Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Nearby, live music, good happy hour and a good discount for ordering online. Feels like a bohemian living room with couches, candles, etc.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Bar Europa
873 Turquoise StNearby, live music, good happy hour and a good discount for ordering online. Feels like a bohemian living room with couches, candles, etc.
Wasabi Sushi
2662 Garnet AveVery inexpensive tempura fried green tea ice cream
Great $5 happy hour (4-6p) menu with smoked rib tips, BIG salad, 2xtacos, etc
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iron Pig Alehouse
1520 Garnet AveGreat $5 happy hour (4-6p) menu with smoked rib tips, BIG salad, 2xtacos, etc
Best breakfast in town and there is one down the way in La Jolla and another further away in downtown. Get the apple German pancakes if you want to carb up!! So good.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front StBest breakfast in town and there is one down the way in La Jolla and another further away in downtown. Get the apple German pancakes if you want to carb up!! So good.
Quirky, good coffee and tea shop, with deserts and a Mediterranean menu. They even have a full bar and hookah lounge with an ocean view upstairs. Downstairs is strictly non smoking.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Living Room Cafe
1205 Prospect StQuirky, good coffee and tea shop, with deserts and a Mediterranean menu. They even have a full bar and hookah lounge with an ocean view upstairs. Downstairs is strictly non smoking.
Great French pastries, deserts and also a fine dining area. If you eat dinner here, the steak provençal is good when they have it. Also, a great brunch spot.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise StGreat French pastries, deserts and also a fine dining area. If you eat dinner here, the steak provençal is good when they have it. Also, a great brunch spot.
Our local coffee chain - a little pricey but good coffee and food (depending on location)
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Better Buzz Coffee: Pacific Beach
1909 Garnet AveOur local coffee chain - a little pricey but good coffee and food (depending on location)
Great daily happy hour dinner specials and right next to the beach!
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrGreat daily happy hour dinner specials and right next to the beach!
Their 50% off menu is 50% off the listed price so it averages $4-$9 for a roll and it's good food. They can get crowded since they are almost on the beach, so get on the waitlist via yelp before arriving.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Kuchi
4475 Mission BlvdTheir 50% off menu is 50% off the listed price so it averages $4-$9 for a roll and it's good food. They can get crowded since they are almost on the beach, so get on the waitlist via yelp before arriving.
Right next to the glider port. Perfect picnic / hike / wildlife watching spot (seals, dolphins and whales in season)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cliff Hanger Cafe
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrRight next to the glider port. Perfect picnic / hike / wildlife watching spot (seals, dolphins and whales in season)
Great New York Style Pizza. Used to be called Pizza on Pearl, and strictly here in La Jolla - now Mr. Moto is all over town.
Mr. Moto Pizza House La Jolla
617 Pearl StGreat New York Style Pizza. Used to be called Pizza on Pearl, and strictly here in La Jolla - now Mr. Moto is all over town.
A hole-in-the-wall taco shop is almost always the BEST. This one IS the best. Get the Fish Taco Especial - if you like smoked salmon and scallops - it just might change your life
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StA hole-in-the-wall taco shop is almost always the BEST. This one IS the best. Get the Fish Taco Especial - if you like smoked salmon and scallops - it just might change your life
The original in Bird Rock, not far from Tourmaline Beach
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdThe original in Bird Rock, not far from Tourmaline Beach
Just good coffee. The second of two locations nearby!
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdJust good coffee. The second of two locations nearby!
Impressive $$$$$ 4-5 star dining with a west coast business casual (or you can't get in) dress code. About 15-20min drive
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveImpressive $$$$$ 4-5 star dining with a west coast business casual (or you can't get in) dress code. About 15-20min drive
Impressive $$$$$ 4-5 star dining with a panoramic La Jolla Shores view
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetImpressive $$$$$ 4-5 star dining with a panoramic La Jolla Shores view
Impressive $$$$$ 4-5 star dining - where the ocean comes up to the Picture Ocean-View Windows at high tide. Truly unique and great dining experience.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Marine Room
2000 Spindrift DrImpressive $$$$$ 4-5 star dining - where the ocean comes up to the Picture Ocean-View Windows at high tide. Truly unique and great dining experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and drinks in the neighborhood of Mission Bay Park
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdGreat food and drinks in the neighborhood of Mission Bay Park
Gaslamp Quarter
Nightlife 21+ San Diego style
30+ nightlife from 3rd Corner heading North on PCH.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association
818 S Coast Hwy 10130+ nightlife from 3rd Corner heading North on PCH.
Downtown Pacific Beach is a college scene/20s nightlife area from Maverick's heading East there is always something going on at night in this bar scene.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garnet Avenue
Garnet AvenueDowntown Pacific Beach is a college scene/20s nightlife area from Maverick's heading East there is always something going on at night in this bar scene.
