Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
A slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
6 locals recommend
The Rail
3796 Fifth AveA slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
45 locals recommend
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington StA complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StA bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
The largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
45 locals recommend
Aero Club Bar
3365 India StThe largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
Kava Lounge
2812 Kettner BlvdGroovy underground beats and local artists selling jewelry most nights. Check it out!
The Casbah
2501 Kettner BlvdWorld famous underground music venue/dive bar. A must see!!
Food Scene
Great Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
43 locals recommend
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth AveGreat Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
My FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
22 locals recommend
PHÓ Fifth Avenue
3807 Fifth AveMy FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch StCool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
139 locals recommend
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StAwesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
The Red Door
741 W Washington StGreat food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
Famous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
185 locals recommend
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveFamous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
Luna Grill
350 University AveAn awesome spot for a quick and healthy lunch.
A fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
23 locals recommend
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth AvenueA fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveYou must go here for breakfast!!!
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch StBest coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
Literally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
42 locals recommend
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington StLiterally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
67 locals recommend
Bankers Hill
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University AveGreat Indian food! Friendly service and cool vibe:)
Our FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
19 locals recommend
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
3940 Fourth AveOur FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StGreat slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth AveDelicious Ramen!
LOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)
17 locals recommend
Parma Cucina Italiana
3850 Fifth AveLOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)
Everything Else
My ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
22 locals recommend
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch StMy ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
The famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveSo close, and sooo interesting!
Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
3862 Fifth AveThrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveJust a couple blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
Such an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Escapism Puzzle Room
3919 Fourth AveSuch an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!
61 locals recommend
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveGreat Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!