard sharks in the Spring.
Sightseeing
New Point Loma Lighthouse
Cabrillo RoadBeautiful views of the City.