Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Check in on Foursquare and get FREE tator tots. Open air hang out bar/restaurant
41 locals recommend
Bub's At The Ballpark
715 J StCheck in on Foursquare and get FREE tator tots. Open air hang out bar/restaurant
Rooftop at Marriott. Great view of Petco and the Bay. Grab a cocktail and watch sunset. Awesome Ambiance! NOTE~turns into a nightclub on weekend nights. Sundays~all day $5 well drinks happy hour
89 locals recommend
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StRooftop at Marriott. Great view of Petco and the Bay. Grab a cocktail and watch sunset. Awesome Ambiance! NOTE~turns into a nightclub on weekend nights. Sundays~all day $5 well drinks happy hour
Open late, PIZZA, huge open air bar/restaurant. GREAT place to meet friends, and 1 minute walk from my front door.
88 locals recommend
Basic Bar & Pizza
410 Tenth AveOpen late, PIZZA, huge open air bar/restaurant. GREAT place to meet friends, and 1 minute walk from my front door.
Food Scene
GREAT FOOD and awesome craft brew offerings. Highly recommend the Algondigas Stew, Butter Poached Mussels, Neighborhood Burger and more. *Secret Speakeasy in the back called Noble Experiment.*
67 locals recommend
Neighborhood
777 G StGREAT FOOD and awesome craft brew offerings. Highly recommend the Algondigas Stew, Butter Poached Mussels, Neighborhood Burger and more. *Secret Speakeasy in the back called Noble Experiment.*
Fantastic French Cafe. Really great atmosphere. Casual. Go for BRUNCH on the weekend! Love their Steak and Frites!
70 locals recommend
Cafe Chloe
721 Ninth AvenueFantastic French Cafe. Really great atmosphere. Casual. Go for BRUNCH on the weekend! Love their Steak and Frites!
Prime Grade steaks, incredible food. Pricey. Worth it! Happy Hour they serve FREE Prime Filet sandwiches. Dressy/Casual
33 locals recommend
Donovan's Steak and Chop House
570 K StPrime Grade steaks, incredible food. Pricey. Worth it! Happy Hour they serve FREE Prime Filet sandwiches. Dressy/Casual
Most definitely the best sushi that ever existed. HIGHLY recommend going with the "OMAKASE", just tell them what you don't like and let the chef create your meal. Incredible. Pricey, worth it!
22 locals recommend
Nobu San Diego
207 Fifth AveMost definitely the best sushi that ever existed. HIGHLY recommend going with the "OMAKASE", just tell them what you don't like and let the chef create your meal. Incredible. Pricey, worth it!
Likely one of the absolute best seafood restaurants in all of San Diego. Pricey and worth it. Upscale nice. TIP~Happy Hour is from 5-6 pm weekdays. $1 oysters, and many other specials.
41 locals recommend
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
400 J StLikely one of the absolute best seafood restaurants in all of San Diego. Pricey and worth it. Upscale nice. TIP~Happy Hour is from 5-6 pm weekdays. $1 oysters, and many other specials.
Great Italian Food. More upscale than most Italian food places. Fantastic Happy Hour menu and drink specials.
9 locals recommend
Bice San Diego
425 Island AveGreat Italian Food. More upscale than most Italian food places. Fantastic Happy Hour menu and drink specials.
The Blind Burro
639 J StNice environment for a casual drink and some apps!
Bite Me
423 F StAWESOME Mediterranean food!
Excellent excellent food! Beyond expectations, and casual environment. Worth the walk!
8 locals recommend
Gaslamp Fish House
411 BroadwayExcellent excellent food! Beyond expectations, and casual environment. Worth the walk!
133" TV Projection Screen, 17 other tv's. Sushi Bar, Chinese food and CRAFT COCKTAILS! Awesome owner Michael. Tell him you are renting from Loren and he might give you a deal!
13 locals recommend
Dragon's Den
315 Tenth Avenue133" TV Projection Screen, 17 other tv's. Sushi Bar, Chinese food and CRAFT COCKTAILS! Awesome owner Michael. Tell him you are renting from Loren and he might give you a deal!
Southpaw Social Club
Convenient, very good lobster roll!
Sightseeing
Tons of restaurants, shopping, and views of the Marina. Great for an afternoon of strolling. *Note~Great place to take a run! Lots of parks/etc*
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrTons of restaurants, shopping, and views of the Marina. Great for an afternoon of strolling. *Note~Great place to take a run! Lots of parks/etc*
Shopping
Steakhouse. Great ambiance. Old Western Theme. Upscale nice. Great Bar and bar menu. Butcher shop attached
51 locals recommend
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
640 Tenth AveSteakhouse. Great ambiance. Old Western Theme. Upscale nice. Great Bar and bar menu. Butcher shop attached
Cost Plus World Market
372 Fourth AvenueGREAT wine selection! Gourmet foods/coffee, homegoods.
VERY OVERPRICED but convenient. Wine/Liquor store/ Make SURE you go downstairs to see the full wine collection. If you have time, walk further to World Market for wine at 1/2 the price.
Wine Bank
363 Fifth AveVERY OVERPRICED but convenient. Wine/Liquor store/ Make SURE you go downstairs to see the full wine collection. If you have time, walk further to World Market for wine at 1/2 the price.
Very convenient! In the building, open 24 hours. Sell wine/beer until 10PM ONLY!
13 locals recommend
7-Eleven
1995 El Cajon BlvdVery convenient! In the building, open 24 hours. Sell wine/beer until 10PM ONLY!
Essentials
10 minute walk max. Awesome cheeses/prepared foods and large grocery store. Go to the meats section and look at the daily markdowns on Steaks/etc. Amazing deals.
333 locals recommend
Ralphs
101 G St10 minute walk max. Awesome cheeses/prepared foods and large grocery store. Go to the meats section and look at the daily markdowns on Steaks/etc. Amazing deals.
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1002 Market StIncredible prices on groceries.
Everything Else
Right up the street. Incredible Chicken Kabobs! Get it takeout, and go to the park at Petco and have a picnic. YUM and priced right! You can even order in advance on their website.
42 locals recommend
The Kebab Shop
630 Ninth AveRight up the street. Incredible Chicken Kabobs! Get it takeout, and go to the park at Petco and have a picnic. YUM and priced right! You can even order in advance on their website.