Guidebook for San Diego
Parks & Nature
Beautiful way to spend a day. Love the Museum of Photographic Arts. Right next to the Rail Road Museum. There are always street style performances going on and yes they hope you put a dollar in the hat. Always something interesting going on. Scenic. Some unpaved trails and some paved.
Museums large and small. Some art galleries. Some free some a nominal fee and some offer memberships. Enjoy a beer in the Sculpture Garden and or a lunch or dinner at the casual Panama 66. Check Panama 66's web site before hand as sometimes they have private events that close down the venue. Also El Prado restaurant is lovely. You can order alacart in the bar area or enjoy more of an upscale dining experience in the main restaurant.
Balboa Park truly has something for everybody. Check the park website www.balboapark.org for information. Including the Free Tuesdays schedule. The park is right next to the San Diego Zoo and right in the middle of downtown.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
Beautiful way to spend a day. Love the Museum of Photographic Arts. Right next to the Rail Road Museum. There are always street style performances going on and yes they hope you put a dollar in the hat. Always something interesting going on. Scenic. Some unpaved trails and some paved.
Museums large and small. Some art galleries. Some free some a nominal fee and some offer memberships. Enjoy a beer in the Sculpture Garden and or a lunch or dinner at the casual Panama 66. Check Panama 66's web site before hand as sometimes they have private events that close down the venue. Also El Prado restaurant is lovely. You can order alacart in the bar area or enjoy more of an upscale dining experience in the main restaurant.
Balboa Park truly has something for everybody. Check the park website www.balboapark.org for information. Including the Free Tuesdays schedule. The park is right next to the San Diego Zoo and right in the middle of downtown.
Shopping
Try the Lavender, Sea Salt, Cocoa Nib bars. Heaven.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StTry the Lavender, Sea Salt, Cocoa Nib bars. Heaven.
Mission Valley
Shopping and Restaurants.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdShopping, Restaurants and Bars.
Chris' Market
3402 Myrtle AveLiquor Store and sundries.
Stores, shopping, sightseeing, comedy store, movie theater, gym.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Horton Plaza
900 Fourth AveStores, shopping, sightseeing, comedy store, movie theater, gym.
Everything Else
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.A great family day.
Great Local Craft Beer. Kids allowed before 8:00, after 8pm its just us grown ups. Food trucks Tuesday - Sunday.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StGreat Local Craft Beer. Kids allowed before 8:00, after 8pm its just us grown ups. Food trucks Tuesday - Sunday.
Stone Company Store
2215 30th StreetSeriously? Arrogant Bastard :-)
University of San Diego USD
5998 Alcala ParkCollege
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile DrGo Aztecs
University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman DrCollege
San Diego City College
1313 Park BlvdThe neighborhood community college.
Dance club where the boys who like boys hang out. Cover charge ($10 ish). In the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego's fabulously gay-centric neighborhood.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rich's
1051 University AveDance club where the boys who like boys hang out. Cover charge ($10 ish). In the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego's fabulously gay-centric neighborhood.
Love Marchelle, because she listens and then creates a customized look for you. Great vibe. And if you are NOT a Chatty Cathy, she respects that and lets you chill. Want to chat her up, no problem.
Bluxom Salon
2855 El Cajon BlvdLove Marchelle, because she listens and then creates a customized look for you. Great vibe. And if you are NOT a Chatty Cathy, she respects that and lets you chill. Want to chat her up, no problem.
The Undercarriage North Park
3385 30th StGet your lady or man bits groomed here.
24 Hour Fitness
3965 Fifth AveA smaller local 24 hour. No pool.
Historic. The Tree and Iceskating at Christmas. Shopping. Lunch outside on the deck.
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveHistoric. The Tree and Iceskating at Christmas. Shopping. Lunch outside on the deck.
Hold a real book again. Kids and community programs.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Friends Of The San Diego Public Library
4193 Park BlvdHold a real book again. Kids and community programs.
ATM (Bank of America)
4166 El Cajon BlvdATM
ATM
ATM
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe WayLocal live theater.
Eat, party, dance, right on the beach. Also shopping and horse-back riding.
Playas de Rosarito Municipality
Eat, party, dance, right on the beach. Also shopping and horse-back riding.
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardIconic Tourist Attraction
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardWalk of Fame.
Go home and come back again please!
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San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrGo home and come back again please!
It's a neighborhood just about a mile from here. And they have everything from a mini-Target to local craft breweries, coffee shops, a yarn store, ice-cream and chocolate shops, a mechanic, restaurants both upscale and cheap eats, a wine bar, independent gym, vets, a dog park and more. Cute area to walk around or bike and enjoy the quirky local scene. South park is for a "chill" evening. Or a sunny afternoon. Stroll the streets holding hands and paying attention to nothing but the little shop fronts and each other. Or socialize in the wine bar, or make friends at The Station. Your options are open. A mile or so walk. Thorn then Right on Redwood, Left on 30th street and walk about a mile or less. And there it is. Small but with so much to offer.
