Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hideout is a fun and casual bar specializing in theme nights, from Trivia & Tacos (every Wednesday) to Karaoke nights. This neighborhood bar is open seven days a week and offers a full bar plus 16 fine craft beers on tap. The Hideout is a great place to go for a little fun, relaxation, and music. The bar has hosted a variety of events like Cold Cave, Dirty Beaches, and Bleached Earth, and continues to host one-of-a-kind events, so be on the lookout. They also host private events, company parties, and birthday parties.
Opening hours: 5pm -2am (Mon – Sun)
Watch out for: Bingo & Burgers on Tuesdays
3519 El Cajon Blvd
3519 El Cajon BoulevardThe Hideout is a fun and casual bar specializing in theme nights, from Trivia & Tacos (every Wednesday) to Karaoke nights. This neighborhood bar is open seven days a week and offers a full bar plus 16 fine craft beers on tap. The Hideout is a great place to go for a little fun, relaxation, and music. The bar has hosted a variety of events like Cold Cave, Dirty Beaches, and Bleached Earth, and continues to host one-of-a-kind events, so be on the lookout. They also host private events, company parties, and birthday parties.
Opening hours: 5pm -2am (Mon – Sun)
Watch out for: Bingo & Burgers on Tuesdays
Soda Bar is a cozy music venue that calls upon indie artists and accommodates those who want to have a good time with standing areas, a room for dancing, seating in retro padded booths and more. This live music bar serves beer and mixed drinks. Soda Bar is a popular place among locals as well as visitors. On your visit to City Heights put this venue on your to-do list since this is a unique establishment. The bar plays different music genres seven nights a week, making it the perfect spot to host a party or event.
Opening hours: 5pm – 2am (Mon – Sun)
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Soda Bar
3615 El Cajon BlvdSoda Bar is a cozy music venue that calls upon indie artists and accommodates those who want to have a good time with standing areas, a room for dancing, seating in retro padded booths and more. This live music bar serves beer and mixed drinks. Soda Bar is a popular place among locals as well as visitors. On your visit to City Heights put this venue on your to-do list since this is a unique establishment. The bar plays different music genres seven nights a week, making it the perfect spot to host a party or event.
Opening hours: 5pm – 2am (Mon – Sun)
Polite Provisions define themselves as the manufacturers of local tonics, elixirs, and cures. This bar offers a selection of unique cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine that rotates daily, and the wide range of drinks is not the only thing offered in this stylish, retro space. At Polite Provisions they love to share the art of cocktails with their many guests. They believe that everyone who wishes to learn how to make amazing cocktails at home should be encouraged to acquire the knowledge. Thus, Polite Provisions offers cocktail and spirit classes throughout the year.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th StPolite Provisions define themselves as the manufacturers of local tonics, elixirs, and cures. This bar offers a selection of unique cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine that rotates daily, and the wide range of drinks is not the only thing offered in this stylish, retro space. At Polite Provisions they love to share the art of cocktails with their many guests. They believe that everyone who wishes to learn how to make amazing cocktails at home should be encouraged to acquire the knowledge. Thus, Polite Provisions offers cocktail and spirit classes throughout the year.
Joe Austin and Sam Chammas opened Live Wire in 1992. Named after their college radio KCR – the live wire, the bar is all about “kick ass bands and kick ass beers”. The first wave of local beers poured from the taps when the bar opened. Rocket from the Crypt, Fluf Lucy, Fur Coat and more blast from the jukebox, and Patrons enjoy drinking Alesmith, Ballast Point, Karl Strauss, Blind Pig and much more. 20 years after its opening the bar stays true to its origins, not much has changed, and why should it? Live Wire has great beer, pint size cocktails, and an awesome jukebox.
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Live Wire
2103 El Cajon BlvdJoe Austin and Sam Chammas opened Live Wire in 1992. Named after their college radio KCR – the live wire, the bar is all about “kick ass bands and kick ass beers”. The first wave of local beers poured from the taps when the bar opened. Rocket from the Crypt, Fluf Lucy, Fur Coat and more blast from the jukebox, and Patrons enjoy drinking Alesmith, Ballast Point, Karl Strauss, Blind Pig and much more. 20 years after its opening the bar stays true to its origins, not much has changed, and why should it? Live Wire has great beer, pint size cocktails, and an awesome jukebox.