Collegey 20s party vibe local beach club
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AveCollegey 20s party vibe local beach club
PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean BlvdCollegey 20s party vibe
$$$$ with an ocean view - good food and drinks with a night scene
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterbar
4325 Ocean Blvd$$$$ with an ocean view - good food and drinks with a night scene
Collegey 20s party vibe local beach club on the Mission Beach Boardwalk
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front WalkCollegey 20s party vibe local beach club on the Mission Beach Boardwalk
Parks & Nature
Tourmaline Surf Park
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadWindansea Beach
Neptune PlA Coney Island style coaster/shopping area mixed in with Mexican food and California beach culture
554 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Mission
3000 Mission BoulevardA Coney Island style coaster/shopping area mixed in with Mexican food and California beach culture
Seals and a nice, relatively safe, swimming area for the family. There is also a huge grassy park above the beach area.
1327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdSeals and a nice, relatively safe, swimming area for the family. There is also a huge grassy park above the beach area.
Seals and wildlife - originally built for the children of La Jolla but now teaming with sea animals and birds
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Childrens Pool Beach
Seals and wildlife - originally built for the children of La Jolla but now teaming with sea animals and birds
Mission Gorge
Mission Gorge Trails has a lot of hiking and rock climbing
Mount Woodson Trail
Mount Woodson TrailFamous "Potato Chip Rock" hike
Nice view of the town, great place for a picnic and a bit of local World War II history at this memorial
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic South DriveNice view of the town, great place for a picnic and a bit of local World War II history at this memorial
Entrada del Sendero de la Montaña de Hierro
14847-14909 CA-67This is about an hour out of San Diego, and if you are here in the winter there is snow. It is a great place for hiking of all levels.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Laguna
This is about an hour out of San Diego, and if you are here in the winter there is snow. It is a great place for hiking of all levels.
This is a 2.5-3.5 hour drive and perfect for a day trip if you want to do the Surf in the Pacific and Ski in the Sierras same-day challenge
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear Mountain Resort
880 Summit BlvdThis is a 2.5-3.5 hour drive and perfect for a day trip if you want to do the Surf in the Pacific and Ski in the Sierras same-day challenge
Hobie Catamarans, Kayaks, and jet skis/wave runners! Ask about the water jet pack if you are adventurous
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Bay Sportcenter
1010 Santa Clara PlHobie Catamarans, Kayaks, and jet skis/wave runners! Ask about the water jet pack if you are adventurous
Kayak out to La Jolla Caves along with seals and other adventurers
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaKayak out to La Jolla Caves along with seals and other adventurers
Sightseeing
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrSeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World DriveSeaport Village
849 W Harbor DrUSS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrZoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrParque Balboa
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrParque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdArts & Culture
Old Town
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StMuseum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
1100 Kettner BlvdEssentials
CVS Pharmacy
1792 Garnet AveDrug store, basic food items, beach gear, sunblock, sun glasses, etc
Great, unique, and inexpensive grocery items (an upgrade from Aldi, by the same company)
752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat, unique, and inexpensive grocery items (an upgrade from Aldi, by the same company)
Standard grocery store, also beach gear, pharmacy, etc
443 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
1702 Garnet AveStandard grocery store, also beach gear, pharmacy, etc
High end, expensive, grocery store also nearby Tourmaline Beach
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelson's Market
730 Turquoise StHigh end, expensive, grocery store also nearby Tourmaline Beach
It's basically walking distance down the hill. It is down the hill, so if you fill up too much and try to walk up - there's always Uber or Lyft
Sonic Drive-In
2829 El Cajon BlvdIt's basically walking distance down the hill. It is down the hill, so if you fill up too much and try to walk up - there's always Uber or Lyft
This is the FIRST Rubio's ever - so it is a local landmark. It isn't all that impressive but if you like Rubio's- it's here
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rubio's
4504 E Mission Bay DrThis is the FIRST Rubio's ever - so it is a local landmark. It isn't all that impressive but if you like Rubio's- it's here
Best Buy
8657 Villa La Jolla DrFor electronics
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrAbout anything you need is here.
It's a bit of a drive, but hey - cheap and good quality stuff!
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteIt's a bit of a drive, but hey - cheap and good quality stuff!