Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Gold Donut
3460 Adams AvenueEl Zarape Mexican Eatery
3038 Adams AveCalifornia Burritos!
Venice Pizza House
3333 El Cajon BlvdBest Pizza!!
Mariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams AveFamily Owned, Homemade Ice Cream
One of the best burgers in town. There's always a line, but it's worth the wait. Overview: Ocean beach has a hippie vibe more so than other neighborhoods in San Diego. It has a smaller beach, but good antique shops line Newport Ave.
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveOne of the best burgers in town. There's always a line, but it's worth the wait. Overview: Ocean beach has a hippie vibe more so than other neighborhoods in San Diego. It has a smaller beach, but good antique shops line Newport Ave.
Our favorite bakery and donut shop. Grab a donut, cookie or cake and head across to the beach!
73 locals recommend
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrOur favorite bakery and donut shop. Grab a donut, cookie or cake and head across to the beach!
Best sushi in San Diego! Beware that this is an authentic sushi restaurant and plays "club" music.
18 locals recommend
Tokyo Sushi Loha
6502 El Cajon BlvdBest sushi in San Diego! Beware that this is an authentic sushi restaurant and plays "club" music.
Authentic Chicago Style Pizza- get the Pie Style (takes an hour to cook).
95 locals recommend
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StAuthentic Chicago Style Pizza- get the Pie Style (takes an hour to cook).
Essentials
Vons
3610 Adams AveSightseeing
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdHotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AvePacific Beach has a Cali Beach Style with a board walk that spans to Mission Beach. Rent bikes for the day, check out restaurants, shops and relax at the beach!
58 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierPacific Beach has a Cali Beach Style with a board walk that spans to Mission Beach. Rent bikes for the day, check out restaurants, shops and relax at the beach!
This is a favorite spot among surfers. Gorgeous, laid back, smaller beach. But not small child friendly as the beach is made up of a lot of large rocks that could be dangerous for toddlers.
272 locals recommend
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlThis is a favorite spot among surfers. Gorgeous, laid back, smaller beach. But not small child friendly as the beach is made up of a lot of large rocks that could be dangerous for toddlers.
Shopping
Antique Shopping on Newport Ave and have lunch at the famous burger joint- Hodad's. It's worth the wait in line!
12 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Antique Mall
4926 Newport AveAntique Shopping on Newport Ave and have lunch at the famous burger joint- Hodad's. It's worth the wait in line!
Parks & Nature
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainBest workout- hike up Cowles Mountain!
Famous Balboa Park is filled with museums, gorgeous iconic trees, buildings and the famous San Diego Zoo!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Famous Balboa Park is filled with museums, gorgeous iconic trees, buildings and the famous San Diego Zoo!