Voted San Diego’s best wine bar, this spot has over 100 wines from all over the world, quality food, and a warm, unpretentious environment. Splash is perfect for a first date or a night out with a group of friends. This wine lounge should be on everybody’s to-do list when in North Park, since Splash is committed to providing a comfortable environment where people can learn about and discover the pleasures of wine. They bring people together for the love of wine, conversation, friendship, and enjoyment of life.
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Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveVoted San Diego’s best wine bar, this spot has over 100 wines from all over the world, quality food, and a warm, unpretentious environment. Splash is perfect for a first date or a night out with a group of friends. This wine lounge should be on everybody’s to-do list when in North Park, since Splash is committed to providing a comfortable environment where people can learn about and discover the pleasures of wine. They bring people together for the love of wine, conversation, friendship, and enjoyment of life.
The Whistle Stop Bar was established in 1979 and boarded up for the 1990s only to be reestablished in 2001. This little bar features a full bar with 12 beers on draft, bottled beers, wine, a great selection of top shelf liquor, and an unbeatable well. The bar also hosts weekly DJ events, board games, fashion shows, political rallies, knitting jams, live music, movie screenings, pool, darts, and more.
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Whistle Stop
2236 Fern StThe Whistle Stop Bar was established in 1979 and boarded up for the 1990s only to be reestablished in 2001. This little bar features a full bar with 12 beers on draft, bottled beers, wine, a great selection of top shelf liquor, and an unbeatable well. The bar also hosts weekly DJ events, board games, fashion shows, political rallies, knitting jams, live music, movie screenings, pool, darts, and more.
Coin-Op Game Room is situated in the heart of North Park. The area’s recent gentrification has led to the emergence of a diverse mix of breweries, coffee shops, and cafés. The area has also become known as the home of some of the best craft cocktail and craft beer bars in San Diego, and Coin-Op is at the top of the list. This place has around 30 games to play, ranging from 1981 releases Galaga and Frogger, to the 2014 version of Golden Tee. Aside from great drinks at reasonable prices and a wide range of games, Coin-Op Game Room also serves delicious food.
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StCoin-Op Game Room is situated in the heart of North Park. The area’s recent gentrification has led to the emergence of a diverse mix of breweries, coffee shops, and cafés. The area has also become known as the home of some of the best craft cocktail and craft beer bars in San Diego, and Coin-Op is at the top of the list. This place has around 30 games to play, ranging from 1981 releases Galaga and Frogger, to the 2014 version of Golden Tee. Aside from great drinks at reasonable prices and a wide range of games, Coin-Op Game Room also serves delicious food.
At Seven Grand Whiskey Bar you’re not only encouraged to indulge in your choice of whiskey, cocktail or beer, but you can also explore the international wall of whiskey with selected products from different parts of the globe, from North America to Asia. Seven Grand’s seasonal cocktail menu is inspired by vintage and contemporary recipes and builds its foundation on freshly squeezed juice and house-made syrups. Whether you come to enjoy your favorite whiskey, a fresh Old Fashioned, a cold draft beer, a cigar or a game of pool, the Seven Grand Whiskey Bar crew welcomes you to their appealing establishment.
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Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveAt Seven Grand Whiskey Bar you’re not only encouraged to indulge in your choice of whiskey, cocktail or beer, but you can also explore the international wall of whiskey with selected products from different parts of the globe, from North America to Asia. Seven Grand’s seasonal cocktail menu is inspired by vintage and contemporary recipes and builds its foundation on freshly squeezed juice and house-made syrups. Whether you come to enjoy your favorite whiskey, a fresh Old Fashioned, a cold draft beer, a cigar or a game of pool, the Seven Grand Whiskey Bar crew welcomes you to their appealing establishment.
True North Tavern is a casual, laid-back neighborhood bar offering a unique atmosphere and experience in providing something for everyone. Located in the North Park neighborhood, this is the ideal place for social gatherings and special events, even keeping the sports connoisseur in mind. Here, you’ll find great drinks and great people surrounded by eye-catching visuals of music videos, daily sports, and a classic movie or two. Drop in, enjoy great drinks at two full-service bars, and experience the welcome from the friendly and genuine staff.
