Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool little bar in the heart of University Heights - lots of beers on tap and a great Sunday Brunch.
72 locals recommend
Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdCool little bar in the heart of University Heights - lots of beers on tap and a great Sunday Brunch.
Good local bar to grab an early drink Friday or Sat night - Thursday nights are fun too...
12 locals recommend
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
4612 Park BlvdGood local bar to grab an early drink Friday or Sat night - Thursday nights are fun too...
Rich's
1051 University AveLargest of San Diego's Gay Dance clubs - busy Fri/Sat/Sun nights.
Great margaritas and decent mexican food in a fun mexican bar setting...
60 locals recommend
Baja Betty's
1421 University AveGreat margaritas and decent mexican food in a fun mexican bar setting...
Sunday Funday hangout + great burger and fries... it's a must see in SD.
90 locals recommend
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveSunday Funday hangout + great burger and fries... it's a must see in SD.
Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrSunday afternoon gay hangout - stop by for Church happy hour!
Double Deuce
528 F StFun place - come ride the mechanical bull or watch everyone else!
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StGay - Pizza & Local Craft Beers on Tap
Food Scene
Great little French restaurant near Trolley Barn Park - 8-10 tables -family-owned local establishment - serves local farm foods. $$$
19 locals recommend
Farm House Cafe
2121 Adams AveGreat little French restaurant near Trolley Barn Park - 8-10 tables -family-owned local establishment - serves local farm foods. $$$
Great 24hr coffee shop with free WiFi - lots of students and locals hang here on their laptops working, studying, and socializing.
74 locals recommend
Lestat's on Park
4496 Park BlvdGreat 24hr coffee shop with free WiFi - lots of students and locals hang here on their laptops working, studying, and socializing.
Excellent little taco shop - stop by here for a great fast inexpensive lunch. $
85 locals recommend
El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdExcellent little taco shop - stop by here for a great fast inexpensive lunch. $
Great homemade chicken pies - cash only - this will remind you of school lunch lady cafeteria style place - but chicken pies are really good - meal for around $6-7
17 locals recommend
San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
2633 El Cajon BlvdGreat homemade chicken pies - cash only - this will remind you of school lunch lady cafeteria style place - but chicken pies are really good - meal for around $6-7
100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueGreat place for dinner + drinks + glass of wine.
Cafe on Park
3831 Park BlvdGreat breakfast place - line can be long on weekends
The Tractor Room
3687 Fifth AvenueOne of the best Sunday Brunch places in Hillcrest
Chipotle Mexican Grill
8657 Villa La Jolla DrSuper great fast Chipotle Burritos
Another great place to chill and meet people - always people here socializing.
15 locals recommend
Filter Coffee House
1295 University AveAnother great place to chill and meet people - always people here socializing.
Dessert only - but amazing dessert - line can be long on weekends but it's worth the wait - get a dessert to share and hang out.
220 locals recommend
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveDessert only - but amazing dessert - line can be long on weekends but it's worth the wait - get a dessert to share and hang out.
Amazing burgers! Great place for lunch when checking out the unique Ocean Beach Area
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveAmazing burgers! Great place for lunch when checking out the unique Ocean Beach Area
GREAT italian food - hard to get a reservation but has first come first serve bar and communal table - great for 1 or 2 to drop in and have a meal. $$
50 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center DrGREAT italian food - hard to get a reservation but has first come first serve bar and communal table - great for 1 or 2 to drop in and have a meal. $$
Great breakfast brunch place in Pacific Beach...
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 BlvdGreat breakfast brunch place in Pacific Beach...
World Curry
1433 Garnet AveSuper Curries in PB $$
Super nice restaurant - great to grab a drink at the bar or have dinner on the patio and watch the sunset. $$$
163 locals recommend
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StSuper nice restaurant - great to grab a drink at the bar or have dinner on the patio and watch the sunset. $$$
Shopping
Small little corner store in case you need something quick - equivalent to the neighborhood 7/11 - drinks, beer, ice, wine, basic conveniences.
6 locals recommend
American Market
4395 Cleveland AveSmall little corner store in case you need something quick - equivalent to the neighborhood 7/11 - drinks, beer, ice, wine, basic conveniences.
AMC Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars RdBig modern shopping mall with all your favorites.
Essentials
Ralphs
101 G StLarge supermarket with most anything you would need including pharmacy.
Everything Else
Wells Fargo Bank
510 W Washington StFull service bank + ATM
24 Hour Fitness
3965 Fifth AveGym in case you feel the need to be healthy...
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo is AMAZING - go visit!
Stroll thru the park - at least one museum is free on Tuesdays - it rotates weekly.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Stroll thru the park - at least one museum is free on Tuesdays - it rotates weekly.
Old Town
Go here to walk around and eat great Mexican Food
Best family beach in San Diego - stop by the Hotel Del and have a drink on the patio after and watch the sunset. Dog beach at North End.
144 locals recommend
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardBest family beach in San Diego - stop by the Hotel Del and have a drink on the patio after and watch the sunset. Dog beach at North End.
Great place to come see the ocean and La Jolla Cove - Consider Kayaking at La Jolla Shores
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat place to come see the ocean and La Jolla Cove - Consider Kayaking at La Jolla Shores
Infamous nude beach in San Diego - it's a long hike down so ask to make sure you are on the right trail before heading down - you will need real shoes for the hike down - no services at beach level.
144 locals recommend
Black's Beach
Infamous nude beach in San Diego - it's a long hike down so ask to make sure you are on the right trail before heading down - you will need real shoes for the hike down - no services at beach level.
Sunset Cliffs
Best place to watch the sunset in San Diego.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.See Shamu and all his sea friends...
Arts & Culture
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdCome watch a baseball game