Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious fresh, local food and EXCELLENT draft beer selection, including local beers - and SD IPAs are becoming world-renowned... Picnic-table-style shared seating. Welcomes kids and even has games you can borrow.
94 locals recommend
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdDelicious fresh, local food and EXCELLENT draft beer selection, including local beers - and SD IPAs are becoming world-renowned... Picnic-table-style shared seating. Welcomes kids and even has games you can borrow.
For the beer lovers, lots of great beer on tap, including lots of local San Diego beers.
57 locals recommend
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StFor the beer lovers, lots of great beer on tap, including lots of local San Diego beers.
Food Scene
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon BlvdNearest proper coffee, pour-over style.
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveBest tequila bar ever! The ceviche is out of this world.
Delicious Mexican - extensive vegetarian and vegan options, reasonable prices.
53 locals recommend
Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StDelicious Mexican - extensive vegetarian and vegan options, reasonable prices.
Great NY-style pizza, either by the slice or full pizzas, available for delivery. But if you eat in, there's also Racer 5 on tap, and some board games available for use. CASH ONLY.
213 locals recommend
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StGreat NY-style pizza, either by the slice or full pizzas, available for delivery. But if you eat in, there's also Racer 5 on tap, and some board games available for use. CASH ONLY.
Local, sustainably-raised pork and beef, butchered to your specifications. Also has a daily sandwich selection which is usually amazing...
The Heart and Trotter Butchery
2855 El Cajon BlvdLocal, sustainably-raised pork and beef, butchered to your specifications. Also has a daily sandwich selection which is usually amazing...
We usually get this to go. Delicious poke (and other Hawaiian-style food).
24 locals recommend
Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th StWe usually get this to go. Delicious poke (and other Hawaiian-style food).
Highly recommend the San Diego burrito/tacos/quesa/bowl! (The What a Pig is quite good, too). They have games available for at the table - - including Connect Four!
Cruiser Taco
Highly recommend the San Diego burrito/tacos/quesa/bowl! (The What a Pig is quite good, too). They have games available for at the table - - including Connect Four!
Entertainment & Activities
Nearest walkable park. Has fields for soccer, tag, etc, a really good playground, public bathrooms, and, further down the block, public tennis and basketball courts.
13 locals recommend
North Park Community Park
Howard AvenueNearest walkable park. Has fields for soccer, tag, etc, a really good playground, public bathrooms, and, further down the block, public tennis and basketball courts.
CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StNearest yoga center available for drop-ins.
See recreational swim times here: http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/pdf/programguide/budkearnspoolsummer.pdf
22 locals recommend
Bud Kearns Memorial Swimming Pool
2229 Morley Field DrSee recreational swim times here: http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/pdf/programguide/budkearnspoolsummer.pdf
only open on weekends, best for small children: http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/balboa-park-miniature-railroad
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
only open on weekends, best for small children: http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/balboa-park-miniature-railroad
Recommended for adults and children of school age and up.
66 locals recommend
Morley Field Disc Golf Course
3090 Pershing DrRecommended for adults and children of school age and up.
Great place for a picnic, soccer (there's a net in the garage that you can use), playground, etc. There's a fitness trail here and some great trails around/through the canyon for hiking/running.
7 locals recommend
Morley Field Playground
2229 Morley Field DrGreat place for a picnic, soccer (there's a net in the garage that you can use), playground, etc. There's a fitness trail here and some great trails around/through the canyon for hiking/running.
Everything Else
Pacific Liquor
2931 El Cajon BlvdNearest liquor (or, as my kids call it, "lollipop") store. ;)
Nice big parking lot, large beach with bathroom available. Get there early, though (before 10am on weekends), parking fills quickly.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StNice big parking lot, large beach with bathroom available. Get there early, though (before 10am on weekends), parking fills quickly.
Essentials
Nearest walkable grocery store. The pin isn't showing properly on the map. The location should be 30th Street and Howard (one block south of El Cajon Blvd.).
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams AveNearest walkable grocery store. The pin isn't showing properly on the map. The location should be 30th Street and Howard (one block south of El Cajon Blvd.).
S & N Market
2936 Monroe AveGreat neighborhood liquor and snack shop.
Arts & Culture
Family Day 1-5pm Wed. $5 per person ages 8+ (max 2 kids per adult) for swim and food/drink chip: http://www.lafayettehotelsd.com/blog/weismuller-pool.htm
Adults 21+ welcome other days, same $5 fee.
38 locals recommend
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdFamily Day 1-5pm Wed. $5 per person ages 8+ (max 2 kids per adult) for swim and food/drink chip: http://www.lafayettehotelsd.com/blog/weismuller-pool.htm
Adults 21+ welcome other days, same $5 fee.
There are lots of museums here, including the Timken Art Museum and the Botanic Gardens, both of which are free. Lots of great shows at The Old Globe, as well as the outdoor Lowell Davies. Also check out the puppet theater schedule for small kids. http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/Performing%20Arts Even just walking around in the park is really nice.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
There are lots of museums here, including the Timken Art Museum and the Botanic Gardens, both of which are free. Lots of great shows at The Old Globe, as well as the outdoor Lowell Davies. Also check out the puppet theater schedule for small kids. http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/Performing%20Arts Even just walking around in the park is really nice.
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoGREAT museum. The kids love it and there's an IMAX inside.
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrDon't miss the zoo!! VERY kid-friendly! Lots to do and see...