Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This place is a cute little romantic Italian joint with a great (big) bar and live music on the weekends!
38 molta ag muintir na háite
Old Venice Restaurant
2910 Cañon StThis place is a cute little romantic Italian joint with a great (big) bar and live music on the weekends!
The best local coffee shop around! Food is yummy(but takes a while so bear that in mind). They have beer and wine also and a great collection of local art.
Reds Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar
1017 Rosecrans StThe best local coffee shop around! Food is yummy(but takes a while so bear that in mind). They have beer and wine also and a great collection of local art.
Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte DrGreat fish tacos and snacks!
Best mai tais in San Diego, and you cant beat the view of the harbor!
106 molta ag muintir na háite
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrBest mai tais in San Diego, and you cant beat the view of the harbor!
Good view of America's Cup Harbor and good happy hour prices! ($3 pints/wells and discounted appetizers)
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Humphreys Restaurant
2241 Shelter Island DrGood view of America's Cup Harbor and good happy hour prices! ($3 pints/wells and discounted appetizers)
My favorite fish tacos in San Diego with a view. (Cash only and is usually busy)
225 molta ag muintir na háite
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveMy favorite fish tacos in San Diego with a view. (Cash only and is usually busy)
Arguably one of the better burgers in town, but expect to be waiting in a bit of a line!
291 molta ag muintir na háite
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveArguably one of the better burgers in town, but expect to be waiting in a bit of a line!
Amazing selection of fresh fish cuts(for take home preparation) or plenty of selection to eat there. They are in process of completing a gorgeous addition and remodel (open during construction).
120 molta ag muintir na háite
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StAmazing selection of fresh fish cuts(for take home preparation) or plenty of selection to eat there. They are in process of completing a gorgeous addition and remodel (open during construction).
Excellent steakhouse and being right on top (literally) of the water always makes everything taste better.
66 molta ag muintir na háite
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrExcellent steakhouse and being right on top (literally) of the water always makes everything taste better.
Chips, salsa, and their white sauce. I am ALWAYS full by the time my entree comes.
85 molta ag muintir na háite
Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island DrChips, salsa, and their white sauce. I am ALWAYS full by the time my entree comes.
Cozy little Thai place with amazing food!
41 molta ag muintir na háite
Supannee House of Thai Restaurant & Catering
2907 Shelter Island DrCozy little Thai place with amazing food!
Oh my goodness I love this place. Fish is always fresh and delicious. My favorite is the Yummy Crunch. I recommend sitting at the bar :)
8 molta ag muintir na háite
umi sushi
2806 Shelter Island DrOh my goodness I love this place. Fish is always fresh and delicious. My favorite is the Yummy Crunch. I recommend sitting at the bar :)
Pho-mazing! The food is excellent (7-10 entrees), extensive beer list, and fun atmosphere (not suited for a quiet romantic night by any means).
205 molta ag muintir na háite
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StPho-mazing! The food is excellent (7-10 entrees), extensive beer list, and fun atmosphere (not suited for a quiet romantic night by any means).
Great bakery and cafe with my favorite sandwich in San Diego-turkey cobb(and the world outside my moms cooking). Closed Wednesdays and can get very busy on the weekends.
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
2750 Dewey RdGreat bakery and cafe with my favorite sandwich in San Diego-turkey cobb(and the world outside my moms cooking). Closed Wednesdays and can get very busy on the weekends.
Really tasty simple locally sourced foods. Good salads, sandos, and meat plate (think roasted chicken, mashed potato, and salad). $10-12
57 molta ag muintir na háite
Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur RdReally tasty simple locally sourced foods. Good salads, sandos, and meat plate (think roasted chicken, mashed potato, and salad). $10-12
This burger joint serves up their patties with 50% bacon 50% beef and has a great draft beer list. Good happy hour and late night happy hour. Burgers are around $10ish...
