San Diego - Guide / Favorite Places
Drinks & Nightlife
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StHead up to the roof bar here for a drink and enjoy the one of the best views in San Diego with live jazz after 6 or 7 (and seals in the rocks below). No dress code but a collared shirt is recommended after 5PM.
156 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetHead up to the roof bar here for a drink and enjoy the one of the best views in San Diego with live jazz after 6 or 7 (and seals in the rocks below). No dress code but a collared shirt is recommended after 5PM.
Born and Raised
1909 India StA bit pricey, but great on many levels.
Little Italy Food Hall
550 W Date StGreat drinks and food to enjoy in an outdoor plaza.
Local Eats
Great quaint little gastro-pub with amazing food. Only a 4 minute walk from the house.
108 locals recommend
Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena Blvd Great quaint little gastro-pub with amazing food. Only a 4 minute walk from the house.
This is a Public Market and event venue offering the best of what the region has to offer. Showcasing a rustic environment with prepared foods, beer, wine, specialty cocktails, produce, fish, desserts and pastries, pastas, arts and crafts, a test kitchen, and pop up dinners.
Grab food here then head over to Stone Brewery next door for a drink.
227 locals recommend
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdThis is a Public Market and event venue offering the best of what the region has to offer. Showcasing a rustic environment with prepared foods, beer, wine, specialty cocktails, produce, fish, desserts and pastries, pastas, arts and crafts, a test kitchen, and pop up dinners.
Grab food here then head over to Stone Brewery next door for a drink.
Active brewery located in an old warehouse that is just a 4 minute drive south along Morena. Over 20 beers on tap with food trucks several nights a week.
92 locals recommend
Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego AvenueActive brewery located in an old warehouse that is just a 4 minute drive south along Morena. Over 20 beers on tap with food trucks several nights a week.
Great breakfast spot. Expect a wait if arriving after 8:30am.
83 locals recommend
The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveGreat breakfast spot. Expect a wait if arriving after 8:30am.
Great Maple - La Jolla
8675 Genesee AveGreat spot for breakfast or dinner at either location.
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoGreat spot in Balboa Park.
Some of the best Asian food you will find in San Diego. Please ask us about our favorites if there is a certain cuisine you are looking for.
27 locals recommend
Convoy Street
Convoy StreetSome of the best Asian food you will find in San Diego. Please ask us about our favorites if there is a certain cuisine you are looking for.
Sightseeing
View the entire county all the way down to Mexico from the top of Mt Soledad. Only a 10 - 15 minute drive away.
270 locals recommend
Soledad Mountain
View the entire county all the way down to Mexico from the top of Mt Soledad. Only a 10 - 15 minute drive away.
Talk a ±one mile walk along the boardwalk from Crystal Pier south down to the roller coaster at Belmont Park. Good people watching along the way. Also check out the Wavehouse near the roller coaster which has an artificial wave.
96 locals recommend
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean BlvdTalk a ±one mile walk along the boardwalk from Crystal Pier south down to the roller coaster at Belmont Park. Good people watching along the way. Also check out the Wavehouse near the roller coaster which has an artificial wave.
The drive over the bridge has a beautiful view. You can rent a bike and ride the 6 mile loop around the island passing by Hotel Del Coronado and checking out the beautiful homes along the way. The food at the Hotel Del is overpriced so eat at Leroy's across the street. :)
487 locals recommend
Coronado Island
The drive over the bridge has a beautiful view. You can rent a bike and ride the 6 mile loop around the island passing by Hotel Del Coronado and checking out the beautiful homes along the way. The food at the Hotel Del is overpriced so eat at Leroy's across the street. :)
Tons of shopping and dining options downtown. If you're looking to go out, the night life is plentiful!
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Tons of shopping and dining options downtown. If you're looking to go out, the night life is plentiful!
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor DrGreat museum to learn about some San Diego history
Parks & Nature
A must do hike. Park along N. Torrey Pines Road or if full, near the Roberto's Taco shop on Carmel Valley Road and walk under the railroad tracks. Different routes range from 1 to 5 miles. https://torreypine.org/reserveinfo/
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA must do hike. Park along N. Torrey Pines Road or if full, near the Roberto's Taco shop on Carmel Valley Road and walk under the railroad tracks. Different routes range from 1 to 5 miles. https://torreypine.org/reserveinfo/
Grab a bite or drink at The Prado Restaurant and check out the museums or simply walk around the beautiful historic park.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Grab a bite or drink at The Prado Restaurant and check out the museums or simply walk around the beautiful historic park.
Beautiful spot in San Diego, on the southern tip of Point Loma.
238 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument
Beautiful spot in San Diego, on the southern tip of Point Loma.
Essentials
Siesel's Meats
4131 Ashton StSmall local butcher's shop that also sells a bit of everything.
Closest grocery store with everything you need to hold you over in the Granny Flat. We recommend the in house chocolate chip cookies.
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrClosest grocery store with everything you need to hold you over in the Granny Flat. We recommend the in house chocolate chip cookies.
Thing to do
Great place to explore on Saturday morning then head to brunch. Every Saturday from 8:00AM to 2:00PM
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StGreat place to explore on Saturday morning then head to brunch. Every Saturday from 8:00AM to 2:00PM
More of a locals beach tucked away in La Jolla away from the crowds at La Jolla Shores Beach
272 locals recommend
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlMore of a locals beach tucked away in La Jolla away from the crowds at La Jolla Shores Beach