Guidebook for San Diego
Sightseeing
Balboa Park is such an iconic park within San Diego. Where the world famous San Diego Zoo is located, Balboa Park has some beautiful museums, restaurants, and just plain awesome history behind it.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is such an iconic park within San Diego. Where the world famous San Diego Zoo is located, Balboa Park has some beautiful museums, restaurants, and just plain awesome history behind it.
Known as a hippie town, Ocean Beach (known as OB) is one of the coolest beaches in San Diego! Packed with fun little restaurants, bars, and fun little shops, OB is a must see!
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StKnown as a hippie town, Ocean Beach (known as OB) is one of the coolest beaches in San Diego! Packed with fun little restaurants, bars, and fun little shops, OB is a must see!
If you're in the mood for a hike, Cowles Mountain is the place to go! The view from the top of this mountain is gorgeous! Not too hard of a hike, but bring some water and sunglasses!
314 locals recommend
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainIf you're in the mood for a hike, Cowles Mountain is the place to go! The view from the top of this mountain is gorgeous! Not too hard of a hike, but bring some water and sunglasses!
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Not a huge fan of the place, but have it if you're in town!
One of the most famous zoos in the world, only 12 blocks away. It is seriously walking distance, and sooo much fun!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the most famous zoos in the world, only 12 blocks away. It is seriously walking distance, and sooo much fun!
Drinks & Nightlife
Boasting some of San Diego's collest bar and restaurants, North Park is a neighborhood where you will definitely meet some cool people!
439 locals recommend
North Park
Boasting some of San Diego's collest bar and restaurants, North Park is a neighborhood where you will definitely meet some cool people!
The Whole Foods across the street from my apartment has a bar in it called the "7th Ave Pub", which boasts 31 revolving beers on tap, and some awesome food! One of my favorite bars around.
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveThe Whole Foods across the street from my apartment has a bar in it called the "7th Ave Pub", which boasts 31 revolving beers on tap, and some awesome food! One of my favorite bars around.
This is a very cool neighborhood bar. It's been around since the 50's, and will probably be around for a long time. Definitely a must try to see how the locals drink, if you drink at all, of course.
22 locals recommend
Nunu's
3537 Fifth AveThis is a very cool neighborhood bar. It's been around since the 50's, and will probably be around for a long time. Definitely a must try to see how the locals drink, if you drink at all, of course.
One of San Diego's best breweries, Thorn St. Brewery is a new brewery that's taking San Diego by storm! Definitely a must try if you like craft beer.
129 locals recommend
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StOne of San Diego's best breweries, Thorn St. Brewery is a new brewery that's taking San Diego by storm! Definitely a must try if you like craft beer.
America's FIRST gay brewery! This is due to the fact that the head brewer is gay, not that the beer is gay. The beer is delicious, actually!
105 locals recommend
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StAmerica's FIRST gay brewery! This is due to the fact that the head brewer is gay, not that the beer is gay. The beer is delicious, actually!
100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueCoolest wine bar in the world!
Fun bar that feels upscale but doesn't cost it. Good music at night to dance to!
45 locals recommend
Uptown Tavern
1236 University AveFun bar that feels upscale but doesn't cost it. Good music at night to dance to!
Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdOne of the best craft beer bars in town!
Live Wire
2103 El Cajon BlvdAnother fun little dive bar!
Food Scene
Your place will be right in the heart of Hillcrest. Hillcrest is a fun and vibrant burrow in San Diego. Some cool restaurants, bars, and coffee shops ooze out of this neighborhood!
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StYour place will be right in the heart of Hillcrest. Hillcrest is a fun and vibrant burrow in San Diego. Some cool restaurants, bars, and coffee shops ooze out of this neighborhood!
One of San Diego's best cocktail bars and restaurants. Right across the street from the very famous Hash House, it is owned by the same owners, and is a must try on your stay in San Diego!
16 locals recommend
The Tractor Room
3687 Fifth AvenueOne of San Diego's best cocktail bars and restaurants. Right across the street from the very famous Hash House, it is owned by the same owners, and is a must try on your stay in San Diego!
Lalo's Tacos
1266 University AveSome real good Mexican food right here!
Some of the best indian food in town...not more than a block away!
8 locals recommend
India Palace Banquet & Catering
3960 Fifth AveSome of the best indian food in town...not more than a block away!
Five Guys
670 University AveGreasy burgers and fries??? Check!
Salt & Cleaver
3805 Fifth AvenueGood bratwurst, good beers...yum!
Essentials
Get all your grocery shopping done within 2 blocks of the apartment!
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGet all your grocery shopping done within 2 blocks of the apartment!
Ralphs
101 G StGrocery shop some more!
Shopping
If you're into trendy shopping, there's an Urban Outfitters just 2 blocks from the house!
18 locals recommend
Urban Outfitters
4516 Mission BlvdIf you're into trendy shopping, there's an Urban Outfitters just 2 blocks from the house!
Everything Else
You feel like laying by the pool all day? Hit up Lafayette. You can walk there if you want! Cool pool, good drinks and food poolside, and there's even a piano bar adjacent to it for night time drinks!
38 locals recommend
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdYou feel like laying by the pool all day? Hit up Lafayette. You can walk there if you want! Cool pool, good drinks and food poolside, and there's even a piano bar adjacent to it for night time drinks!
A romantic little area to talk a stroll in by the bay. Walking distance from the Gaslamp area. Nothing says romantic like getting crunk.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrA romantic little area to talk a stroll in by the bay. Walking distance from the Gaslamp area. Nothing says romantic like getting crunk.