Jennifer's Guidebook
Food scene
Sheldon's Service Station
8401 La Mesa BlvdGreat breakfast
Swami's Cafe
8284 La Mesa BoulevardBig portions. A lot of options.
Nice restaurant. Walking distance from my house. Known for their Bloody Mary’s.
71 locals recommend
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdNice restaurant. Walking distance from my house. Known for their Bloody Mary’s.
Great service and excellent food. Order a bottle of wine with dinner - really reasonably priced!
11 locals recommend
Tamarind Thai Restaurant
7970 University AveGreat service and excellent food. Order a bottle of wine with dinner - really reasonably priced!
Surf Rider Pizza Co.
2163 Abbott StSpeciality pizza. Really good!
Curbside Eatery & Drinkery
8353 La Mesa BlvdTiramisu Trattoria
8273 La Mesa BlvdGreat Italian
Limoncello Modern Italian
BO-beau kitchen + garden
8384 La Mesa BlvdBar
Local bar. Pool tables. Fun scene for a weekend night. Really close to my house.
Pete's Place
8330 La Mesa BlvdThe Regal Bar
8344 La Mesa BlvdSteakhouse & Live Music
Right down the street. Often have live music.
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
7777 University AveSightseeing
A quick drive to the top of Mount Helix provides beautiful views of the city. There’s a large cross at the top. Great place for photos.
25 locals recommend
Mount Helix
A quick drive to the top of Mount Helix provides beautiful views of the city. There’s a large cross at the top. Great place for photos.
Grocery
Right down the street.
Vons
2800 Fletcher PkwyCostco Wholesale
2345 Fenton PkwyReally close. Best place for gas if you are a Costco member.
Food/Bars/Nightclubs/Shopping
Downtown SD is a 10-15 minute drive.
Downtown San Diego
1409 Fourth AvenueMuseums etc
Balboa Park is next to the SD Zoo and definitely worth exploring.
Balboa Park