29 molta ag muintir na háite
Slater's 50/50
2750 Dewey RdThis burger joint serves up their patties with 50% bacon 50% beef and has a great draft beer list. Good happy hour and late night happy hour. Burgers are around $10ish...
Cheap and good Mexican food made by Hector who is super friendly and nice.
Hector's Mexican & Seafood
1224 Rosecrans StCheap and good Mexican food made by Hector who is super friendly and nice.
Great decor and ambiance and the food is amazing!
61 molta ag muintir na háite
Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India StGreat decor and ambiance and the food is amazing!
AMAZING Napolitan style pizza!!! The pizza chef was flown in from Napoli and they have one of those cool globe pizza ovens.
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Pummaro
1101 Scott StAMAZING Napolitan style pizza!!! The pizza chef was flown in from Napoli and they have one of those cool globe pizza ovens.
Shopping
Harbor Town Pub
1125 Rosecrans StLiquor store with a deli that makes decent sandwiches.
Great place to stock up and food and snacks, with tons of healthy pre- made choices to avoid cooking. Also very expansive and inexpensive wine selection!
752 molta ag muintir na háite
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat place to stock up and food and snacks, with tons of healthy pre- made choices to avoid cooking. Also very expansive and inexpensive wine selection!
Really nice outlet center about a 35 minute drive North. This is near Legoland and the Flower Fields which are also fun to check out.
400 molta ag muintir na háite
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteReally nice outlet center about a 35 minute drive North. This is near Legoland and the Flower Fields which are also fun to check out.
Everything Else
Hippie-ish beach (the scene from Almost Famous at the beach) with tide pools, great surf, volleyball courts, dog beach, and tons of good CHEAP places to eat and drink. Casual and mellow!
776 molta ag muintir na háite
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StHippie-ish beach (the scene from Almost Famous at the beach) with tide pools, great surf, volleyball courts, dog beach, and tons of good CHEAP places to eat and drink. Casual and mellow!
Lots of boat stuff to see and do here, and walking distance to Sea Port Village.
59 molta ag muintir na háite
Embarcadero Marina Park North
Lots of boat stuff to see and do here, and walking distance to Sea Port Village.
Great nightlife, shopping, food, and people watching and its gorgeous!
1208 molta ag muintir na háite
Gaslamp Quarter
Great nightlife, shopping, food, and people watching and its gorgeous!
Ok, so this is touristy but some people like that (including me!) and the penguins and dolphins are so cute!
1754 molta ag muintir na háite
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Ok, so this is touristy but some people like that (including me!) and the penguins and dolphins are so cute!
Zoo San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous!
One of my favorite places in the city! Countless museums, gardens, and photo ops.
3290 molta ag muintir na háite
Balboa Park
One of my favorite places in the city! Countless museums, gardens, and photo ops.
Still my favorite airport in the US. $10 cab ride from my house and its usually (there are exceptions to every rule!) very quick to get in/out of!
Airport Terminal Road
Airport Terminal RoadStill my favorite airport in the US. $10 cab ride from my house and its usually (there are exceptions to every rule!) very quick to get in/out of!
My running (or lets be honest- walking) loop. 3.5 miles from my house to the end of the "island" and back along the "Hawaii" of San Diego.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Shelter Island Drive
Shelter Island DriveMy running (or lets be honest- walking) loop. 3.5 miles from my house to the end of the "island" and back along the "Hawaii" of San Diego.
This is about a 3 minute drive from my house and definitely the most picturesque sunsets in San Diego. Great little trail along the water for a leisurely walk or jog. Local treasure!
580 molta ag muintir na háite
Sunset Cliffs
This is about a 3 minute drive from my house and definitely the most picturesque sunsets in San Diego. Great little trail along the water for a leisurely walk or jog. Local treasure!
Gorgeous beaches (Moonlight for volleyball, surfing, hanging out) and Swamis (surfing) and bursting with cool spots for food/drink/shopping.