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True North Tavern
3815 30th StTrue North Tavern is a casual, laid-back neighborhood bar offering a unique atmosphere and experience in providing something for everyone. Located in the North Park neighborhood, this is the ideal place for social gatherings and special events, even keeping the sports connoisseur in mind. Here, you’ll find great drinks and great people surrounded by eye-catching visuals of music videos, daily sports, and a classic movie or two. Drop in, enjoy great drinks at two full-service bars, and experience the welcome from the friendly and genuine staff.
Like many of North Park’s best bars, this neighborhood bar serves casual drinks and bites. Redwing also organizes a popular karaoke night and other theme nights. Sports enthusiasts are more than welcome here, as this bar is your NFL headquarters all season. Aside from the awesome drinks, events and sports, Redwing offers something new every day of the week. Redwing’s daily specials range from $4 craft drafts, $1 house made tacos and $9.50 burger & tall boy, to 50 cents wings and $3 domestic bottles.
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Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th StLike many of North Park’s best bars, this neighborhood bar serves casual drinks and bites. Redwing also organizes a popular karaoke night and other theme nights. Sports enthusiasts are more than welcome here, as this bar is your NFL headquarters all season. Aside from the awesome drinks, events and sports, Redwing offers something new every day of the week. Redwing’s daily specials range from $4 craft drafts, $1 house made tacos and $9.50 burger & tall boy, to 50 cents wings and $3 domestic bottles.
Don’t let the name of this bar fool you. It may be called Small Bar but there is nothing small about it. They offer a large list of drinks including Guinness Irish Dry Stout, Bienvenido Pale Lager, Grapefruit Idiot Double IPA, Raspberry Sour Wench Sour Ale, and Blond American Blonde Ale. Small Bar hosts large events from steak night to Friday Hoppy Hour. This casual and welcoming bar also has a friendly staff happy to help any customer make the most of their visit.
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Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdDon’t let the name of this bar fool you. It may be called Small Bar but there is nothing small about it. They offer a large list of drinks including Guinness Irish Dry Stout, Bienvenido Pale Lager, Grapefruit Idiot Double IPA, Raspberry Sour Wench Sour Ale, and Blond American Blonde Ale. Small Bar hosts large events from steak night to Friday Hoppy Hour. This casual and welcoming bar also has a friendly staff happy to help any customer make the most of their visit.
Inspired by camping and outdoor adventures, One Door North is a unique restaurant. There are two huge dining areas which are decorated in the style of tents with wooden tables and overhung lanterns. There are separate areas for dining for large groups and for intimate dinners. The bar is well equipped and offers many craft cocktails and wines. The menu is simple and offers varieties of burgers, pizzas, steaks and salads along with side orders with Prime Top Sirloin and Scottish Salmon being the specialties. This family-friendly restaurant is perfect for a fun and wholesome meal.
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One Door North
3422 30th StInspired by camping and outdoor adventures, One Door North is a unique restaurant. There are two huge dining areas which are decorated in the style of tents with wooden tables and overhung lanterns. There are separate areas for dining for large groups and for intimate dinners. The bar is well equipped and offers many craft cocktails and wines. The menu is simple and offers varieties of burgers, pizzas, steaks and salads along with side orders with Prime Top Sirloin and Scottish Salmon being the specialties. This family-friendly restaurant is perfect for a fun and wholesome meal.
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7,500 square ft. gym! The YMCA is a community-focused nonprofit organization established in 1844. Thet offer recreational programs and services for all ages and focus their work in 3 key areas: nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting their neighbors. YMCA programs include: child care, education, camp, fitness, sports, & swimming. This is a great place to visit if you’re planning an extended stay in City Heights with your family. The YMCA presents multiple family-oriented events. There’s plenty to do here for both adults and kids!
