Arts & Culture
Summer events like poolside movies, brunch, and pool access
38 locals recommend
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdSummer events like poolside movies, brunch, and pool access
Trolley Barn Park
1943 Adams AveNice park to walk to, summertime concert events
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch StA very cool way to catch a movie
The Casbah
2501 Kettner BlvdGreat music shows, cheap tix! Local spot
House of Blues San Diego
1055 Fifth AveCheck schedule for bands in town
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrGroceries!
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGood grocery store, healthy easy prep meals available
Ralphs
101 G StGrocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StGood beer, pizza, and happy hours
Cueva Bar
2123 Adams AveNice happy hour place
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington StVery local dive bar where karaoke is actually cool
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StBeautiful 1920's style bar for hipster craft cocktails
Uptown Tavern
1236 University AveBrunch! Fun happy hour
Great place for downtown happy hour with view onto Petco Park baseball stadium
11 locals recommend
Southpaw Social Club
Great place for downtown happy hour with view onto Petco Park baseball stadium
Cafe on Park
3831 Park BlvdYummy breakfast spot, walking distance on your way to Balboa Park
Great dive bar for some local flavor, easy walking distance
72 locals recommend
Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdGreat dive bar for some local flavor, easy walking distance
Food Scene
Mama's Bakery & Deli
4237 Alabama StGreat lunches: shwarma's, wraps. salads, humus & pita, etc
One of my favorite restaurants to eat with a group, order family style!
59 locals recommend
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants to eat with a group, order family style!
Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano
4207 Park BlvdGREAT, Mediterranean pizza
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StBEST New York style pizza in San Diego
Unique chocolate based menu in cute South Park neighborhood
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StUnique chocolate based menu in cute South Park neighborhood
Cafe Bleu
807 West Washington StreetTasty French cuisine
Delicious full and mini hoagi's, huge selection of soda flavors, order some food and take back entrance to Polite Provisions to enjoy a craft cocktail
96 locals recommend
Soda & Swine
2943 Adams AveDelicious full and mini hoagi's, huge selection of soda flavors, order some food and take back entrance to Polite Provisions to enjoy a craft cocktail
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon BlvdAMAZING pourover coffee
Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen
3797 Park BoulevardGreat spot for dinner and brunch
BEST brunch in San Diego! Make a reservation or sit at the breakfast bar
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington StBEST brunch in San Diego! Make a reservation or sit at the breakfast bar
100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueHappy hour, wine bar and restaurant
URBN North Park
3085 University AveAmazing beer selection and BEST flatbread pizza!
Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveFun place to wine taste! Good flatbread pizza
Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurant
3923 Fourth AveAMAZING Spanish tapas and $5 happy hour sangria
El Prado
El PradoElegant happy hour in Balboa Park
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdAmazing sandwiches, open for lunch and dinner
Lestat's on Park
4496 Park BlvdCoffee shop with local events
Twiggs
4590 Park BlvdPopular coffee shop with the local crowd
Very close to the house, haven't tried yet but heard good things about it
9 locals recommend
S&M: Sausage & Meat
4130 Park BoulevardVery close to the house, haven't tried yet but heard good things about it
Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon BlvdVegan and vegetarian options
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park BlvdGreat brunch! Get there early!
FAV restaurant if you're looking for something different. Ethiopian, eat with you hands, try their honey wine!
57 locals recommend
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park BlvdFAV restaurant if you're looking for something different. Ethiopian, eat with you hands, try their honey wine!
Everything Else
Balboa Tennis Club
2221 Morley Field DrTennis courts, I have raquets!
Morley Field Dog Park
2225 Morley Field DrGood place to let the pup run
Park Bl & University Av station
Bus stop
CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StYoga! Get a free week!
CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StMy yoga spot; FREE week for new members!
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous San Diego Zoo
Beautiful museums and architecture and parks to stroll. Sundays organ player in outside amphitheate
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Beautiful museums and architecture and parks to stroll. Sundays organ player in outside amphitheate
Shopping
mimi & red boutique
3041 University AveFAVORITE women's clothing boutique