Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Charming, shabby chic decor --usually filled with students--if you like supporting a coffee shop that is NOT $tarbucks--you will enjoy visiting here :)
44 locals recommend
The Living Room
5900 El Cajon Blvd
44 locals recommend
Charming, shabby chic decor --usually filled with students--if you like supporting a coffee shop that is NOT $tarbucks--you will enjoy visiting here :)
Close by, casual yet lovely family run business, reasonable--my favorites are the Eggplant Delight and the Spicy Seafood combination!
15 locals recommend
Sala Thai Restaurant
6161 El Cajon Blvd
15 locals recommend
Close by, casual yet lovely family run business, reasonable--my favorites are the Eggplant Delight and the Spicy Seafood combination!
Very Cowboy! Split logs, a grizzly bear on the roof, antler chandeliers-fireplace inside & a small waterfall outside next to charming outdoor patio.Not cheap but worth the drive just for breakfast!
24 locals recommend
Janet's Montana Cafe
2506 Alpine Blvd
24 locals recommend
Very Cowboy! Split logs, a grizzly bear on the roof, antler chandeliers-fireplace inside & a small waterfall outside next to charming outdoor patio.Not cheap but worth the drive just for breakfast!
Terrific food at reasonable price. Vietnamese/Thai/Asian fusion. Husband/wife owned. Not only delicious but beautiful presentation. One of my favorites!
59 locals recommend
DAO Fu
3332 Adams Ave
59 locals recommend
Terrific food at reasonable price. Vietnamese/Thai/Asian fusion. Husband/wife owned. Not only delicious but beautiful presentation. One of my favorites!
Near by drive thru. Chicken is fire roasted. Sides are simple, fresh and good.
10 locals recommend
El Pollo Loco
5415 El Cajon Blvd
10 locals recommend
Near by drive thru. Chicken is fire roasted. Sides are simple, fresh and good.
Fun to walk out on the pier. Fun to grab a snack while yer out there :) Pretty grubby place but I recommend the lobster taco!
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
Fun to walk out on the pier. Fun to grab a snack while yer out there :) Pretty grubby place but I recommend the lobster taco!
GOOD Mexican fast food! Near by and drive thru for tired touristi :)
Señor Pancho Fresh Mexican Grill
5089 College Ave
GOOD Mexican fast food! Near by and drive thru for tired touristi :)
Near by. Drive through. Delicious, FRESH baguette sandwiches. Vietnamese flair. I enjoy their fried rice. The short ribs. The wonton soup comes with fresh toppings and easily makes 2 meals.
Cali Baguette Express
5125 El Cajon Boulevard
Near by. Drive through. Delicious, FRESH baguette sandwiches. Vietnamese flair. I enjoy their fried rice. The short ribs. The wonton soup comes with fresh toppings and easily makes 2 meals.
Great Oreo Shake. :) Classic 2 taco snack for close to $1 is always a good deal. (ask for extra lettuce when ordering 😉👍)
Jack in the Box
5155 College Avenue
Great Oreo Shake. :) Classic 2 taco snack for close to $1 is always a good deal. (ask for extra lettuce when ordering 😉👍)
My favorite after work, casual dine in with small outdoor patio. Good service, toasty, warm chip & salsa free with every meal. Recommend their shredded beef taco.
Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant
6690 Mission Gorge Rd
My favorite after work, casual dine in with small outdoor patio. Good service, toasty, warm chip & salsa free with every meal. Recommend their shredded beef taco.

Arts & Culture

Well...it's Disneyland! Need I say more? :)!
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Well...it's Disneyland! Need I say more? :)!
My favorite collection of curated local and world art. Statues by Niki de Saint Phalle situated in front and in back for fun photo opportunities. Recently added bar & restaurant inside and outdoor patio.
30 locals recommend
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado
30 locals recommend
My favorite collection of curated local and world art. Statues by Niki de Saint Phalle situated in front and in back for fun photo opportunities. Recently added bar & restaurant inside and outdoor patio.
One of my favorites!
76 locals recommend
San Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza
76 locals recommend
One of my favorites!
126 locals recommend
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
126 locals recommend

