San Diego: A Local's Perspective
Food scene
Great beers and ambience. Their pepino sour is my favorite. They have live latin jazz music on Thursdays.
39 locals recommend
BORDER X BREWING
2181 Logan AveGreat beers and ambience. Their pepino sour is my favorite. They have live latin jazz music on Thursdays.
This is my favorite bakery in San Diego! Their desserts are decadent and worth every single calorie.
70 locals recommend
Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueThis is my favorite bakery in San Diego! Their desserts are decadent and worth every single calorie.
Havana Grill
5450 Clairemont Mesa BlvdDelicious cuban food
Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
5420 Clairemont Mesa BlvdThe best Palestinian food in San Diego!
Rosarito's Mexican Food #7
2805 Lemon Grove AvenueMy favorite taco shop close to the Orange Line Room.
Good food and drinks, they have a good happy hour too. The decor is enchanting and they have a wonderful view of Little Italy and the seafront.
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9 locals recommend
Glass Door
1835 Columbia StGood food and drinks, they have a good happy hour too. The decor is enchanting and they have a wonderful view of Little Italy and the seafront.
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My favorite place for a great happy hour! Food and drinks are less than $10 and you can catch a beautiful sunset next to the water.
105 locals recommend
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrMy favorite place for a great happy hour! Food and drinks are less than $10 and you can catch a beautiful sunset next to the water.
Delicious fish tacos! Check their Instagram for the most up to date info on where their truck is parked.
KIKOS PLACE SEAFOOD
5494 Mission Center RdDelicious fish tacos! Check their Instagram for the most up to date info on where their truck is parked.
Best chai tea latte in SD. Great ambience and spot to relax after a day exploring or get your day started. They also have wine.
37 locals recommend
Cafe Bassam
3088 Fifth AveBest chai tea latte in SD. Great ambience and spot to relax after a day exploring or get your day started. They also have wine.
Good sushi and decent prices. There will definitely be a wait in the evenings after 6. I like to go around 5 when it’s not too packed. They also have a good happy hour from 5-6.
54 locals recommend
Sushi Deli 1
228 W Washington StGood sushi and decent prices. There will definitely be a wait in the evenings after 6. I like to go around 5 when it’s not too packed. They also have a good happy hour from 5-6.
Nightlife
This place has salsa lessons on Friday nights. There is a fee to enter but it should be between $15 - $20 (last time I went). This is a wonderful date night activity, an easy way to meet new people, and fun start to the weekend.
7 locals recommend
Tango Del Rey
3567 Del Rey StThis place has salsa lessons on Friday nights. There is a fee to enter but it should be between $15 - $20 (last time I went). This is a wonderful date night activity, an easy way to meet new people, and fun start to the weekend.
Outdoor Activities
The top of Cowles is my FAVORITE place in all of San Diego. This is one of the more popular hiking spots in SD. It is a moderate level hike and can take 40-50 minutes each way.
314 locals recommend
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainThe top of Cowles is my FAVORITE place in all of San Diego. This is one of the more popular hiking spots in SD. It is a moderate level hike and can take 40-50 minutes each way.