Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar Stnice view, nice food! Not just open for dinner.
Also a bar. right off Santa clara, nice to sit outside and enjoy Ocean breezes.
102 locals recommend
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission BlvdAlso a bar. right off Santa clara, nice to sit outside and enjoy Ocean breezes.
The ORIGINAL Rubios, that Ralph Rubio started. Later became a chain but this little shack was were it was all at.
25 locals recommend
Rubio's
4504 E Mission Bay DrThe ORIGINAL Rubios, that Ralph Rubio started. Later became a chain but this little shack was were it was all at.
all kinds of seafood. Doesn't smell fishy here; high turnover therefore, fresh fish!
194 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet Aveall kinds of seafood. Doesn't smell fishy here; high turnover therefore, fresh fish!
Pieology Pizzeria, San Diego, CA
1656 Garnet Avenuegreat for kids and adults; you can customize your own pie
make reservations way ahead of time. This place is voted best sushi in SD.
146 locals recommend
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Drmake reservations way ahead of time. This place is voted best sushi in SD.
Rubicon Deli - Mission Beach
3819 Mission Blvdvery good sandwich shop; large portions!
awesome place! usually a line out the door. the pancakes and breakfasts are amazing
112 locals recommend
The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission Blvdawesome place! usually a line out the door. the pancakes and breakfasts are amazing
The original one is in South Park; Reservations only for 6 and more so get there early to line up. Authentic Italian
14 locals recommend
Officine Buona Forchetta
2865 Sims RdThe original one is in South Park; Reservations only for 6 and more so get there early to line up. Authentic Italian
Nice food, nice service. You can call ahead and have big Jim drive you there on is 8 passenger golf cart because parking can be a challenge.. Octopus is very good and btw the whole fish is enormous. Ahi poke tacos are great. A little noisy from happy hour onwards
137 locals recommend
The Patio on Lamont
4445 Lamont StNice food, nice service. You can call ahead and have big Jim drive you there on is 8 passenger golf cart because parking can be a challenge.. Octopus is very good and btw the whole fish is enormous. Ahi poke tacos are great. A little noisy from happy hour onwards
This two story bar specializing in every kind of tequila available. Beautiful decor and outdoor patios. Nice menu!
35 locals recommend
Pueblo
877 Hornblend StThis two story bar specializing in every kind of tequila available. Beautiful decor and outdoor patios. Nice menu!
Awsome shaved ice; some interesting flavors and asian flavors. Next door is my favorite bakery! Bite Sized Bakery - go check it out!
6 locals recommend
Iceskimo
4609 Convoy StAwsome shaved ice; some interesting flavors and asian flavors. Next door is my favorite bakery! Bite Sized Bakery - go check it out!
Bud's Louisiana Café
4320 Viewridge AveLousiana food
Lou & Mickey's
224 Fifth Aveclassic steak house
Nobu San Diego
207 Fifth AveGreat Japanese cusine
They also have locations in La Jolla and Del Mar.
gotta get the cutting board and squid ink pasta is awesome
61 locals recommend
Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India StThey also have locations in La Jolla and Del Mar.
gotta get the cutting board and squid ink pasta is awesome
Swell Coffee Co.
3833 Mission BlvdBetter Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdEntertainment & Activities
World famous Zoo; we have the climate for most animals on this earth.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.World famous Zoo; we have the climate for most animals on this earth.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DriFLY
2385 Camino Del Rio Nlearn how to fly!
UTC Ice
4545 La Jolla Village Drivevery nice place; all you need for any kind of aquatic sports/ classes/ rentals/ etc
84 locals recommend
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara Plvery nice place; all you need for any kind of aquatic sports/ classes/ rentals/ etc
Parks & Nature
top of the hill; from here on the grassy area away from the swings and playset, the overlooking view is incredible; on clear day can see all of Mission beach area and PB.
185 locals recommend
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad Rdtop of the hill; from here on the grassy area away from the swings and playset, the overlooking view is incredible; on clear day can see all of Mission beach area and PB.
amazing views! Good hiking trails!
If you want to avoid paying for parking, just park along the beach ( south bound parking) ; but get there early!
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Roadamazing views! Good hiking trails!
If you want to avoid paying for parking, just park along the beach ( south bound parking) ; but get there early!
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvdnice; can swim, snorkel, etc here
Sightseeing
Old Town
very touristy
guided kayaking into caves, see the seals all beaching at " children's beach" ( nope the seals took over so kids can't use it any longer) La Jolla Shores for surfing is sandy bottom and a good place to learn, Downtown La Jolla can be touristy but has some good eats!
24 locals recommend
La Perla Cocina
745 Emerald Stguided kayaking into caves, see the seals all beaching at " children's beach" ( nope the seals took over so kids can't use it any longer) La Jolla Shores for surfing is sandy bottom and a good place to learn, Downtown La Jolla can be touristy but has some good eats!
Shopping
outdoor mall done nicely; has ice skating rink and lots of lounging areas for men to relax while women shop. Has all the essential shops; Anchors are Nordstroms, Sears, Macys. Lululemon, forever 21, Zara, J crew, Tiffanys etc
381 locals recommend
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village Droutdoor mall done nicely; has ice skating rink and lots of lounging areas for men to relax while women shop. Has all the essential shops; Anchors are Nordstroms, Sears, Macys. Lululemon, forever 21, Zara, J crew, Tiffanys etc
Higher end shopping mall also outdoors; N.Marcus, Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, Hermes, Gucci, Prada, etc.
also Lululemon, Zara, Anthropologie, Ted Baker, Coach, BR, H and M, etc.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdHigher end shopping mall also outdoors; N.Marcus, Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, Hermes, Gucci, Prada, etc.
also Lululemon, Zara, Anthropologie, Ted Baker, Coach, BR, H and M, etc.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveVons
1702 Garnet AveSprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveCVS
1792 Garnet Ave