Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Essentials

Corner convenience store open from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Families Market
3304 41st St
Corner convenience store open from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont Dr
209 locals recommend
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).
SoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more. Also has deli, bakery and pharmacy.
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams Ave
323 locals recommend
SoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more. Also has deli, bakery and pharmacy.

Food Scene

No-frills 24-hour take-out eatery serving Mexican grub such as burritos, tacos & carne asada fries.
Aiberto's Taco Shop
3894 41st St
No-frills 24-hour take-out eatery serving Mexican grub such as burritos, tacos & carne asada fries.
American grill offers made-to-order hamburgers, kebabs & sandwiches in a no-frills space.
13 locals recommend
Canada Steak Burger
3604 University Ave
13 locals recommend
American grill offers made-to-order hamburgers, kebabs & sandwiches in a no-frills space.
Hipster cafe & espresso bar offering sandwiches, salads & a wide selection of craft canned beers.
24 locals recommend
Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th St
24 locals recommend
Hipster cafe & espresso bar offering sandwiches, salads & a wide selection of craft canned beers.
Chic eatery with a swanky 1950s vibe serves elevated American fare, buzzed-about pie & cocktails.
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington St
144 locals recommend
Chic eatery with a swanky 1950s vibe serves elevated American fare, buzzed-about pie & cocktails.
Gourmet burger spot boasting unexpected options like kangaroo & antelope patties in an industrial setting.
34 locals recommend
Crazee Burger
3993 30th St
34 locals recommend
Gourmet burger spot boasting unexpected options like kangaroo & antelope patties in an industrial setting.
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
162 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University Avenue
162 locals recommend
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
Go-to choice for classic Japanese dishes such as nigiri, sushi & tonkatsu in sleek environs. Excellent selection of top-shelf sake.
29 locals recommend
Saiko Sake and Sushi Bar
2884 University Ave
29 locals recommend
Go-to choice for classic Japanese dishes such as nigiri, sushi & tonkatsu in sleek environs. Excellent selection of top-shelf sake.
Bakery prepares signature desserts such as mouse & tiramisu plus a rotating selection of pastries.
22 locals recommend
Heaven Sent Desserts
22 locals recommend
Bakery prepares signature desserts such as mouse & tiramisu plus a rotating selection of pastries.
Sunny spot for inventive breakfast plates plus craft beer & cocktails in hip digs with 2 patios.
280 locals recommend
Breakfast Republic
2730 University Ave
280 locals recommend
Sunny spot for inventive breakfast plates plus craft beer & cocktails in hip digs with 2 patios.
Simple cafe on the pier offers lobster tacos, pancakes & fish 'n' chips, plus notable ocean views
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
Simple cafe on the pier offers lobster tacos, pancakes & fish 'n' chips, plus notable ocean views
At this iconic burger joint patrons can dine inside restored cars or amid license plate-covered walls
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
291 locals recommend
At this iconic burger joint patrons can dine inside restored cars or amid license plate-covered walls
Local spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
42 locals recommend
Mariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams Ave
42 locals recommend
Local spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
This popsicle shop featuring creative flavors uses locally sourced, organic fruits & herbs.
10 locals recommend
Viva Pops
3330 Adams Ave
10 locals recommend
This popsicle shop featuring creative flavors uses locally sourced, organic fruits & herbs.
Breakfast, American fare & craft beers served in a rustic space with occasional live music.
36 locals recommend
Nate's Garden Grill
3120 Euclid Ave
36 locals recommend
Breakfast, American fare & craft beers served in a rustic space with occasional live music.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood bar/venue with a full bar & 16 craft beers on tap. The Hideout caters to music lovers of all genres - Check out the calendar for upcoming events. https://thehideoutsd.wordpress.com/
8 locals recommend
The Hideout
3519 El Cajon Blvd
8 locals recommend
Neighborhood bar/venue with a full bar & 16 craft beers on tap. The Hideout caters to music lovers of all genres - Check out the calendar for upcoming events. https://thehideoutsd.wordpress.com/
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 Blvd
94 locals recommend
Craft brews & creative eats such as wood-fired sandwiches in a casual pub space with picnic tables.
Dog-friendly tasting room features a range of award-winning housemade beers in a welcoming, industrial-chic space.
65 locals recommend
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th St
65 locals recommend
Dog-friendly tasting room features a range of award-winning housemade beers in a welcoming, industrial-chic space.
Unpretentious bar with beer & mixed drinks alongside live music from a variety of artists.
31 locals recommend
Soda Bar
3615 El Cajon Blvd
31 locals recommend
Unpretentious bar with beer & mixed drinks alongside live music from a variety of artists.
Unreal selection of bottled beer; probably one of San Diego's favorite beer bars.
57 locals recommend
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th St
57 locals recommend
Unreal selection of bottled beer; probably one of San Diego's favorite beer bars.
Folks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
121 locals recommend
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
121 locals recommend
Folks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
Modern, family-friendly hangout featuring a tasting room, board games & brewery views.
108 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim Ave
108 locals recommend
Modern, family-friendly hangout featuring a tasting room, board games & brewery views.

Entertainment & Activities

Intimate nonprofit theater & lounge showing independent & international films & documentaries.
12 locals recommend
Digital Gym CINEMA
1100 El Cajon Blvd
12 locals recommend
Intimate nonprofit theater & lounge showing independent & international films & documentaries.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
360 locals recommend
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Dr
360 locals recommend
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
709 locals recommend
76 locals recommend
SDCCU Stadium
9449 Friars Rd
76 locals recommend
Headlining comedians plus emerging talent perform at this intimate club in an underground setting.
18 locals recommend
The American Comedy Co.
818 Sixth Ave
18 locals recommend
Headlining comedians plus emerging talent perform at this intimate club in an underground setting.
Comedy club featuring local & national comedians, plus open mic nights & a simple American menu.
7 locals recommend
Mad House Comedy Club
801 Fourth Ave
7 locals recommend
Comedy club featuring local & national comedians, plus open mic nights & a simple American menu.

Getting Around

University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza station

Parks & Nature

3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
24-hour dog-friendly destination provides an off-leash area at the north end of the mile-long beach.
174 locals recommend
Dog Beach
3902 29th St
174 locals recommend
24-hour dog-friendly destination provides an off-leash area at the north end of the mile-long beach.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera Street
268 locals recommend
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
502 locals recommend
Manzanita Canyon
4300 Thorn St

Sightseeing

1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend