Marie’s Guidebook for San Diego
Food scene
Great breakfast right by Crystal Pier. Locals love this place!
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveGreat breakfast right by Crystal Pier. Locals love this place!
Wonderful breakfast place. If it's crowded, put your name on the list and stroll around La Jolla while you wait.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveWonderful breakfast place. If it's crowded, put your name on the list and stroll around La Jolla while you wait.
Delicious and a great option if you can't get into The Cottage (which is across the street).
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
7660 Fay AveDelicious and a great option if you can't get into The Cottage (which is across the street).
My favorite local bar and restaurant. Great food and great service.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdMy favorite local bar and restaurant. Great food and great service.
My favorite Italian restaurant in La Jolla. They take reservations. It's fun to sit at the bar and dine as well.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piatti
2182 Avenida De La PlayaMy favorite Italian restaurant in La Jolla. They take reservations. It's fun to sit at the bar and dine as well.
Great local coffee shop. Very friendly.
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdGreat local coffee shop. Very friendly.
Spice & Rice Kitchen
7734 Girard AveMy favorite local Thai place.
Los Dos Pedros
723 Turquoise StFantastic burritos!
Don Bravo
5504 La Jolla BlvdMore great Mexican food.
Great sushi . . . go early if you can because it's small and gets filled quickly. Their takeout is great, too.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mister Sushi
1535 Garnet AveGreat sushi . . . go early if you can because it's small and gets filled quickly. Their takeout is great, too.
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdWhere the locals hang out.
Upscale dining on one floor. Great ocean view deck with more casual dining upstairs.
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StUpscale dining on one floor. Great ocean view deck with more casual dining upstairs.
Upscale Mexican. Expensive but delicious.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StUpscale Mexican. Expensive but delicious.
West End
5157 La Jolla BlvdSerious locals bar.
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StUpscale bar right on the water.
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdUpscale bar and restaurant right on the water.
Flamingo Deck
4110 Mission BoulevardGreat rooftop bar.
Great spot right in the middle of Garnet Avenue, where the action is.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Pacific Beach West
1186 Garnet AveGreat spot right in the middle of Garnet Avenue, where the action is.
Grocery Stores
Vons
1702 Garnet AveClassic grocery store. They have it all.
Gelson's Market
730 Turquoise StRalphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrTrader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveSprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveBeaches
Tourmaline Surf Park
Fun spot for kids to play by the bay.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa Fanuel
4000 Fanuel StFun spot for kids to play by the bay.
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlWalk out on the pier and enjoy the breeze, the salt spray, and the view.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Pier
Crystal PierWalk out on the pier and enjoy the breeze, the salt spray, and the view.
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroBike ride, rollerblade, run, walk - get outside and enjoy the gorgeous path along the bay
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Bay
Bike ride, rollerblade, run, walk - get outside and enjoy the gorgeous path along the bay
Children's Pool La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd SPlaya Coronado
Torrey Pines State Beach
Parks
My favorite park in all of San Diego . . . and it's a five minute walk from here.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdMy favorite park in all of San Diego . . . and it's a five minute walk from here.
Calumet Park
5435 Calumet AveGreat sunset spot
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrGreat views!
Awesome panoramic view of San Diego. Go on a clear day and you'll see for miles.
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soledad Mountain
Awesome panoramic view of San Diego. Go on a clear day and you'll see for miles.
Not to be missed. Take time to stroll around, visit one of the many museums, see a play at The Old Globe, have a meal at The Prado, listen to a performance at the Organ Pavilion, visit the Japanese tea garden, etc. Balboa Park is a gem.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
Not to be missed. Take time to stroll around, visit one of the many museums, see a play at The Old Globe, have a meal at The Prado, listen to a performance at the Organ Pavilion, visit the Japanese tea garden, etc. Balboa Park is a gem.
Maruta gardner playground
1100 W Mission Bay DrFun playground for kids.
Malls
Newly remodeled, upscale shopping experience. Lots of good restaurants.
381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrNewly remodeled, upscale shopping experience. Lots of good restaurants.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd A nice shopping mall.
