Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar. Nightly karaoke, cash only and will try to charge you a cover after 10pm-ish. Local staple though if you're interested in getting some dive-bar karaoke in during your stay.
45 locals recommend
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington StDive bar. Nightly karaoke, cash only and will try to charge you a cover after 10pm-ish. Local staple though if you're interested in getting some dive-bar karaoke in during your stay.
Nunu's
3537 Fifth Ave Standard dive bar.
Live band karaoke frank sinatra style. This spot may be closed / re-located by the time you're reading this.
27 locals recommend
Red Fox Room and Steakhouse
2200 El Cajon BlvdLive band karaoke frank sinatra style. This spot may be closed / re-located by the time you're reading this.
Food Scene
Everything here is walking distance from the house.
Cabais Mexi-Deli
3952 Fourth AveFast casual mexican spot. Get it to go.
La Vecindad Neighborhood TACOS
3827 Fifth AveSolid taco spot.
Best thin crust pizza option available walking distance from the house.
82 locals recommend
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StBest thin crust pizza option available walking distance from the house.
The Patio on Goldfinch
4020 Goldfinch StGreat restaurant with solid wine and service execution.
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington StTwo Seven Eight
3687 Fifth AveGood cocktails
BO-beau kitchen + caché
1027 University AveLefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StDoesn’t open until 6pm, but stays open until 1am. You’ll need to put your name on the clipboard usually located just outside the front door.
22 locals recommend
Izakaya Masa
928 Fort Stockton DrDoesn’t open until 6pm, but stays open until 1am. You’ll need to put your name on the clipboard usually located just outside the front door.
My favorite go-to coffee spot. Swing by on the weekend to hit up the impromptu pop-up taco stand, but be quick, when they sell out, they're all done.
32 locals recommend
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch StMy favorite go-to coffee spot. Swing by on the weekend to hit up the impromptu pop-up taco stand, but be quick, when they sell out, they're all done.
Meshuggah Shack
4048 Goldfinch StFiji Yogurt
1010 University AveFroYo
Parks & Nature
Live bands and movies in the park during the summer. Check the local calendar and see what's happening.
11 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
1521 Washington PlLive bands and movies in the park during the summer. Check the local calendar and see what's happening.
Tide pool on Pacific side and views of the city / bay on the east side. Usually $10 entry fee.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrTide pool on Pacific side and views of the city / bay on the east side. Usually $10 entry fee.
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdViews of city and bay. Dog friendly.
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainSightseeing
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S360 degree views of the city
Essentials
You're in California. Don't forget to bring your own grocery bags to save some $ (I provide some near the refrigerator).
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams AveYou're in California. Don't forget to bring your own grocery bags to save some $ (I provide some near the refrigerator).
Pricier, but better produce and pre-made items. I don't go for any other reason.
42 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington StPricier, but better produce and pre-made items. I don't go for any other reason.
Great tailor and dry cleaner. Same day turnaround for tailoring if necessary / feasible.
All American Tailor
325 W Washington StGreat tailor and dry cleaner. Same day turnaround for tailoring if necessary / feasible.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveWhole Foods Market
711 University AveGetting Around
Cheapest long term car rental place I've found so far. Don't expect great customer service though.
Renty Car Rental
8025 Clairemont Mesa BlvdCheapest long term car rental place I've found so far. Don't expect great customer service though.