Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Fantastic food and service. High end steaks are what make this place well known and liked by locals.
Pricey, but great for a special occasion.
86 locals recommend
Saska's
3768 Mission BlvdFantastic food and service. High end steaks are what make this place well known and liked by locals.
Pricey, but great for a special occasion.
Great takeaway menu with Typical Greek staples including Gyros, Falafel and Baklava!
Medium priced with a Gyro Meal deal for around $15
6 locals recommend
Arslan's Gyros
3861 Mission BlvdGreat takeaway menu with Typical Greek staples including Gyros, Falafel and Baklava!
Medium priced with a Gyro Meal deal for around $15
Great view! Located on the Pacific Beach Blvd overlooking the ocean. Great seafood and excellent service. This place is usually crowded, reservations for dinner recommended.
Fantastic Monday night special 1/2 price appetizer with drink.
Amazing spot for the sunsets, book your reservation about 30 minutes before sunset for spectacular views!
207 locals recommend
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrGreat view! Located on the Pacific Beach Blvd overlooking the ocean. Great seafood and excellent service. This place is usually crowded, reservations for dinner recommended.
Fantastic Monday night special 1/2 price appetizer with drink.
Amazing spot for the sunsets, book your reservation about 30 minutes before sunset for spectacular views!
Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission BlvdAmericana food and drinks on tap.
My favorite fish in town. Also includes a very large and fresh selection of take-away fish.
The combo platter is a lot for one person at about $15
Fish sandwich for around $10
120 locals recommend
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StMy favorite fish in town. Also includes a very large and fresh selection of take-away fish.
The combo platter is a lot for one person at about $15
Fish sandwich for around $10
Great Mexican-style baja fish tacos.
Daily weekday special 2:30=4:00PM $1 Tacos
Fantastic cup of fresh ceviche about $7
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StGreat Mexican-style baja fish tacos.
Daily weekday special 2:30=4:00PM $1 Tacos
Fantastic cup of fresh ceviche about $7
La Playa Taco Shop
3973 Mission BlvdHearty and quick Mexican dishes.
Try the California Fries
Drinks & Nightlife
21+ Club with amazing ocean views and new wood deck overlooking the ocean.
Younger college-age crowd with huge crowds and lines at night.
Excellent for a day time drink looking out over the ocean.
118 locals recommend
PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean Blvd21+ Club with amazing ocean views and new wood deck overlooking the ocean.
Younger college-age crowd with huge crowds and lines at night.
Excellent for a day time drink looking out over the ocean.
Technically a brewery but serves great burgers and seafood.
Go up to the third floor for a nice view of the ocean.
Happy hour with local brewed beers
68 locals recommend
Pacific Beach AleHouse
721 Grand AveTechnically a brewery but serves great burgers and seafood.
Go up to the third floor for a nice view of the ocean.
Happy hour with local brewed beers
Crowded but well run and fun Country bar.
Live bands from Nashville most Friday/Saturday night
Music starts at 10:30PM on Fri/Sat.
Checkin on their guest list www.moonshinebeach.com
and get in free before 10PM most concert nights.
Line Dancing lessons and open line dancing from about 8PM
Younger crowd with lots of energy!
32 locals recommend
Moonshine Beach
1165 Garnet AveCrowded but well run and fun Country bar.
Live bands from Nashville most Friday/Saturday night
Music starts at 10:30PM on Fri/Sat.
Checkin on their guest list www.moonshinebeach.com
and get in free before 10PM most concert nights.
Line Dancing lessons and open line dancing from about 8PM
Younger crowd with lots of energy!
Sightseeing
Iconic wooden pier in the heart of Pacific Beach.
Free to walk to the end of the pier for an unobstructed view of the ocean.
96 locals recommend
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean BlvdIconic wooden pier in the heart of Pacific Beach.
Free to walk to the end of the pier for an unobstructed view of the ocean.
Great place to kick back and walk on the well manicured grass. A nice boulevard curves around the coast line ending with La Jolla Cove where the sea lions hang out. Careful, the sealions are not friendly, stay a good distance away and watch the kids.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroGreat place to kick back and walk on the well manicured grass. A nice boulevard curves around the coast line ending with La Jolla Cove where the sea lions hang out. Careful, the sealions are not friendly, stay a good distance away and watch the kids.
War memorial dedicated to the many U.S. military veterans from San Diego and Southern California.
Amazing views of Mission Bay, PB and downtown on clear days.
Free parking and entrance!
146 locals recommend
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SWar memorial dedicated to the many U.S. military veterans from San Diego and Southern California.
Amazing views of Mission Bay, PB and downtown on clear days.
Free parking and entrance!
Shopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdWestfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrHigher end shopping mall in La Jolla.
Brandy Melville - Pacific Beach
4516 Mission BlvdEssentials
Large grocery store with just about anything you need including liquor/beer/wine
443 locals recommend
Vons
1702 Garnet AveLarge grocery store with just about anything you need including liquor/beer/wine
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat grocery store with Trader Joe branded food.
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrLarge grocery store with everything you need!
Really inexpensive grocery store. Not everything is brand name but the prices and selection are worth the short trip to stock up on sandwiches, snacks and cheeses.
131 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1002 Market StReally inexpensive grocery store. Not everything is brand name but the prices and selection are worth the short trip to stock up on sandwiches, snacks and cheeses.
Entertainment & Activities
Roller coaster, laser tag, zipline, everything you need to wear the kids out before bedtime!
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdRoller coaster, laser tag, zipline, everything you need to wear the kids out before bedtime!
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrGetting Around
Busses, trains and trolleys depart to all of San Diego and up the coast to LA.
100 locals recommend
Old Town Station
4005 Taylor StBusses, trains and trolleys depart to all of San Diego and up the coast to LA.