Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This place is one of the best restaurants in the area and it just happens to be vegetarian Thai food. It's also very reasonably priced and pretty casual.
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Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdThis place is one of the best restaurants in the area and it just happens to be vegetarian Thai food. It's also very reasonably priced and pretty casual.
One of the best Sushi restaurants in San Diego. Be sure to get a reservation.
80 moradores locais recomendam
Hane Sushi
2760 Fifth AveOne of the best Sushi restaurants in San Diego. Be sure to get a reservation.
Considered to be one of the best sushi restaurants in San Diego.
146 moradores locais recomendam
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrConsidered to be one of the best sushi restaurants in San Diego.
This is my favorite restaurant in San Diego. The menu is a bit pricey but the food is creative and delicious. It's also not too stuffy. A must do for foodies
26 moradores locais recomendam
MARKET Restaurant + Bar
3702 Via De La ValleThis is my favorite restaurant in San Diego. The menu is a bit pricey but the food is creative and delicious. It's also not too stuffy. A must do for foodies
Phenomenal fast food place and somewhere you have to try if you enjoy decadent pork dishes.
162 moradores locais recomendam
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenuePhenomenal fast food place and somewhere you have to try if you enjoy decadent pork dishes.
Nice sit down Thai restaurant with great food and just a short walk away.
35 moradores locais recomendam
Amarin Thai Cuisine
3843 Richmond StNice sit down Thai restaurant with great food and just a short walk away.
Just a few blocks away, this Thai restaurant is very casual and has great Thai food for take away.
95 moradores locais recomendam
Bahn Thai
4646 Park BlvdJust a few blocks away, this Thai restaurant is very casual and has great Thai food for take away.
Uptown Tavern
1236 University AveGood American modern food and some good beer.
Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrBest cupcakes in town!
Chocolat Hillcrest
3896 Fifth AveCrepes and desserts.
Best brunch in town, but expect very long wait times (no reservations). Must try their Red Velvet pancakes!
178 moradores locais recomendam
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveBest brunch in town, but expect very long wait times (no reservations). Must try their Red Velvet pancakes!
A delicious hearty american breakfast place with a few twists. One of my favorite breakfast spots.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe on Park
3831 Park BlvdA delicious hearty american breakfast place with a few twists. One of my favorite breakfast spots.
Massive portions and massively delicious. Be prepared to wait if you visit on a weekend, but it's well worth it.
185 moradores locais recomendam
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveMassive portions and massively delicious. Be prepared to wait if you visit on a weekend, but it's well worth it.
Amazing for breakfast lunch and dinner, it features some traditional american fare with unique twists.
69 moradores locais recomendam
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park BlvdAmazing for breakfast lunch and dinner, it features some traditional american fare with unique twists.
One of my favorite pizza places in San Diego, it's just like they make it in Naples.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano
4207 Park BlvdOne of my favorite pizza places in San Diego, it's just like they make it in Naples.
The best pizza in town and great coffee. You can't miss with Calabria, but keep in mind that they only serve pizza for dinner.
124 moradores locais recomendam
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StThe best pizza in town and great coffee. You can't miss with Calabria, but keep in mind that they only serve pizza for dinner.
Lestat's on Park
4496 Park BlvdGreat local coffee shop.
Features mostly tacos on their menu, but they are some of the best in town, their fish tacos are especially amazing.
323 moradores locais recomendam
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StFeatures mostly tacos on their menu, but they are some of the best in town, their fish tacos are especially amazing.
Tacos El Gordo
556 BroadwayThe best overall tacos in town!
My go to Mexican place, simply amazing Mexican food, and they're open late.
85 moradores locais recomendam
El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdMy go to Mexican place, simply amazing Mexican food, and they're open late.
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India StThese guys make some amazing gelato.
Pappalecco
1602 State StGreat gelato place.
Brick Bar
1475 University AveGreat sandwiches!
Mama's Bakery & Deli
4237 Alabama StDelicious Lebanese food for take away.
This Midwest comfort inspired steak and seafood restaurant infuses Latin and Asian flavors into its dishes. It also boasts the best view in San Diego. This is a sure bet for a romantic dinner.
