Guidebook for San Diego

Mel & Sam
Guidebook for San Diego

Drinks & Nightlife

A slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
6 moradores locais recomendam
The Rail
3796 Fifth Ave
6 moradores locais recomendam
A slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
45 moradores locais recomendam
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington St
45 moradores locais recomendam
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
A bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
121 moradores locais recomendam
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
121 moradores locais recomendam
A bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
The largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
45 moradores locais recomendam
Aero Club Bar
3365 India St
45 moradores locais recomendam
The largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
Groovy underground beats and local artists selling jewelry most nights. Check it out!
Kava Lounge
2812 Kettner Blvd
Groovy underground beats and local artists selling jewelry most nights. Check it out!
World famous underground music venue/dive bar. A must see!!
87 moradores locais recomendam
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd
87 moradores locais recomendam
World famous underground music venue/dive bar. A must see!!

Food Scene

Great Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
43 moradores locais recomendam
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth Ave
43 moradores locais recomendam
Great Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
My FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
22 moradores locais recomendam
PHÓ Fifth Avenue
3807 Fifth Ave
22 moradores locais recomendam
My FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
Cool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch St
48 moradores locais recomendam
Cool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
139 moradores locais recomendam
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington St
139 moradores locais recomendam
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
Great food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
35 moradores locais recomendam
The Red Door
741 W Washington St
35 moradores locais recomendam
Great food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
Famous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
185 moradores locais recomendam
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave
185 moradores locais recomendam
Famous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
An awesome spot for a quick and healthy lunch.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Luna Grill
350 University Ave
24 moradores locais recomendam
An awesome spot for a quick and healthy lunch.
A fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
23 moradores locais recomendam
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth Avenue
23 moradores locais recomendam
A fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
You must go here for breakfast!!!
178 moradores locais recomendam
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth Ave
178 moradores locais recomendam
You must go here for breakfast!!!
Best coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch St
32 moradores locais recomendam
Best coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
Literally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
42 moradores locais recomendam
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington St
42 moradores locais recomendam
Literally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
67 moradores locais recomendam
Bankers Hill
67 moradores locais recomendam
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
Great Indian food! Friendly service and cool vibe:)
27 moradores locais recomendam
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University Ave
27 moradores locais recomendam
Great Indian food! Friendly service and cool vibe:)
Our FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
3940 Fourth Ave
19 moradores locais recomendam
Our FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
Great slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
82 moradores locais recomendam
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington St
82 moradores locais recomendam
Great slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
Delicious Ramen!
28 moradores locais recomendam
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth Ave
28 moradores locais recomendam
Delicious Ramen!
LOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)
17 moradores locais recomendam
Parma Cucina Italiana
3850 Fifth Ave
17 moradores locais recomendam
LOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)

Everything Else

My ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
22 moradores locais recomendam
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch St
22 moradores locais recomendam
My ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
The famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
2510 moradores locais recomendam
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 moradores locais recomendam
The famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
So close, and sooo interesting!
124 moradores locais recomendam
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth Ave
124 moradores locais recomendam
So close, and sooo interesting!

Shopping

Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Buffalo Exchange
3862 Fifth Ave
17 moradores locais recomendam
Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.

Essentials

Just a couple blocks away.
240 moradores locais recomendam
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
240 moradores locais recomendam
Just a couple blocks away.

Entertainment & Activities

Such an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Escapism Puzzle Room
3919 Fourth Ave
Such an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!
61 moradores locais recomendam
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth Ave
61 moradores locais recomendam
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!