Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Great spot for coffee and fresh, homemade scones with jam!
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rebecca's
3015 Juniper Street
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great spot for coffee and fresh, homemade scones with jam!
Fantastic crepes, croque monsieur, coffee or tea. Authentic french cafe with nice outdoor seating!
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th St
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic crepes, croque monsieur, coffee or tea. Authentic french cafe with nice outdoor seating!
Lovely atmosphere and great pastas, etc.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alexander's
3391 30th St
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely atmosphere and great pastas, etc.
Great food and bluegrass on Sundays.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Comal
3946 Illinois St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food and bluegrass on Sundays.
Local beer on tap, great burgers and lovely out-door patio.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Station Tavern
2204 Fern St
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local beer on tap, great burgers and lovely out-door patio.
Stop here before a movie at the Ken for a romantic dinner of Moules-frites and french wine or basil martini! This is one of our favorites and a short drive to the historic Kensington area of town.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams Ave
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stop here before a movie at the Ken for a romantic dinner of Moules-frites and french wine or basil martini! This is one of our favorites and a short drive to the historic Kensington area of town.
Fantastic tacos and burgers!
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University Avenue
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic tacos and burgers!
Great breakfasts and homemade bread.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
2977 Upas St
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great breakfasts and homemade bread.
Vintage 20's bungalow next to the La Jolla coves - parking is tough, but worth the effort. Highly recommended for brunch or lunch. Gorgeous views!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast Blvd
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintage 20's bungalow next to the La Jolla coves - parking is tough, but worth the effort. Highly recommended for brunch or lunch. Gorgeous views!
Owned by the family that owns Brockton Villa, they have live music, a full bar and fantastic food. Just south of the Village, in Bird Rock, there is easier parking, shops and beautiful ocean views!
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla Blvd
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Owned by the family that owns Brockton Villa, they have live music, a full bar and fantastic food. Just south of the Village, in Bird Rock, there is easier parking, shops and beautiful ocean views!
Yelp it. I liked it, but others didn't. I recommend it for a celebratory lunch.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prospect Bar and Lounge
1025 Prospect St
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yelp it. I liked it, but others didn't. I recommend it for a celebratory lunch.
Nice little sushi restaurant in the neighborhood - walkable from our house. Excellent sushi and I love the teriyaki dinner which comes with salad and rice. Good value and great service.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zensei Sushi
3396 30th Street
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice little sushi restaurant in the neighborhood - walkable from our house. Excellent sushi and I love the teriyaki dinner which comes with salad and rice. Good value and great service.
Cool decor, great food and service, fantastic happy hour - for only six dollars, including $3 draft beers!
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th St
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool decor, great food and service, fantastic happy hour - for only six dollars, including $3 draft beers!

Shopping

Great spot for buying mid-century gifts, cards and housewares!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PROGRESS
2225 30th Street
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great spot for buying mid-century gifts, cards and housewares!
Fantastic authentic thin crust pizza, amazing service and lovely indoor or outdoor seating!
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic authentic thin crust pizza, amazing service and lovely indoor or outdoor seating!
Great gifts, cards and housewares. Tons of items by local artisans.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pigment
3801 30th St
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great gifts, cards and housewares. Tons of items by local artisans.
Shop to your heart’s content at The Grove, for gifts and hand-made goodies for yourself, your home, your friends. They also offer classes.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grove at Juniper & 30th
3010 Juniper Street
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shop to your heart’s content at The Grove, for gifts and hand-made goodies for yourself, your home, your friends. They also offer classes.
Make Good sells handmade gifts crafted by local artisans. Home goods, artwork, clothing, jewelry and other handmade items are on display in this cozy store—many of which come from recycled products.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Make Good
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Make Good sells handmade gifts crafted by local artisans. Home goods, artwork, clothing, jewelry and other handmade items are on display in this cozy store—many of which come from recycled products.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music, great martinis and Wednesday evening game night.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whistle Stop
2236 Fern St
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Live music, great martinis and Wednesday evening game night.
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Everything Else

