Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
The best ocean view in Ocean Beach with great Scallop Tacos, Moscow Mules and an above average beer list. The service is a little questionable.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveThe best ocean view in Ocean Beach with great Scallop Tacos, Moscow Mules and an above average beer list. The service is a little questionable.
My favorite GastroPub. All local brews and the right food to match it. Kid friendly during the day.
94 locals recommend
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdMy favorite GastroPub. All local brews and the right food to match it. Kid friendly during the day.
Monday nights are HH all night long. Fish Tacos and beer with the sound of the ocean right there.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveMonday nights are HH all night long. Fish Tacos and beer with the sound of the ocean right there.
One of the best Italian comfort food restaurants in San Diego. No pizza though.
125 locals recommend
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StOne of the best Italian comfort food restaurants in San Diego. No pizza though.
Fun Diner for the kids with 50s music, dancing and burgers. The food is decent but nothing to be super excited about.
29 locals recommend
Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur RdFun Diner for the kids with 50s music, dancing and burgers. The food is decent but nothing to be super excited about.
Be at the beach, eat, drink and watch talented people ride a huge, human-made wave.
100 locals recommend
Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front WalkBe at the beach, eat, drink and watch talented people ride a huge, human-made wave.
Sightseeing
Definitely not a sunset walk to miss. Amazing panoramic views of the ocean and surfers.
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
Definitely not a sunset walk to miss. Amazing panoramic views of the ocean and surfers.
This is THE BEST place to go to the beach with small kids. It is on the bay so there are no waves. It is the only place on the bay where the water is really fresh and clean because it is at the Jetty
Mission Point Park
2600 Bayside LnThis is THE BEST place to go to the beach with small kids. It is on the bay so there are no waves. It is the only place on the bay where the water is really fresh and clean because it is at the Jetty
Entertainment & Activities
Newer concept on quick-service / high quality food. Albacore Salad! Kid-friendly with outdoor seating and you pay when you get your food so you are free to leave at any moment!
57 locals recommend
Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur RdNewer concept on quick-service / high quality food. Albacore Salad! Kid-friendly with outdoor seating and you pay when you get your food so you are free to leave at any moment!
Liberty Station NTC Park
2455 Cushing RdGreat park to bring kids to play.
Right next to the Shelter Island Pier is another small but nice playground for kids. It is also nice for a walk with nice views.
61 locals recommend
Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island DrRight next to the Shelter Island Pier is another small but nice playground for kids. It is also nice for a walk with nice views.
Great park on the Bay. The water isn't so fresh but the scene is amazing.
50 locals recommend
Fanuel Beach Park
4000 Fanuel StGreat park on the Bay. The water isn't so fresh but the scene is amazing.
This is the newest addition to San Diego. A park with fountains for the kids to play in. Great for picnics and family gatherings. Parking is difficult
Hall of Justice
330 W BroadwayThis is the newest addition to San Diego. A park with fountains for the kids to play in. Great for picnics and family gatherings. Parking is difficult
Food Scene
Great little cafe. We often go to the park across the street and then have brunch here.
79 locals recommend
Kensington Cafe
4141 Adams AveGreat little cafe. We often go to the park across the street and then have brunch here.
Rubicon Deli - Mission Beach
3819 Mission BlvdA gourmet sandwich deli. the best in SD.
One of Best Italian style Pizza. not really kid friendly, service is ok and parking is horrible.
43 locals recommend
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth AveOne of Best Italian style Pizza. not really kid friendly, service is ok and parking is horrible.
Great Napoletano Pizza made for Americans. Better Service and parking is usually available.
24 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano
4207 Park BlvdGreat Napoletano Pizza made for Americans. Better Service and parking is usually available.
THE Place to go for PHO. There is no place better in San Diego.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StTHE Place to go for PHO. There is no place better in San Diego.
Craft Brewing in San Diego is BIG! Stone is the leader of San Diego craft beer on a national scale and their Bistro and Garden reflect their success.
175 locals recommend
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdCraft Brewing in San Diego is BIG! Stone is the leader of San Diego craft beer on a national scale and their Bistro and Garden reflect their success.
Everything Else
There is a Farmer's Market every Wednesday in Ocean Beach from 5-8pm.
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveThere is a Farmer's Market every Wednesday in Ocean Beach from 5-8pm.
Target Optical
3245 Sports Arena BlvdFor all your Diaper and kids needs.
Up and coming place to be in San Diego. An old Navy Base turned into a community with parks, schools, restaurants and grocery stores. We spend a lot of time here with so many new things at our fingertips.
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdUp and coming place to be in San Diego. An old Navy Base turned into a community with parks, schools, restaurants and grocery stores. We spend a lot of time here with so many new things at our fingertips.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveTrader Joe's for Groceries needs
Sprouts
1327 Encinitas BlvdA cross between a grocery store and an organic market.
Walk to one of the best Organic Co-op food markets on the west coast. Non-members have to pay more.
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StWalk to one of the best Organic Co-op food markets on the west coast. Non-members have to pay more.