Opening hours: 5am – 10pm (Mon – Thu), 5am – 9pm (Fri), 7am – 6pm (Sat), 8am – 5pm (Sun)
Copley-Price Family YMCA
4300 El Cajon Blvd7,500 square ft. gym! The YMCA is a community-focused nonprofit organization established in 1844. Thet offer recreational programs and services for all ages and focus their work in 3 key areas: nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting their neighbors. YMCA programs include: child care, education, camp, fitness, sports, & swimming. This is a great place to visit if you’re planning an extended stay in City Heights with your family. The YMCA presents multiple family-oriented events. There’s plenty to do here for both adults and kids!
Opening hours: 5am – 10pm (Mon – Thu), 5am – 9pm (Fri), 7am – 6pm (Sat), 8am – 5pm (Sun)
Food Scene
4/5 stars on Yelp & 4.5/5 on Trip Advisor.
Mariscos El Titanic serves Mexican & California-style dishes 7 days/wk. They offer shrimp, filets, breakfast, cocktails, and children meals. Check out their stews too! They also serve combination meals like brochette stuffed with shrimp, marlin enchiladas, and grilled steak with 3 jumbo shrimp. Their appetizers & specialties include shrimp salad, whole Mexican scallop, and shrimp and octopus appetizer. Don’t miss their special offers which could range from 10% discount off a meal to 50% off. Dine here not just for the food but for the distinctive specials and service.
Price: Budget
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm (Sun – Fri), 10am – 11pm (Sat – Sun)
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Mariscos El Titanic
3600 Fairmount Ave4/5 stars on Yelp & 4.5/5 on Trip Advisor.
Mariscos El Titanic serves Mexican & California-style dishes 7 days/wk. They offer shrimp, filets, breakfast, cocktails, and children meals. Check out their stews too! They also serve combination meals like brochette stuffed with shrimp, marlin enchiladas, and grilled steak with 3 jumbo shrimp. Their appetizers & specialties include shrimp salad, whole Mexican scallop, and shrimp and octopus appetizer. Don’t miss their special offers which could range from 10% discount off a meal to 50% off. Dine here not just for the food but for the distinctive specials and service.
Price: Budget
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm (Sun – Fri), 10am – 11pm (Sat – Sun)
Denny's
1601 Rosecrans Stit's open late & they serve breakfast! :)
This restaurant was designed to give customers a feel of France’s past generations. Bleu Bohème serves affordable French cuisine, consisting of traditional ingredients and meals with influences from all regions of France. The restaurant has friendly staff and the ambience is warm, with décor inspired by the French bohemian tradition.
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Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams AveThis restaurant was designed to give customers a feel of France’s past generations. Bleu Bohème serves affordable French cuisine, consisting of traditional ingredients and meals with influences from all regions of France. The restaurant has friendly staff and the ambience is warm, with décor inspired by the French bohemian tradition.
Love to sit outside this Tuscany-influenced cafe while enjoying a marocchino (espresso, nutella, frothy milk) and croissant. Great coffee, gelato, pizza, and paninis!
Open:
Monday–Thursday: 7am–9pm
Friday: 7am–9:30pm
Saturday: 7:30am–9:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am–9pm
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Pappalecco
1602 State StLove to sit outside this Tuscany-influenced cafe while enjoying a marocchino (espresso, nutella, frothy milk) and croissant. Great coffee, gelato, pizza, and paninis!
Open:
Monday–Thursday: 7am–9pm
Friday: 7am–9:30pm
Saturday: 7:30am–9:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am–9pm
This family-owned restaurant has been in business since 1967, serving both locals and visitors quality Mexican food. They pride themselves on customer favorites certified black angus beef and shrimp cocktail, as well as their delicious margaritas. Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant has undergone small changes over their 48-year existence, but they’ve stayed committed to serving some of the best food in town.
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Chiquitas Mexican Restaurant
4110 Home AveThis family-owned restaurant has been in business since 1967, serving both locals and visitors quality Mexican food. They pride themselves on customer favorites certified black angus beef and shrimp cocktail, as well as their delicious margaritas. Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant has undergone small changes over their 48-year existence, but they’ve stayed committed to serving some of the best food in town.
Everyone has their go-to pizza parlors. For those visiting and living in City Heights, Etna Pizza & Italian Grill is that go-to place. Their variety of specialty pizzas isn’t the only thing customers love, they also serve soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, chicken wings, and BBQ. The restaurant is also known for their grilled meals, like the greek-style chicken dinner.
