Guidebook for San Diego
Shopping
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StBest farmers market in town. Every Sunday.
If you must shop while here go to Horton Plaza downtown. Urban and more interesting than your typical suburban mall. Multi-level open air.
241 locals recommend
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaIf you must shop while here go to Horton Plaza downtown. Urban and more interesting than your typical suburban mall. Multi-level open air.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StLocal craft beer.
Park & Rec
4612 Park BlvdFun spot. Table hockey and other games.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3225 Cleveland AveIn a nice small mall area, restaurants, coffe shops, yoga, etc.
Food Scene
Evenings. Totally local out of the tourist bubble. Great food. Casual elegance.
40 locals recommend
Hanna's Gourmet
2864 Adams AveEvenings. Totally local out of the tourist bubble. Great food. Casual elegance.
Nearby. Good healthy Persian food. The jewelry is made by the owner's mother.
18 locals recommend
Soltan Banoo Restaurant
4645 Park BlvdNearby. Good healthy Persian food. The jewelry is made by the owner's mother.
Wholesome omelettes and breakfast sandwiches. Coffee. Little art gallery next door. All locals.
36 locals recommend
Mystic Mocha
2105 Mission AveWholesome omelettes and breakfast sandwiches. Coffee. Little art gallery next door. All locals.
Parks & Nature
Soledad Mountain
Balboa Park
San Diego's Central Park.
Presidio Park
2811 Jackson StNear Old Town. The original settlement area of San Diego.
Sightseeing
Newly designed public library. We fought over building it for 20 years. Architecture is stunning. In the newly redeveloping East Village.
63 locals recommend
San Diego Central Library
330 Park BlvdNewly designed public library. We fought over building it for 20 years. Architecture is stunning. In the newly redeveloping East Village.