Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Large coffee house with a great vibe serving coffee and breakfast items that turns into an intimate wine bar in the evening serving light fare.
Turquoise Coffee
5026 Cass StreetLarge coffee house with a great vibe serving coffee and breakfast items that turns into an intimate wine bar in the evening serving light fare.
If you want the freshest fish around, this is your place. Casual vibe with indoor and outdoor seating and great local beers on tap. You can bring your own wine and there is NO corkage fee! They specialize in fish & chips, fish tacos (grilled fish), homemade ceviche and poke, and their Fish Shop shrimp is out of this world! They also have an awesome clam chowder with sausage in it.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveIf you want the freshest fish around, this is your place. Casual vibe with indoor and outdoor seating and great local beers on tap. You can bring your own wine and there is NO corkage fee! They specialize in fish & chips, fish tacos (grilled fish), homemade ceviche and poke, and their Fish Shop shrimp is out of this world! They also have an awesome clam chowder with sausage in it.
Serving Hawaiian style breakfast and lunch, this is just a few short blocks from the unit. All of their food is awesome and they have a cute retail shop selling all things Hawaiian. Outdoor seating on the patio.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leilani's Cafe
5109 Cass StServing Hawaiian style breakfast and lunch, this is just a few short blocks from the unit. All of their food is awesome and they have a cute retail shop selling all things Hawaiian. Outdoor seating on the patio.
Ichiban is a PB icon. They have great sushi and Japanese food (if you don't do sushi they have lots of cooked options). They have the best prices too! Everyday they have specials that are very budget friendly. They serve beer and wine.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ichiban PB
1441 Garnet AveIchiban is a PB icon. They have great sushi and Japanese food (if you don't do sushi they have lots of cooked options). They have the best prices too! Everyday they have specials that are very budget friendly. They serve beer and wine.
The owner of this restaurant used to work at Nobu. The food here is very fresh and exceptional. They have sushi, ramen and lots of small plates so that you can try a bunch of different items. They do a garlic edamame that is out of this world! They serve beer, wine and cocktails made with wine.
Izakaya Pacific Beach
4516 Mission BlvdThe owner of this restaurant used to work at Nobu. The food here is very fresh and exceptional. They have sushi, ramen and lots of small plates so that you can try a bunch of different items. They do a garlic edamame that is out of this world! They serve beer, wine and cocktails made with wine.
Known for their Mexican seafood, this is a very popular place. No waiters here though. There is also a location on Emerald Street which is near the unit.
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StKnown for their Mexican seafood, this is a very popular place. No waiters here though. There is also a location on Emerald Street which is near the unit.
This is in Mission Beach and they have their own bakery. They serve breakfast and lunch daily. There is also an ice cream shop and their bakery is across the street. Highly recommended to go for breakfast and sit on their patio.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlThis is in Mission Beach and they have their own bakery. They serve breakfast and lunch daily. There is also an ice cream shop and their bakery is across the street. Highly recommended to go for breakfast and sit on their patio.
Open for lunch and dinner. Great Italian food and great for families. Thick crust pizza here. Family owned and been in PB forever.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filippis Pizza Grotto Pacific Beach
962 Garnet AveOpen for lunch and dinner. Great Italian food and great for families. Thick crust pizza here. Family owned and been in PB forever.
Great taco shop and drive thru if you want to bring food back to the unit. Homemade tortillas and really fresh tasty Mexican food.
El Paisa
980 Grand AveGreat taco shop and drive thru if you want to bring food back to the unit. Homemade tortillas and really fresh tasty Mexican food.
This place is next door to your unit. It is known for it's great ambiance, small town feel and wonderful Italian food. They are known for their Burrata appetizer and the "Popes Pillow" desert which is Pastry squares, whipped mascarpone, vanilla custard, raspberries and strawberry glaze. Enough said!
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass StThis place is next door to your unit. It is known for it's great ambiance, small town feel and wonderful Italian food. They are known for their Burrata appetizer and the "Popes Pillow" desert which is Pastry squares, whipped mascarpone, vanilla custard, raspberries and strawberry glaze. Enough said!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour and an amazing selection of beer! Great food too! They have lots of flat screens for the sports fans and have a great ambiance.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SD TapRoom
1269 Garnet AveGreat happy hour and an amazing selection of beer! Great food too! They have lots of flat screens for the sports fans and have a great ambiance.
Ocean front bar and grill - Great fish tacos (wins the best fish tacos regularly in Pacific Beach). Supports the military and is also known as the Naval Academy Bar. Known for their Red Bull vodka slushies! Also known for a great brunch and lunch spot.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean BlvdOcean front bar and grill - Great fish tacos (wins the best fish tacos regularly in Pacific Beach). Supports the military and is also known as the Naval Academy Bar. Known for their Red Bull vodka slushies! Also known for a great brunch and lunch spot.
