Brooks And Aztechan’s San Diego guidebook

Brooks And Aztechan
Brooks And Aztechan
Brooks And Aztechan’s San Diego guidebook

Sightseeing

One of the prettiest views in the world and it's right around the corner. The beach is great and you can park at the State Park entrance just down the road, and walk into the beach. Personally we just walk to the beach as it's 0.7 miles away.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
268 locals recommend
One of the prettiest views in the world and it's right around the corner. The beach is great and you can park at the State Park entrance just down the road, and walk into the beach. Personally we just walk to the beach as it's 0.7 miles away.
Even if it's crowded, it's worth a trip down to the Cove. Stunning views, lots of places to eat, see the sea lions.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
1327 locals recommend
Even if it's crowded, it's worth a trip down to the Cove. Stunning views, lots of places to eat, see the sea lions.
Everyone visits the zoo when they are in town. It's one of the best in the world.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
Everyone visits the zoo when they are in town. It's one of the best in the world.
Another great spot in San Diego. Caroline's for lunch is a nice add.
11 locals recommend
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
8650 Kennel Way
11 locals recommend
Another great spot in San Diego. Caroline's for lunch is a nice add.
For San Diego, this is as good as it gets for places that are touristy yet really good food options. We'll add a few favorites in the restaurant list.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
889 locals recommend
For San Diego, this is as good as it gets for places that are touristy yet really good food options. We'll add a few favorites in the restaurant list.

Great beach spots

When we go to the beach to spend a few hours swimming, sitting in the sun or catching a sunset, this is our favorite place to go.
24th Street
24th Street
When we go to the beach to spend a few hours swimming, sitting in the sun or catching a sunset, this is our favorite place to go.
Best spot to sit, have a burrito from Roberto's (around the corner), and watch the sunset. It's in a neighborhood so not as much touristy traffic and it's an incredible place to enjoy an evening at sunset or an afternoon at the beach.
14 locals recommend
Tide Park beach access
14 locals recommend
Best spot to sit, have a burrito from Roberto's (around the corner), and watch the sunset. It's in a neighborhood so not as much touristy traffic and it's an incredible place to enjoy an evening at sunset or an afternoon at the beach.
This is Aztechan's favorite beach. Great neighborhood too.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B St
322 locals recommend
This is Aztechan's favorite beach. Great neighborhood too.

Food scene

Our favorite place to eat. Outdoor seating so OK in Covid19. Check out the menu and you'll see why. Eat here and you'll fall in love with the food and value.
145 locals recommend
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvd
145 locals recommend
Our favorite place to eat. Outdoor seating so OK in Covid19. Check out the menu and you'll see why. Eat here and you'll fall in love with the food and value.
If you love Sushi, this small joint up in Lucadia (artsy, funky surf town) is very cool and very, very tasty.
13 locals recommend
Kai Ola Sushi
918 N Coast Hwy 101
13 locals recommend
If you love Sushi, this small joint up in Lucadia (artsy, funky surf town) is very cool and very, very tasty.
Good as tacos get - long lines and worth it. Great neighborhood.
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101
65 locals recommend
Good as tacos get - long lines and worth it. Great neighborhood.
Best pizza in town. And they deliver. The deep dish is awesome.
28 locals recommend
Regents Pizzeria
4150 Regents Park Row
28 locals recommend
Best pizza in town. And they deliver. The deep dish is awesome.
If you like NY style deli food, this place is our youngster's fav.
12 locals recommend
Milton's
2660 Via De La Valle
12 locals recommend
If you like NY style deli food, this place is our youngster's fav.
Food for everyone's taste - super healthy and super good. My wife LOVES this spot. Right around the corner from Kai Ola sushi, so grab some bread or dessert when you go.
37 locals recommend
Nectarine Grove
948 N Coast Hwy 101
37 locals recommend
Food for everyone's taste - super healthy and super good. My wife LOVES this spot. Right around the corner from Kai Ola sushi, so grab some bread or dessert when you go.
I lived in Solana Beach for a year and a half before my family moved out from NY - I ate here once a week for a burger and a beer in a very cool neighborhood in North County.
11 locals recommend
Pillbox Tavern
117 Plaza St
11 locals recommend
I lived in Solana Beach for a year and a half before my family moved out from NY - I ate here once a week for a burger and a beer in a very cool neighborhood in North County.
We love breakfast and this is the best in N. County.
87 locals recommend
Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros Ave
87 locals recommend
We love breakfast and this is the best in N. County.

Coffee spots

Our neighborhood coffee joint - you can walk. And it's really, really good.
217 locals recommend
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
217 locals recommend
Our neighborhood coffee joint - you can walk. And it's really, really good.
Legendary California coffee (now chain that started in a back alley in San Francisco). Puts all others to shame for sheer quality of coffee.
7 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
3725 Paseo Pl
7 locals recommend
Legendary California coffee (now chain that started in a back alley in San Francisco). Puts all others to shame for sheer quality of coffee.
Cool neighborhood, up and coming and a very cool coffee place.
23 locals recommend
Holy Matcha
3118 University Ave
23 locals recommend
Cool neighborhood, up and coming and a very cool coffee place.
Another great coffee spot in the coolest neighborhood in San Diego area (we live in North County which is way better but still...)
147 locals recommend
Communal Coffee
2335 University Ave
147 locals recommend
Another great coffee spot in the coolest neighborhood in San Diego area (we live in North County which is way better but still...)
Elegant, lovely. If you love tea, this is the spot for you.
Paru Tea Bar
3034 Cañon St
Elegant, lovely. If you love tea, this is the spot for you.

Ice Cream (deserves it's own category)

If you are going to the Cove in La Jolla, grab ice cream here and go watch the sea lions. Full on touristy, but awesome nonetheless.
34 locals recommend
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard Ave
34 locals recommend
If you are going to the Cove in La Jolla, grab ice cream here and go watch the sea lions. Full on touristy, but awesome nonetheless.
Great neighborhood and amazing goods for your sweet tooth.
15 locals recommend
Gelato 101
480 S Coast Hwy 101
15 locals recommend
Great neighborhood and amazing goods for your sweet tooth.
You wouldn't know it unless you know it. They make insanely good ice cream in a place that was a dry cleaner - go figure. They have a new list every day and when its gone, it's gone.
20 locals recommend
Ans Dry Cleaning
3017 Adams Ave
20 locals recommend
You wouldn't know it unless you know it. They make insanely good ice cream in a place that was a dry cleaner - go figure. They have a new list every day and when its gone, it's gone.
One Paseo is a lovely mall, as far as malls go and it's close - this is a great last stop after you've had dinner.
Salt & Straw
3705 Caminito Ct
One Paseo is a lovely mall, as far as malls go and it's close - this is a great last stop after you've had dinner.