66 moradores locais recomendam
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrThis Midwest comfort inspired steak and seafood restaurant infuses Latin and Asian flavors into its dishes. It also boasts the best view in San Diego. This is a sure bet for a romantic dinner.
The casual sister-restaurant of Island Prime has the same amazing view but a bit more eclectic menu. It also doesn't accept reservations.
130 moradores locais recomendam
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrThe casual sister-restaurant of Island Prime has the same amazing view but a bit more eclectic menu. It also doesn't accept reservations.
An upscale French restaurant with great food and an amazing view of the city. It does have a dress code and is a great romantic dinner spot.
152 moradores locais recomendam
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveAn upscale French restaurant with great food and an amazing view of the city. It does have a dress code and is a great romantic dinner spot.
This 50's Corvette themed restaurant with an arcade next door, balloon artists, and dancing servers will be a guaranteed hit with your kids.
29 moradores locais recomendam
Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur RdThis 50's Corvette themed restaurant with an arcade next door, balloon artists, and dancing servers will be a guaranteed hit with your kids.
Great all around place to eat with ample parking.
73 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams AveGreat all around place to eat with ample parking.
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th StDelicious modern cuisine.
Some of the most unique, eclectic breakfast dishes in town.
144 moradores locais recomendam
Great Maple
1451 Washington StSome of the most unique, eclectic breakfast dishes in town.
Mystic Mocha
2105 Mission AveGreat hole in the wall place for breakfast and coffee.
Create your own pizza, like Chipotle but for pizzas.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth AvenueCreate your own pizza, like Chipotle but for pizzas.
Healthiest burgers in town, featuring only organic, grass-fed, free-range ingredients.
120 moradores locais recomendam
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveHealthiest burgers in town, featuring only organic, grass-fed, free-range ingredients.
Luna Grill
350 University AveQuality Mediterranean food at reasonable prices.
Huapangos
3693 Fifth AveA favorite spot for Mexican Brunch.
Most unique and modern taco creations this side of the border.
150 moradores locais recomendam
City Tacos
3028 University AveMost unique and modern taco creations this side of the border.
A long time Hillcrest favorite offering a wide selection of Thai and Chinese dishes. They are open for dinner and until 3 AM, and they have a great happy hour from 5 to 9 PM.
13 moradores locais recomendam
The Asian Bistro
414 University AveA long time Hillcrest favorite offering a wide selection of Thai and Chinese dishes. They are open for dinner and until 3 AM, and they have a great happy hour from 5 to 9 PM.
Great for creative fusion sushi rolls and appetizers.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Ebisu Sushi & Bar
3765 Sixth AveGreat for creative fusion sushi rolls and appetizers.
DAO Fu
3332 Adams AveVietnamese Fusion at its finest.
Eclectic food with a great and reasonably priced wine menu.
21 moradores locais recomendam
100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueEclectic food with a great and reasonably priced wine menu.
All-around best Italian food with the most variety. Not to be confused with La Pizzeria Arrivederci, which is also good.
43 moradores locais recomendam
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth AveAll-around best Italian food with the most variety. Not to be confused with La Pizzeria Arrivederci, which is also good.
Parma Cucina Italiana
3850 Fifth AveMost authentic and delicious Italian dishes.
A truly authentic Italian restaurant that is certain to please.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Charisma Cucina Italiana
142 University AvenueA truly authentic Italian restaurant that is certain to please.
Authentic pizzeria and wine bar with some modern twists on the traditional Neopolitan pizza.
39 moradores locais recomendam
Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India StAuthentic pizzeria and wine bar with some modern twists on the traditional Neopolitan pizza.
Close to the beach with a cozy atmosphere, fantastic service, and incredible food.
133 moradores locais recomendam
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdClose to the beach with a cozy atmosphere, fantastic service, and incredible food.
Located in beautiful Balboa Park with a charming ambiance and menu.
126 moradores locais recomendam
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoLocated in beautiful Balboa Park with a charming ambiance and menu.