I recommend getting pizza dough to go. We have a pizza stone you can use to make your own pizza, or order there to go! Great wine and beer selection and sandwiches are good.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mazara Trattoria
2302 30th St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I recommend getting pizza dough to go. We have a pizza stone you can use to make your own pizza, or order there to go! Great wine and beer selection and sandwiches are good.
Tennis, recreational and lap swimming and trail hiking! Also, ask us about the Bird Park summer concert series at Upas and 28th streets.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morley Field Sports Complex
2221 Morley Field Dr
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tennis, recreational and lap swimming and trail hiking! Also, ask us about the Bird Park summer concert series at Upas and 28th streets.
Independent Theater - the best in SD!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark's Ken Cinema
4061 Adams Ave
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Independent Theater - the best in SD!
The perfect place to buy a house warming gift or some really stylish clothing, jewelry or gift for yourself!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JUNC
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The perfect place to buy a house warming gift or some really stylish clothing, jewelry or gift for yourself!

Arts & Culture

The 2014 Bird Park Summer Concerts are every other Saturday, 6/14 - 8/9, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Bird Park (Upas St @ 28th Street in North Park).
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Park
Pershing Drive
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 2014 Bird Park Summer Concerts are every other Saturday, 6/14 - 8/9, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Bird Park (Upas St @ 28th Street in North Park).
Ray St Art Walk / Open Studios Second Saturday of every month 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Ray Street Studios
Ray St Art Walk / Open Studios Second Saturday of every month 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Public course, reasonable fees, 9 or 18 holes, or buy a bucket of balls and spend an hour, then grab a beer and check out the AMAZING view of San Diego and Point Loma!
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balboa Park Golf Course
2600 Golf Course Dr
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Public course, reasonable fees, 9 or 18 holes, or buy a bucket of balls and spend an hour, then grab a beer and check out the AMAZING view of San Diego and Point Loma!
So many activities and events to list here. Check for museum hours and special events on the website. Be sure to check out the Spreckels Organ Pavilion!
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
So many activities and events to list here. Check for museum hours and special events on the website. Be sure to check out the Spreckels Organ Pavilion!
Wear comfortable shoes, plan to spend the day and start off with the bus tour!
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wear comfortable shoes, plan to spend the day and start off with the bus tour!
Fantastic contemporary art museum. I strongly recommend the trip if you're a fan of modern/contemporary art. Great views of the ocean and cove out of the huge windows. Nice cafe for lunch too!
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect St
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic contemporary art museum. I strongly recommend the trip if you're a fan of modern/contemporary art. Great views of the ocean and cove out of the huge windows. Nice cafe for lunch too!

Sightseeing

This is our favorite beach. Easy access (just one flight of stairs from the street), beautiful cove and very much a locals beach. Highly recommended! Ask us for the "secret" parking area.
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Windansea Beach
Neptune Pl
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is our favorite beach. Easy access (just one flight of stairs from the street), beautiful cove and very much a locals beach. Highly recommended! Ask us for the "secret" parking area.
Tons to do in La Jolla: Shopping, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling. Check out La Jolla Cave Shell Shop - a tunnel that descends 145 steps to Sunny Jim Cave below.
492 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla
492 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tons to do in La Jolla: Shopping, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling. Check out La Jolla Cave Shell Shop - a tunnel that descends 145 steps to Sunny Jim Cave below.
You can drive over the bridge, or take the ferry to Coronado from the Harbor. Rent bikes and ride around the island for a really fun day!
487 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coronado Island
487 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You can drive over the bridge, or take the ferry to Coronado from the Harbor. Rent bikes and ride around the island for a really fun day!
Classic turn of the century hotel with shops, restaurants and bars inside the hotel. Don't miss the photo wall off the lobby to get the lowdown on the history. Expensive to eat/drink, but worth it!
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Classic turn of the century hotel with shops, restaurants and bars inside the hotel. Don't miss the photo wall off the lobby to get the lowdown on the history. Expensive to eat/drink, but worth it!