Russell’s guidebook
Parks and hiking
Great park with great views of San Diego. Great for adults, kids and dogs
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Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdGreat park with great views of San Diego. Great for adults, kids and dogs
Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios AvenueGreat hike for families
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful hike
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat views, nice hike
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailLots of great hikes
For dogs
Dog Beach
3902 29th StAwesome for dogs
Fiesta Island Park
1590 E Mission Bay DrHuge dog area.
Attractions
Zoo San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous for good reason!
Take the tram to get a good overview of the park. The evening is best because the animals are active. Try to catch the cheetah run.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdTake the tram to get a good overview of the park. The evening is best because the animals are active. Try to catch the cheetah run.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat for kids
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdFood scene
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveGreat breakfast spot
The Broken Yolk Cafe
1851 Garnet AveGreat omelets, big portions
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveBreakfast spot right on the boardwalk
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveHuge portions
JV's Mexican Food
1112 Morena BlvdGreat burritos
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StLas Cuatro Milpas
1857 Logan AveDelicious, authentic Mexican food
Barra Barra
4016 Wallace StGood food, kids eat free every day
Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
4625 Convoy StJasmine Seafood Restaurant & Express
4609 Convoy StDim sum
Tofu House
4646 Convoy StMenya Ultra
8199 Clairemont Mesa BlvdBest ramen
Sushi Deli 1
228 W Washington StBest sushi rolls, reasonable prices, great drink specials
PB Sushi
1203 Garnet Ave55 Thai Kitchen PB
1564 Garnet AveMr. Moto Pizza House
4653 Mission BlvdGreat thin crust with interesting toppings
Square Pizza Co
4508 Cass StDelicious Detroit style pizza
Hoboken Pizza & Beer Joint
1459 Garnet AveMonello
750 W Fir StIncredibly delicious. Try the cheese wheel special!
Buon Appetito Restaurant
1609 India StTry the lasagna
Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India StGreat food and great happy hour
Oltre Mare
4286 Cass StExcellent food
Bare Back Grill
624 E StNew Zealand burgers and good beer
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveGreat burgers
Biggie's Burgers
4631 Mission BlvdGood burgers, reasonable prices
StreetCar Merchants Chicken Bar
4002 30th StGreat fried chicken
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdGreat chicken sandwiches, atmosphere
Carnitas' Snack Shack - Embarcadero
1004 N Harbor DrGreat food, great location
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveNomad Donuts
3102 University AveGreat, different donuts
Mr. Frostie
1470 Garnet AveFamily friendly, great ice cream, reasonable prices
Amazing paletas (fresh fruit ice pops), ice creams, Aguas frescas (delicious juices) and excellent Mexican snacks like elota (unbelievable Mexican corn)!
La Michoacana Estrella
1418 Garnet AvenueAmazing paletas (fresh fruit ice pops), ice creams, Aguas frescas (delicious juices) and excellent Mexican snacks like elota (unbelievable Mexican corn)!
Delicious ice cream with lots of interesting flavors!
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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
4475 Mission BoulevardDelicious ice cream with lots of interesting flavors!
Mostly vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese food. Amazing food that tastes just like the meat versions. The banh mi, pho and vermicelli dishes are amazing!
ORGANIC-VEGGI RESTAURANT - HOA TỪ BI TÂM
4591 El Cajon BoulevardMostly vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese food. Amazing food that tastes just like the meat versions. The banh mi, pho and vermicelli dishes are amazing!
Unbelievable vegan sushi and Ramen! Delicious food and like performance art watching the chefs make the dishes!
The Yasai
2254 India StUnbelievable vegan sushi and Ramen! Delicious food and like performance art watching the chefs make the dishes!
Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon BlvdExcellent vegan Asian fusion food!