Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
CVS
3151 University AveConvenient 24 Hour pharmacy
Walgreens
3222 University AveConvenient, pharmacy
Vons
3610 Adams Ave5min Drive, Closest Grocery Store
The local organic chain's only location in SD. Great salad bar and hot food bar.
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveThe local organic chain's only location in SD. Great salad bar and hot food bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wang's North Park
3029 University AveGreat Food
Lots of Bar and Restaurants a few minutes away. A very gay friendly area.
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StLots of Bar and Restaurants a few minutes away. A very gay friendly area.
North Park
Bars, Restaurants, Trendy, Hipsters
Rich's
1051 University AveGood nightclub/bar on Weekends (gay)
The Hottest new club in San Diego. The biggest DJ's in the World! Calvin Harris, Krewella, Tiesto, and more!!
102 locals recommend
OMNIA Nightclub San Diego
454 Sixth AveThe Hottest new club in San Diego. The biggest DJ's in the World! Calvin Harris, Krewella, Tiesto, and more!!
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveVery popular Gay Bar/Restaurant
Cool bar with excellent food, serving food late. Try the Surf and Turf Tacos, you won't regret it. Great chips and salsa too!
66 locals recommend
La Puerta
560 Fourth AveCool bar with excellent food, serving food late. Try the Surf and Turf Tacos, you won't regret it. Great chips and salsa too!
Arts & Culture
One of the best zoo's in the world! Don't forget to see the pandas
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the best zoo's in the world! Don't forget to see the pandas
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdCatch a Padres Game, or see a concert
High Stakes Horse Racing here from mid July to September. Celebrity sightings abound.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
High Stakes Horse Racing here from mid July to September. Celebrity sightings abound.
Sightseeing
Balboa Park
Nice for a walk or a run.. Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.World Famous, The Home of Shamoo. Another top Tourist Spot!
Great area of town. Amazing coffee shops and the best in Italian Fare
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Great area of town. Amazing coffee shops and the best in Italian Fare
Coronado Island
One of the most beautiful beaches in San Diego
Great place to see a lot of cool aircraft and military exhibits. A Must see!
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrGreat place to see a lot of cool aircraft and military exhibits. A Must see!
Gorgeous beach town. High end shopping as well. Check out the seals! A Must see
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
Gorgeous beach town. High end shopping as well. Check out the seals! A Must see
Tijuana
Why not? Mexico is so close!! its very safe!
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainThe best hike in San Diego with great views at the top!
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveMany museums located on El Prado in Balboa Park. A Must see.
Japanese Friendship Garden
2215 Pan American Rd EAnother spot to see in Balboa Park
Old Town
Great area to walk around and grab lunch.
Pacific Beach
One of the busiest beaches in San Diego
Food Scene
Le Parfait Paris
555 G StBest Dessert in Town !! French Pastry ( I work there)
Starbucks
1206 28th St3 minute walk! Friendly Staff
Lots of hip Bars and Restaurants, and late night lounges. Must See
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Lots of hip Bars and Restaurants, and late night lounges. Must See
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveAmazing Breakfast (try the pancakes!!)
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveGreat Burger place! Organic and freshly made!
BCB Cafe
1010 University AveGreat NY style Bagels. Breakfast or Lunch
Great Happy Hour. Every day from 4p-6pm . Fun and festive Mexican Restaurant. Try the Margarita!!
60 locals recommend
Baja Betty's
1421 University AveGreat Happy Hour. Every day from 4p-6pm . Fun and festive Mexican Restaurant. Try the Margarita!!
Great view and amazing food. A bit pricy, but very much worth it! Business causal attire recommended
130 locals recommend
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrGreat view and amazing food. A bit pricy, but very much worth it! Business causal attire recommended
Great Fish and seafood made to order! Enjoy on their lovely deck overlooking the Harbour.
17 locals recommend
Anthony's Fish Grotto
9530 Murray DrGreat Fish and seafood made to order! Enjoy on their lovely deck overlooking the Harbour.
Bencotto
750 W Fir StThis is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Its simply amazing.
Super trendy/hot area (30th and Upas) This is the hottest of the spots. Noodle Bar
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StSuper trendy/hot area (30th and Upas) This is the hottest of the spots. Noodle Bar
Ponce's
4050 Adams AveDelish mexican fare.
Au Revoir French Bistro
420 Robinson AveVery good French Restaurant in Hillcrest
Romesco Mexiterranean Cocina
1490 Kettner BoulevardAmazing High End Mexican Cuisine
Shopping
Great outdoor shopping mall. High end shops and Department Stores. Nice Movie Theater too
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdGreat outdoor shopping mall. High end shops and Department Stores. Nice Movie Theater too
Vast selection of outlet stores from Nike to Armani to Converse. Great deals!
45 locals recommend
Outlets at the Border
4463 Camino De La PlazaVast selection of outlet stores from Nike to Armani to Converse. Great deals!
Everything Else
Black's Beach
The best and only nude beach around. (gay & straight areas)
Shopping, Food and AMC Movie Theater. Target is here also
135 locals recommend
Westfield Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio NShopping, Food and AMC Movie Theater. Target is here also