Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

When you're looking for a quick bite, this place has delicious grilled cheese sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Cheesy Express
3219 Mission Blvd
9 locals recommend
When you're looking for a quick bite, this place has delicious grilled cheese sandwiches.
Quaint little local sushi place. Check out the Mission Bay Roll.
7 locals recommend
Mizu
850 W Mission Bay Dr
7 locals recommend
Quaint little local sushi place. Check out the Mission Bay Roll.
Sushi and cocktails right on the boardwalk, does it get any better than that?
119 locals recommend
Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front Walk
119 locals recommend
Sushi and cocktails right on the boardwalk, does it get any better than that?
This pizza place is right around the corner and makes a decent pie.
10 locals recommend
Capri Pizza and Grill
2909 Mission Blvd
10 locals recommend
This pizza place is right around the corner and makes a decent pie.
Don't leave without trying Sara's amazing Carne Asada Burrito.
25 locals recommend
Sara's Mexican Food
2907 Mission Boulevard
25 locals recommend
Don't leave without trying Sara's amazing Carne Asada Burrito.
Home of the best fish tacos in San Diego and close by i Pacific Beach.
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St
323 locals recommend
Home of the best fish tacos in San Diego and close by i Pacific Beach.
Home of the best hamburger in San Diego and only a short drive south in Ocean Beach,
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
291 locals recommend
Home of the best hamburger in San Diego and only a short drive south in Ocean Beach,
Great breakfast and brunch spot right on the boardwalk.
207 locals recommend
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach Dr
207 locals recommend
Great breakfast and brunch spot right on the boardwalk.
The best sushi in San Diego and maybe California. But be sure to get reservations weeks in advance because this place fills up fast!
146 locals recommend
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Dr
146 locals recommend
The best sushi in San Diego and maybe California. But be sure to get reservations weeks in advance because this place fills up fast!
Trust is our favorite restaurant in San Diego, hands down. It serves American Fusion fare and amazing cocktails and is also an unbelievable brunch spot.
63 locals recommend
Trust
3752 Park Blvd
63 locals recommend
Trust is our favorite restaurant in San Diego, hands down. It serves American Fusion fare and amazing cocktails and is also an unbelievable brunch spot.
Plumeria is the best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in San Diego and also one of the top Thai restaurants.
98 locals recommend
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park Blvd
98 locals recommend
Plumeria is the best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in San Diego and also one of the top Thai restaurants.
This delicious Thai restaurant focuses of fresh and local seafood. It's a secret spot among locals and never disappoints.
20 locals recommend
Chi Extraordinary Kitchen
2789 Adams Ave
20 locals recommend
This delicious Thai restaurant focuses of fresh and local seafood. It's a secret spot among locals and never disappoints.
This French fusion restaurant has the best Brussels Sprouts you'll ever taste,
133 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma Blvd
133 locals recommend
This French fusion restaurant has the best Brussels Sprouts you'll ever taste,
There's nothing like great Vietnamese fusion and a killer Sake Bar.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
205 locals recommend
There's nothing like great Vietnamese fusion and a killer Sake Bar.
An iconic local breakfast spot which also has some good lunch items. But remember to bring cash because they don't accept cards.
208 locals recommend
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
208 locals recommend
An iconic local breakfast spot which also has some good lunch items. But remember to bring cash because they don't accept cards.
A delicious vegan fast food option.
29 locals recommend
Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
29 locals recommend
A delicious vegan fast food option.
Korean fusion fast food.
Flame Broiler
1088 Garnet Ave
Korean fusion fast food.
Great tacos!
Tacos Mimi
4508 Cass St
Great tacos!
Throwback 50's-style diner with awesome burgers.
Classics Malt Shop
3625 Midway Dr
Throwback 50's-style diner with awesome burgers.
Some say Rocky's has the best burgers in town.
182 locals recommend
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham St
182 locals recommend
Some say Rocky's has the best burgers in town.
Amazing sandwiches and delicious beer, who could ask for anything more?
24 locals recommend
Board & Brew - Pacific Beach
4516 Mission Blvd
24 locals recommend
Amazing sandwiches and delicious beer, who could ask for anything more?
If you're in the mood for BBQ, Phil's is a San Diego treasure.
166 locals recommend
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena Blvd
166 locals recommend
If you're in the mood for BBQ, Phil's is a San Diego treasure.
Popular for its Carne Asada.
