Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StGreat microbrewery.
Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
3404 30th StGreat dive with pool table and Monday trivia night
Pinball, classic video arcade games, great beer selection, great DJ on Saturday nights.
121 locals recommend
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StPinball, classic video arcade games, great beer selection, great DJ on Saturday nights.
The Office
3936 30th StLate-night dancing with live DJs & an old-school office theme.
Stone Company Store
2215 30th StreetStone Brewery Tasting Room
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveNew, local brewery
True North Tavern
3815 30th StBig weekend scene, good sports bar.
Food Scene
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StGreat pizza.
Waypoint Public
3794 30th StFamily friendly bar/restaurant.
Santos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StGreat local roasters and coffee!
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StGreat, seasonal menu.
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
2977 Upas StDelicious croissants.
For chocolate lovers...all of their treats are created in their in-house chocolate laboratory.
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StFor chocolate lovers...all of their treats are created in their in-house chocolate laboratory.
Sunday brunch with live bluegrass music on the outdoor patio.
139 locals recommend
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StSunday brunch with live bluegrass music on the outdoor patio.
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StEspresso in the morning, wood-fired pizza in the evening.
Rebecca's
3015 Juniper StreetGreat old-school coffee house with open-mic nights.
Big Kitchen Café
3003 Grape StreetHistoric, tiny breakfast spot.
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StChicago deep-dish pizza
Street Side Thai Kitchen
3025 University AveGreat Thai food, super friendly service.
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueThe carnitas!
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StGreat ramen, great beer
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld-renowned zoo and wildlife conservation organization.
Great natural history museum with focus on local artifacts and ecosystems.
99 locals recommend
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El PradoGreat natural history museum with focus on local artifacts and ecosystems.
Balboa Park is a San Diego treasure trove, containing museums, theaters, large grassy meadows, natural gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a San Diego treasure trove, containing museums, theaters, large grassy meadows, natural gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Free, family-friendly summer concerts on the lawn, toddler playground nearby.
33 locals recommend
Bird Park
Pershing DriveFree, family-friendly summer concerts on the lawn, toddler playground nearby.
Essentials
Nearby general store with all the basic necessities, plus fresh baked Bread & Cie baguettes, and a great selection of beer, wine and ice cream.
39 locals recommend
Parkside Market
3209 Thorn StNearby general store with all the basic necessities, plus fresh baked Bread & Cie baguettes, and a great selection of beer, wine and ice cream.
Shopping
Filled with eclectic furniture, jewelry, clothes and homewares from local, San Diego designers.
158 locals recommend
Pigment
3801 30th StFilled with eclectic furniture, jewelry, clothes and homewares from local, San Diego designers.
Arts & Culture
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoFun, educational place to explore with the kids.
Often showcasing local San Diego photographers.
37 locals recommend
Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA)
1649 El PradoOften showcasing local San Diego photographers.
Whistle Stop
2236 Fern StLocal, live music!
Ray Street Studios
Local artists.
Entertainment & Activities
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StPub/Restaurant with outdoor, enclosed kids play area.