Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Super cute cafe just two blocks away. Owned by sisters. Charming and great food.
92 locals recommend
Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdSuper cute cafe just two blocks away. Owned by sisters. Charming and great food.
O.B. Smoothies
5001A Newport AveBEST acai bowls in San Diego!
Great food. Great drinks. And the view of the OB pier and ocean is amazing. Especially at sunset!
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveGreat food. Great drinks. And the view of the OB pier and ocean is amazing. Especially at sunset!
Fresh seafood market/restaurant right on the bay. Great view of the city and lots of boats. Ceviche is on point.
120 locals recommend
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StFresh seafood market/restaurant right on the bay. Great view of the city and lots of boats. Ceviche is on point.
Supannee House of Thai Restaurant & Catering
2907 Shelter Island DrThree words... mango chicken curry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool vibes. Excellent selection of beer, but I always stick with pale ales.
56 locals recommend
Belching Beaver Brewery Ocean Beach
4836 Newport AveCool vibes. Excellent selection of beer, but I always stick with pale ales.
This is hands down my favorite spot for a cocktail. Super retro hotel bar/restaurant. Get the Greenhouse Effect. I've been ordering it for a year and a half and it doesn't disappoint.
23 locals recommend
Pearl Hotel
1410 Rosecrans StThis is hands down my favorite spot for a cocktail. Super retro hotel bar/restaurant. Get the Greenhouse Effect. I've been ordering it for a year and a half and it doesn't disappoint.
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful things about San Diego. Mile long stretch on natural coastline. Excellent for a stroll, run or just a spot to catch the sunset.
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetOne of the most beautiful things about San Diego. Mile long stretch on natural coastline. Excellent for a stroll, run or just a spot to catch the sunset.
Sightseeing
Such a gorgeous view of the city! You can walk the island as well and take in the beautiful weather and scope out your dream boat.
61 locals recommend
Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island DrSuch a gorgeous view of the city! You can walk the island as well and take in the beautiful weather and scope out your dream boat.
I take every visitor to the pier. It's quite a long pier that is a great walk and looks back at Ocean Beach. Super pleasant experience every time.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StI take every visitor to the pier. It's quite a long pier that is a great walk and looks back at Ocean Beach. Super pleasant experience every time.
Shopping
If you like antiques, Newport has a few shops you can stroll through to find something unique.
44 locals recommend
Newport Avenue
Newport AvenueIf you like antiques, Newport has a few shops you can stroll through to find something unique.
Essentials
Great fresh produce. Good prices too. I do most all of my grocery shopping at Sprouts.
33 locals recommend
Sprouts
1327 Encinitas BlvdGreat fresh produce. Good prices too. I do most all of my grocery shopping at Sprouts.
Getting Around
You can take the trolley into downtown from here or take the coaster up to North County destinations such as Encinitas and Carlsbad Village. Or...if you need a little LA in your life, hop on the Amtrak here too.
100 locals recommend
Old Town Station
4005 Taylor StYou can take the trolley into downtown from here or take the coaster up to North County destinations such as Encinitas and Carlsbad Village. Or...if you need a little LA in your life, hop on the Amtrak here too.