Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This is the BEST pizza around. All of their gourmet pizzas use fresh ingredients.
37 locals recommend
Zia Gourmet Pizza
3311 Adams AveThis is the BEST pizza around. All of their gourmet pizzas use fresh ingredients.
Lester's offers freshly brewed coffee, delicious pastries and sandwiches, and perfectly showcases Normal Heights quirky personality.
77 locals recommend
Stepping Stone of California
Lester's offers freshly brewed coffee, delicious pastries and sandwiches, and perfectly showcases Normal Heights quirky personality.
Lips is a "supper club" restaurant run by drag queens that has nightly live acts, a cafe menu, gospel brunch & kitschy decor. Make a reservation!
18 locals recommend
Lips Restaurant
3036 El Cajon BlvdLips is a "supper club" restaurant run by drag queens that has nightly live acts, a cafe menu, gospel brunch & kitschy decor. Make a reservation!
Feeling decadent? Looking for some comfort food? This restaurant serves upscale donuts with wacky flavor combinations, fried chicken, coffee & cocktails.
24 locals recommend
StreetCar Merchants Chicken Bar
4002 30th StFeeling decadent? Looking for some comfort food? This restaurant serves upscale donuts with wacky flavor combinations, fried chicken, coffee & cocktails.
The Rabbit Hold is a hip restaurant where pub food & craft cocktails are served in a trendy setting with rabbit art & exposed beams.
89 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
3377 Adams AveThe Rabbit Hold is a hip restaurant where pub food & craft cocktails are served in a trendy setting with rabbit art & exposed beams.
Hip eatery with an open roof offering gourmet meatballs, soft-serve ice cream & a large selection of sodas.
96 locals recommend
Soda & Swine
2943 Adams AveHip eatery with an open roof offering gourmet meatballs, soft-serve ice cream & a large selection of sodas.
Cafe 21 is a welcoming spot for Californian fare where the focus is organic ingredients & farm-to-bar cocktails.
73 locals recommend
Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams AveCafe 21 is a welcoming spot for Californian fare where the focus is organic ingredients & farm-to-bar cocktails.
Snug neighborhood spot for ceviche made with local produce & sustainable seafood. The best ceviche you'll EVER have!!
9 locals recommend
Ceviche House
4594 30th StreetSnug neighborhood spot for ceviche made with local produce & sustainable seafood. The best ceviche you'll EVER have!!
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar features the Belching Beaver Brewery's delicious beers handcrafted right here in San Diego.
65 locals recommend
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StThis bar features the Belching Beaver Brewery's delicious beers handcrafted right here in San Diego.
Tiger! Tiger! features one of the best selection of tap beers in San Diego. Craft brews & creative eats such as wood-fired sandwiches in a casual pub space with picnic tables.
94 locals recommend
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdTiger! Tiger! features one of the best selection of tap beers in San Diego. Craft brews & creative eats such as wood-fired sandwiches in a casual pub space with picnic tables.
This is one of North Park's most popular bars where folks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
121 locals recommend
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StThis is one of North Park's most popular bars where folks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
Ould Sod is a cozy Irish pub featuring imported draft beer, local craft brews & a weekly karaoke night.
39 locals recommend
The Ould Sod
3373 Adams AveOuld Sod is a cozy Irish pub featuring imported draft beer, local craft brews & a weekly karaoke night.
This small lounge & dance club, with a throwback '50s style, offers drinks, DJs & a lively dance floor. -
28 locals recommend
AIR CONDITIONED Lounge
4673 30th StThis small lounge & dance club, with a throwback '50s style, offers drinks, DJs & a lively dance floor. -
Apothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium.
245 locals recommend
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StApothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium.
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park that features countless museums, theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo! Whether you want to take a blanket and catch some San Diego sun, or check out one of the museums, Balboa Park is a must when visiting San Diego.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park that features countless museums, theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo! Whether you want to take a blanket and catch some San Diego sun, or check out one of the museums, Balboa Park is a must when visiting San Diego.
For the best sunsets, head down to the water at Sunset Cliffs, bring a blanket and someone to share the moment with!
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
For the best sunsets, head down to the water at Sunset Cliffs, bring a blanket and someone to share the moment with!
This is a favorite hike in San Diego for the soaring views of the California beach line from atop the Torrey Pines cliffs with beautiful winding trails that lead down to the ocean.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadThis is a favorite hike in San Diego for the soaring views of the California beach line from atop the Torrey Pines cliffs with beautiful winding trails that lead down to the ocean.
Arts & Culture
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBeautiful beaches and the famous La Jolla Cove seals!
Sightseeing
For some of the best views of San Diego, and a great history lesson on the role of the Spanish in the region, head over to Cabrillo National Monument. You won't be disappointed!
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrFor some of the best views of San Diego, and a great history lesson on the role of the Spanish in the region, head over to Cabrillo National Monument. You won't be disappointed!
Hillcrest is San Diego's LGBT neighborhood, and features some of the best bars and restaurants in San Diego. A welcoming community for all to enjoy!
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StHillcrest is San Diego's LGBT neighborhood, and features some of the best bars and restaurants in San Diego. A welcoming community for all to enjoy!
An affluent neighborhood with charming boutiques, restaurants, and stunning beaches.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
An affluent neighborhood with charming boutiques, restaurants, and stunning beaches.
For a younger crowd with a vibrant surf culture, check out Pacific Beach. Endless beachside restaurants with a laid back and friendly vibe!
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
For a younger crowd with a vibrant surf culture, check out Pacific Beach. Endless beachside restaurants with a laid back and friendly vibe!
Check out OB, San Diego's weirdest neighborhood. Tons of great restaurants and personality to match!
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StCheck out OB, San Diego's weirdest neighborhood. Tons of great restaurants and personality to match!
Coronado is another affluent neighborhood with a rich history and immaculate beaches.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
Coronado is another affluent neighborhood with a rich history and immaculate beaches.
The Gaslamp is San Diego's downtown neighborhood, with world class bars, shops, clubs, and restaurants!
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp is San Diego's downtown neighborhood, with world class bars, shops, clubs, and restaurants!
Entertainment & Activities
Check out the lineup, there may be an emerging artist performing at this small venue that regularly captures big names before they make it big!
The Irenic
3090 Polk AveCheck out the lineup, there may be an emerging artist performing at this small venue that regularly captures big names before they make it big!
One of San Diego's premier music venues. See who's in town!
125 locals recommend
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveOne of San Diego's premier music venues. See who's in town!