Eric’s guidebook
Coffee
Cafe Smitten
909 18th StGreat coffee and is a local favorite.
Dagny's Coffee Co
1600 20th StGreat coffee and a place to meet random people
Food scene
Truffle Sacchetti (Pasta Purse) with a toasted roll! Opens at 11 and come early on the weekends it gets busy.
26 locals recommend
Luigi's
725 E 19th StTruffle Sacchetti (Pasta Purse) with a toasted roll! Opens at 11 and come early on the weekends it gets busy.
Angry Barnyard BBQ
916 18th StThe turkey is my wife's favorite.
Mexicali Restaurants
631 18th StreetFlautas with chicken!
Pyrenees Cafe
601 Sumner StGreat basque food. If it is your first time come hungry.
Nuestro Mexico Restaurant
716 21st StMargaritas and chicken mole.
The BLVD
3200 Buck Owens BlvdGreat for the whole famly.
24th Street Cafe
1415 24th StChicken fried steak.
Moo Creamery
4885 Truxtun AveChilaquiles with chorizo.
Bars
Tiki-Ko
1919 K StFor the Rum lovers and just a cool place.
The Padre Hotel
1702 18th StCool building and worth one drink.
The Silver Fox Starlight Lounge
702 18th StStrong drinks.
2nd Phase Brewing
1004 19th StreetEvents every night.
Temblor Brewing Company
3200 Buck Owens BlvdLocally brewed beers.
Campo Bar and Bottle
1824 G StreetWine Bar and small plates.
Events
Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
1001 Truxtun AveLocal event center.
Fox Theater
2001 H StSmaller event center.
Hiking/adventure
Wind Wolves Preserve
16019 California 166Great hiking spot
Kern River
Be careful of the undercurrent but nice views.
Sequoia National Park
Great hiking but a little bit of a drive.
Antiques
In Your Wildest Dreams Co
2819 F StreetAntiques.
Farmers Market
The Hens Roost
1916 G StSaturday farmers market.