As fancy as it gets, this is a restaurant to sit down and enjoy a long, tasty dinner with great ambiance and service. Addison is widely considered to be the finest food San Diego has to offer.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Addison Restaurant
5200 Grand Del Mar WayAs fancy as it gets, this is a restaurant to sit down and enjoy a long, tasty dinner with great ambiance and service. Addison is widely considered to be the finest food San Diego has to offer.
Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon BlvdSoutheast-Asian influenced vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
Evolution
2965 Fifth AveFast casual vegetarian food.
Sipz
3914 30th StOffers large menu with tons of choices, including desserts
A sit-down dessert resturant featuring spectacularly creative desserts
220 moradores locais recomendam
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveA sit-down dessert resturant featuring spectacularly creative desserts
Amazing seafood restaurant paired with delicious cocktails.
207 moradores locais recomendam
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StAmazing seafood restaurant paired with delicious cocktails.
Amazing take-out cookies (not really a place to sit and enjoy though)
12 moradores locais recomendam
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
650 University AveAmazing take-out cookies (not really a place to sit and enjoy though)
Creative breakfast dishes with craft beer and cocktails to boot. Enjoy a sunny morning on the patio here.
280 moradores locais recomendam
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveCreative breakfast dishes with craft beer and cocktails to boot. Enjoy a sunny morning on the patio here.
Cafe Gratitude San Diego
1980 Kettner BlvdUpscale vegetarian at its finest.
Native Foods
3369 Rosecrans StWide variety of choices, mostly modern American cuisine.
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdJuniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdStreetCar Merchants Chicken Bar
4002 30th StSoda & Swine
2943 Adams AveOffers the best variety and most unique burger creations. Definitely a local favorite.
34 moradores locais recomendam
Crazee Burger
3993 30th StOffers the best variety and most unique burger creations. Definitely a local favorite.
Rolled Up
3884 Fourth AveNew concept restaurant w/ delicious sushi burritos.
All the ramen served here is fantastic, but the spicy creamy vegan is the highlight.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Jinya Ramen Bar
825 Garnet AvenueAll the ramen served here is fantastic, but the spicy creamy vegan is the highlight.
Amazing Mexican food made from family recipes in a fun, casual setting w/ views.
22 moradores locais recomendam
La Vecindad Neighborhood TACOS
3827 Fifth AveAmazing Mexican food made from family recipes in a fun, casual setting w/ views.
Ike's Place
1010 University AveAwesomely creative sandwiches with a ton of variety.
Tokyo Deli
1080 University AveSuper authentic and fresh poke bowls and sushi.
Modern Mexican cuisine with a bay and downtown skyline view that is to die for. Perfect for both casual and special occasions.
105 moradores locais recomendam
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrModern Mexican cuisine with a bay and downtown skyline view that is to die for. Perfect for both casual and special occasions.
Whistling Duck Tavern
1040 University AveFusion Asian at its finest, with a creative and eclectic menu.
One of our own personal all-around favorites in town. Reservations recommended!
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Trust
3752 Park BlvdOne of our own personal all-around favorites in town. Reservations recommended!
Best and largest Farmer's Market in town with vendors offering everything from product to snacks to full meals.
134 moradores locais recomendam
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StBest and largest Farmer's Market in town with vendors offering everything from product to snacks to full meals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of cocktails to peruse while you enjoy their player piano.
60 moradores locais recomendam
Sycamore Den
3391 Adams AveGreat selection of cocktails to peruse while you enjoy their player piano.
Offers craft cocktails, craft beers on tap in a old parlor style atmosphere.
245 moradores locais recomendam
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StOffers craft cocktails, craft beers on tap in a old parlor style atmosphere.
This casual dive-bar-esque joint with great selection of local beers and Whiskey.
72 moradores locais recomendam
Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdThis casual dive-bar-esque joint with great selection of local beers and Whiskey.
Small lounge hidden in the back of a restaurant behind a makeshift wall of kegs. One of SD’s most notable bars.
116 moradores locais recomendam
Noble Experiment
777 G StSmall lounge hidden in the back of a restaurant behind a makeshift wall of kegs. One of SD’s most notable bars.
Great beer and whiskey selection and some delicious craft cocktails to boot with a nice patio area too.
