Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.
62 locals recommend
Herb & Wood
2210 Kettner BlvdSprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.
Eatery for handcrafted cocktails & a creative menu of American dishes with some global flare.
168 locals recommend
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdEatery for handcrafted cocktails & a creative menu of American dishes with some global flare.
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
23 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - Embarcadero
1004 N Harbor DrCounter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
Fun spot for chicken & egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, a full bar & bocce court.
145 locals recommend
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdFun spot for chicken & egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, a full bar & bocce court.
Bay & skyline views draw diners to this elegant eatery, serving French-hued American cooking.
152 locals recommend
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveBay & skyline views draw diners to this elegant eatery, serving French-hued American cooking.
Rustic-chic hot spot known for its large patio, happy hour & diverse menu of refined Italian eats.
67 locals recommend
Davanti Enoteca
1655 India StRustic-chic hot spot known for its large patio, happy hour & diverse menu of refined Italian eats.
High-end seafood & bay views presented in a white-tablecloth setting upstairs from the Fish Market.
15 locals recommend
Top of the Market
750 N Harbor DrHigh-end seafood & bay views presented in a white-tablecloth setting upstairs from the Fish Market.
Waterfront restaurant & lounge with modern decor & bay views specializes in Californian cuisine.
66 locals recommend
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrWaterfront restaurant & lounge with modern decor & bay views specializes in Californian cuisine.
Island Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.
130 locals recommend
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrIsland Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.
Chill Mexican spot offers signature drinks & tequila alongside family recipes, plus DJs after hours.
66 locals recommend
La Puerta
560 Fourth AveChill Mexican spot offers signature drinks & tequila alongside family recipes, plus DJs after hours.
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdChef Deborah Scott's creative spins on Latin cooking are served up in funky, rustic-chic digs.
19 locals recommend
Indigo Grill
1536 India StChef Deborah Scott's creative spins on Latin cooking are served up in funky, rustic-chic digs.
Picturesque hacienda with a patio sets the scene for inspired Californian fare & happy-hour deals.
126 locals recommend
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoPicturesque hacienda with a patio sets the scene for inspired Californian fare & happy-hour deals.
Elegant eatery with outdoor seating serves refined Vietnamese classics into the wee hours.
30 locals recommend
Saigon on Fifth
3900 Fifth AveElegant eatery with outdoor seating serves refined Vietnamese classics into the wee hours.
Sleek but inviting Japanese option serves refined sushi & sashimi alongside sake, beer & cocktails.
80 locals recommend
Hane Sushi
2760 Fifth AveSleek but inviting Japanese option serves refined sushi & sashimi alongside sake, beer & cocktails.
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StSeafood fare & cocktails with fresh Oysters.
Drinks & Nightlife
This vibrant venue with country-western line dancing, live music & DJs offers a full bar & kitchen.
48 locals recommend
Moonshine Flats
344 7th AveThis vibrant venue with country-western line dancing, live music & DJs offers a full bar & kitchen.
Modern rooftop destination featuring local, seasonal cuisine & craft cocktails in stylish surrounds. Great nightlife spot on the weekends with younger crowd.
63 locals recommend
Rustic Root
535 Fifth AveModern rooftop destination featuring local, seasonal cuisine & craft cocktails in stylish surrounds. Great nightlife spot on the weekends with younger crowd.
Bustling modern loft space featuring gourmet thin-crust pies served alongside a variety of beers.
88 locals recommend
Basic Bar & Pizza
410 Tenth AveBustling modern loft space featuring gourmet thin-crust pies served alongside a variety of beers.
Kid-friendly brewery & pub providing acclaimed beers, refined bar fare & to-go kegs.
182 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StKid-friendly brewery & pub providing acclaimed beers, refined bar fare & to-go kegs.
Airy hangout with speakeasy touches offers craft cocktails, creative comfort grub, DJs & sports TV. Great spot to hear old school hip hop on the weekends late night with a young crowd.
30 locals recommend
Bootlegger
804 Market StAiry hangout with speakeasy touches offers craft cocktails, creative comfort grub, DJs & sports TV. Great spot to hear old school hip hop on the weekends late night with a young crowd.
Stylish bar on a hotel rooftop with skyline views, lounge seating & a communal fire pit.
40 locals recommend
The Nolen
453 Sixth AveStylish bar on a hotel rooftop with skyline views, lounge seating & a communal fire pit.
This 1933 institution outlasted the waterfront but still draws crowds with pub grub & happy hour. First timers get a free drink just make sure to tell them!
86 locals recommend
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdThis 1933 institution outlasted the waterfront but still draws crowds with pub grub & happy hour. First timers get a free drink just make sure to tell them!
Sports TV & DJs accompany visits to this mod spot, known for craft beer, bourbon & flatbread pizzas.
137 locals recommend
barleymash
600 Fifth AveSports TV & DJs accompany visits to this mod spot, known for craft beer, bourbon & flatbread pizzas.
Buzzing club featuring a tunneled entrance, 3 spaces, bottle service & Asian fusion bites.
40 locals recommend
Bang Bang
526 Market StBuzzing club featuring a tunneled entrance, 3 spaces, bottle service & Asian fusion bites.
Fashionable nightclub boasts rooftop cabanas, a pulsing dance floor & chic modern lounge area.
102 locals recommend
OMNIA Nightclub San Diego
454 Sixth AveFashionable nightclub boasts rooftop cabanas, a pulsing dance floor & chic modern lounge area.
Shopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdWestfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaEntertainment & Activities
The LOT at Liberty Station provides guests with the utmost in service, high-quality dining and cinema experience, with our signature luxury leather theater recliners; a social cocktail scene and fantastic breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-theater dining options
68 locals recommend
THE LOT Liberty Station
2620 Truxtun RdThe LOT at Liberty Station provides guests with the utmost in service, high-quality dining and cinema experience, with our signature luxury leather theater recliners; a social cocktail scene and fantastic breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-theater dining options
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrEverything Else
Seaforth Boat Rentals - Harbor Island
955 Harbor Island DrParks & Nature
Balboa Park