Etna Ristorante & Pizza House
4427 El Cajon BoulevardEveryone has their go-to pizza parlors. For those visiting and living in City Heights, Etna Pizza & Italian Grill is that go-to place. Their variety of specialty pizzas isn’t the only thing customers love, they also serve soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, chicken wings, and BBQ. The restaurant is also known for their grilled meals, like the greek-style chicken dinner.
Red Sea is one of the oldest authentic Ethiopian restaurants in San Diego. They offer their customers traditional Ethiopian food, allowing them to discover Ethiopian culinary art without traveling thousands of miles to Ethiopia. As well as their delicious dishes, Red Sea serves quality coffee. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, so it’s not a surprise that this restaurant serves good cups of Joe.
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Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant
4717 University AveRed Sea is one of the oldest authentic Ethiopian restaurants in San Diego. They offer their customers traditional Ethiopian food, allowing them to discover Ethiopian culinary art without traveling thousands of miles to Ethiopia. As well as their delicious dishes, Red Sea serves quality coffee. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, so it’s not a surprise that this restaurant serves good cups of Joe.
Crispy Fried Chicken is a restaurant which plenty of locals and visitors love. When you order their famous chicken, take your pick from white, dark, or a mix of both. In addition to their chicken and sides, they serve great appetizers and seafood combos. This is a laid-back and casual restaurant, great for family and friends to enjoy a meal together.
Crispy Fried Chicken
4919 El Cajon BlvdCrispy Fried Chicken is a restaurant which plenty of locals and visitors love. When you order their famous chicken, take your pick from white, dark, or a mix of both. In addition to their chicken and sides, they serve great appetizers and seafood combos. This is a laid-back and casual restaurant, great for family and friends to enjoy a meal together.
Canada Steak Burger has been serving great burgers for over 30 years. They serve nothing but quality food made with fresh ingredients. Their menu has expanded over the years, now including philly cheesesteaks, BBQ chicken and kebabs. Canada Steak Burger has been praised by local news stations. They cater for meetings, parties, and other special events.
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Canada Steak Burger
3604 University AveCanada Steak Burger has been serving great burgers for over 30 years. They serve nothing but quality food made with fresh ingredients. Their menu has expanded over the years, now including philly cheesesteaks, BBQ chicken and kebabs. Canada Steak Burger has been praised by local news stations. They cater for meetings, parties, and other special events.
Maxim’s Seafood Restaurant offers Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. For those who want to sit and enjoy their meal in the restaurant, the old-school décor creates a casual atmosphere. The restaurant’s extensive menu includes full meals, appetizers, soups, rice, and noodles. The combination platter dinners are a customers’ favorite.
Maxim's Seafood Restaurant
4616 El Cajon BoulevardMaxim’s Seafood Restaurant offers Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. For those who want to sit and enjoy their meal in the restaurant, the old-school décor creates a casual atmosphere. The restaurant’s extensive menu includes full meals, appetizers, soups, rice, and noodles. The combination platter dinners are a customers’ favorite.
The owner of this restaurant, who is originally from Kenya, takes pride in bringing a taste of Africa to San Diego. Realizing that a place for authentic East-African food didn’t exist in San Diego, he opened a catering business, and years later Flavors of East Africa has expanded and is a favorite among visitors.
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Flavors of East Africa
2322 El Cajon BlvdThe owner of this restaurant, who is originally from Kenya, takes pride in bringing a taste of Africa to San Diego. Realizing that a place for authentic East-African food didn’t exist in San Diego, he opened a catering business, and years later Flavors of East Africa has expanded and is a favorite among visitors.
Que Huong Restaurant brings quality Vietnamese cuisine to City Heights. The staff are friendly, the ambiance is warm, and the décor is simple yet elegant. The restaurant offers a long list of unique Vietnamese meals including Hanoi style grilled snapper cake and marinated deer meat. One of the perks of this place is that their food is always cooked in the spot with fresh ingredients no matter the time of day.