151 moradores locais recomendam
Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech StGreat beer and whiskey selection and some delicious craft cocktails to boot with a nice patio area too.
One of SD’s largest Whiskey selections. Fantastic traditional cocktails.
133 moradores locais recomendam
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveOne of SD’s largest Whiskey selections. Fantastic traditional cocktails.
The Lion's Share
629 Kettner BlvdGood craft cocktails and hearty food.
Amazing craft cocktails and modern American cuisine.
61 moradores locais recomendam
Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India StAmazing craft cocktails and modern American cuisine.
Hillcrest’s first and only brewery is very close and centrally located.
105 moradores locais recomendam
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StHillcrest’s first and only brewery is very close and centrally located.
The Wine Lover
3968 Fifth AveRomantic little wine bar in the heart of Hillcrest.
Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveHip wine bar in the heart of North Park.
Perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine while people-watching.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Wine Steals
1243 University AvePerfect place to enjoy a glass of wine while people-watching.
A Hillcrest Neighborhood Craft Beer Bar with great bar food.
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Project Bar & Grill
3683 Fifth AveA Hillcrest Neighborhood Craft Beer Bar with great bar food.
Craft tiki drinks with beautiful patio overlooking the ballpark and eclectic decor.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Fairweather Rooftop Bar
793 J StCraft tiki drinks with beautiful patio overlooking the ballpark and eclectic decor.
Delicious Asian food with unbelievable tiki drinks. We recommend reservations for this place and watch out because it has a hidden entrance!
50 moradores locais recomendam
The Grass Skirt
910 Grand AveDelicious Asian food with unbelievable tiki drinks. We recommend reservations for this place and watch out because it has a hidden entrance!
Amazing Tiki drinks located inside of Craft and Commerce, and you'll have to go through a walk in refrigerator to get here.
47 moradores locais recomendam
False Idol
675 W Beech StAmazing Tiki drinks located inside of Craft and Commerce, and you'll have to go through a walk in refrigerator to get here.
Spitz - Hillcrest
3515 Fifth AveUnique combination of Mediterranean street food and local beers.
Amazing beer, food, and ambiance for an all-around fantastic experience, featuring a wonderful outdoor space.
232 moradores locais recomendam
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyAmazing beer, food, and ambiance for an all-around fantastic experience, featuring a wonderful outdoor space.
A really unique self-service (by -the-ounce) experience with a ton of variety.
54 moradores locais recomendam
Barrel Republic Pacific Beach
1261 Garnet AveA really unique self-service (by -the-ounce) experience with a ton of variety.
Fantastic selection of wines. Don't miss out on their sangria!
20 moradores locais recomendam
Wet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe
1927 Fourth AveFantastic selection of wines. Don't miss out on their sangria!
Négociant Winery
1263 University AvenueFeaturing a unique selection of their own wines.
Village Vino
4095 Adams AveA local favorite with lots of fun wine tasting events.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveWonderful grocery store and within walking distance.
Ralphs
101 G StYour standard grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveHigh end specialty grocery store.
Target sells almost anything you can think of, from furniture to groceries to toiletries.
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Target
3030 Grape StreetTarget sells almost anything you can think of, from furniture to groceries to toiletries.
CVS
3151 University Ave24 Hour drug store.
Entertainment & Activities
Quite simply the best zoo in the world. I always recommend going in the afternoon when most people are leaving, especially in the Summer when the Zoo is open late.
2510 moradores locais recomendam
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrQuite simply the best zoo in the world. I always recommend going in the afternoon when most people are leaving, especially in the Summer when the Zoo is open late.
Great place to enjoy an afternoon with the kids.
115 moradores locais recomendam
Museu The New Children’s
200 W Island AveGreat place to enjoy an afternoon with the kids.
LEGOLAND Califórnia
One Legoland DrIt's Lego Land, need I say more?!
June - July only. Lots of fun food vendors, shows, concerts, and of course, rides! Plan accordingly as there is typically traffic going in and out of the fair that backs up onto the freeways.
