Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
It is a very popular, and good, Japanese restaurant. Fresh sushi, and an entire Japanese food menu.
19 locals recommend
RB Sushi
5943 El Cajon BlvdIt is a very popular, and good, Japanese restaurant. Fresh sushi, and an entire Japanese food menu.
A terrific coffee house that actually serves good lunch and dinner. Students from SDSU study there -- it's a funky, comfortable place.
44 locals recommend
The Living Room
5900 El Cajon BlvdA terrific coffee house that actually serves good lunch and dinner. Students from SDSU study there -- it's a funky, comfortable place.
Woodstock's Pizza SDSU
6145 El Cajon BlvdA good pizza joint.
I've only eaten there once. It was very good Mediterranean food. Casual.
22 locals recommend
Alforon Mediterranean
5965 El Cajon BlvdI've only eaten there once. It was very good Mediterranean food. Casual.
Sala Thai Restaurant
6161 El Cajon BlvdA very good Thai restaurant.
You know their stuff. Rice, beans, meats, burritos. I like them but they have recently had Ecoli scares in other locations (not San Diego).
75 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
8657 Villa La Jolla DrYou know their stuff. Rice, beans, meats, burritos. I like them but they have recently had Ecoli scares in other locations (not San Diego).
Jersey Mike's Subs
6083 El Cajon BlvdA popular sandwich shop.
Smashburger
6061 El Cajon BlvdNot bad for burgers. They have gluten free buns!
Tea Station
6061 El Cajon BlvdA cool little neighborhood tea shop.
If you are looking for something you know, Subways are all over the place. Typical sub-sandwiches.
38 locals recommend
Subway
4641-4643 College AveIf you are looking for something you know, Subways are all over the place. Typical sub-sandwiches.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
9045 Mira Mesa BlvdIf you want fried chicken . . .
I love this place. Only locals go there. Authentic Thai, Cambodian and Lao dishes. Very, very good.
11 locals recommend
Sang Dao Restaurant
5421 El Cajon BlvdI love this place. Only locals go there. Authentic Thai, Cambodian and Lao dishes. Very, very good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Effin's Pub & Grill
6164 El Cajon BlvdThe local pub and grill.
Pacific Beach is one area filled with 20-something crowds partying in many of the open-air bars. Fun if you want to pub hop.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is one area filled with 20-something crowds partying in many of the open-air bars. Fun if you want to pub hop.
Shopping
Yogurtland
6165 El Cajon BlvdTasty yogurt.
Essentials
Vons
5630 Lake Murray BlvdTypical Vons. Called Safeway in other states of the country.
CVS
6265 El Cajon BlvdTrader Joe's
5495 Grossmont Center DrEverything Else
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveIn case you forgot your Tylenol, etc.
United States Postal Service
8064 Allison AveThe local Post Office.
ARCO
9065 Campo RdCheapest gas in the area, usually.
Looks like it did when I was growing up. It's the hippy, biker, vegan, rasta place in San Diego. Dog Beach is there. There's a terrific pier with fishing. Terrific surfing spot. Close to Sunset Cliffs.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StLooks like it did when I was growing up. It's the hippy, biker, vegan, rasta place in San Diego. Dog Beach is there. There's a terrific pier with fishing. Terrific surfing spot. Close to Sunset Cliffs.
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSeaWorld Marina
1660 S Shores RdBring hats and sunscreen!
San Diego Symphony
750 B StParks & Nature
The most beautiful beach in San Diego but you have to walk down a long cliff. The views from the cliff are spectacular.
144 locals recommend
Black's Beach
The most beautiful beach in San Diego but you have to walk down a long cliff. The views from the cliff are spectacular.
Torrey Pines
Great hiking trail.
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailGreat hiking trail.
Sailing, boating, ski jets, wind sailing, board sailing, great basketball and volleyball on the beach side, charming walk on the bay side. Biking, skating and more.
189 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Sailing, boating, ski jets, wind sailing, board sailing, great basketball and volleyball on the beach side, charming walk on the bay side. Biking, skating and more.
A beautiful, long beach without large waves. A beautiful island, wealthy residents, and the fantastic Hotel Del Coronado, where you can see Marilyn Monroe's ghost if you squint long enough.
144 locals recommend
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardA beautiful, long beach without large waves. A beautiful island, wealthy residents, and the fantastic Hotel Del Coronado, where you can see Marilyn Monroe's ghost if you squint long enough.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetA long, beautiful drive or walk along the cliffs.
Balboa Park