Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Just two min away is the best Mexican food gem in downtown. I love the chicken floutas - giant light crispy rolled tacos + pico de gallo + guacamole. If you're vegetarian, this place loves you back.
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Pokez Mexican Restaurant
947 E StJust two min away is the best Mexican food gem in downtown. I love the chicken floutas - giant light crispy rolled tacos + pico de gallo + guacamole. If you're vegetarian, this place loves you back.
Walk down 9th for a Falafel Döner. Don't forget the extra sauces!
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The Kebab Shop
630 Ninth AveWalk down 9th for a Falafel Döner. Don't forget the extra sauces!
Get some exercise and some breakfast! Take a look at the beautiful new library while you're there. The huevos locos and the French toast are my regular orders. Grab a booth at this popular venue.
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The Mission
1250 J StGet some exercise and some breakfast! Take a look at the beautiful new library while you're there. The huevos locos and the French toast are my regular orders. Grab a booth at this popular venue.
Like hookah? Well this is the best price in downtown. It's a small artsy place minus the snobbery some places flaunt. Definitely pick up some pistachio macaroons for just a $1 each.
Tabac
589 Third AveLike hookah? Well this is the best price in downtown. It's a small artsy place minus the snobbery some places flaunt. Definitely pick up some pistachio macaroons for just a $1 each.
I avoid the bustle of gaslamp as a local. But I can't avoid this place. The orange chicken here is something unique - ultra crispy and strangely herbal. The duck curry was also, well...amazing!
Mint Downtown Thai
732 Fourth AveI avoid the bustle of gaslamp as a local. But I can't avoid this place. The orange chicken here is something unique - ultra crispy and strangely herbal. The duck curry was also, well...amazing!
A favorite place. The chicken pad Thai is my addiction. Friendly people in there. And they've got Thai iced tea - cold, creamy, sweet, orange, caffeinated. Add boba (tapioca balls) ofcourse!
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J. Wok
744 Market StreetA favorite place. The chicken pad Thai is my addiction. Friendly people in there. And they've got Thai iced tea - cold, creamy, sweet, orange, caffeinated. Add boba (tapioca balls) ofcourse!
Romantic but casual with great atmosphere. First, scout your options in the glass cases. Then enjoy the unique rotation of cakes, pastries, custards, tarts and more with coffee or 1 of 21 teas.
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveRomantic but casual with great atmosphere. First, scout your options in the glass cases. Then enjoy the unique rotation of cakes, pastries, custards, tarts and more with coffee or 1 of 21 teas.
Paris is a corner cafe just down the street. A small, intimate place for dinner. This is a very relaxing place if you'd like to skip the rumble of gaslamp. Enjoy French classics and a great wine bar.
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Cafe Chloe
721 Ninth AvenueParis is a corner cafe just down the street. A small, intimate place for dinner. This is a very relaxing place if you'd like to skip the rumble of gaslamp. Enjoy French classics and a great wine bar.
The owner is a Brookyln transplant so they know their stuff here! The Chosen One with lox and capers is my regular order.
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Brooklyn Bagel Company
1000 Island AveThe owner is a Brookyln transplant so they know their stuff here! The Chosen One with lox and capers is my regular order.
Love this place. No strippers sorry, just a lot of strip steak and pinup girls adorning the walls. Chose your cut of meat and grill it yourself with friends while having a drink. Lobster mac'n'cheese!
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Gaslamp Strip Club
Love this place. No strippers sorry, just a lot of strip steak and pinup girls adorning the walls. Chose your cut of meat and grill it yourself with friends while having a drink. Lobster mac'n'cheese!
Give them a call for free delivery! The bolillo combo is my favorite with mexican street corn and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon.
Bolillo Tortas: Gourmet Mexican Sandwiches
Give them a call for free delivery! The bolillo combo is my favorite with mexican street corn and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite burger, along with the Umami burger in LA and the Surf & Turf at Sherman's Shack (see map). It's savory like nothing else and sweet with the addition of caramelized onions. AWESOME beer.
