Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Great food and drinks. Busy atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended.
50 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center DrGreat food and drinks. Busy atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended.
Fantastic dinner menu. Great appetizers. Reservations highly recommended.
67 locals recommend
Bankers Hill
Fantastic dinner menu. Great appetizers. Reservations highly recommended.
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveHuge breakfast plates. Long wait times, but well worth it.
Barrio Star
2706 Fifth AveUpscale mexican cuisine. Very fresh with vegetarian options.
Starbucks
1206 28th StStarbucks coffee
Cafe Bassam
3088 Fifth AveCoffee, tea, and select food
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth AvenueIndividualized Pizza and Salads
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
3825 Fifth AveFresh sub-sandwiches and salads
R-Gang Eatery
3683 Fifth AvenueGreat hang-over breakfast
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdRestaurant owned by Top-Chef winner Richard Blais
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoGood food in the heart of Balboa Park
Popular restaurant and bar. Reservations highly recommended.
61 locals recommend
Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India StPopular restaurant and bar. Reservations highly recommended.
The Cheesecake Factory
7067 Friars RdLarge dinner and dessert menu
True Food Kitchen
7007 Friars RdFresh, Healthful food restaurant
Fig Tree Cafe Hillcrest
416 University AveNice breakfast and lunch menu
Royal Food Mart
3403 1st AveCafe, Sandwiches, and specialty market
Miguel's Cocina
1351 Orange AveClassic Mexican food
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdGreat Vegetarian Thai Food
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveFantastic desserts, food, coffee, wine and beer
Crest Cafe
425 Robinson AveGreat breakfast!
Adams Avenue Bicycles
2602 Adams AveGreat breakfast
Everything Else
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AvePharmacy / Drug store
Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown
300 Fir StEmergency and Urgent Care
Sunshine Center Laundry
2235 1st AveCoin-operated Laundry Facilities
Mona Lisa Italian Foods
2061 India StItalian market and deli
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
4077 Fifth AveHospital and Emergency Room
Chase Bank
1881 Sunset Cliffs BlvdBank and ATM
Bank of America Financial Center
235 E 8th StBank and ATM
Wells Fargo Bank
510 W Washington StBank and ATM
Fox and Jane Salon
2870 Fifth AveHair Salon
Middletown Station
Trolley Station
County Center/Little Italy Station
1550 California StTrolley Station
Washington Street Station
Trolley Station
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Trolley and Bus Transit Center
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdPetco Park Baseball Field
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor DrConvention Center
Yoga One
1920 Fort Stockton DriveYoga studio
The Little Yoga Studio
702 Ash StYoga studio
Shell
4794 Voltaire StGas station
Chevron San Diego
4055 University AveGas station with diesel
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous San Diego Zoo
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveMuseum of Man
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El PradoSD Museum of Art
International Cottages showcasing information from countries around the world
House of Pacific Relations - Hall of Nations
2191 Pan American Rd WInternational Cottages showcasing information from countries around the world
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrNavy Ship / Museum
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveHistoric Hotel & Coronado Beach
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StHistoric State park and tourist shops
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveWhole Foods Organic and Local Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveTrader Joe's Specialty Groceries
Ralphs
101 G StLarge grocery store
Vons
3610 Adams AveLarge grocery store
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveTrader Joe's Specialty Groceries
Ralphs
101 G StLarge grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech StGreat bar and restaurant, close to Downtown and Little Italy
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
421 W B StOutdoor bar surrounded by the city
Starlite
3175 India StIndoor and Outdoor bar with restaurant
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdRestaurant and Bar
Bencotto
750 W Fir StItalian food and bar
Stone Brewing Co. Restaurant and Bar - Great food and local beer
175 locals recommend
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdStone Brewing Co. Restaurant and Bar - Great food and local beer
The Lancers
4671 Park BlvdDive Bar
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
4612 Park BlvdGay Bar
Number One Fifth Avenue
3845 Fifth AveGay Dive Bar
Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage
3940 Fourth AveGay bar and restaurant
Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrGay bar and bakery
Pecs Bar
2046 University AveGay Bar
100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueWine bar
7th Avenue Pub
711 University AvenuePub at Whole Foods Market
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveGay Bar and Restaurant
Croce's Park West
2760 Fifth AveUpscale Bar and Restaurant
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveUpscale Bar and Restaurant with fantastic views of the city
Searsucker San Diego
611 Fifth AveBar and Restaurant with great food
Farm House Cafe
2121 Adams AveLarge selection of draft beer and restaurant
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StGreat bar
Shopping
The Market Place
2601 Fifth AveSmall market, liquor store, and deli
Balboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El PradoVisitor's center and gift shop
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaShopping Mall
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdHigh-End Shopping Mall
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrTourist gift shops
Nordstrom Fashion Valley
6997 Friars RdNordstom
Urban Outfitters
4516 Mission BlvdShopping
CVS
3151 University AvePharmacy and convenience store
Pigment
3801 30th StAwesome local gift shop
Arts & Culture
Reading Cinemas Gaslamp
701 Fifth AvenueMovie Theater
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveMovie Theater (more independent films)
AMC Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars RdStadium Seating Movie Theater
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third AveBroadway style theater