Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious fresh, local food and EXCELLENT draft beer selection, including local beers - and SD IPAs are becoming world-renowned... Picnic-table-style shared seating. Welcomes kids and even has games you can borrow.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdDelicious fresh, local food and EXCELLENT draft beer selection, including local beers - and SD IPAs are becoming world-renowned... Picnic-table-style shared seating. Welcomes kids and even has games you can borrow.
For the beer lovers, lots of great beer on tap, including lots of local San Diego beers.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StFor the beer lovers, lots of great beer on tap, including lots of local San Diego beers.
Food Scene
Nearest proper coffee, pour-over style.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon BlvdNearest proper coffee, pour-over style.
Best tequila bar ever! The ceviche is out of this world.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveBest tequila bar ever! The ceviche is out of this world.
Delicious Mexican - extensive vegetarian and vegan options, reasonable prices.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StDelicious Mexican - extensive vegetarian and vegan options, reasonable prices.
Great NY-style pizza, either by the slice or full pizzas, available for delivery. But if you eat in, there's also Racer 5 on tap, and some board games available for use. CASH ONLY.
213 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StGreat NY-style pizza, either by the slice or full pizzas, available for delivery. But if you eat in, there's also Racer 5 on tap, and some board games available for use. CASH ONLY.
Local, sustainably-raised pork and beef, butchered to your specifications. Also has a daily sandwich selection which is usually amazing...
The Heart and Trotter Butchery
2855 El Cajon BlvdLocal, sustainably-raised pork and beef, butchered to your specifications. Also has a daily sandwich selection which is usually amazing...
We usually get this to go. Delicious poke (and other Hawaiian-style food).
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th StWe usually get this to go. Delicious poke (and other Hawaiian-style food).
Highly recommend the San Diego burrito/tacos/quesa/bowl! (The What a Pig is quite good, too). They have games available for at the table - - including Connect Four!
Cruiser Taco
Highly recommend the San Diego burrito/tacos/quesa/bowl! (The What a Pig is quite good, too). They have games available for at the table - - including Connect Four!
Entertainment & Activities
Nearest walkable park. Has fields for soccer, tag, etc, a really good playground, public bathrooms, and, further down the block, public tennis and basketball courts.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Park Community Park
Howard AvenueNearest walkable park. Has fields for soccer, tag, etc, a really good playground, public bathrooms, and, further down the block, public tennis and basketball courts.
Nearest yoga center available for drop-ins.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StNearest yoga center available for drop-ins.
See recreational swim times here: http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/pdf/programguide/budkearnspoolsummer.pdf
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bud Kearns Memorial Swimming Pool
2229 Morley Field DrSee recreational swim times here: http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/pdf/programguide/budkearnspoolsummer.pdf
only open on weekends, best for small children: http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/balboa-park-miniature-railroad
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
only open on weekends, best for small children: http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/balboa-park-miniature-railroad
Recommended for adults and children of school age and up.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morley Field Disc Golf Course
3090 Pershing DrRecommended for adults and children of school age and up.
Great place for a picnic, soccer (there's a net in the garage that you can use), playground, etc. There's a fitness trail here and some great trails around/through the canyon for hiking/running.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morley Field Playground
2229 Morley Field DrGreat place for a picnic, soccer (there's a net in the garage that you can use), playground, etc. There's a fitness trail here and some great trails around/through the canyon for hiking/running.
Everything Else
Pacific Liquor
2931 El Cajon BlvdNearest liquor (or, as my kids call it, "lollipop") store. ;)
Nice big parking lot, large beach with bathroom available. Get there early, though (before 10am on weekends), parking fills quickly.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StNice big parking lot, large beach with bathroom available. Get there early, though (before 10am on weekends), parking fills quickly.
Essentials
Nearest walkable grocery store. The pin isn't showing properly on the map. The location should be 30th Street and Howard (one block south of El Cajon Blvd.).
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
3610 Adams AveNearest walkable grocery store. The pin isn't showing properly on the map. The location should be 30th Street and Howard (one block south of El Cajon Blvd.).
S & N Market
2936 Monroe AveGreat neighborhood liquor and snack shop.
Arts & Culture
Family Day 1-5pm Wed. $5 per person ages 8+ (max 2 kids per adult) for swim and food/drink chip: http://www.lafayettehotelsd.com/blog/weismuller-pool.htm
Adults 21+ welcome other days, same $5 fee.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdFamily Day 1-5pm Wed. $5 per person ages 8+ (max 2 kids per adult) for swim and food/drink chip: http://www.lafayettehotelsd.com/blog/weismuller-pool.htm
Adults 21+ welcome other days, same $5 fee.
There are lots of museums here, including the Timken Art Museum and the Botanic Gardens, both of which are free. Lots of great shows at The Old Globe, as well as the outdoor Lowell Davies. Also check out the puppet theater schedule for small kids. http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/Performing%20Arts Even just walking around in the park is really nice.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
There are lots of museums here, including the Timken Art Museum and the Botanic Gardens, both of which are free. Lots of great shows at The Old Globe, as well as the outdoor Lowell Davies. Also check out the puppet theater schedule for small kids. http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/Performing%20Arts Even just walking around in the park is really nice.
GREAT museum. The kids love it and there's an IMAX inside.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoGREAT museum. The kids love it and there's an IMAX inside.
Sightseeing
Don't miss the zoo!! VERY kid-friendly! Lots to do and see...
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrDon't miss the zoo!! VERY kid-friendly! Lots to do and see...