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Neighborhood
777 G StMy favorite burger, along with the Umami burger in LA and the Surf & Turf at Sherman's Shack (see map). It's savory like nothing else and sweet with the addition of caramelized onions. AWESOME beer.
Remember the daiquiris all over Vegas? Well we have them too at Wet willies. Get the large for $10. Well worth it. Ask for samples. I love Shock Treatment. The bulgogi sliders are a favorite.
Wet Willie's
555 Market StRemember the daiquiris all over Vegas? Well we have them too at Wet willies. Get the large for $10. Well worth it. Ask for samples. I love Shock Treatment. The bulgogi sliders are a favorite.
The H - a cucumber and pepper infused refreshing drink. It's a must. Duck wings and bacon wrapped dates are unique to this place. Don't miss out!
Quality Social
789 Sixth AveThe H - a cucumber and pepper infused refreshing drink. It's a must. Duck wings and bacon wrapped dates are unique to this place. Don't miss out!
Ready for a trip to wonderland? See if you can find the door to this hidden bar. But don't look too confused - everyone inside can see your baffled expression on camera! Great wine, drinks, and theme!
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Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth AveReady for a trip to wonderland? See if you can find the door to this hidden bar. But don't look too confused - everyone inside can see your baffled expression on camera! Great wine, drinks, and theme!
Make it to their happy hour and you will be happy. The massive mound of carne asada fries is fresh, doesn't weigh you down, and it's half off! I go for their Cadillac margarita.
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La Puerta
560 Fourth AveMake it to their happy hour and you will be happy. The massive mound of carne asada fries is fresh, doesn't weigh you down, and it's half off! I go for their Cadillac margarita.
The drinks are all over $10 but even if you're not drinking, definitely take the elevator to the top floor of this beautiful hotel at night and get an exclusive view of the bay and Coronado Island.
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Top of the Hyatt
1 Market PlThe drinks are all over $10 but even if you're not drinking, definitely take the elevator to the top floor of this beautiful hotel at night and get an exclusive view of the bay and Coronado Island.
Looking for a sky bar? Here's one that's no cover! Look over petco park, the bay, and tiny people below.
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Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StLooking for a sky bar? Here's one that's no cover! Look over petco park, the bay, and tiny people below.
Everything Else
Need some snacks? This small organic grocer has it all. Emergency demand for wine, beer, liquor? They've got some really great selections here. Plus, they're open late and just around the corner.
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Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods
1036 7th AveNeed some snacks? This small organic grocer has it all. Emergency demand for wine, beer, liquor? They've got some really great selections here. Plus, they're open late and just around the corner.
If you're looking for a fun way around downtown. Sign up here for $35 and drive a smart car for $0.38 per minute. You can park along any street and not pay parking. Rental price also per day.
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Car2Go San Diego
633 Ninth AvenueIf you're looking for a fun way around downtown. Sign up here for $35 and drive a smart car for $0.38 per minute. You can park along any street and not pay parking. Rental price also per day.
Sightseeing
If you're headed to the museums and greens at balboa park, don't miss out on my favorite building - the Botanical Lath Structure. It's like nothing you've ever seen.
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Edificio Botánico y Estanque de Lirios
1550 El PradoIf you're headed to the museums and greens at balboa park, don't miss out on my favorite building - the Botanical Lath Structure. It's like nothing you've ever seen.
Go see The Del! Grab a beer and hang out on the beach deck while people watching. This place has history. It oozes Marylyn Monroe nostalgia and the glamour of Coronado Island.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveGo see The Del! Grab a beer and hang out on the beach deck while people watching. This place has history. It oozes Marylyn Monroe nostalgia and the glamour of Coronado Island.
Shopping
The newest hipster approved venue! Get ready for a line to try some amazing creations. Bacon maple donuts? Yes. PB&J donuts? Of course. Salted caramel, strawberries&cream, boysenberry donuts??? I die.
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Donut Bar
631 B StThe newest hipster approved venue! Get ready for a line to try some amazing creations. Bacon maple donuts? Yes. PB&J donuts? Of course. Salted caramel, strawberries&cream, boysenberry donuts??? I die.