Shaun's favorite spots.
Food Scene
Here are a few of my favorite spots to go for food in town. I never recommend a place if there food isn't top notch. There is a little bit of everything for your visit, breakfast, dinner, desert! Enjoy and let me know what you liked.
The doughnuts are the best and they are a quick 12 minute walk from the house if you enjoy taking walks.
Finest Donuts of San Diego
3458 University AvenueThe doughnuts are the best and they are a quick 12 minute walk from the house if you enjoy taking walks.
My absolute favorite spot for messy, cheesy Carne Asada and Shrimp fries. They are the best. Everything cooked fresh to order and quick.
132 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StMy absolute favorite spot for messy, cheesy Carne Asada and Shrimp fries. They are the best. Everything cooked fresh to order and quick.
My favorite breakfast spot in town. Go early, though they do have text notification where you can check in then walk around the local area and get notified prior to your table being ready. The pancakes are the best!
178 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveMy favorite breakfast spot in town. Go early, though they do have text notification where you can check in then walk around the local area and get notified prior to your table being ready. The pancakes are the best!
This place is INCREDIBLE. The scenery the food and the views of Little Italy are awesome. Get the soufflé pancakes there AMAZING!
72 locals recommend
Morning Glory
550 W Date StThis place is INCREDIBLE. The scenery the food and the views of Little Italy are awesome. Get the soufflé pancakes there AMAZING!
This place is incredible and one of my absolute favorite dinner spots to go to. Call for reservations and order the squash blossoms they are to die for.
62 locals recommend
Barbusa
1917 India StThis place is incredible and one of my absolute favorite dinner spots to go to. Call for reservations and order the squash blossoms they are to die for.
If you make it to another suggestion Morning Glory you will see resemblances from there in Born and Raised. Classic place to go on a date with an interior that you can appreciate while the food is mouth watering. I love to go here and it most recently was the place of choice for my partners birthday!
124 locals recommend
Born and Raised
1909 India StIf you make it to another suggestion Morning Glory you will see resemblances from there in Born and Raised. Classic place to go on a date with an interior that you can appreciate while the food is mouth watering. I love to go here and it most recently was the place of choice for my partners birthday!
Best Cupcakes in town. The friendliest staff. Christopher the owner is awesome and a good friend of mine. When ever I need a satisfying desert (I love sweets) I always stop here.
Babycakes Hillcrest
3795 Fourth AveBest Cupcakes in town. The friendliest staff. Christopher the owner is awesome and a good friend of mine. When ever I need a satisfying desert (I love sweets) I always stop here.
The single serving cakes are awesome! Look for parking on the street though it can be difficult. I always recommend just taking an Uber or Lyft anytime going downtown and even practice this myself. It's much easier and hassle free.
220 locals recommend
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveThe single serving cakes are awesome! Look for parking on the street though it can be difficult. I always recommend just taking an Uber or Lyft anytime going downtown and even practice this myself. It's much easier and hassle free.
This place is fantastic. The decor is taken from an old church in Mexico and the food is unique and taste incredible.
Quixote
This place is fantastic. The decor is taken from an old church in Mexico and the food is unique and taste incredible.
Beginners Diner
My favorite late night spot. Open all night but not late night food. it's fantastic!
Quixote
This place is incredible. Te best mexican cuisine in town and a must stop for any traveler.
While staying in an Airbnb you still get to enjoy the luxuries of the best hotel bar in town. The hotel bar is a fantastic casual place to enjoy a drink with friends and a must see.
38 locals recommend
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdWhile staying in an Airbnb you still get to enjoy the luxuries of the best hotel bar in town. The hotel bar is a fantastic casual place to enjoy a drink with friends and a must see.
Another hot spot at the Lafayettte. games, cocktails, and an incredible ambiance. Check it out!
The Gutter
Another hot spot at the Lafayettte. games, cocktails, and an incredible ambiance. Check it out!
Neighborhoods
Some of my favorite spots to visit whether shopping, hanging out or sight seeing you will find some great things to experience in all these spots.
I love this place if you look around there are great valet spots or just parking a few blocks away then walking into the heart of the Village for eating, shopping and just hanging out!
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
I love this place if you look around there are great valet spots or just parking a few blocks away then walking into the heart of the Village for eating, shopping and just hanging out!
One of the best places to walk around and go bar hoping, great shopping, inclusive vibes and fun go party.
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StOne of the best places to walk around and go bar hoping, great shopping, inclusive vibes and fun go party.
North park is an up and coming hip spot to party late and or walk around shop and eat. With a large number of breweries and a relaxed vibe I find myself recommending this area over downtown San Diego for there great nightlife.
439 locals recommend
North Park
North park is an up and coming hip spot to party late and or walk around shop and eat. With a large number of breweries and a relaxed vibe I find myself recommending this area over downtown San Diego for there great nightlife.
Sightseeing
These are some great spaces that you may miss over if just traveling on your own or coming to San Diego for the first time. They are definitely tourist destinations but places I love to visit regularly.
Beautiful walks and gardens to view. Friendly people and some great outdoor restaurants, tap rooms and café.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Beautiful walks and gardens to view. Friendly people and some great outdoor restaurants, tap rooms and café.
This place is right on the water with great fun little niche shopping spots. I love the hot sauce stand. Parking is available for a $8 per hour or part therof or you could just take an $8 to $12 Uber there and back and it would be less hassle.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrThis place is right on the water with great fun little niche shopping spots. I love the hot sauce stand. Parking is available for a $8 per hour or part therof or you could just take an $8 to $12 Uber there and back and it would be less hassle.
Breweries
The Peanut Butter Stout is a must try. Chill vibes, busy setting and great beer.
59 locals recommend
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E BroadwayThe Peanut Butter Stout is a must try. Chill vibes, busy setting and great beer.
One of the best brews in town and a local favorite. A little further then most from my space but well worth the light travel.
11 locals recommend
Groundswell Brew Tasting Room (San Diego)
6304 Riverdale StOne of the best brews in town and a local favorite. A little further then most from my space but well worth the light travel.
Great brew and great reviews this is a top rated brewery in town.
7 locals recommend
Pariah Brewing Company
3052 El Cajon BlvdGreat brew and great reviews this is a top rated brewery in town.
Citizen Brewers
5837 Mission Gorge RdHighly rated and reviewed Citizen Brewers is a great choice for some great brew.
The super chill vibe and the best seating outside or inside it's comfortable. It is like being in your living room but not.
6 locals recommend
Pure Project North Park
2867 El Cajon BoulevardThe super chill vibe and the best seating outside or inside it's comfortable. It is like being in your living room but not.