44 locals recommend
Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
44 locals recommend
Popular for its Carne Asada.
The California Burrito here is to die for!
24 locals recommend
La Perla Cocina
745 Emerald St
24 locals recommend
The California Burrito here is to die for!
Another great tacos spot
61 locals recommend
La Playa Taco Shop
3973 Mission Blvd
61 locals recommend
Another great tacos spot
A fantastic little Asian Fusion restaurant.
Bao Beach
3735 Mission Blvd
A fantastic little Asian Fusion restaurant.
Italian Seafood and pizza with a great patio.
21 locals recommend
Ulivo Restaurant
1776 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
21 locals recommend
Italian Seafood and pizza with a great patio.
Authentic Italian food in the heart of Pacific Beach.
11 locals recommend
Oltre Mare
4286 Cass St
11 locals recommend
Authentic Italian food in the heart of Pacific Beach.
This place has some of the best bruschetta in town.
99 locals recommend
Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass St
99 locals recommend
This place has some of the best bruschetta in town.
Extraordinary Italian food with wonderful ambiance.
49 locals recommend
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire St
49 locals recommend
Extraordinary Italian food with wonderful ambiance.
The best view in San Diego with some of the best steak and seafood.
66 locals recommend
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island Dr
66 locals recommend
The best view in San Diego with some of the best steak and seafood.
Trendy ambiance with an ambitious drink and food menu that doesn’t disappoint.
168 locals recommend
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner Blvd
168 locals recommend
Trendy ambiance with an ambitious drink and food menu that doesn’t disappoint.
Located in at the top floor of a high-rise, it’s the perfect location for a nice dinner with a grand view of the city.
152 locals recommend
Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave
152 locals recommend
Located in at the top floor of a high-rise, it’s the perfect location for a nice dinner with a grand view of the city.
Located in beautiful Balboa Park with a charming ambiance and menu.
126 locals recommend
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado
126 locals recommend
Located in beautiful Balboa Park with a charming ambiance and menu.
Modern new American fare w/ amazing drinks. Reservations recommended.
123 locals recommend
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvd
123 locals recommend
Modern new American fare w/ amazing drinks. Reservations recommended.
Hands down the best restaurant in San Diego, which is why it is on the pricier side, but worth every penny. Food, ambiance, and service are all perfect. Reservations are a must.
26 locals recommend
MARKET Restaurant + Bar
3702 Via De La Valle
26 locals recommend
Hands down the best restaurant in San Diego, which is why it is on the pricier side, but worth every penny. Food, ambiance, and service are all perfect. Reservations are a must.
As fancy as it gets, this is a restaurant to sit down and enjoy a long, tasty dinner with great ambiance and service.
16 locals recommend
Addison Restaurant
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
16 locals recommend
As fancy as it gets, this is a restaurant to sit down and enjoy a long, tasty dinner with great ambiance and service.
Outstanding vegan cafe.
9 locals recommend
Soulshine Vegan Market, Deli & Cafe
3864 Mission Blvd
9 locals recommend
Outstanding vegan cafe.
Nice casual place for vegan and vegetarian food.
11 locals recommend
Native Foods
3369 Rosecrans St
11 locals recommend
Nice casual place for vegan and vegetarian food.
A quaint vegan cafe in Ocean Beach.
7 locals recommend
O.B. Garden Café
4741 Voltaire St
7 locals recommend
A quaint vegan cafe in Ocean Beach.
One of San Diego's most popular dessert destinations.
220 locals recommend
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth Ave
220 locals recommend
One of San Diego's most popular dessert destinations.
The finest ice cream sandwiches and frozen yogurt this side of the Mississippi.
97 locals recommend
The Baked Bear
4516 Mission Blvd
97 locals recommend
The finest ice cream sandwiches and frozen yogurt this side of the Mississippi.
Italian ice in the heart of Pacific Beach.
Dolce Italian Ice
4150 Mission Blvd
Italian ice in the heart of Pacific Beach.
You won't be able to sleep until you've had one of these cookies!
Insomnia Cookies
1007 Garnet Ave
You won't be able to sleep until you've had one of these cookies!
Fresh and delicious cupcakes.
6 locals recommend
PURE Cupcakes
3545 Garnet Ave
6 locals recommend
Fresh and delicious cupcakes.
Handmade ice cream in the heart of Pacific Beach.
56 locals recommend
Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream
3077 University Ave
56 locals recommend
Handmade ice cream in the heart of Pacific Beach.
Some of the most uniquely crafted breakfast dishes right on the beach in the quaint Ocean Beach neighborhood.
31 locals recommend
OB Surf Lodge
5083 Santa Monica Ave
31 locals recommend
Some of the most uniquely crafted breakfast dishes right on the beach in the quaint Ocean Beach neighborhood.

