Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Super convenient for coffee, lunch, dinner, and even drinks. The sangria is fantastic.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SoleLuna Cafe
702 Ash StSuper convenient for coffee, lunch, dinner, and even drinks. The sangria is fantastic.
If you're vegan, you absolutely must eat here during your stay. Always get the daily special and at least one of the desserts. The strawberry shake or any of the cupcakes are on my standby list.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evolution
2965 Fifth AveIf you're vegan, you absolutely must eat here during your stay. Always get the daily special and at least one of the desserts. The strawberry shake or any of the cupcakes are on my standby list.
If you're in the mood to splurge on fine dining, then Uber over to Mister A's for the best views in the city. Go for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner. This place books quickly on weekends.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveIf you're in the mood to splurge on fine dining, then Uber over to Mister A's for the best views in the city. Go for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner. This place books quickly on weekends.
Too trendy for my taste, but this newly opened bar/restaurant is all the rage right now and were the cool folk go to dine. Make reservations if you want a table. Community seating is kind of a drag.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdToo trendy for my taste, but this newly opened bar/restaurant is all the rage right now and were the cool folk go to dine. Make reservations if you want a table. Community seating is kind of a drag.
Sangria city. Seriously. Red. White. And then some. Plus the patio is perfect for people watching.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth AveSangria city. Seriously. Red. White. And then some. Plus the patio is perfect for people watching.
Everything Else
This neighborhood bodega is perfect for picking up forgotten essentials and has a decent beer and wine selection.
El Cortez Gourmet Mart
702 Ash StThis neighborhood bodega is perfect for picking up forgotten essentials and has a decent beer and wine selection.
You're walking distance to one of the most beautiful parks in the city. Balboa Park is home to stunning gardens, great trails, fantastic museums, outdoor concerts, and many a picnic spot.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
You're walking distance to one of the most beautiful parks in the city. Balboa Park is home to stunning gardens, great trails, fantastic museums, outdoor concerts, and many a picnic spot.
Right on the bay with restaurants, beautiful outdoor areas, and cute shops, this place is a tourist trap frequented by locals for a reason.
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrRight on the bay with restaurants, beautiful outdoor areas, and cute shops, this place is a tourist trap frequented by locals for a reason.
The famous Stone Brewing Co has a new Point Loma location. Same great beers and food, but much more convenient than Escondido.
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdThe famous Stone Brewing Co has a new Point Loma location. Same great beers and food, but much more convenient than Escondido.
San Diego's new waterfront park is a great place to take the kiddos or to sit and read.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque frente al mar
1600 Pacific HwySan Diego's new waterfront park is a great place to take the kiddos or to sit and read.
For those who need to get their CrossFit in, East Village offers the most flexible open gym hours around and is walking distance from the Hill.
Bear Republic
840 G StFor those who need to get their CrossFit in, East Village offers the most flexible open gym hours around and is walking distance from the Hill.
Drinks & Nightlife
Love isn't a strong enough word for this Mexican restaurant. The ambiance, street-style tacos, and guacamole make it a most-stop downtown eatery.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrLove isn't a strong enough word for this Mexican restaurant. The ambiance, street-style tacos, and guacamole make it a most-stop downtown eatery.
One of San Diego's better craft breweries, complete with a massive tasting room and a decent menu.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StOne of San Diego's better craft breweries, complete with a massive tasting room and a decent menu.
Tucked away in the Marina district, this hip little bar is dark in all the right places. The cocktails and bartenders are exceptional. Happy hour prices make this place an uber find.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lion's Share
629 Kettner BlvdTucked away in the Marina district, this hip little bar is dark in all the right places. The cocktails and bartenders are exceptional. Happy hour prices make this place an uber find.
There's nothing cultural or particularly unique about this bar, but it's big, airy, and full of TVs, which makes it a great hang out for sports fans.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
barleymash
600 Fifth AveThere's nothing cultural or particularly unique about this bar, but it's big, airy, and full of TVs, which makes it a great hang out for sports fans.
You could follow the masses to the Bootlegger or choose this great downtown bar instead.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knotty Barrel
844 Market StYou could follow the masses to the Bootlegger or choose this great downtown bar instead.
Bailiwick
756 Fifth AveCool without being pretentious, just how good bars should be.
Essentials
Who would a thunk a little downtown bodega could be so hip as to have a smorgasbord of vegan treats, natural food items, and craft beer.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods
1036 7th AveWho would a thunk a little downtown bodega could be so hip as to have a smorgasbord of vegan treats, natural food items, and craft beer.