Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Super friendly staff, great coffee/espresso and best acia bowls in town!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lazy Hummingbird Coffee & Tea House
4876 Santa Monica AveSuper friendly staff, great coffee/espresso and best acia bowls in town!
Great coffee/espresso, Vegan/Gluten Free baked goods from Cafe Gratitude, Unique drinks like Tumeric Latte and Matcha Green Tea Latte, and AmeriCoco (coconut water Americano)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Nest coffee & tea
5032 Niagara AveGreat coffee/espresso, Vegan/Gluten Free baked goods from Cafe Gratitude, Unique drinks like Tumeric Latte and Matcha Green Tea Latte, and AmeriCoco (coconut water Americano)
Best gourmet, grass-fed burgers! Many delicious beers on tap.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StBest gourmet, grass-fed burgers! Many delicious beers on tap.
Great breakfast/lunch cafe thats just 2 blocks from my studio. Walk over grab breakfast, and then walk the sunset cliffs after eating.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdGreat breakfast/lunch cafe thats just 2 blocks from my studio. Walk over grab breakfast, and then walk the sunset cliffs after eating.
Great Indian food and beers. Also great for takeout/delivery
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sundara
1774 Sunset Cliffs BlvdGreat Indian food and beers. Also great for takeout/delivery
Good food and drinks with a lot of variety, beer, wine and cocktails
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveGood food and drinks with a lot of variety, beer, wine and cocktails
Great fast casual tacos right by the beach. The fish,shrimp and steak tacos and burritos are bomb!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport AveGreat fast casual tacos right by the beach. The fish,shrimp and steak tacos and burritos are bomb!
Not to miss on a Wednesday from 4-7pm, local produce, live music, and great food.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveNot to miss on a Wednesday from 4-7pm, local produce, live music, and great food.
Best and biggest Farmers Market in the city. Sundays from 9am-2pm.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StBest and biggest Farmers Market in the city. Sundays from 9am-2pm.
One of the better higher end restaurants in Ocean Beach. Must try the famous Brussels Sprouts, and great cocktails.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdOne of the better higher end restaurants in Ocean Beach. Must try the famous Brussels Sprouts, and great cocktails.
My favorite pizza in the city! Must try the pizza with bacon and an egg in the center!
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveMy favorite pizza in the city! Must try the pizza with bacon and an egg in the center!
My favorite spot for gourmet style tacos. Its fast casual, and they make each tortilla by hand to oder. Mmmm
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos Perla
3000 Upas StreetMy favorite spot for gourmet style tacos. Its fast casual, and they make each tortilla by hand to oder. Mmmm
Amazing carnitas, burgers, pork sandwiches and more. Best quality meat sourced locally.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueAmazing carnitas, burgers, pork sandwiches and more. Best quality meat sourced locally.
One of my favorite spots downtown for great upscale tacos and appetizers and drinks. Usually quite busy, so great people watching too
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrOne of my favorite spots downtown for great upscale tacos and appetizers and drinks. Usually quite busy, so great people watching too
Delicious chicken, fried chicken, and breakfast sandwiches done by Top Chef winner Richard Blais.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdDelicious chicken, fried chicken, and breakfast sandwiches done by Top Chef winner Richard Blais.
100% Vegan restaurant with a legendary following from LA and San Fran. They make everything in house including their almond milk.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Gratitude San Diego
1980 Kettner Blvd100% Vegan restaurant with a legendary following from LA and San Fran. They make everything in house including their almond milk.
Richard Blais's (Top Chef winner) upscale restaurant which features a menu full of his gastronomy masterpieces!
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdRichard Blais's (Top Chef winner) upscale restaurant which features a menu full of his gastronomy masterpieces!
My favorite Thai Restaurant for take out close to my studio. Their seafood specials are amazing.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supannee House of Thai Restaurant & Catering
2907 Shelter Island DrMy favorite Thai Restaurant for take out close to my studio. Their seafood specials are amazing.
Unreal Eritrean/Ethiopian food in a hip neighborhood (University Heights) using locally sourced and high quality produce and meats.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park BlvdUnreal Eritrean/Ethiopian food in a hip neighborhood (University Heights) using locally sourced and high quality produce and meats.
My favorite Thai in the city. Its fast casual but usually very busy with few tables.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bahn Thai
4646 Park BlvdMy favorite Thai in the city. Its fast casual but usually very busy with few tables.
This is a hidden gem in La Jolla. Its a fish market but they serve up fish tacos, fish sandwiches, seafood salads, grilled fish, and wind and beer. Super fresh and great prices.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StThis is a hidden gem in La Jolla. Its a fish market but they serve up fish tacos, fish sandwiches, seafood salads, grilled fish, and wind and beer. Super fresh and great prices.
Fast Casual salads, plates, veggies and more. My go to place when I want to eat out healthy. Great for lunch too.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur RdFast Casual salads, plates, veggies and more. My go to place when I want to eat out healthy. Great for lunch too.
Indoor Market with a variety of fast casual eateries all in different stalls. Also a large bar (Bottlecraft) and some shopping.
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Público de Liberty
2820 Historic Decatur RdIndoor Market with a variety of fast casual eateries all in different stalls. Also a large bar (Bottlecraft) and some shopping.
Best Italian food in San Diego. Quaint spot owned and operated by an Italian family.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StBest Italian food in San Diego. Quaint spot owned and operated by an Italian family.
Essentials
Craft beers, wine, great sandwiches for the beach, and great for appetizers (cheese and crackers, chips and salsa, etc.)
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveCraft beers, wine, great sandwiches for the beach, and great for appetizers (cheese and crackers, chips and salsa, etc.)
Amazing organic and natural foods grocery store. Local and organic fruits and vegetables. Vegan cafe upstairs for breakfast lunch and dinner
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StAmazing organic and natural foods grocery store. Local and organic fruits and vegetables. Vegan cafe upstairs for breakfast lunch and dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing views of the sunset, lots of TV's for the game and solid food too.
228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveAmazing views of the sunset, lots of TV's for the game and solid food too.
Great little music venue for live bands and strong drinks.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon StreetGreat little music venue for live bands and strong drinks.
Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire StExcellent local craft beer bar
Beers, the beach and an amazing top deck to watch the waves and sunset.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Brewery
5041 Newport AveBeers, the beach and an amazing top deck to watch the waves and sunset.
Entertainment & Activities
Great local yoga studio with excellent teachers and a varied schedule.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riffs Yoga Studios - Ocean Beach
4893 Voltaire StGreat local yoga studio with excellent teachers and a varied schedule.
Elka Yoga & Wellness Center
4166 Voltaire StNice local studio with outdoor Aerial Yoga and indoor studio too.
Parks & Nature
Best spot for Sunsets in San Diego, and its only a 5 minute walk from my place!
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Natural de Sunset Cliffs en San Diego
Ladera StreetBest spot for Sunsets in San Diego, and its only a 5 minute walk from my place!
Great views, tide pools and history. Nice for running, biking and walking.
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGreat views, tide pools and history. Nice for running, biking and walking.
Sightseeing
Walk the longest non-commercial pier on the West Coast. Get a birds eye view of surfers and great people watching.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StWalk the longest non-commercial pier on the West Coast. Get a birds eye view of surfers and great people watching.
Arts & Culture
Great museums, walking, sightseeing, hanging in the park and the zoo!
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
Great museums, walking, sightseeing, hanging in the park and the zoo!