Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Keil's Food Stores
3015 Clairemont DriveGrocery store within walking distance of the property.
Everything Else
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AvePharmacy + essentials within walking distance of the property.
Authentic French cuisine, plus a takeout counter for desserts + pastries. We trusted these folks to do our wedding cakes and they were amazing.
73 locals recommend
The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise StAuthentic French cuisine, plus a takeout counter for desserts + pastries. We trusted these folks to do our wedding cakes and they were amazing.
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdHome of the San Diego Padres baseball club.
Drinks & Nightlife
Champ's Lounge
3050 Clairemont DrLocal dive bar within walking distance. Be forewarned, it is very much a dive bar.
Bar/restaurant nearby, though not walkable. Good menu + selection of quality local beers. Restaurant seating is all-ages at most times, though you may want to call ahead to confirm.
10 locals recommend
Offshore Tavern & Grill
2253 Morena BlvdBar/restaurant nearby, though not walkable. Good menu + selection of quality local beers. Restaurant seating is all-ages at most times, though you may want to call ahead to confirm.
Sandbar Sports Grill
718 Ventura PlBest fish tacos at the beach (21+ only).
Great surf-themed local bar + restaurant not known by the masses. Great breakfast menu (highly recommend the soy chorizo tacos). All ages during the day.
34 locals recommend
Single Fin Surf Grill
3844 Mission BlvdGreat surf-themed local bar + restaurant not known by the masses. Great breakfast menu (highly recommend the soy chorizo tacos). All ages during the day.
A quality place hang out, both day and night, although it can get crowded at night. Great spot to grab a drink + watch the sunset.
118 locals recommend
PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean BlvdA quality place hang out, both day and night, although it can get crowded at night. Great spot to grab a drink + watch the sunset.
Bar + restaurant (call ahead for all-ages times) with great food + drink. Excellent choice for a weekday/weekend afternoon lunch or a pitstop before a Padres game.
137 locals recommend
barleymash
600 Fifth AveBar + restaurant (call ahead for all-ages times) with great food + drink. Excellent choice for a weekday/weekend afternoon lunch or a pitstop before a Padres game.
The most authentic Irish pub in San Diego, if you're in to that sort of thing. They do have, as one would expect, an incredible whiskey offering. I recommend the Jameson Black Barrel.
13 locals recommend
The Field Irish Pub
544 Fifth AveThe most authentic Irish pub in San Diego, if you're in to that sort of thing. They do have, as one would expect, an incredible whiskey offering. I recommend the Jameson Black Barrel.
The best bar in San Diego for viewing soccer/futbol of all leagues.
56 locals recommend
Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
3404 30th StThe best bar in San Diego for viewing soccer/futbol of all leagues.
Great upscale sports bar (i.e. no sports memorabilia ) in North Park. They have a solid food menu of upscale bar food, including an entire section dedicated to tater tot variations.
69 locals recommend
True North Tavern
3815 30th StGreat upscale sports bar (i.e. no sports memorabilia ) in North Park. They have a solid food menu of upscale bar food, including an entire section dedicated to tater tot variations.
West Coast Tavern
2895 University AveA great weekend brunch spot in North Park.
Sightseeing
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdSwimming, snorkeling, and seal/sea lion spotting.
Food Scene
Excellent Italian cuisine with great service. Half-priced bottles of wine every Wednesday.
Cucina Italiana
4705 Clairemont DrExcellent Italian cuisine with great service. Half-priced bottles of wine every Wednesday.
Casual Greek restaurant with awesome french fries.
6 locals recommend
Dino's Gyros Greek Cafe and Taverna
4705 Clairemont DrCasual Greek restaurant with awesome french fries.
Amazing Indian food. Sits alongside Cucina Italiana and Dino's Gyros in what I have termed "Restaurant Row," giving groups a chance at selecting different cuisine depending on their mood/tastes.
8 locals recommend
Bombay Coast Indian Cuisine
4705 Clairemont DrAmazing Indian food. Sits alongside Cucina Italiana and Dino's Gyros in what I have termed "Restaurant Row," giving groups a chance at selecting different cuisine depending on their mood/tastes.
One of the best pizzas in San Diego (thin crust). Recommend the mashed potato pie.
88 locals recommend
Basic Bar & Pizza
410 Tenth AveOne of the best pizzas in San Diego (thin crust). Recommend the mashed potato pie.
Heaven Sent Desserts
Incredible dessert spot in North Park.
Great vegetarian/vegan spot. They do an amazing veggie sushi menu here as well.
14 locals recommend
Sipz Vegetarian Fuzion Cafe
5501 Clairemont Mesa BlvdGreat vegetarian/vegan spot. They do an amazing veggie sushi menu here as well.
Evolution
2965 Fifth AveA good vegetarian fast food spot in downtown/Hillcrest area.
A nearby French bakery + restaurant. They recently began doing dinners but I have not yet tried their evening menu. They do, however, do a good breakfast + lunch menu.
11 locals recommend
Arely French Bakery Cafe
4961 Clairemont DrA nearby French bakery + restaurant. They recently began doing dinners but I have not yet tried their evening menu. They do, however, do a good breakfast + lunch menu.
A premium dining experience with premium prices, but it comes with an incredible view of La Jolla Cove.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StA premium dining experience with premium prices, but it comes with an incredible view of La Jolla Cove.
Not sure if this place has ever been featured on "Man vs. Food" but it should be. Great food in gigantic proportions. Expect at least a little wait at all times; expect a long one for weekend brunch.
185 locals recommend
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveNot sure if this place has ever been featured on "Man vs. Food" but it should be. Great food in gigantic proportions. Expect at least a little wait at all times; expect a long one for weekend brunch.
Don Carlos Taco Shop։
737 Pearl StOne of the top burritos in San Diego.
Sandwich Emporium
3054 1/2 Clairemont DrGreat local sandwich shop, walkable from the property.
Great local burrito shop, walkable from the property. Highly recommend the "Special Burrito" (scrambled egg, potato, cheese) around breakfast/brunch time.
12 locals recommend
Cotijas Mexican Grill
3066 Clairemont DrGreat local burrito shop, walkable from the property. Highly recommend the "Special Burrito" (scrambled egg, potato, cheese) around breakfast/brunch time.