Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Meshuggah Shack
1188 Market StreetFunky coffee cart
Salazars Fine Mexican Food
1502 Market StreetCheap vintage diner, great for breakfast
Stella Public House
1429 Island AvenuePizza and craft beer, sit outside overlooking the park
Cafe Chloe
721 Ninth AvenueUpscale French bistro, lovely for dinner and brunch
San Diego favorite spot for brunch, usually a wait on the weekends, dog friendly patio
96 locals recommend
The Mission
1250 J StSan Diego favorite spot for brunch, usually a wait on the weekends, dog friendly patio
Tiny and affordable hipster spot with hotdogs, burgers, and an unusually large selection of sodas
15 locals recommend
Garlic Shack
549 25th StTiny and affordable hipster spot with hotdogs, burgers, and an unusually large selection of sodas
High end steak house, our favorite place to splurge in San Diego
51 locals recommend
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
640 Tenth AveHigh end steak house, our favorite place to splurge in San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent craft beer selection and they brew some of their own as well, tasty cheesesteaks
31 locals recommend
Monkey Paw
805 16th StreetExcellent craft beer selection and they brew some of their own as well, tasty cheesesteaks
Outdoor hangout spot with food trucks, a bar, an off-leash dog park, outdoor games and sometimes live music
31 locals recommend
Quartyard
1301 Market StOutdoor hangout spot with food trucks, a bar, an off-leash dog park, outdoor games and sometimes live music
Mission Brewery
131 L StAward winning craft brewery, dog friendly
Stone Brewing Tap Room
795 J StTasting room for the famous Stone Brewery
Entertainment & Activities
Large sports bar with built-in bowling alley, all ages bowling during the day but 21+ at night
26 locals recommend
Tavern+Bowl East Village
930 Market StLarge sports bar with built-in bowling alley, all ages bowling during the day but 21+ at night
Home of the Padres, part of the stadium is open as a public park on most non-game days
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdHome of the Padres, part of the stadium is open as a public park on most non-game days
Parks & Nature
Huge city park, often called the "crown jewel" of San Diego, our favorite areas are the cactus and rose gardens. The Golden Hill picnic area on the southern edge of the park is a one mile walk from our house. The San Diego Zoo is located within the park as are most of the City's museums.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Huge city park, often called the "crown jewel" of San Diego, our favorite areas are the cactus and rose gardens. The Golden Hill picnic area on the southern edge of the park is a one mile walk from our house. The San Diego Zoo is located within the park as are most of the City's museums.
Fault Line Park
1433 Island AveNeighborhood park with small children's playground
Arts & Culture
Unique museum of historical boats and submarines in the harbor
124 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor DrUnique museum of historical boats and submarines in the harbor
Beautiful new building, frequent public events, great children's room
63 locals recommend
San Diego Central Library
330 Park BlvdBeautiful new building, frequent public events, great children's room
Local artist collective, they often have public events -- check their website for events www.sdspace4art.org
Space 4 Art
340 16th StLocal artist collective, they often have public events -- check their website for events www.sdspace4art.org
Essentials
Albertsons
655 14th StSightseeing
Historical park with impressive collection of murals, associated with the Chicano civil rights movement
51 locals recommend
Chicano Park
Historical park with impressive collection of murals, associated with the Chicano civil rights movement
Beautiful views on the boat ride across the bay to Coronado. In Coronado, you can check out the tourist strip at the ferry terminal or go for a bike ride to the beach.
6 locals recommend
Ferry to Coronado - West Gate
Beautiful views on the boat ride across the bay to Coronado. In Coronado, you can check out the tourist strip at the ferry terminal or go for a bike ride to the beach.