Great bar on the beach. Ocean front is what you get. Cash only so come prepared. Mostly a "day drinker" place to get some drinks and bar food. A great place to go for your first time in PB.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lahaina Beach House
710 Oliver CtGreat bar on the beach. Ocean front is what you get. Cash only so come prepared. Mostly a "day drinker" place to get some drinks and bar food. A great place to go for your first time in PB.
This is a must go for South Mission Beach. An iconic dive bar with great cocktails and music.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beachcomber
2901 Mission BlvdThis is a must go for South Mission Beach. An iconic dive bar with great cocktails and music.
In the morning for brunch, in the evening for dinner, but especially during sunset when its happy hour.” The rooftop outdoor lounge is amazing with views of the ocean and an awesome fire pit.” “Amazing food, two bars, downstairs and upstairs patio with a killer view, fire pit and super sexy ambiance.”
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge
722 Grand AveIn the morning for brunch, in the evening for dinner, but especially during sunset when its happy hour.” The rooftop outdoor lounge is amazing with views of the ocean and an awesome fire pit.” “Amazing food, two bars, downstairs and upstairs patio with a killer view, fire pit and super sexy ambiance.”
Sightseeing
La Jolla Shores is a great beach spot for families. There is not a large surf so it is good for small kids and families. There are great places to eat in the area and also rentals for kayaks and other ocean sports.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Shores is a great beach spot for families. There is not a large surf so it is good for small kids and families. There are great places to eat in the area and also rentals for kayaks and other ocean sports.
This is a must see for anyone coming to visit San Diego. The views are amazing. The parks are quaint. The parking sucks but it's worth it. The shopping in La Jolla is world class. There are great restaurants and bars along Prospect.
1327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdThis is a must see for anyone coming to visit San Diego. The views are amazing. The parks are quaint. The parking sucks but it's worth it. The shopping in La Jolla is world class. There are great restaurants and bars along Prospect.
Liberty Station is one of the great venues in San Diego. There are tons of restaurants, art galleries, an open air market with lots of food places with homemade food for sale. There are pastries/desserts stalls; fresh pasta stall that sells fresh made pastas to take home; famous burger joint; farmers market and so on...
The atmosphere and location is just great! You can take a stroll.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación Liberty
2640 Historic Decatur RdLiberty Station is one of the great venues in San Diego. There are tons of restaurants, art galleries, an open air market with lots of food places with homemade food for sale. There are pastries/desserts stalls; fresh pasta stall that sells fresh made pastas to take home; famous burger joint; farmers market and so on...
The atmosphere and location is just great! You can take a stroll.
Everyone who isn't from San Diego comes here to go to Sea World! They have great fireworks during the summer and world class sea life shows.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea World Drive
Sea World DriveEveryone who isn't from San Diego comes here to go to Sea World! They have great fireworks during the summer and world class sea life shows.
San Diego is known for their zoo. You have to go if you have never been. That is it!
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego is known for their zoo. You have to go if you have never been. That is it!
A must see for anyone visiting San Diego. Lots of places to eat, museums, walking, park settings and a great day to spend walking around.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
A must see for anyone visiting San Diego. Lots of places to eat, museums, walking, park settings and a great day to spend walking around.
Entertainment & Activities
The best way to get a bargain here is by checking if there are any groupon or Costco deals. There is a Speedway ride & zipline, Beach Blaster & bumper car rides. The Giant Dipper is a must ride. It ranks as the top 2-12 oldest roller coasters, depending on the website. There are many food venues available on site.
689 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdThe best way to get a bargain here is by checking if there are any groupon or Costco deals. There is a Speedway ride & zipline, Beach Blaster & bumper car rides. The Giant Dipper is a must ride. It ranks as the top 2-12 oldest roller coasters, depending on the website. There are many food venues available on site.
Legoland is a must see in San Diego. It is about a 45 minute drive from PB, so plan accordingly. The younger kids will love this place. A must see for all kids and parents.
1249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLegoland is a must see in San Diego. It is about a 45 minute drive from PB, so plan accordingly. The younger kids will love this place. A must see for all kids and parents.
Parks & Nature
Great place for a hike in the morning. Ocean views are amazing.
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat place for a hike in the morning. Ocean views are amazing.
Great hike down to the water from the parking lot. I recommend going here because the views over the harbor, Downtown and Coronado are amazing. Get your exercise in and also see some great views!
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGreat hike down to the water from the parking lot. I recommend going here because the views over the harbor, Downtown and Coronado are amazing. Get your exercise in and also see some great views!
Essentials
Great place for everyday items such as sunscreen, snacks, pharmacy, and other sundry items.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
1792 Garnet AveGreat place for everyday items such as sunscreen, snacks, pharmacy, and other sundry items.
All of your groceries needed. Great meat department, wine, liquor, deli, fresh sushi daily, salad bar, florist, etc.
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrAll of your groceries needed. Great meat department, wine, liquor, deli, fresh sushi daily, salad bar, florist, etc.