Que Huong Restaurant
4134 University AveQue Huong Restaurant brings quality Vietnamese cuisine to City Heights. The staff are friendly, the ambiance is warm, and the décor is simple yet elegant. The restaurant offers a long list of unique Vietnamese meals including Hanoi style grilled snapper cake and marinated deer meat. One of the perks of this place is that their food is always cooked in the spot with fresh ingredients no matter the time of day.
City Heights is the most diverse community in San Diego & this place believes all cultures are to be respected. One of the most welcoming spaces in the city that serves coffee/pastries & believes in free events to bring the community together!
Some FOOD options: Apple crisp/lemon poppy seed muffins, cinnamon rolls, blueberry scones, oatmeal cookies, blueberry scones, brownie bites, & bagels.
Some DRINK options: mocha/vanilla/mochata lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, cold brews, green/black/chai teas, non-caffeinated pinole (rich, creamy, semi-sweet drink made from ground blue corn masa grown in Mexico), & more.
Open: 8am-7pm Mon-Sat & Closed Sun.
The Dojo Cafe
4350 El Cajon BlvdCity Heights is the most diverse community in San Diego & this place believes all cultures are to be respected. One of the most welcoming spaces in the city that serves coffee/pastries & believes in free events to bring the community together!
Some FOOD options: Apple crisp/lemon poppy seed muffins, cinnamon rolls, blueberry scones, oatmeal cookies, blueberry scones, brownie bites, & bagels.
Some DRINK options: mocha/vanilla/mochata lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, cold brews, green/black/chai teas, non-caffeinated pinole (rich, creamy, semi-sweet drink made from ground blue corn masa grown in Mexico), & more.
Open: 8am-7pm Mon-Sat & Closed Sun.
Hands down my favorite restaurant to take family/friends. Further away, but worth the Uber trip. Fancy and romantic place with great drinks, great service, and even better views (rooftop view...can see whole skyline and planes flying over).
Bertrand at Mister A’s is one of the most elegant restaurants in San Diego and has consistently received good reviews and awards both locally and nationally. The restaurant serves American cuisine dishes with French and Mediterranean influences. The food is not the only impressive aspect of this restaurant, the customers can dine while enjoying beautiful views of the San Diego skyline.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveHands down my favorite restaurant to take family/friends. Further away, but worth the Uber trip. Fancy and romantic place with great drinks, great service, and even better views (rooftop view...can see whole skyline and planes flying over).
Bertrand at Mister A’s is one of the most elegant restaurants in San Diego and has consistently received good reviews and awards both locally and nationally. The restaurant serves American cuisine dishes with French and Mediterranean influences. The food is not the only impressive aspect of this restaurant, the customers can dine while enjoying beautiful views of the San Diego skyline.
My go-to coffee spot on the way to work...only a few blocks away!
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Starbucks
1206 28th StMy go-to coffee spot on the way to work...only a few blocks away!
5/5 STARS on Yelp!
1 of my 2 fav. Mexican places in the 7 years I've lived in San Diego. (Have had a lot of Mexican food.) EXCELLENT Mexican & great service (it's a family business and they're so sweet!)
OPEN:
9am-11pm Mon-Sat
10am-11pm Sun
Brother's Mexican Restaurant
4006 30th St5/5 STARS on Yelp!
1 of my 2 fav. Mexican places in the 7 years I've lived in San Diego. (Have had a lot of Mexican food.) EXCELLENT Mexican & great service (it's a family business and they're so sweet!)
OPEN:
9am-11pm Mon-Sat
10am-11pm Sun
Ranchos Cocina is 1 of my 2 favorite Mexican places in the 7 years I've lived in San Diego. (Have had a lot of Mexican food.) EXCELLENT Mexican & great service! They're known for their vast selection of Vegetarian and Vegan Mexican dishes. They're also known for their quality catering services! Visiting the inside, you'll find yourself surrounded by beautiful Mexican decor and music of the Gypsy Kings, while eating quality and healthy food. Rancho's Cocina is proud to have been part of the Green Restaurant Association since 1994.
