Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
The loaded tater tots and the seasonal salads are the reason to go!
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Empirehouse Urban Palate
127 University AveThe loaded tater tots and the seasonal salads are the reason to go!
Delicious brunch! (Make sure to use the "No Wait" App).
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveDelicious brunch! (Make sure to use the "No Wait" App).
Amazing local restaurant! Butter burger and mac & cheese... nuff said.
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Crest Cafe
425 Robinson AveAmazing local restaurant! Butter burger and mac & cheese... nuff said.
Amazing happy hour specials - the table side guacamole is a MUST and the house margaritas are a steal!
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Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
141 University AvenueAmazing happy hour specials - the table side guacamole is a MUST and the house margaritas are a steal!
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth AveBest Italian in Hillcrest.
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington StYummy Farm to Table breakfast / brunch!
PIZZA! Must try the White Stone (+your favorite toppings)... SO GOOD! Can buy by the pie or by the slice. Cash only!
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Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StPIZZA! Must try the White Stone (+your favorite toppings)... SO GOOD! Can buy by the pie or by the slice. Cash only!
The 360 beef and yellow curry are stellar. They validate Parking in the underground garage below them (entrance is just past university and 5th.) Elevator from garage. Great place to meet others if they need parking in Hillcrest.
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Saigon on Fifth
3900 Fifth AveThe 360 beef and yellow curry are stellar. They validate Parking in the underground garage below them (entrance is just past university and 5th.) Elevator from garage. Great place to meet others if they need parking in Hillcrest.
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
3940 Fourth AveGreat atmosphere, delicious food!
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StFish tacos & ceviche. Parking available.
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India StBEST SEAFOOD IN SAN DIEGO!!!
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StAmazing tacos and burritos - atmosphere is so cool.
English Pub and restaurant. Fun for watching soccer matches and great for breakfast too.
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Shakespeare Pub
3701 India StEnglish Pub and restaurant. Fun for watching soccer matches and great for breakfast too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing menu & super fun bar/dance scene... the Sunday Brunch Buffet is legendary. LGBT friendly.
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Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveAmazing menu & super fun bar/dance scene... the Sunday Brunch Buffet is legendary. LGBT friendly.
Fiesta Cantina
142 University AveStrong drinks and colorful people watching!
CJ's Club
222 W Washington StPerfect local dive bar.
Great spot to hang out - open, bar and table seating, board games. Small menu for food available.
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Toma Sol
301 W Washington StGreat spot to hang out - open, bar and table seating, board games. Small menu for food available.
Essentials
This location closes a little earlier than most due to apartments above.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThis location closes a little earlier than most due to apartments above.
Covered parking underneath store. If going really late only one entrance is open.
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Vons
3610 Adams AveCovered parking underneath store. If going really late only one entrance is open.
High quality grocery store. The bakery here is divine. Also in-store bar and variety of ready to eat foods.
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Whole Foods Market
711 University AveHigh quality grocery store. The bakery here is divine. Also in-store bar and variety of ready to eat foods.
Walgreens
3222 University AveNew construction. Clean. Pharmacy.
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington StFun grocery store. Nice, new.
Typical grocery store. Pharmacy inside. Only one entrance. Parking in surface lot and under-store lot.
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Ralphs
101 G StTypical grocery store. Pharmacy inside. Only one entrance. Parking in surface lot and under-store lot.
Shopping
Specialty cheeses - wonderful tasting services - SO FUN and delicious!
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Venissimo Cheese - Mission Hills
754 W Washington StSpecialty cheeses - wonderful tasting services - SO FUN and delicious!
Great collection of local stores, exercise spots, services, etc. Plenty of parking.
The Hub Hillcrest Market
940-1092 University AveGreat collection of local stores, exercise spots, services, etc. Plenty of parking.
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StAMAZING farmers market every Sunday.
Getting Around
Trolley. Lots of FREE parking options. Great spot to hop on the coaster or get to and from Gaslamp and not have to deal with parking downtown.
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Old Town Station
4005 Taylor StTrolley. Lots of FREE parking options. Great spot to hop on the coaster or get to and from Gaslamp and not have to deal with parking downtown.
Trolley. Limited parking here. Next door to several fun brewery's and restaurants.
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Washington Street Station
Trolley. Limited parking here. Next door to several fun brewery's and restaurants.
Trolley Plaza
Trolley - main station Downtown (Gaslamp).
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
1st Av & Robinson Av station
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Washington St & Albatross St station
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Washington St & 3rd Av station
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Washington St & 4th Av station
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
University Av & 3rd Av station
Bus (MTS) - electronic ticketing online. Great option to get to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or Downtown.
Arts & Culture
This place has it all... hiking trails, museums, views, the zoo... a must see in San Diego.
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Balboa Park
This place has it all... hiking trails, museums, views, the zoo... a must see in San Diego.
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the BEST in the World.
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveLocal movie theater.