156 molta ag muintir na háite
Encinitas
Gorgeous beaches (Moonlight for volleyball, surfing, hanging out) and Swamis (surfing) and bursting with cool spots for food/drink/shopping.
If you have some time I recommend heading to Julian for a day. Its a time warp (think Mayberry) with great hiking, an amazing scenic drive, and an old town feel.
245 molta ag muintir na háite
Julian
If you have some time I recommend heading to Julian for a day. Its a time warp (think Mayberry) with great hiking, an amazing scenic drive, and an old town feel.
Hot (and I mean hot) yoga of all varieties and you get a week free- I believe $15 for a drop in.
29 molta ag muintir na háite
CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StHot (and I mean hot) yoga of all varieties and you get a week free- I believe $15 for a drop in.
This place is no frills but you can get a mani-pedi for $20 and a spa mani-pedi for $32 and they do a good job!
Kyla Nails & Spa
1221 Rosecrans StThis place is no frills but you can get a mani-pedi for $20 and a spa mani-pedi for $32 and they do a good job!
On Sundays from about 9am-2pm (dont quote me though). Fresh flowers, produce vendors, and art/craft vendors as well as several food vendors. All within a block!
Point Loma Farmers Market and Artisan Fair
1125 Rosecrans StOn Sundays from about 9am-2pm (dont quote me though). Fresh flowers, produce vendors, and art/craft vendors as well as several food vendors. All within a block!
Great views of the city. Historic lighthouse and tide pools. Nice running path as well. Enter through the military guard booth at the end of Catalina.
502 molta ag muintir na háite
Ionad Cuairteoirí Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGreat views of the city. Historic lighthouse and tide pools. Nice running path as well. Enter through the military guard booth at the end of Catalina.
Good store for getting the essentials and premade food at good prices. This place is just up the street from my house.
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Fresh & Easy
955 Catalina BlvdGood store for getting the essentials and premade food at good prices. This place is just up the street from my house.
This outlet center has some nice stores and really nice deals if you want to do some shopping. Its very close to the border of Mexico so make sure you pay attention to the freeway exits!
138 molta ag muintir na háite
Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La PlazaThis outlet center has some nice stores and really nice deals if you want to do some shopping. Its very close to the border of Mexico so make sure you pay attention to the freeway exits!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best chill restaurants/lounges in San Diego. Amazing ambiance, hand crafted cocktails, and locally sourced food. They also have Sunday brunch, weekly dive in movies and bingo!
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Restaurant at The Pearl
1410 Rosecrans StOne of the best chill restaurants/lounges in San Diego. Amazing ambiance, hand crafted cocktails, and locally sourced food. They also have Sunday brunch, weekly dive in movies and bingo!
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StMy favorite burger in San Diego. ( Cash only)
Club Marina
1310 Scott StFor cheap strong drinks, pool, and darts ONLY. Cash only.
Wine Steals
1243 University AveCool wine store/bar with tasty pizzas and cheese plates.
This is a cute little place that also has outdoor seating. Good selection of wine and good food(food is a little $$$) But overall a great little spot with friendly staff.
12 molta ag muintir na háite
The Wine Pub
2907 Shelter Island DrThis is a cute little place that also has outdoor seating. Good selection of wine and good food(food is a little $$$) But overall a great little spot with friendly staff.
One of my favorite places to eat in San Diego. Local and seasonal items are used for the menu, so things are always changing but always good.
67 molta ag muintir na háite
Bankers Hill
One of my favorite places to eat in San Diego. Local and seasonal items are used for the menu, so things are always changing but always good.
Arts & Culture
There is one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters and quite a few other rides and even mini golf, and its all right on the beach. Rides are 2-6$, and mini golf is around 8-10.
689 molta ag muintir na háite
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdThere is one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters and quite a few other rides and even mini golf, and its all right on the beach. Rides are 2-6$, and mini golf is around 8-10.