Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Lolita's Mexican Food
202 Park BoulevardYummy Mexican food and good for a quick bite.
Chocolat Cremerie
509 Fifth AveDelicious desserts, gelato, and coffee.
Wonderful wine list, great food (try the mac and cheese or steak frites) and lovely atmposphere.
70 locals recommend
Cafe Chloe
721 Ninth AvenueWonderful wine list, great food (try the mac and cheese or steak frites) and lovely atmposphere.
Bandar Restaurant
845 Fourth AveGreat Persian food (try their "world famous" chicken).
A swanky joint by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey (Top Chef). It's a little spendy, but the food is delicious, the cocktails are fantastic, and the space is beautiful.
84 locals recommend
Searsucker San Diego
611 Fifth AveA swanky joint by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey (Top Chef). It's a little spendy, but the food is delicious, the cocktails are fantastic, and the space is beautiful.
Great for brunch but there can be a wait. If you're not starving, it's worth it for their banana blackberry pancakes.
96 locals recommend
The Mission
1250 J StGreat for brunch but there can be a wait. If you're not starving, it's worth it for their banana blackberry pancakes.
Another great brunch spot. Italian fare but they have all the savory and sweet treats you could want.
50 locals recommend
Monello
750 W Fir StAnother great brunch spot. Italian fare but they have all the savory and sweet treats you could want.
Bencotto
750 W Fir StDelicious Italian food. Enough said.
Awesome for happy hour. Delicious food and craft cocktails with a hip ambience.
61 locals recommend
Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India StAwesome for happy hour. Delicious food and craft cocktails with a hip ambience.
Bottega Americano
1195 Island AvenueDelicious everything!
Great Hawaiian fusion cuisine and tropical drinks. If you are in town for the 4th of July, it's an incredible place to watch the firework show!
17 locals recommend
Roy's Restaurant
8670 Genesee AveGreat Hawaiian fusion cuisine and tropical drinks. If you are in town for the 4th of July, it's an incredible place to watch the firework show!
The Kebab Shop
630 Ninth AveYummy doner kebabs!
If you're looking for very authentic and simple Mexican food this is the spot! Try the chorizo and fresh tortillas. Casual dining, great spot for lunch!
60 locals recommend
Las Cuatro Milpas
1857 Logan AveIf you're looking for very authentic and simple Mexican food this is the spot! Try the chorizo and fresh tortillas. Casual dining, great spot for lunch!
Great Vietnamese food and open really late! Try their pho and bun plates.
30 locals recommend
Saigon on Fifth
3900 Fifth AveGreat Vietnamese food and open really late! Try their pho and bun plates.
A great place for food or dessert. Try their gelato for a sweet treat!
43 locals recommend
Chocolat Hillcrest
3896 Fifth AveA great place for food or dessert. Try their gelato for a sweet treat!
A happening joint for both food and drink with great indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
77 locals recommend
Waypoint Public
3794 30th StA happening joint for both food and drink with great indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth AveA true Italian dining experience with outstanding Italian fare.
Great for a quick bagel and some coffee and it's just outside the front entry to the building.
24 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bagel Company
1000 Island AveGreat for a quick bagel and some coffee and it's just outside the front entry to the building.
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrCheck this place out for a fantastic view of the bay.
Meze Greek Fusion
345 Sixth AveGreat for brunch, lunch, and dinner!
Stella Public House
1429 Island AvenueGreat service, great food, and great draught beer selection!
The Blind Burro
639 J StA very fun spot with great upscale Mexican food and cocktails.
If you're in the mood for a serious steak and some delicious cocktails, give this place a try!
51 locals recommend
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
640 Tenth AveIf you're in the mood for a serious steak and some delicious cocktails, give this place a try!
Salazars Fine Mexican Food
1502 Market StreetA great Mexican joint with delicious traditional Mexican cuisine.
Sightseeing
Baseball games, great food/bar options, and other fun events. There is even a park ("Park at the Park") just outside with a great view of the ball field (only open on non-event days)
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdBaseball games, great food/bar options, and other fun events. There is even a park ("Park at the Park") just outside with a great view of the ball field (only open on non-event days)
A beautiful park with lots of open area, tons of great museums, the San Diego Zoo, restaurants, and a Japanese garden.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
A beautiful park with lots of open area, tons of great museums, the San Diego Zoo, restaurants, and a Japanese garden.