Drinks & Nightlife

A beer bar on the boardwalk, the perfect place to grab a drink and enjoy the beach.
91 locals recommend
Draft South Mission
3105 Ocean Front Walk
91 locals recommend
A beer bar on the boardwalk, the perfect place to grab a drink and enjoy the beach.
This popular dive bar is only a short walk away and frequented by locals.
40 locals recommend
Beachcomber
2901 Mission Blvd
40 locals recommend
This popular dive bar is only a short walk away and frequented by locals.
This lively bar has delicious food, good drinks and great views of the ocean.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
225 locals recommend
This lively bar has delicious food, good drinks and great views of the ocean.
This pub has one of the best water front views in San Diego, a fantastic place to watch the sun set.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica Ave
228 locals recommend
This pub has one of the best water front views in San Diego, a fantastic place to watch the sun set.
If you like whiskey or old fashions then this throwback lounge is definitely the place for you.
133 locals recommend
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University Ave
133 locals recommend
If you like whiskey or old fashions then this throwback lounge is definitely the place for you.
It's official, with 2,800 bottles of whiskey this bar is the Guinness Book of World Records official record holder for the most whiskey in the world.
17 locals recommend
The Whiskey House
420 Third Ave
17 locals recommend
It's official, with 2,800 bottles of whiskey this bar is the Guinness Book of World Records official record holder for the most whiskey in the world.
Enjoy food and cocktails right on the board walk.
100 locals recommend
Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front Walk
100 locals recommend
Enjoy food and cocktails right on the board walk.
This massive brewery and gastro-pub has over 40 craft beers on tap and a lush garden.
175 locals recommend
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur Rd
175 locals recommend
This massive brewery and gastro-pub has over 40 craft beers on tap and a lush garden.
A popular Tiki Speakeasy, located inside the refrigerator of a Poke restaurant.
50 locals recommend
The Grass Skirt
910 Grand Ave
50 locals recommend
A popular Tiki Speakeasy, located inside the refrigerator of a Poke restaurant.
Fun local bar with delicious bites.
36 locals recommend
Crushed
967 Garnet Ave
36 locals recommend
Fun local bar with delicious bites.
One of San Diego's most unique beer bars. You grab a bracelet and use it to pour your own beer from the tap getting charged for what you pour.
54 locals recommend
Barrel Republic Pacific Beach
1261 Garnet Ave
54 locals recommend
One of San Diego's most unique beer bars. You grab a bracelet and use it to pour your own beer from the tap getting charged for what you pour.
Great place for a good brew.
81 locals recommend
Amplified Ale Works Kitchen + Beer Garden
4150 Mission Blvd
81 locals recommend
Great place for a good brew.
Delicious pizza and craft beer.
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon St
164 locals recommend
Delicious pizza and craft beer.
Delicious food and an amazing wine selection at great prices.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon St
180 locals recommend
Delicious food and an amazing wine selection at great prices.
Great La Jolla wine bar.
11 locals recommend
LJ Crafted Wines - Wines & Tastings
5621 La Jolla Blvd
11 locals recommend
Great La Jolla wine bar.
Great wine bar with a nice patio and an eclectic menu.
12 locals recommend
The Wine Pub
2907 Shelter Island Dr
12 locals recommend
Great wine bar with a nice patio and an eclectic menu.
Delicious thin crust pizza paired with a great selection of wine and local beer.
15 locals recommend
Poseidon Project
4126 Napier St
15 locals recommend
Delicious thin crust pizza paired with a great selection of wine and local beer.

