Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
It's super close, has a flowershop and gift shop inside. Friendly staff and great coffee
146 locals recommend
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveIt's super close, has a flowershop and gift shop inside. Friendly staff and great coffee
This is a great cheap meal but better quality than your average taco shop! I haven't had a taco I don't like!
150 locals recommend
City Tacos
3028 University AveThis is a great cheap meal but better quality than your average taco shop! I haven't had a taco I don't like!
Another great budget meal, I love their Sandia Tostada! There's also a great biergarden in the back that they can deliver your food to!
14 locals recommend
Tostadas North Park
3139 University AvenueAnother great budget meal, I love their Sandia Tostada! There's also a great biergarden in the back that they can deliver your food to!
URBN North Park
3085 University AveFantastic Pizzas, very unique and tasty!
I take every single family member or friend that stays with me to Carnitas Snack Shack. It's an awesome spot, great food, outdoor space around the side with beer and wine from the little beer garden in the back.
6 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack
12873 El Camino RealI take every single family member or friend that stays with me to Carnitas Snack Shack. It's an awesome spot, great food, outdoor space around the side with beer and wine from the little beer garden in the back.
My favorite brunch spot! Gets busier the later you go. Order at the counter, find a place to sit after.
63 locals recommend
Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetMy favorite brunch spot! Gets busier the later you go. Order at the counter, find a place to sit after.
High end restaurant, has a southern feel, very separate from the rest of North Park. Delicious.
139 locals recommend
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StHigh end restaurant, has a southern feel, very separate from the rest of North Park. Delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brand new winery, just up the street from the apartment. Laid back place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine and meal from the coffee shop in house. Serves food until 8 typically.
17 locals recommend
Négociant Winery
1263 University AvenueBrand new winery, just up the street from the apartment. Laid back place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine and meal from the coffee shop in house. Serves food until 8 typically.
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StFun arcade bar
Awesome wine bar, you can get glasses or a tasting card and go around to the various taps to do your own tasting. Also has great appetizers and beer too if wine isn't your thing.
23 locals recommend
Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveAwesome wine bar, you can get glasses or a tasting card and go around to the various taps to do your own tasting. Also has great appetizers and beer too if wine isn't your thing.
Awesome local brewery, usually has a food truck out front.
65 locals recommend
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StAwesome local brewery, usually has a food truck out front.
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdBeer Bar, tons of local brews on tap. Great food!
Parks & Nature
It's more of a steep hill than an actual hike but it's a great way to get some exercise and have some amazing beach views during vacation.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadIt's more of a steep hill than an actual hike but it's a great way to get some exercise and have some amazing beach views during vacation.
3 mile hike, relatively steep but fast. Has some great views. bring water and avoid hiking in the afternoon during the summer as it gets very hot inland.
314 locals recommend
Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain3 mile hike, relatively steep but fast. Has some great views. bring water and avoid hiking in the afternoon during the summer as it gets very hot inland.
Longer Hike, 6-7 miles but steady up and down hills. Bring water, has great views. Good for a lot of skill levels.
82 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Trailhead
14847-14909 CA-67Longer Hike, 6-7 miles but steady up and down hills. Bring water, has great views. Good for a lot of skill levels.
Challenging Hike! 8 miles long, very steep. Has the Iconic Potato Chip Rock up top - if you go on the weekend, you'll spend half your time waiting to get on the rock. Worth doing it once in your life.
24 locals recommend
Mount Woodson Trailhead
14644 Mount Woodson TrailChallenging Hike! 8 miles long, very steep. Has the Iconic Potato Chip Rock up top - if you go on the weekend, you'll spend half your time waiting to get on the rock. Worth doing it once in your life.
Shopping
mimi & red boutique
3041 University AveCute boutique, great clothes for women!
Pigment
3801 30th StCute gift shop. A little pricy but great decor, unique gift items
Essentials
My favorite grocery store, not the cheapest but the best fresh produce.
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrMy favorite grocery store, not the cheapest but the best fresh produce.
Vons
3610 Adams AveClosest grocery store to my apartment.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveTarget
3030 Grape StreetCVS
3151 University AveOpen 24 hours
Best laundry in the area - takes cards, no need for quarters, free detergent, free wifi. Next to Subway, Chinese and Mexican places so you can get food while you wash your clothes.
Wash N Go Laundry
6931 El Cajon BlvdBest laundry in the area - takes cards, no need for quarters, free detergent, free wifi. Next to Subway, Chinese and Mexican places so you can get food while you wash your clothes.
Sightseeing
Coronado Island