Recommendations - San Diego
Things to go
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroCoronado Beach
Pacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierSunset Cliffs
Balboa Park
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
1550 El PradoSan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSeaport Village
849 W Harbor DrCarlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteOutlets at the Border
4463 Camino De La PlazaCabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrTorrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadPoint Loma Tide Pools
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrBlack's Beach
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StLittle Italy
Gaslamp Quarter
Brunch
Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdWhisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall StBreakfast Republic
2730 University AveHarbor Breakfast
1502 India StSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveThe Mission North Park
2801 University AveHash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveFig Tree Cafe Hillcrest
416 University AveCoffee shops
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdLestat's on Park
4496 Park BlvdLestat's Hillcrest
1045 University AveTwiggs Bakery & Coffeehouse
2804 Adams AveJames Coffee Co.
2355 India StBird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdTaco/Mexican restaurants
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StTacos Libertad
1023 University AveKing and Queen Cantina
1490 Kettner BlvdEl Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdBaja Beach Cafe
701 Thomas AveEl Prez
4190 Mission BlvdPueblo
877 Hornblend StGalaxy Taco
2259 Avenida De La PlayaOscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan AveTaqueria Revolucion
3001 Bonita RdCantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveLas Cuatro Milpas
1857 Logan AvePuesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrDowntown restaurants/bars
Little Italy Food Hall
550 W Date StBarbusa
1917 India StKing and Queen Cantina
1490 Kettner BlvdNolita Hall
2305 India StVin de Syrah
901 Fifth AveCafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth AveTajima Ramen East Village
901 E StOne of Puesto’s large, partially outdoor restaurants — don’t skip the avocado margarita, the Mexican street bowl or the filet mignon taco.
67 locals recommend
Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrOne of Puesto’s large, partially outdoor restaurants — don’t skip the avocado margarita, the Mexican street bowl or the filet mignon taco.
There are no bells and whistles at Taka—just good, fresh fish and a classic sushi menu. The rolls are solid but the quality sashimi and nigiri options are the main draw.
8 locals recommend
Taka Restaurant
555 Fifth AveThere are no bells and whistles at Taka—just good, fresh fish and a classic sushi menu. The rolls are solid but the quality sashimi and nigiri options are the main draw.
One of the newer options in the Gaslamp is Volcano Rabbit, which is particularly known for its tacos as well as one of the city’s largest tequila collections.
Volcano Rabbit
527 Fifth AveOne of the newer options in the Gaslamp is Volcano Rabbit, which is particularly known for its tacos as well as one of the city’s largest tequila collections.
Nestled in the Pendry Hotel is Lionfish, an upscale seafood-centric restaurant with a focus on fresh-catch and sustainable fish.
11 locals recommend
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
435 Fifth AveNestled in the Pendry Hotel is Lionfish, an upscale seafood-centric restaurant with a focus on fresh-catch and sustainable fish.
One of the best Italian restaurants in the city—period—is Biga, which specializes in artisanal pizzas and dishes made with housemade pasta. Owner Tae Dicky is known for scouring local farms and markets to find the best, most sustainable and freshest local produce, so expect quality no matter what is ordered.
6 locals recommend
Biga
950 Sixth AveOne of the best Italian restaurants in the city—period—is Biga, which specializes in artisanal pizzas and dishes made with housemade pasta. Owner Tae Dicky is known for scouring local farms and markets to find the best, most sustainable and freshest local produce, so expect quality no matter what is ordered.
Pork-centric and one of downtown’s best craft beer selections—what’s not to like? The burger is a fatty mix of pork and beef and the kitchen stays open late, which is a novelty in San Diego.
The Hopping Pig
748 Fifth AvenuePork-centric and one of downtown’s best craft beer selections—what’s not to like? The burger is a fatty mix of pork and beef and the kitchen stays open late, which is a novelty in San Diego.
Modern rooftop destination featuring local, seasonal cuisine & craft cocktails in stylish surrounds.
63 locals recommend
Rustic Root
535 Fifth AveModern rooftop destination featuring local, seasonal cuisine & craft cocktails in stylish surrounds.
ased in Little Italy, Filippi’s Pizza Grotto opened its doors back in 1950. The Italian restaurant and deli features red and white checkered tablecloths, candlelight and Chianti bottles, hand decorated by past customers, hanging from the ceiling. While the restaurant just serves wine and beer, the menu includes a variety of pizzas, pastas and hot and cold sandwiches.
59 locals recommend
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
1747 India Stased in Little Italy, Filippi’s Pizza Grotto opened its doors back in 1950. The Italian restaurant and deli features red and white checkered tablecloths, candlelight and Chianti bottles, hand decorated by past customers, hanging from the ceiling. While the restaurant just serves wine and beer, the menu includes a variety of pizzas, pastas and hot and cold sandwiches.
The Blind Burro
639 J St