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South Park
It's a neighborhood just about a mile from here. And they have everything from a mini-Target to local craft breweries, coffee shops, a yarn store, ice-cream and chocolate shops, a mechanic, restaurants both upscale and cheap eats, a wine bar, independent gym, vets, a dog park and more. Cute area to walk around or bike and enjoy the quirky local scene. South park is for a "chill" evening. Or a sunny afternoon. Stroll the streets holding hands and paying attention to nothing but the little shop fronts and each other. Or socialize in the wine bar, or make friends at The Station. Your options are open. A mile or so walk. Thorn then Right on Redwood, Left on 30th street and walk about a mile or less. And there it is. Small but with so much to offer.
Arts & Culture
Because it's where the Padres play. 3.9 miles from my Casita. 35-45 minutes by bus.
709 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdBecause it's where the Padres play. 3.9 miles from my Casita. 35-45 minutes by bus.
Make art with no agenda. Make art for the fun of making art. Drop in (some free some paid, some make the donation of your choice) and make art. The motto: Art is a Verb.
Expressive Arts
3201 Thorn StMake art with no agenda. Make art for the fun of making art. Drop in (some free some paid, some make the donation of your choice) and make art. The motto: Art is a Verb.
Balboa Park Golf Course
2600 Golf Course DrLocal Inexpensive Golf. Public.
Expressive Arts Studio
1127 Parkview AveExcellent art exhibits and "process art".
Small and vibrant local art district. Ray at Night events. Google it for each month's dates and times.
Ray Street Studios
Small and vibrant local art district. Ray at Night events. Google it for each month's dates and times.
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveLive theater.
Essentials
Friendly, local family owned market. I use it all the time to pick up almost anything I need.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parkside Market
3209 Thorn StFriendly, local family owned market. I use it all the time to pick up almost anything I need.
Excellent for sandwiches and soup. Try the chicken pot pie soup. Wow! And the best produce in town.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ripe North Park
3302 32nd StreetExcellent for sandwiches and soup. Try the chicken pot pie soup. Wow! And the best produce in town.
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveEat well while you travel.
7-Eleven
2101 Fern St24 hours
Your basic neighborhood liquor store with a few of the essentials including limes for the Mexican beers.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ray's Liquor Center
3041 30th StYour basic neighborhood liquor store with a few of the essentials including limes for the Mexican beers.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveFresh, sustainable.
Vons
3610 Adams AveIt's big.
Sightseeing
Little Italy
Superb Italian Restaurants.
Art, fabulous restaurants... always something going on at Liberty Station. Stone has 4 bars. Its huge and the food is great and well, the beer selection is out of this world.
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdArt, fabulous restaurants... always something going on at Liberty Station. Stone has 4 bars. Its huge and the food is great and well, the beer selection is out of this world.
Beautiful Old Town Park. Discover San Diego's history plus shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town
Beautiful Old Town Park. Discover San Diego's history plus shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.
So many things happen here. Comic-Con, Adventure travel show. Etc...
360 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Convenciones de San Diego
111 W Harbor DrSo many things happen here. Comic-Con, Adventure travel show. Etc...
Galleries, restaurants, bars, shopping. Downtown San Diego Fun.
1208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaslamp Quarter
Galleries, restaurants, bars, shopping. Downtown San Diego Fun.
Sightseeing, restaurants and shops. The beautiful San Diego Harbor.
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSightseeing, restaurants and shops. The beautiful San Diego Harbor.
Beautiful place to see the dogs and enjoy a stroll.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque para perros de Grape Street
1998 28th StBeautiful place to see the dogs and enjoy a stroll.
Morley Field Sports Complex
2221 Morley Field DrPretty place to hang out.
Balboa Tennis Club
2221 Morley Field DrPlay tennis
Beautiful beach, family friendly. Less crowded than Mission and PB.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardBeautiful beach, family friendly. Less crowded than Mission and PB.
Playa de Mission
3000 Mission BoulevardBoardwalk and sunning.
Young adult crowd. More bars per capita than most of the rest of the county. Party atmosphere. Beach and sunning.
700 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Beach
Young adult crowd. More bars per capita than most of the rest of the county. Party atmosphere. Beach and sunning.
Where the hippies who left Haight Ashbury went.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StWhere the hippies who left Haight Ashbury went.
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdUpscale and beautiful.
Del Mar
Race Track, County Fair.
Funky Beach town. VG's donuts. Pipes Cafe.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cardiff State Beach
Funky Beach town. VG's donuts. Pipes Cafe.
Ummm, the Surfing! Locals are friendly, but this is a serious surfing spot.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101Ummm, the Surfing! Locals are friendly, but this is a serious surfing spot.
Find your Yogi.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StFind your Yogi.
Learn about marine life.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N Torrey Pines RdLearn about marine life.
Fresh veggies, entertainment and a whole lot more.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StFresh veggies, entertainment and a whole lot more.
La Jolla Certified Farmers Market
Fresh veggies, flowers and way.... more.
