Guide Book to Bird Rock and the beach area
Food scene
Here are a few of our favorite eateries that are in the local area. San Diego has many many more downtown and around the area.
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdHigher end local American cuisine a few blocks away
Wheat & Water
5737 La Jolla BlvdLocal restaurant a few blocks away
The Promiscuous Fork
6984 La Jolla BlvdGreat place to check out in the La Jolla Village
Iron Pig Alehouse
1520 Garnet AveFavorite BBQ joint in Pacific Beach
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveGreat for breakfast in PB
Favorite Breakfast place in Mission Beach. Get there early it lines-up.
112 locals recommend
The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission BlvdFavorite Breakfast place in Mission Beach. Get there early it lines-up.
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdFantastic esspresso/coffee spot just a few blocks away
Very popular for breakfast or lunch on the boardwalk. Good food and nice lookout. The line gets long but moves fast so it is worth the wait. If you are lucky look for a table behind Swings and Things across the path. They will deliver your food there....right next to the pier for the best view.
208 locals recommend
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveVery popular for breakfast or lunch on the boardwalk. Good food and nice lookout. The line gets long but moves fast so it is worth the wait. If you are lucky look for a table behind Swings and Things across the path. They will deliver your food there....right next to the pier for the best view.
Lots of Mexican food to choose from in San Diego. This is our local favorite.
47 locals recommend
Taco Surf Pb
4657 Mission BlvdLots of Mexican food to choose from in San Diego. This is our local favorite.
French Gourmet is a quaint little local restaurant with excellent food and service. Happy Hour has great deals for dinner if you don' mind eating early.
73 locals recommend
The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise StFrench Gourmet is a quaint little local restaurant with excellent food and service. Happy Hour has great deals for dinner if you don' mind eating early.
Really great for breakfast. Highly recommend. If you get there after 9am be prepared to wait in line.
129 locals recommend
Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass StReally great for breakfast. Highly recommend. If you get there after 9am be prepared to wait in line.
We just found this place. Wonderful Afghan food. We usually go for lunch but it is probably just as good for dinner. If you are a foodie they have some really unique dishes.
Pamir Kabob House
737 Pearl StreetWe just found this place. Wonderful Afghan food. We usually go for lunch but it is probably just as good for dinner. If you are a foodie they have some really unique dishes.
Great place for dinner and drinks. Has nice outdoor seating when the weather is good (which is ALWAYS). Huge selection of tequilas and unique margaritas. This is southwest flare food with great choices. WE LOVE IT!
35 locals recommend
Pueblo
877 Hornblend StGreat place for dinner and drinks. Has nice outdoor seating when the weather is good (which is ALWAYS). Huge selection of tequilas and unique margaritas. This is southwest flare food with great choices. WE LOVE IT!
Sightseeing
Great spot for a picnic, sunset views or when the surf's up to watch the action!!!
23 locals recommend
Calumet Park
5435 Calumet AveGreat spot for a picnic, sunset views or when the surf's up to watch the action!!!
Great spot to hang out at the beach, sunset views or when the surf's up to watch the action!!!
1.5 mile walk from our place but worth it if you want to check-out the beautiful homes along the coastline.
272 locals recommend
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlGreat spot to hang out at the beach, sunset views or when the surf's up to watch the action!!!
1.5 mile walk from our place but worth it if you want to check-out the beautiful homes along the coastline.
Great spot for a beach day. Make sure to walk down to Kono's for lunch.
46 locals recommend
Law Street Beach
671 Ocean BlvdGreat spot for a beach day. Make sure to walk down to Kono's for lunch.
Another famous beach hang-out. This one is more popular for long boarders.
113 locals recommend
Tourmaline Surf Park
Another famous beach hang-out. This one is more popular for long boarders.
City advice
Getting around
Uber or car rental?
Renting a car at the airport is very easy and a great way to see the town. We also have quite a few local places walking distance and there are plenty of ride share services so UBER or LYFT work well if that is your preference.