Cute area of town with lots of bars, restaurants, and a fun farmers market/art fair on Sundays.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Cute area of town with lots of bars, restaurants, and a fun farmers market/art fair on Sundays.
A touristy spot, but fun nonetheless. It's a little area on the waterfront with restaurants, shops, and street performers.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrA touristy spot, but fun nonetheless. It's a little area on the waterfront with restaurants, shops, and street performers.
The marina is a fun place to walk around and you can easily walk there from the loft along the waterfront.
17 locals recommend
Marina
The marina is a fun place to walk around and you can easily walk there from the loft along the waterfront.
The Convention Center is just an easy 10 minute walk from the loft.
360 locals recommend
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor DrThe Convention Center is just an easy 10 minute walk from the loft.
Great for the post college/family crowd. Great eating, drinking, and shopping in the area as well.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
Great for the post college/family crowd. Great eating, drinking, and shopping in the area as well.
Mission Beach has a great boardwalk with fun eats, drinks, and shops. It's very lively spot and even has a roller coaster and wave park.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardMission Beach has a great boardwalk with fun eats, drinks, and shops. It's very lively spot and even has a roller coaster and wave park.
Ocean Beach is has the down to earth/hippie vibe going on and is know for it's surfing and beautiful cliffs. Check out Newport street for food, bars, and fun shopping.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StOcean Beach is has the down to earth/hippie vibe going on and is know for it's surfing and beautiful cliffs. Check out Newport street for food, bars, and fun shopping.
A fantastic family friendly beach that is flat and expansive. It is one of the few beaches in San Diego not set against a bluff. Very pretty.
487 locals recommend
Coronado Island
A fantastic family friendly beach that is flat and expansive. It is one of the few beaches in San Diego not set against a bluff. Very pretty.
A beautiful and scenic area about 20 mins from the loft. Next to a state park area with no commercial buildup around it. A perfect spot for a romantic stroll on the sand or hike with some friends.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
A beautiful and scenic area about 20 mins from the loft. Next to a state park area with no commercial buildup around it. A perfect spot for a romantic stroll on the sand or hike with some friends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local bar and restaurant with great pizza. They also deliver!
88 locals recommend
Basic Bar & Pizza
410 Tenth AveFun local bar and restaurant with great pizza. They also deliver!
Camino Riviera
2400 India StFun spot with large outdoor patio. Great for drinks.
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StA great local brewhouse.
A local brewhouse with great beer and (mostly) seafood fare.
105 locals recommend
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StA local brewhouse with great beer and (mostly) seafood fare.
Bootlegger
804 Market StFun spot for drinks!
This bar is on the top of a hotel and has incredible views of the bay, Petco Park, and downtown San Diego.
89 locals recommend
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StThis bar is on the top of a hotel and has incredible views of the bay, Petco Park, and downtown San Diego.
This is a great spot on the 9th floor of Hotel Indigo (just across the street from the unit). It has a great view, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere.
Level 9 Rooftop Bar
509 Ninth AveThis is a great spot on the 9th floor of Hotel Indigo (just across the street from the unit). It has a great view, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere.
A sweet local hang out. Great for grabbing a drink, a bite, hearing some music, playing some corn hole, or just meeting up with some friends in the open air. Best part is it's just down the block!
31 locals recommend
Quartyard
1301 Market StA sweet local hang out. Great for grabbing a drink, a bite, hearing some music, playing some corn hole, or just meeting up with some friends in the open air. Best part is it's just down the block!
Essentials
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1002 Market StCheck out their wine section. Incredible prices!
Albertsons
655 14th StOur local Albie's with all of your standard grocery needs.
Everything Else
Fun place in the Marina to rent powerboats, sailboats, and jet skis. Spending a couple hours out on the bay is one of the best activities you can do.
Seaforth Boat Rentals
1641 W Harbor DrFun place in the Marina to rent powerboats, sailboats, and jet skis. Spending a couple hours out on the bay is one of the best activities you can do.
CVS
3151 University AveThis is the closet large pharmacy to the loft.