Famous for its selection. People from all over come to search for their favorite obscure publications.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paras News
3911 30th StFamous for its selection. People from all over come to search for their favorite obscure publications.
Puerto Nuevo
The Puerto Nuevo style lobster.
Los Angeles
Because it's LA.
Food Scene
Best Pizza in San Diego. There will be a line, but its worth it.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
1747 India StBest Pizza in San Diego. There will be a line, but its worth it.
Buon Appetito Restaurant
1609 India StGreat Italian Food.
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdTry the beef Ribs
Jack in the Box
9380 Mira Mesa Blvdfast and easy
Great Italian food. Movies on the back patio on some summer nights. Pizza - gourmet cheese plates - salads - to Italian standards.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alexander's
3391 30th StGreat Italian food. Movies on the back patio on some summer nights. Pizza - gourmet cheese plates - salads - to Italian standards.
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StFor the foodie in everyone.
URBN North Park
3085 University AveRestaurant and bar with Excellent Pizza.
Great food and drink. And yes we are that proud of Ron Burgundy. ( hint, look behind the bar)
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StGreat food and drink. And yes we are that proud of Ron Burgundy. ( hint, look behind the bar)
Encinitas Cafe
531 S Coast Hwy 101Coffee and the banana walnut pancakes.
Coffee and breakfast. Near 29th street. there will be a wait many mornings. Worth it!
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveCoffee and breakfast. Near 29th street. there will be a wait many mornings. Worth it!
Best Seafood Happy Hour in Downtown. Excellent wine selection for seafood.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
400 J StBest Seafood Happy Hour in Downtown. Excellent wine selection for seafood.
Rebecca's
3015 Juniper StreetA neighborhood place.
great coffee and quiches. dogs on the patio. :)
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santos Coffee House
3191 Thorn Stgreat coffee and quiches. dogs on the patio. :)
Gay, trans, les and even straight gals and guys. Some nights entertainment, some nights DJ. Always fun.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brick Bar
1475 University AveGay, trans, les and even straight gals and guys. Some nights entertainment, some nights DJ. Always fun.
The one that started the "...erto's" eateries in San Diego. No fuss and really good MExican Food. Try the California burrito.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rolberto's Taco Shop
3462 Adams AveThe one that started the "...erto's" eateries in San Diego. No fuss and really good MExican Food. Try the California burrito.
Sit-down Mexican food. They brought the Ortega's from Puerto Nuevo/ Rosarita Beach fame up here north of the border.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
141 University AvenueSit-down Mexican food. They brought the Ortega's from Puerto Nuevo/ Rosarita Beach fame up here north of the border.
Almost always a line. Always excellent food.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueAlmost always a line. Always excellent food.
Because it's KFC. Almost healthy... always the same. A guilty pleasure. Don't forget the lemon bundt cake for dessert!!!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
KFC
6745 Mira Mesa BlvdBecause it's KFC. Almost healthy... always the same. A guilty pleasure. Don't forget the lemon bundt cake for dessert!!!
The cupcakes! And yep, the coffee. They have moved to 3011 University, but still the same great French Roast Coffee and delicious sweets. Some light and tasty, some down right rich and amazing.
Who should go here? Anyone who appreciates upscale cupcakes and cakes and rich robust coffee.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heaven Sent Desserts
The cupcakes! And yep, the coffee. They have moved to 3011 University, but still the same great French Roast Coffee and delicious sweets. Some light and tasty, some down right rich and amazing.
Who should go here? Anyone who appreciates upscale cupcakes and cakes and rich robust coffee.
Sublime cheese selection. There is also one closer to my home inside Bottle Craft store on University Avenue
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venissimo Cheese - Mission Hills
754 W Washington StSublime cheese selection. There is also one closer to my home inside Bottle Craft store on University Avenue
Embargo Grill
3960 W Point Loma BlvdCuban Food. Casual, fun, authentic.
Not really a restaurant but you can bring your food in Modern Times Flavordom is how its listed on Yelp. Hoppy IPAs or a smooth tasting Stout, Modern Times is 3 minute drive or 1/2 mile walk. Start there then head North to University Avenue where the action is. Or stay in our quieter but still happening 30th and Upas area eat at Underbelly and after the Brewery closes hop across the street to our local neighborhood dive bar to meet the people who provide the local character. Walk home happy and exhausted as the buzz wears off or take a $5 cab ride if you wore your heels and your feet are done for the night.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StNot really a restaurant but you can bring your food in Modern Times Flavordom is how its listed on Yelp. Hoppy IPAs or a smooth tasting Stout, Modern Times is 3 minute drive or 1/2 mile walk. Start there then head North to University Avenue where the action is. Or stay in our quieter but still happening 30th and Upas area eat at Underbelly and after the Brewery closes hop across the street to our local neighborhood dive bar to meet the people who provide the local character. Walk home happy and exhausted as the buzz wears off or take a $5 cab ride if you wore your heels and your feet are done for the night.