Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
They call this a "foodie joint" for a reason-- the food at this locals spot is delicious (especially the burgers!). The spot is small, so if you get there and it is full, go ahead and call in a to-go order and bring it home.
51 locals recommend
The Promiscuous Fork
6984 La Jolla Blvd They call this a "foodie joint" for a reason-- the food at this locals spot is delicious (especially the burgers!). The spot is small, so if you get there and it is full, go ahead and call in a to-go order and bring it home.
This is one of the best seafood restaurants in La Jolla. We highly recommend going to the upstairs bar for happy hour--the view is incredible! They also have live music.
156 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetThis is one of the best seafood restaurants in La Jolla. We highly recommend going to the upstairs bar for happy hour--the view is incredible! They also have live music.
Craving seafood tacos? Oscars has the best Mexican-style tacos and ceviche.
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StCraving seafood tacos? Oscars has the best Mexican-style tacos and ceviche.
Vahik has great food for breakfast and lunch at incredible prices! Easily walkable from our place.
29 locals recommend
Café Vahik
6780 La Jolla BlvdVahik has great food for breakfast and lunch at incredible prices! Easily walkable from our place.
Freshly baked bagels every day...quick and delicious...can't beat it!
28 locals recommend
Busy Bee's Bagel Bakery
6861 La Jolla BlvdFreshly baked bagels every day...quick and delicious...can't beat it!
Bird Rock Coffee is hands down the best coffee in San Diego, and they have opened other locations in the greater San Diego area. This one is the original!
217 locals recommend
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdBird Rock Coffee is hands down the best coffee in San Diego, and they have opened other locations in the greater San Diego area. This one is the original!
Best street tacos around! This place can get crowded, so we recommend going early.
132 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StBest street tacos around! This place can get crowded, so we recommend going early.
Offering the freshest fish in La Jolla, El Pescador is a place for a quick bite. Fish tacos, fish sandwiches, salads, chowder...anything fish, they've got it!
114 locals recommend
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StOffering the freshest fish in La Jolla, El Pescador is a place for a quick bite. Fish tacos, fish sandwiches, salads, chowder...anything fish, they've got it!
San Diego's best Italian restaurants are all located in Little Italy. They have great bars too!
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
San Diego's best Italian restaurants are all located in Little Italy. They have great bars too!
This is a new place with tons of local beer on tap and is walking distance from the house. It's also a great place to watch sports!
9 locals recommend
Nautilus Tavern
6830 La Jolla BlvdThis is a new place with tons of local beer on tap and is walking distance from the house. It's also a great place to watch sports!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a locals bar with cheap beer and drinks...usually a spot to head to after you have already had a few drinks somewhere else. Fun pool and juke box.
40 locals recommend
The Shack Bar & Grill
6941 La Jolla BlvdThis is a locals bar with cheap beer and drinks...usually a spot to head to after you have already had a few drinks somewhere else. Fun pool and juke box.
This funky place is on the upscale side. Great craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. They also have great happy hour prices.
99 locals recommend
Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel AvenueThis funky place is on the upscale side. Great craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. They also have great happy hour prices.
This bar & restaurant has great live music almost every night--highly recommended!
107 locals recommend
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdThis bar & restaurant has great live music almost every night--highly recommended!
Parks & Nature
Torrey Pines offers hiking with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It can get very crowded on the weekends, so we recommend going first thing in the morning for better parking and also for fewer people.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines offers hiking with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It can get very crowded on the weekends, so we recommend going first thing in the morning for better parking and also for fewer people.
La Jolla's most beautiful beach is right at our doorsteps! A note to travelers: Windansea is different from most SoCal beaches. The shore break can get very big and you need to be careful. Also, if you are not an expert Surfer please don't Surf directly in front of the house on the main break. You will get hurt. Please Surf a surrounding beach break if you are a beginner.
272 locals recommend
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlLa Jolla's most beautiful beach is right at our doorsteps! A note to travelers: Windansea is different from most SoCal beaches. The shore break can get very big and you need to be careful. Also, if you are not an expert Surfer please don't Surf directly in front of the house on the main break. You will get hurt. Please Surf a surrounding beach break if you are a beginner.
This is a great family beach with great waves for surfing. From the Shores, you can also rent kayaks and explore the caves of La Jolla (can also pay for a guided trip).
94 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Park
8300 Camino Del OroThis is a great family beach with great waves for surfing. From the Shores, you can also rent kayaks and explore the caves of La Jolla (can also pay for a guided trip).
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park has EVERYTHING...museums, restaurants...there is always something going on there! Great for couples and families alike!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park has EVERYTHING...museums, restaurants...there is always something going on there! Great for couples and families alike!
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StSightseeing
La Jolla Cove is an icon of our city. Stroll along the cliffs and watch La Jolla's famous sea lions basque in the California sun.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Cove is an icon of our city. Stroll along the cliffs and watch La Jolla's famous sea lions basque in the California sun.
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S360 view of San Diego
Essentials
We all know that Trader Joe's has everything you need! This is located in Pacific Beach, which is about a 10 minute drive.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveWe all know that Trader Joe's has everything you need! This is located in Pacific Beach, which is about a 10 minute drive.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveOur closest grocery store...
Sprouts rivals Trade Joe's in yummy foods. It is located in Pacific Beach (10 minute drive).
273 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveSprouts rivals Trade Joe's in yummy foods. It is located in Pacific Beach (10 minute drive).
Entertainment & Activities
Sea World is a landmark of San Diego--explore sea life from one of California's greatest amusement parks.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World is a landmark of San Diego--explore sea life from one of California's greatest amusement parks.
The San Diego Zoo is world famous--even locals go on a regular basis. If you have never been, it is a MUST!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe San Diego Zoo is world famous--even locals go on a regular basis. If you have never been, it is a MUST!