Sightseeing

A little piece of paradise 2 minutes away. Tree lined, wide dirt trail circles a lovely lake, a little under a mile per lap. Looks like a piece of Idaho dropped in our little neighborhood!
29 locals recommend
Chollas Lake Park
6350 College Grove Dr
29 locals recommend
A little piece of paradise 2 minutes away. Tree lined, wide dirt trail circles a lovely lake, a little under a mile per lap. Looks like a piece of Idaho dropped in our little neighborhood!
Beautiful world class city park with places to walk, museums, botanical garden (FREE!) reflection pond, fountains, gardens, frequent special events :)!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Beautiful world class city park with places to walk, museums, botanical garden (FREE!) reflection pond, fountains, gardens, frequent special events :)!
Beautiful, rugged, wild state beach and park. My FAVORITE beach in San Diego.
206 locals recommend
Torrey Pines
206 locals recommend
Beautiful, rugged, wild state beach and park. My FAVORITE beach in San Diego.
Beautiful walkways thru grassy park overlooking the ocean, pelicans, seals and other wild life. SPECTACULAR snorkeling in wildlife preserve. Brockton Villa is good for oceanview breakfast!
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
1327 locals recommend
Beautiful walkways thru grassy park overlooking the ocean, pelicans, seals and other wild life. SPECTACULAR snorkeling in wildlife preserve. Brockton Villa is good for oceanview breakfast!
Beautiful, jewel of a garden, right on the ocean. Lots of quiet spots 4 meditation & prayer. Koi ponds. Small! But worth the trip! A shop with gifts from around the world just across the street.
130 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd St
130 locals recommend
Beautiful, jewel of a garden, right on the ocean. Lots of quiet spots 4 meditation & prayer. Koi ponds. Small! But worth the trip! A shop with gifts from around the world just across the street.
Great place to go tide-pooling or hiking, impressive view of San Diego and Coronado from there- the visitor center is small & interesting:)
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
502 locals recommend
Great place to go tide-pooling or hiking, impressive view of San Diego and Coronado from there- the visitor center is small & interesting:)
Historical, lovely, nice place to walk around. They have ice skating by the ocean in winter :) Wizard of Oz is based on this beautiful and iconic hotel!
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
519 locals recommend
Historical, lovely, nice place to walk around. They have ice skating by the ocean in winter :) Wizard of Oz is based on this beautiful and iconic hotel!
The beautiful Tall Ship STAR OF INDIA resides here, amongst other, lovely craft.Historical. Educational. Near Downtown, Seaport Village, Little Italy.
124 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr
124 locals recommend
The beautiful Tall Ship STAR OF INDIA resides here, amongst other, lovely craft.Historical. Educational. Near Downtown, Seaport Village, Little Italy.
Frat boy beach. Lots of bars and restaurants. Very "party". Not bad during the day and nice to have breakfast by the water. Flat, easy to walk boardwalk along the ocean.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
700 locals recommend
Frat boy beach. Lots of bars and restaurants. Very "party". Not bad during the day and nice to have breakfast by the water. Flat, easy to walk boardwalk along the ocean.
A favorite for locals, WONDERFUL farmers market on Wednesday afternoon/evenings. Live music & many vendors as well as food. Many old hippies lying around. Nice pier to walk on with cafe & tacos!
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
A favorite for locals, WONDERFUL farmers market on Wednesday afternoon/evenings. Live music & many vendors as well as food. Many old hippies lying around. Nice pier to walk on with cafe & tacos!
Lovely, upscale village. Nice beach. Beautiful places to shop :)
180 locals recommend
Del Mar
180 locals recommend
Lovely, upscale village. Nice beach. Beautiful places to shop :)
One of my most treasured parts of San Diego. Beautiful Botanical garden, great for walking. Educational. Love the Orangutans especially. The Skyfari allows you to fly over the vast jungle and provides views of California Tower and downtown.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
One of my most treasured parts of San Diego. Beautiful Botanical garden, great for walking. Educational. Love the Orangutans especially. The Skyfari allows you to fly over the vast jungle and provides views of California Tower and downtown.
Charming country gift shop and nursery.
9 locals recommend
Summers Past Farms
15602 Olde Hwy 80
9 locals recommend
Charming country gift shop and nursery.

Essentials

Grocery near by
56 locals recommend
Vons
5630 Lake Murray Blvd
56 locals recommend
Grocery near by
Groceries
21 locals recommend
Ralphs
6670 Montezuma Rd
21 locals recommend
Groceries
Nearby, lots of good deals.
14 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
5185 Waring Rd
14 locals recommend
Nearby, lots of good deals.
Best prices on potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, avocados, lemons, milk, bread.
99 Cents Only Stores
5931 University Ave
Best prices on potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, avocados, lemons, milk, bread.

Everything Else

Pharmacy
20 locals recommend
CVS
6265 El Cajon Blvd
20 locals recommend
Pharmacy

Shopping

Thrift Store
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
6875 El Cajon Blvd
Thrift Store
Thrift store
Team Amvets Thrift Store
3441 Sutherland St
Thrift store
"Thematic" decor. Bronze wildlife decorate the exterior landscape. There is usually beautiful Native American or other music being piped through out, I enjoy the "dancing waters" fountain.
8 locals recommend
Daniel's Jewelers
5005 Willows Rd
8 locals recommend
"Thematic" decor. Bronze wildlife decorate the exterior landscape. There is usually beautiful Native American or other music being piped through out, I enjoy the "dancing waters" fountain.
The nation of Sycuan has donated a LOT of money to help the people of San Diego when our city has run short. THANX SYCUAN!!
62 locals recommend
Sycuan Casino
5469 Casino Way
62 locals recommend
The nation of Sycuan has donated a LOT of money to help the people of San Diego when our city has run short. THANX SYCUAN!!
Fun place to walk around, Places to eat. Right on the ocean. Close to Downtown, Maritime Museum, Little Italy. Take the Trolley to get there!
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
762 locals recommend
Fun place to walk around, Places to eat. Right on the ocean. Close to Downtown, Maritime Museum, Little Italy. Take the Trolley to get there!
Worth a trip just to look around at all their treasures, especially if you enjoy "antiquing". Nice folks!
Alpine Garden and Gifts
2442 Alpine Blvd
Worth a trip just to look around at all their treasures, especially if you enjoy "antiquing". Nice folks!