Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech StGreat prohibition style drinks
Saltbox
1047 Fifth AveA neat little place to start the night.
A complete hole-in-the-wall dive with terrible metal bands weekend nights; but by day a hole-in-the-wall with the best burgers I've had in my life.
The Tin Can
1863 Fifth AveA complete hole-in-the-wall dive with terrible metal bands weekend nights; but by day a hole-in-the-wall with the best burgers I've had in my life.
Kairoa Brewing Company
4601 Park BlvdLocal brewery with a fantastic rooftop
Gaslamp Quarter
Historic Downtown district with bars, clubs and fine dining.
Food Scene
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoA beautiful walk and great place to take in Balboa Park
El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
3695 India StBest Mexican in Town
Incredible pizza across from Petco park with relaxed ambiance. Sometimes they have live art shows.
88 locals recommend
Basic Bar & Pizza
410 Tenth AveIncredible pizza across from Petco park with relaxed ambiance. Sometimes they have live art shows.
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveBest Fish Tacos in SD
Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front StGreat Breakfast
Madison
4622 Park BlvdFantastic upscale restaurant within walking distance.
Twiggs Bakery & Coffeehouse
2804 Adams AveGreat coffee with less than a 5 minute walk
Arts & Culture
House of Blues San Diego
1055 Fifth AveEvery once and a while a rare artist comes through.
The American Comedy Co.
818 Sixth AveCentrally located, affordable-ish fun
Sightseeing
Get there early morning or afternoon and you'll catch all the animals.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrGet there early morning or afternoon and you'll catch all the animals.
Kind of an old place that isn't always lively, but you can't beat the 360 views of San Diego Harbor from this bar on the 40th floor of the Hyatt. Hard to find, opens at 3, but well worth it.
45 locals recommend
Top of the Hyatt
1 Market PlKind of an old place that isn't always lively, but you can't beat the 360 views of San Diego Harbor from this bar on the 40th floor of the Hyatt. Hard to find, opens at 3, but well worth it.
Balboa Park
Beautiful Historic Park, 1 mile away
Everything Else
Bring someone to share these bad-boys with; they're incredible flavors, rich, and huge
83 locals recommend
Donut Bar
631 B StBring someone to share these bad-boys with; they're incredible flavors, rich, and huge
Shopping
Last minute party clothes for cheap. Sorry guys, its a women's store. (My gf's idea to put this one up :)
Pink Zone
931 Garnet AveLast minute party clothes for cheap. Sorry guys, its a women's store. (My gf's idea to put this one up :)
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaGood Mall
Neighborhoods
Hip beach - great for surfing lessons, beach days with bars and restaurants catering to a younger crowd.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
Hip beach - great for surfing lessons, beach days with bars and restaurants catering to a younger crowd.