More low-key mall. AMC movie theater is here.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio NMore low-key mall. AMC movie theater is here.
Fun Things to Do
SUNDAYS 9AM - 1PM at La Jolla Elementary School
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard AveSUNDAYS 9AM - 1PM at La Jolla Elementary School
TUESDAYS 3PM - 6PM 901 Hornblend Street
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StTUESDAYS 3PM - 6PM 901 Hornblend Street
WEDNESDAYS 4PM - 8PM 4900 Newport Avenue
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveWEDNESDAYS 4PM - 8PM 4900 Newport Avenue
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StSATURDAYS 8AM- 2PM
Nails By the Sea
5590 La Jolla Boulevardmani-pedi and a great massage
you can rent surfboards, bikes and wetsuits here
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Rock Surf
5509 La Jolla Blvdyou can rent surfboards, bikes and wetsuits here
Pacific Beach Bike Shop
1815 Garnet AveYou can rent bikes here.
You can rent bikes and/or book a bike tour.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Beach Bikes
910 Grand AveYou can rent bikes and/or book a bike tour.
Great place to walk, rent charter boards, sport fishing, etc.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island DrGreat place to walk, rent charter boards, sport fishing, etc.
Fun day trip to visit the exotic animals and enjoy amusement park fun.
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Fun day trip to visit the exotic animals and enjoy amusement park fun.
Our famous aquarium is about 5 miles away, located just above La Jolla Shores beach
366 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayOur famous aquarium is about 5 miles away, located just above La Jolla Shores beach
World famous zoo right in Balboa Park
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous zoo right in Balboa Park
A little bit of a drive, but great place to see animals close up
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdA little bit of a drive, but great place to see animals close up
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaRent kayaks
Awesome surf shop that offers lessons and camps.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surf Diva Shop & Surf School
2160 Avenida De La PlayaAwesome surf shop that offers lessons and camps.
Abundance of fun little restaurants to choose from overlooking the San Diego Bay - great for date night
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrAbundance of fun little restaurants to choose from overlooking the San Diego Bay - great for date night
Home of the San Diego PADRES baseball team. Located in the heart of downtown. Easy dinner in Seaport Village and head over to Petco to watch a fun ball game.
709 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdHome of the San Diego PADRES baseball team. Located in the heart of downtown. Easy dinner in Seaport Village and head over to Petco to watch a fun ball game.
Located 35 miles north in Carlsbad. Fun amusement park for kids. Was my favorite place to take my kids when they were little.
1249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLocated 35 miles north in Carlsbad. Fun amusement park for kids. Was my favorite place to take my kids when they were little.
The town of Julian is popular day trip for San Diegans. It’s a historic mining town about an hour east of here. They are most known for their famous apple pie at Mom’s Bakery. If you go in the fall, make sure to go apple picking. Super cute, little town.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79The town of Julian is popular day trip for San Diegans. It’s a historic mining town about an hour east of here. They are most known for their famous apple pie at Mom’s Bakery. If you go in the fall, make sure to go apple picking. Super cute, little town.
Fun spot to walk around, get souvenirs, and have delicious Mexican food.
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town
Fun spot to walk around, get souvenirs, and have delicious Mexican food.
More than 30 restored Navy aircraft and the incredible views of San Diego Bay
775 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrMore than 30 restored Navy aircraft and the incredible views of San Diego Bay
Beachfront amusement park featuring The Giant Dipper.
The Giant Dipper was built in 1925, during the Golden Age of wooden roller coasters.
689 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdBeachfront amusement park featuring The Giant Dipper.
The Giant Dipper was built in 1925, during the Golden Age of wooden roller coasters.
Gaslamp Quarter
Hermosa Surf
5636 La Jolla BoulevardHead back home with a hoodie or hat from the coolest local surf shop for the last 45 years.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mitch's Surf Shop
631 Pearl StHead back home with a hoodie or hat from the coolest local surf shop for the last 45 years.
Laundromat
Close by and clean.
Clean Waves Laundry
2267 Garnet AvenuePacific Beach Dry Cleaning and Laundry
1902 Balboa Ave