Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Best local non-franchise restaurant in close proximity. Upscale Italian. Made from scratch food.
Cafe Luna
11040 Rancho Carmel DrBest local non-franchise restaurant in close proximity. Upscale Italian. Made from scratch food.
Closest Sushi. Good quality, competitive prices. 50% off many of their rolls.
6 locals recommend
Sushi Hana
9869 Carmel Mountain RdClosest Sushi. Good quality, competitive prices. 50% off many of their rolls.
One of the best breakfasts you'll ever eat. I first ate at Snooze in Denver and when they opened up a few restaurants in San Diego, I was very excited! Long lines on Saturdays and Sundays if you don't get there before 8:00am
178 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveOne of the best breakfasts you'll ever eat. I first ate at Snooze in Denver and when they opened up a few restaurants in San Diego, I was very excited! Long lines on Saturdays and Sundays if you don't get there before 8:00am
Locally owned. NOT IHOP! Best buttermilk pancakes ever (except for Snooze who puts white chocolate syrup, etc on theirs). Basic eggs and bacon diner as well. Very long waits if you don't get there by 8am on the weekends.
14 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
14905 Pomerado RdLocally owned. NOT IHOP! Best buttermilk pancakes ever (except for Snooze who puts white chocolate syrup, etc on theirs). Basic eggs and bacon diner as well. Very long waits if you don't get there by 8am on the weekends.
Essentials
Coin Laundry
9995 Carmel Mountain RdClosest laundromat.
Vons
8310 Mira Mesa BlvdTrader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveParks & Nature
A hike to the top of Black Mountain gives you a great work out and a great view of the area.
8 locals recommend
Black Mountain Open Space Park
A hike to the top of Black Mountain gives you a great work out and a great view of the area.
My favorite hike in all of the United States. A bit of a work out if you hike all the way to the beach and back. A lovely stroll overlooking the cliffs if you want to stay on the top level. A lot of people park just north of Torrey Pines on the street along the ocean and walk up the road inside the paid parking area to get to the hiking trails (Saves you $10-15 I can't recall), and then hike down to the beach and back to your car. Takes 1-2 hours depending on how fast you are.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadMy favorite hike in all of the United States. A bit of a work out if you hike all the way to the beach and back. A lovely stroll overlooking the cliffs if you want to stay on the top level. A lot of people park just north of Torrey Pines on the street along the ocean and walk up the road inside the paid parking area to get to the hiking trails (Saves you $10-15 I can't recall), and then hike down to the beach and back to your car. Takes 1-2 hours depending on how fast you are.
Arts & Culture
This is the most visited museum in all of the U.S. if you can believe it. I was surprised to hear this. It is a WWII aircraft carrier that has a lot of history and wonderful docents.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThis is the most visited museum in all of the U.S. if you can believe it. I was surprised to hear this. It is a WWII aircraft carrier that has a lot of history and wonderful docents.