Michelle's San Diego Picks
Food scene
North Park
Artsy, good food, and lots of breweries!
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3004 Juniper StreetBest coffee in San Diego.
Kensington Cafe
4141 Adams AveGo to breakfast, and take kids to the park. You’re welcome.
Ponce's
4050 Adams AveGood margaritas!
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th StDelicious crepes!
The Venetian Restaurant
3663 Voltaire StTheir marinara is delicious!
Vessel Restaurant
1551 Shelter Island DrSecret breakfast spot (usually no wait)
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveBreakfast plus ocean views!
Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island DrThe white sauce is everything.
Neighborhoods
Small- town feel in a big city. Great little park for kids and a library.
32 locals recommend
Kensington
Small- town feel in a big city. Great little park for kids and a library.
This is my favorite place to buy gifts. It’s by far my favorite of all of the neighborhoods in San Diego. It’s very small, but bustling with life! Great locally owned shops and lots of good food.
119 locals recommend
South Park
This is my favorite place to buy gifts. It’s by far my favorite of all of the neighborhoods in San Diego. It’s very small, but bustling with life! Great locally owned shops and lots of good food.
Known for being a hippie beach. Farmers markets on Wednesday’s. They also have a dog beach.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StKnown for being a hippie beach. Farmers markets on Wednesday’s. They also have a dog beach.
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StGood place to thrift shop and grab a bite to eat!
So much fun in one spot! Food, restaurants, parks, and so many activities! Great for dates and also great for families!
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdSo much fun in one spot! Food, restaurants, parks, and so many activities! Great for dates and also great for families!
Shopping
Thread + Seed - South Park
2220 Fern StClothing store for women!
Gold Leaf
2225 30th StGet your unique gifts here!
Adult Beverages
Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
3404 30th StLocal bar, good for sports, and nice atmosphere
It’s not exactly a bar, but they make the best Mai tais in town!
106 locals recommend
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrIt’s not exactly a bar, but they make the best Mai tais in town!
This is a staple in San Diego. Total dive, but one of the oldest bars in the area.
36 locals recommend
Pacific Shores Bar
4927 Newport AveThis is a staple in San Diego. Total dive, but one of the oldest bars in the area.
Sightseeing
Balboa Park
Old Town
Sunset Cliffs
Cabrillo National Monument
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSeaport Village
849 W Harbor DrTourist trap, but worth it
City advice
Don't miss
Hospitals
If you’re having an emergency, first and foremost call 911. If you need a hospital, these are some locations. Kaiser: 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123. Mercy: 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103