Ashley's Guidebook
Food Scene
Craft Kitchen is a great local spot! They always have a great selection of beers on tap, including many local options. The food is always great too.
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Craft Kitchen
4253 Palm AveCraft Kitchen is a great local spot! They always have a great selection of beers on tap, including many local options. The food is always great too.
Cucina Basilico La Mesa
7200 Parkway DrTwo words: homemade pasta. *chef kiss*
Starlite
3175 India StMad Men vibes, delicious cocktails, & yummy eats.
Hands down the best happy hour out there. Everything is delicious!
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Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams AveHands down the best happy hour out there. Everything is delicious!
Historic San Diego bakery with a deli inside. Delicious baked goods and bread!
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Dudley's Bakery
30218 CA-78Historic San Diego bakery with a deli inside. Delicious baked goods and bread!
Delicious coffee, great breakfast food options, and a great place to study/work/relax.
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Public Square Coffee House
8278 La Mesa BlvdDelicious coffee, great breakfast food options, and a great place to study/work/relax.
Our go-to Thai spot. We are big fans of their curries, spring rolls, & pad thai. 馃檶
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Phra Ram 9
3705 Avocado BlvdOur go-to Thai spot. We are big fans of their curries, spring rolls, & pad thai. 馃檶
The Hills Local Pub
8758 La Mesa BlvdNeighborhood bar and grill. Fun & inviting.
Village Vino
4095 Adams AveA great little place to grab some delicious wine & small bites.
A really beautiful outdoor setting off of a windy road. Home to some great wine & coal-fired pizza.
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Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdA really beautiful outdoor setting off of a windy road. Home to some great wine & coal-fired pizza.
A great place to explore some interesting cheese combinations. Delicious & fun!
Venissimo Cheese - Del Mar
2650 Via De La ValleA great place to explore some interesting cheese combinations. Delicious & fun!
Veg'n Out
4606 Mission Gorge PlaceYour vegan junk food haven.
Davanti Enoteca
1655 India StGet the Ligurian bread. Seriously, do it.
A great breakfast & lunch place that has a huge menu! I have loved everything I've ever had here. :)
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La Mesa Bistro & Bakery
8697 La Mesa BlvdA great breakfast & lunch place that has a huge menu! I have loved everything I've ever had here. :)
Sit right on the water and enjoy some great seafood! I definitely recommend getting a reservation or being prepared to wait. :)
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The Fish Market Valet
3 Tuna LnSit right on the water and enjoy some great seafood! I definitely recommend getting a reservation or being prepared to wait. :)
A super swanky, hip restaurant with local seafood options & delicious (I mean really great) orange zesty dinner rolls.
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StA super swanky, hip restaurant with local seafood options & delicious (I mean really great) orange zesty dinner rolls.
In North San Diego County lies Stone Brewing. This location has a beautiful indoor and outdoor dining area with cool gardens surrounding them.
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Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyIn North San Diego County lies Stone Brewing. This location has a beautiful indoor and outdoor dining area with cool gardens surrounding them.
The Regal Bar
8344 La Mesa BlvdA delightful local bar with shuffle board & cheap drinks.
Don't let the advertising fool you. Mom's Pies and Julian Pies are both good but Apple Alley is the superior pie choice. They also have so many different flavors than just apple!
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Apple Alley Bakery
2122 Main StDon't let the advertising fool you. Mom's Pies and Julian Pies are both good but Apple Alley is the superior pie choice. They also have so many different flavors than just apple!
Helix brewing has some great beer in a cool setting. They often have a food truck & live music. Check their social media for more information!
This little industrial area is home to two breweries, and a winery.
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Helix Brewing Co.
8101 Commercial StHelix brewing has some great beer in a cool setting. They often have a food truck & live music. Check their social media for more information!
This little industrial area is home to two breweries, and a winery.
Activities
A local woman owned day spa set in a 100 year old cottage. Great place for massages & facials.
Therapie Day Spa
4679 Date AveA local woman owned day spa set in a 100 year old cottage. Great place for massages & facials.
21+ arcade bar with beer & wine on tap. They serve some basic snacks too. Super fun!
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Coin Haus
8361 Allison Ave21+ arcade bar with beer & wine on tap. They serve some basic snacks too. Super fun!
Liberty Station hosts many restaurants, shops, and smaller local vendors in the Public Market. A great place to spend an afternoon shopping, eating, and enjoying San Diego weather.
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Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdLiberty Station hosts many restaurants, shops, and smaller local vendors in the Public Market. A great place to spend an afternoon shopping, eating, and enjoying San Diego weather.
There are many hikes in the area that are appropriate for all levels of experience. Enjoy walking around the lake, rent a paddle boat, or fish! It's a lovely place to see some neat birds & deer too!
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Lake Cuyamaca
There are many hikes in the area that are appropriate for all levels of experience. Enjoy walking around the lake, rent a paddle boat, or fish! It's a lovely place to see some neat birds & deer too!
Looking to get your nails done? Look no further. Seriously. This place is the best.
Leo-Nails Wellness Massage
3104 University AveLooking to get your nails done? Look no further. Seriously. This place is the best.
La Loupe Vintage
3337 Adams AveSwanky vintage clothes & some new stuff. Cute & affordable!
Crow Salon
4689 Date AveNeed a haircut while you're in town? These are the gals to go to.
Just down the road from the historic Hotel Del, this is generally a more quiet beach to visit.
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Silver Strand
Just down the road from the historic Hotel Del, this is generally a more quiet beach to visit.
I know this probably pops up on every tourist guide, but it is worth visiting. San Diego staple!
Every museum is fantastic with my personal favorite being The Museum of Us, the Anthropology Museum.
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Balboa Park
I know this probably pops up on every tourist guide, but it is worth visiting. San Diego staple!
Every museum is fantastic with my personal favorite being The Museum of Us, the Anthropology Museum.
If you're looking to get a yoga session in while you're in town, I love this little local place.
Tranquil Earth Yoga
8691 La Mesa BlvdIf you're looking to get a yoga session in while you're in town, I love this little local place.
A huge park with many different trails at different levels; something for everyone!
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Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailA huge park with many different trails at different levels; something for everyone!
Mount Woodson is home to a sprawling golf course, a castle, and a great hiking trail.
Mount Woodson Castle
16302 N Woodson DrMount Woodson is home to a sprawling golf course, a castle, and a great hiking trail.
Neighborhoods
Little Italy is home to some fantastic restaurants and some terrible parking. Highly recommend taking an Uber or Lyft if you're going to enjoy an evening out here.
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Little Italy
Little Italy is home to some fantastic restaurants and some terrible parking. Highly recommend taking an Uber or Lyft if you're going to enjoy an evening out here.
Neighborhoods
Known as the hippie capital of San Diego, Ocean Beach is a great place to explore. Essentially everything is dog friendly and it is home to many great cafes and restaurants too.
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Oceaanstrand
1850 Ocean Front StKnown as the hippie capital of San Diego, Ocean Beach is a great place to explore. Essentially everything is dog friendly and it is home to many great cafes and restaurants too.
Sightseeing
Sunset Cliffs