Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Super charming authentic Italian fare, amazing wood fired pizza oven, open lunch and dinner. Great wine selection! An easy walk to our cottage.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StSuper charming authentic Italian fare, amazing wood fired pizza oven, open lunch and dinner. Great wine selection! An easy walk to our cottage.
Restaurant and bakery, wonderful pastries! Great spot for casual breakfast and lunch.
49 locals recommend
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
2977 Upas StRestaurant and bakery, wonderful pastries! Great spot for casual breakfast and lunch.
Beautiful decor, charming secret patio in the back! Great pizza, salads, and pasta...wine and beer too.
101 locals recommend
Alexander's
3391 30th StBeautiful decor, charming secret patio in the back! Great pizza, salads, and pasta...wine and beer too.
Charming italian restaurant, indoor and patio seating. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
125 locals recommend
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StCharming italian restaurant, indoor and patio seating. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Amazing chocolate, also beer and wine, espresso drinks and a light creative food menu too! Counter service plus indoor and outdoor seating. Not to be missed if you appreciate fine chocolate!
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StAmazing chocolate, also beer and wine, espresso drinks and a light creative food menu too! Counter service plus indoor and outdoor seating. Not to be missed if you appreciate fine chocolate!
Del Sur Mexican Cantina
2310 30th StGreat Mexican cuisine, fun and lively environment!
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StAwesome noodles, beautiful architecture...fun spot!
Great coffee, tea, pastries and baked goods...plus salads, breakfast and lunch dishes. Yum :)
123 locals recommend
Influx Cafe
1948 BroadwayGreat coffee, tea, pastries and baked goods...plus salads, breakfast and lunch dishes. Yum :)
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StSimple place with REALLY great pizza!
Krakatoa
1128 25th StSuper coffeehouse, simple fare...good vibes
Open, airy spot with a range of thoughtfully sourced wines and great flatbreads, salads and appetizers.
75 locals recommend
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th StOpen, airy spot with a range of thoughtfully sourced wines and great flatbreads, salads and appetizers.
Essentials
Charming small local grocery with deli, gelato, freshly baked bread, beer & wine, and espresso bar. Casual seating inside and on patio, friendly service...within east walking distance
82 locals recommend
Grant's Marketplace
2953 Beech StCharming small local grocery with deli, gelato, freshly baked bread, beer & wine, and espresso bar. Casual seating inside and on patio, friendly service...within east walking distance
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant and bar, excellent vegan menu, great cocktails, fun scene at night. Weekend brunch too! Easy walking distance.
140 locals recommend
KINDRED
1503 30th StRestaurant and bar, excellent vegan menu, great cocktails, fun scene at night. Weekend brunch too! Easy walking distance.
Famous beer tavern...amazing selection including some limited production brews.
170 locals recommend
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StFamous beer tavern...amazing selection including some limited production brews.
Great casual restaurant and full bar, indoor and outdoor seating, family friendly, historic spot!
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StGreat casual restaurant and full bar, indoor and outdoor seating, family friendly, historic spot!
Chic bar with a large selection of beer & wine as well as upscale & eclectic eats in a cool space.
115 locals recommend
counterpoint
830 25th StChic bar with a large selection of beer & wine as well as upscale & eclectic eats in a cool space.
Whistle Stop
2236 Fern StGreat dive bar...fun crowd, great music and entertainment.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful well known park, including numerous museums, restaurants, and special attractions.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Beautiful well known park, including numerous museums, restaurants, and special attractions.