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Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StRanchos Cocina is 1 of my 2 favorite Mexican places in the 7 years I've lived in San Diego. (Have had a lot of Mexican food.) EXCELLENT Mexican & great service! They're known for their vast selection of Vegetarian and Vegan Mexican dishes. They're also known for their quality catering services! Visiting the inside, you'll find yourself surrounded by beautiful Mexican decor and music of the Gypsy Kings, while eating quality and healthy food. Rancho's Cocina is proud to have been part of the Green Restaurant Association since 1994.
Nate’s serves American fare for breakfast and weekend brunch in a rustic environment featuring occasional live music performances. Here, they source ingredients with integrity, using local organic produce, natural meats and locally roasted coffee. They smoke their own meats, cure their own pork belly, brew their own root beer and make biscuits from scratch, so there’s no reason not to stop by Nate’s for a satisfying meal. With inexpensive meals and indoor and shaded outside seating available, don’t hesitate to bring all your loved ones, and you can even bring your dogs.
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Nate's Garden Grill
3120 Euclid AveNate’s serves American fare for breakfast and weekend brunch in a rustic environment featuring occasional live music performances. Here, they source ingredients with integrity, using local organic produce, natural meats and locally roasted coffee. They smoke their own meats, cure their own pork belly, brew their own root beer and make biscuits from scratch, so there’s no reason not to stop by Nate’s for a satisfying meal. With inexpensive meals and indoor and shaded outside seating available, don’t hesitate to bring all your loved ones, and you can even bring your dogs.
If you have little time to grab a hearty breakfast or brunch, Sunflower Coffee Company is the place for you. Offering delicious espresso drinks, coffee, tea, smoothies, lemonade, homemade baked goods and much more, they allow you to quickly pop by, place your order, and be on your way. They prepare several different organic coffee blends for their customers, including their Special House Blend Organic, Guatemala Organic and Sumatra Organic. They proudly invite everyone to visit City Heights’ newest coffee cart, the Sunflower Coffee Co., for a fresh brew to help start their day off.
4382 Home Ave
4382 Home AvenueIf you have little time to grab a hearty breakfast or brunch, Sunflower Coffee Company is the place for you. Offering delicious espresso drinks, coffee, tea, smoothies, lemonade, homemade baked goods and much more, they allow you to quickly pop by, place your order, and be on your way. They prepare several different organic coffee blends for their customers, including their Special House Blend Organic, Guatemala Organic and Sumatra Organic. They proudly invite everyone to visit City Heights’ newest coffee cart, the Sunflower Coffee Co., for a fresh brew to help start their day off.
Kensington Cafe is a neighborhood cafe that love their regulars but are always happy to have new faces walk in. They strive to make everyone feel at home and cook up quality products for their guests. Kensington Cafe’s doors are open for early morning coffee and breakfast, serving waffles, scrambles, breakfast sandwiches and more. They’re vegetarian-friendly and use only the freshest ingredients in all of their meals. Every sauce, spread and dressing used is made in-house, and everything is made to order.
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Kensington Cafe
4141 Adams AveKensington Cafe is a neighborhood cafe that love their regulars but are always happy to have new faces walk in. They strive to make everyone feel at home and cook up quality products for their guests. Kensington Cafe’s doors are open for early morning coffee and breakfast, serving waffles, scrambles, breakfast sandwiches and more. They’re vegetarian-friendly and use only the freshest ingredients in all of their meals. Every sauce, spread and dressing used is made in-house, and everything is made to order.
Portions are HUGE here! Have brought friends and family many times & had breakfast food for dinner! Love the griddled french toast and BLT bloody marys here! Check out their menu...it's huge as well!
Enjoy twisted farm food & crafted cocktails at the world famous Hash House A Go Go. They've been bringing Midwest-inspired food for over 2 decades.
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Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AvePortions are HUGE here! Have brought friends and family many times & had breakfast food for dinner! Love the griddled french toast and BLT bloody marys here! Check out their menu...it's huge as well!
Enjoy twisted farm food & crafted cocktails at the world famous Hash House A Go Go. They've been bringing Midwest-inspired food for over 2 decades.
Simply put delicious fluffy donuts with even more amazing service.
Monday open 5:30 am-11am & Tu-Sun open 5:30 am-1 pm.
