Max’s guidebook
Food scene
Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlGreat place for breakfast!
Another great place for breakfast!
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 BlvdAnother great place for breakfast!
Right on the boardwalk in south Pacific Beach. Amazing food. $10 bottles of Champagne for mimosas!
207 locals recommend
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrRight on the boardwalk in south Pacific Beach. Amazing food. $10 bottles of Champagne for mimosas!
Fat Fish Cantinagrill
4474 Mission BlvdVery nice Mexican restaurant in Pacific Beach
The Grass Skirt
910 Grand AveTiki bar/restaurant. Fun Vibes and atmosphere!
Rosaria Pizza
3741 Mission BlvdMy personal favorite pizza restaurant in Mission Beach!
Great greek food and lots of craft beer selections
81 locals recommend
Amplified Ale Works Kitchen + Beer Garden
4150 Mission BlvdGreat greek food and lots of craft beer selections
Draft South Mission
3105 Ocean Front WalkRestaurant/bar on boardwalk. Very close by
Sushi and burger spot on boardwalk. Great place for sunset and for dinner! Make sure you make reservations for large groups!
119 locals recommend
Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front WalkSushi and burger spot on boardwalk. Great place for sunset and for dinner! Make sure you make reservations for large groups!
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AveFun large bar/nightclub off Garnet Ave.
El Prez
4190 Mission BlvdAnother fun large bar/restaurant with rooftop deck for sunset
Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge
722 Grand AveMore upscale bar scene
Customized ice cream sandwiches. Very common to have to wait in line
97 locals recommend
The Baked Bear
4516 Mission BlvdCustomized ice cream sandwiches. Very common to have to wait in line
Restaurant/bar on the beach. Great spot to hang out during the day!
100 locals recommend
Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front WalkRestaurant/bar on the beach. Great spot to hang out during the day!
Activities
Great place for jet skiing, sailing, tennis, basketball, barbecues, paddle boarding, etc
7 locals recommend
SANTA CLARA PT REC CTR-MPR
1008 Santa Clara PlGreat place for jet skiing, sailing, tennis, basketball, barbecues, paddle boarding, etc
Roller Coaster, mini golf, games, arcades, laser tag, artificial wave/surfing, etch
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdRoller Coaster, mini golf, games, arcades, laser tag, artificial wave/surfing, etch
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat hiking and view from the top!
Sightseeing
Tide pools, lighthouse, and awesome view of downtown and San Diego bay!
238 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument
Tide pools, lighthouse, and awesome view of downtown and San Diego bay!
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat hiking and beach loop trail
Gaslamp Quarter
Great scene!
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat place to watch the seals!