Entertainment & Activities

From mini golf to laser tag to zip lining, here's something at Belmont Park for everyone in your family.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
689 locals recommend
From mini golf to laser tag to zip lining, here's something at Belmont Park for everyone in your family.
At 95 years old the Giant Dipper is the oldest roller coaster in San Diego and a must-ride.
41 locals recommend
Giant Dipper Roller Coaster
3146 Mission Blvd
41 locals recommend
At 95 years old the Giant Dipper is the oldest roller coaster in San Diego and a must-ride.
Considered the best zoo in the world, you can't leave San Diego without visiting this iconic landmark.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
Considered the best zoo in the world, you can't leave San Diego without visiting this iconic landmark.
For a good laughs and drinks and an overall great night out.
49 locals recommend
The Comedy Store - La Jolla
916 Pearl St
49 locals recommend
For a good laughs and drinks and an overall great night out.
An essential part of San Diego summer. Come for the betting, for the food, just to watch, or all of the above!
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
185 locals recommend
An essential part of San Diego summer. Come for the betting, for the food, just to watch, or all of the above!
More avant-garde and professional theater company. Original home of Jersey Boys.
88 locals recommend
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Dr
88 locals recommend
More avant-garde and professional theater company. Original home of Jersey Boys.
Odd name, but fantastic Asian-style massages at really reasonable rates.
Happy Head Foot Reflexology and Massage - Sports Arena
3026 Midway Dr
Odd name, but fantastic Asian-style massages at really reasonable rates.
A 30-minute drive but lots of fun for the whole family.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 locals recommend
A 30-minute drive but lots of fun for the whole family.
Lots of fun food vendors, shows, concerts, and of course, rides!
22 locals recommend
San Diego County Fair
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
22 locals recommend
Lots of fun food vendors, shows, concerts, and of course, rides!
Take in the gorgeous San Diego Bay while checking out local shops & casual restaurants. Be sure to visit the USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier that has been turned into a museum.
125 locals recommend
Seaport Village station
125 locals recommend
Take in the gorgeous San Diego Bay while checking out local shops & casual restaurants. Be sure to visit the USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier that has been turned into a museum.

Parks & Nature

This stunning and vibrant heart of San Diego is home to a multitude of museums, activities and the World Famous San Diego Zoo.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
This stunning and vibrant heart of San Diego is home to a multitude of museums, activities and the World Famous San Diego Zoo.
2,000 acres of state park located right on the beach. A wonderful place for a hike or to see some of the wildest stretches of land on the coast.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 locals recommend
2,000 acres of state park located right on the beach. A wonderful place for a hike or to see some of the wildest stretches of land on the coast.
Just steps away! Great for families, picnics on the grass, volleyball, water sports.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission Boulevard
554 locals recommend
Just steps away! Great for families, picnics on the grass, volleyball, water sports.
Great for families, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del Oro
304 locals recommend
Great for families, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding.

Arts & Culture

The USS Midway is the best Aircraft Carrier museum in the world.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
775 locals recommend
The USS Midway is the best Aircraft Carrier museum in the world.

Sightseeing

It's the heart of San Diego's nightlife and host to 16 blocks of historical buildings.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
1208 locals recommend
It's the heart of San Diego's nightlife and host to 16 blocks of historical buildings.
It's a state historic park and it's the home of some of the oldest buildings in San Diego dating back to the early 1800's. It's the perfect spot for the family.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend
It's a state historic park and it's the home of some of the oldest buildings in San Diego dating back to the early 1800's. It's the perfect spot for the family.
An interactive climate, earth, and ocean science museum showcased by the UCSD Institute of Oceanography.
366 locals recommend
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way
366 locals recommend
An interactive climate, earth, and ocean science museum showcased by the UCSD Institute of Oceanography.
The first mission built in California.
61 locals recommend
Mission San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission Road
61 locals recommend
The first mission built in California.
The world’s oldest active sailing ship.
91 locals recommend
Star of India
1492 N Harbor Dr
91 locals recommend
The world’s oldest active sailing ship.

Essentials

Local supermarket with a good selection.
208 locals recommend
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr
208 locals recommend
Local supermarket with a good selection.
Close by in Point Loma, this store has nearly everything you could need.
36 locals recommend
Target
4864 Newport Ave
36 locals recommend
Close by in Point Loma, this store has nearly everything you could need.
Local drugstore open 24 hours and close by in Ocean Beach.
168 locals recommend
CVS
1792 Garnet Ave
168 locals recommend
Local drugstore open 24 hours and close by in Ocean Beach.
Great local supermarket just a few minutes drive away.
39 locals recommend
Apple Tree Supermarket
4976 Newport Ave
39 locals recommend
Great local supermarket just a few minutes drive away.