Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Big Front Door is a Deli right across the street which boasts elaborate sandwiches & salads are served in this tiny deli with a big front door & a few tables.
39 locals recommend
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdBig Front Door is a Deli right across the street which boasts elaborate sandwiches & salads are served in this tiny deli with a big front door & a few tables.
Outpost of a vegan counter-serve chain with Asian-accented menus that vary by location.
46 locals recommend
Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon BlvdOutpost of a vegan counter-serve chain with Asian-accented menus that vary by location.
Woodsy-chic cocktail bar serving bar bites with a twist & creative drinks, including spiked shakes. It’s located just around the corner on Park.
8 locals recommend
Hundred Proof
4130 Park BlvdWoodsy-chic cocktail bar serving bar bites with a twist & creative drinks, including spiked shakes. It’s located just around the corner on Park.
Great Breakfast and Brunch. You will have to wait at this location but it’s worth it. Mix and Match Benedict’s, Corned beef hash and famous pancake flavors. (Insider tip: download the app called “Nowait” it is blue with 3 lower case I’s on it. Snooze will allow you to add your name to the wait list ahead of time) the 45 minute to hour wait is more than worth it!
178 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveGreat Breakfast and Brunch. You will have to wait at this location but it’s worth it. Mix and Match Benedict’s, Corned beef hash and famous pancake flavors. (Insider tip: download the app called “Nowait” it is blue with 3 lower case I’s on it. Snooze will allow you to add your name to the wait list ahead of time) the 45 minute to hour wait is more than worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Small local wine bar with a great selection of wines and an amazing patio. They do not serve food but they do have small meat and cheese trays or delicious Panini's. Try the wine flight!
14 locals recommend
The Wine Lover
3968 Fifth AveSmall local wine bar with a great selection of wines and an amazing patio. They do not serve food but they do have small meat and cheese trays or delicious Panini's. Try the wine flight!
Sightseeing
La Jolla cove has been a go to spot for San Diego natives and visitors alike. Go see the Sea Lions and dolphins which regularly play in the cove. There is great snorkeling as well.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla cove has been a go to spot for San Diego natives and visitors alike. Go see the Sea Lions and dolphins which regularly play in the cove. There is great snorkeling as well.
Popular spot for viewing the tide pools and sunset.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrPopular spot for viewing the tide pools and sunset.
Take a kayak tour of La Jolla Cove. There are cliffs and caves with a lot of wild life. It is common to see whales and dolphins in the winter and spring time.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroTake a kayak tour of La Jolla Cove. There are cliffs and caves with a lot of wild life. It is common to see whales and dolphins in the winter and spring time.
Parks & Nature
You're only a short walk or car ride to Balboa Park which hosts more than 17 museums filled with everything from dinosaurs to space travel, science, photographs to old masters, and orchids. Plays, musicals, orchestras, ballet and the World Famous San Diego Zoo. There are numerous lush gardens from a cactus garden, botanical building and Lilly pond to a Japanese friendship garden. There are many arts and international culture associations. Balboa Golf Course is also located within the vast borders of the park. In the area is the 7 bridge walk. It is 5-7 mile loop that gives you a great tour through the area. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/seven-bridge-walk.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
You're only a short walk or car ride to Balboa Park which hosts more than 17 museums filled with everything from dinosaurs to space travel, science, photographs to old masters, and orchids. Plays, musicals, orchestras, ballet and the World Famous San Diego Zoo. There are numerous lush gardens from a cactus garden, botanical building and Lilly pond to a Japanese friendship garden. There are many arts and international culture associations. Balboa Golf Course is also located within the vast borders of the park. In the area is the 7 bridge walk. It is 5-7 mile loop that gives you a great tour through the area. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/seven-bridge-walk.
Arts & Culture
This is the birthplace of San Diego! Centrally located in the SE corner of the I5 & I8 interchange you can revisit the roots of what makes San Diego Americas finest city! There are markets and plazas with many eateries and shopping.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
This is the birthplace of San Diego! Centrally located in the SE corner of the I5 & I8 interchange you can revisit the roots of what makes San Diego Americas finest city! There are markets and plazas with many eateries and shopping.
Shopping
Beautiful open air shopping mall with everything from your normal to extravagant
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdBeautiful open air shopping mall with everything from your normal to extravagant
Essentials
Nice farmers market grocery store right across the street for any thing you may need to stock your fridge with fresh local goodies
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrNice farmers market grocery store right across the street for any thing you may need to stock your fridge with fresh local goodies