Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveClosest grocery store
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrClosest large grocery store. 6 blocks away.
CVS
1792 Garnet AveClosest large pharmacy. 6 blocks away.
Busy store (particularly on Monday evenings) but the lines move fast so actually the best store in terms of checkout time.
PLEASE NOTE: Airbnb keeps auto-changing the address of Trader Joe's which has moved from 1211 Garnet Avenue to 1640 Garnet Avenue
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveBusy store (particularly on Monday evenings) but the lines move fast so actually the best store in terms of checkout time.
PLEASE NOTE: Airbnb keeps auto-changing the address of Trader Joe's which has moved from 1211 Garnet Avenue to 1640 Garnet Avenue
Food Scene
Starbucks
4994 Newport AveOne of two closest Starbucks
One of two closest Starbucks (Better Buzz Coffee store is nicer and closer)
128 locals recommend
Starbucks
4994 Newport AveOne of two closest Starbucks (Better Buzz Coffee store is nicer and closer)
Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass StExcellent breakfast spot with large outside area.
Best place for breakfast and people watching in PB. Excellent in the evening - reasonably priced in the general bar area (a la carte); pricey in the sit down dining area.
163 locals recommend
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StBest place for breakfast and people watching in PB. Excellent in the evening - reasonably priced in the general bar area (a la carte); pricey in the sit down dining area.
Dessert shop for made-to-order ice cream sandwiches with freshly baked cookies, donuts & brownies.
97 locals recommend
The Baked Bear
4516 Mission BlvdDessert shop for made-to-order ice cream sandwiches with freshly baked cookies, donuts & brownies.
The best coffee shop in PB, just 50 yards from condo!
41 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Pacific Beach West
1186 Garnet AveThe best coffee shop in PB, just 50 yards from condo!
PB Pho & Grill
1007 Garnet AveGreat Vietnamese food at incredible prices!
Dave's Hot Chicken
1001 Garnet AveBest hot fried chicken in San Diego!
(1.5 blocks away)
Shopping
Quick Corner Liquor술가게
Closest Liquor store
Pangea is diverse marketplace with indie merchants offering local & international giftware, clothing & decor.
41 locals recommend
Pangaea Outpost
909 Garnet AvePangea is diverse marketplace with indie merchants offering local & international giftware, clothing & decor.
Everything Else
7-Eleven
6953 La Jolla BlvdClosest 7-Eleven
Drinks & Nightlife
Tavern at the Beach
1200 Garnet AveJust a block away!
710 Garnet Ave
710 Garnet AvenueClosest live music and one of the last live music venues in PB. 3 blocks away.
Cass Street Bar & Grill
4612 Cass StPool and shuffleboard beach bar with great bar food.
The Grass Skirt
910 Grand AveCool cocktail place
Parks & Nature
Fanuel Beach Park
4000 Fanuel StSmall children's park. 1/2 mile away.
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardBest beaches in California!
The Catamaran is on the sand on the Bay side. Tables and chairs (with umbrellas) on the sand by the water are open to the public (mandated so the Catamaran may also provide these facilities to their paying guests) as are their food and bar services. Budget friendly if one just uses the tables and chairs. Bar and food is good but at resort prices.
92 locals recommend
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdThe Catamaran is on the sand on the Bay side. Tables and chairs (with umbrellas) on the sand by the water are open to the public (mandated so the Catamaran may also provide these facilities to their paying guests) as are their food and bar services. Budget friendly if one just uses the tables and chairs. Bar and food is good but at resort prices.
Torrey Pines offers great hikes. Great views all over but the most scenic trail is the Guy Fleming Trail, which is a three-quarter of a mile loop trail.
To access there is a lower parking lot that provides access to the beach. From this parking lot, you can hike up a fairly steep trail to Guy Fleming (half a mile each way with 300-foot elevation gain). Just note that on busy days the upper lots can fill up.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines offers great hikes. Great views all over but the most scenic trail is the Guy Fleming Trail, which is a three-quarter of a mile loop trail.
To access there is a lower parking lot that provides access to the beach. From this parking lot, you can hike up a fairly steep trail to Guy Fleming (half a mile each way with 300-foot elevation gain). Just note that on busy days the upper lots can fill up.
Arts & Culture
Old Town
Oldest part of San Diego
Comic Con is always sold out but just going down to the Convention Center and hanging out is worth while!
19 locals recommend
Comic Con San Diego
Comic Con is always sold out but just going down to the Convention Center and hanging out is worth while!