22 moradores locais recomendam
San Diego County Fair
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdJune - July only. Lots of fun food vendors, shows, concerts, and of course, rides! Plan accordingly as there is typically traffic going in and out of the fair that backs up onto the freeways.
For a good laughs and drinks and an overall great night out.
49 moradores locais recomendam
The Comedy Store - La Jolla
916 Pearl StFor a good laughs and drinks and an overall great night out.
A fun day of science and education or the whole family.
93 moradores locais recomendam
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoA fun day of science and education or the whole family.
An interactive climate, earth, and ocean science museum showcased by the UCSD Institute of Oceanography.
366 moradores locais recomendam
Aquário de Bétula em Scripps
2300 Expedition WayAn interactive climate, earth, and ocean science museum showcased by the UCSD Institute of Oceanography.
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdSmall amusement park on the beach.
The most difficult escape room in town! Lots of fun for a small group. Not recommended if it's your first time doing an escape room, but perfect for those who have done these rooms before.
The Puzzalarium
3864 Fifth AveThe most difficult escape room in town! Lots of fun for a small group. Not recommended if it's your first time doing an escape room, but perfect for those who have done these rooms before.
Arts & Culture
More avant-garde and professional theater company. Original home of Jersey Boys.
88 moradores locais recomendam
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village DrMore avant-garde and professional theater company. Original home of Jersey Boys.
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveA cool history of mankind.
A nice collection of historical and modern art work.
126 moradores locais recomendam
Museu de Artes de San Diego
1450 El PradoA nice collection of historical and modern art work.
San Diego's classic Theatre named after Shakespeare's home Theatre. Many shows from here go on to Broadway.
96 moradores locais recomendam
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe WaySan Diego's classic Theatre named after Shakespeare's home Theatre. Many shows from here go on to Broadway.
Sightseeing
From whales to dinosaurs, you will get a glimpse into the history of our planet.
99 moradores locais recomendam
Museu de História Natural de San Diego
1788 El PradoFrom whales to dinosaurs, you will get a glimpse into the history of our planet.
A neat history of aviation in the US and San Diego.
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Museu Aeroespacial de San Diego
2001 Pan American PlazaA neat history of aviation in the US and San Diego.
Take a look at the history of the automobile.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Museu Automotivo de San Diego
2080 Pan American PlazaTake a look at the history of the automobile.
This place is a ton of fun for model train aficionados.
21 moradores locais recomendam
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
1649 El PradoThis place is a ton of fun for model train aficionados.
Mission Bay
Visit the San Diego bay.
Take in the gorgeous San Diego Bay while checking out local shops & casual restaurants. Be sure to visit the USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier that has been turned into a museum.
762 moradores locais recomendam
Vila Seaport
849 W Harbor DrTake in the gorgeous San Diego Bay while checking out local shops & casual restaurants. Be sure to visit the USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier that has been turned into a museum.
Where the Spanish first settled in San Diego.
61 moradores locais recomendam
Misión San Diego de Alcalá
10818 San Diego Mission RoadWhere the Spanish first settled in San Diego.
The oldest active sailing vessel and a really cool museum to the maritime, this ship has seen it all.
91 moradores locais recomendam
Star of India
1492 N Harbor DrThe oldest active sailing vessel and a really cool museum to the maritime, this ship has seen it all.
Parks & Nature
Great for families, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding.
94 moradores locais recomendam
Parque La Jolla Shores
8300 Camino Del OroGreat for families, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding.
Great for families, picnics on the grass, volleyball, water sports.
554 moradores locais recomendam
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardGreat for families, picnics on the grass, volleyball, water sports.
A beautiful and historic landmark of San Diego featuring not only breathtaking greenery, but also plenty of attractions, including Museum of Man Natural History Museum Museum of Art Air & Space Museum Automotive Museum Model Railroad Museum Timken Museum of Art Ruben H. Fleet Science Center Old Globe Theater
3290 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Balboa
A beautiful and historic landmark of San Diego featuring not only breathtaking greenery, but also plenty of attractions, including Museum of Man Natural History Museum Museum of Art Air & Space Museum Automotive Museum Model Railroad Museum Timken Museum of Art Ruben H. Fleet Science Center Old Globe Theater