Donuts Plus
4090 El Cajon BlvdSimply put delicious fluffy donuts with even more amazing service.
Monday open 5:30 am-11am & Tu-Sun open 5:30 am-1 pm.
Incredible Vietnamese and in walking distance. Have 340 dishes to choose from, but highly recommend their Pho Ga (Chicken Pho) or Orange Chicken! Open everyday 9 am-10 pm except Friday & Saturday...open til 11 pm!
Saigon Restaurant
4455 El Cajon BlvdIncredible Vietnamese and in walking distance. Have 340 dishes to choose from, but highly recommend their Pho Ga (Chicken Pho) or Orange Chicken! Open everyday 9 am-10 pm except Friday & Saturday...open til 11 pm!
Parks & Nature
On your visit to San Diego, make time to hike the Manzanita Canyon Trail and have a rewarding experience! This trail is a beautiful sight to see with its flourishing greenery and tranquil environment. This is the perfect spot to go during the day for a walk with family & friends or a romantic date. The trail’s surface begins rocky but smooths out and remains that way. The trail is heavily wooded and easy to follow. It crosses over the Yerba Stream, which will require some rock hopping. This 4.2-mile trail provides access to Lobo Peak, Flag Mountain, and Gold Hill.
Price: Free
Watch out for: the canyon incline! :)
Manzanita Canyon
4300 Thorn StOn your visit to San Diego, make time to hike the Manzanita Canyon Trail and have a rewarding experience! This trail is a beautiful sight to see with its flourishing greenery and tranquil environment. This is the perfect spot to go during the day for a walk with family & friends or a romantic date. The trail’s surface begins rocky but smooths out and remains that way. The trail is heavily wooded and easy to follow. It crosses over the Yerba Stream, which will require some rock hopping. This 4.2-mile trail provides access to Lobo Peak, Flag Mountain, and Gold Hill.
Price: Free
Watch out for: the canyon incline! :)
Essentials
Great prices & where I buy groceries! Pancho Villa Farmer’s Market‘s founder, Stephen W. Boney, began with Boney’s Market Place which specialized in health foods, produce, and vitamins. Then he decided to dedicate himself to something new: a Hispanic grocery. He began to collect an extensive variety of Latin foods, flavors, and spices. At Pancho Villa,the goal is to provide great customer service and to perfect their departments: grocery, meat, deli/hot foods, produce, bakery, and tortilleria. The departments encompass authentic hispanic culture and are something you won’t want to miss out on. P.s. Try their rotisierre chicken!
Opening hours: 7am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
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Pancho Villa's Farmers Market
3245 El Cajon BlvdGreat prices & where I buy groceries! Pancho Villa Farmer’s Market‘s founder, Stephen W. Boney, began with Boney’s Market Place which specialized in health foods, produce, and vitamins. Then he decided to dedicate himself to something new: a Hispanic grocery. He began to collect an extensive variety of Latin foods, flavors, and spices. At Pancho Villa,the goal is to provide great customer service and to perfect their departments: grocery, meat, deli/hot foods, produce, bakery, and tortilleria. The departments encompass authentic hispanic culture and are something you won’t want to miss out on. P.s. Try their rotisierre chicken!
Opening hours: 7am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Entertainment & Activities
Great food & beverages in the pro shop! Colina Park is an 18-hole golf course open to the public 7 days/wk. This City Heights attraction offers guests of all skill levels a fun and challenging way to test their golfing. Guests can come and play here with family, friends, or colleagues if they’re looking for a bit of competition. They can enjoy walking an 18-hole round of golf in less than three hours, which is a great way to get some exercise while having fun and improving your skills.
Price: Mid-range
Opening hours: 7am – 6pm (Mon – Fri)
Colina Park Golf Course
4085 52nd StGreat food & beverages in the pro shop! Colina Park is an 18-hole golf course open to the public 7 days/wk. This City Heights attraction offers guests of all skill levels a fun and challenging way to test their golfing. Guests can come and play here with family, friends, or colleagues if they’re looking for a bit of competition. They can enjoy walking an 18-hole round of golf in less than three hours, which is a great way to get some exercise while having fun and improving your skills.
Price: Mid-range
Opening hours: 7am – 6pm (Mon – Fri)