Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This ain't your dorm room microwaveable ramen. Excellent Japanese spot open late and just steps away. Try one of their imported Japanese craft beers
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Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth AveThis ain't your dorm room microwaveable ramen. Excellent Japanese spot open late and just steps away. Try one of their imported Japanese craft beers
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveCome hungry for this hearty breakfast. Consider sharing
Beautiful French baguettes and rustic whole-grain loafs. Try the curried chicken salad sandwich. Right next to Peet's Coffee.
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Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveBeautiful French baguettes and rustic whole-grain loafs. Try the curried chicken salad sandwich. Right next to Peet's Coffee.
Chocolat Hillcrest
3896 Fifth AveOne word: gelato
The cutest little French restaurant you've ever see. Try the steamed mussels and frites.
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La Bonne Table
3696 Fifth AveThe cutest little French restaurant you've ever see. Try the steamed mussels and frites.
You can't come to San Diego and not try the Mexican food. Ortega's is one of the best.
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Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
141 University AvenueYou can't come to San Diego and not try the Mexican food. Ortega's is one of the best.
Build your own pie in this stylish brick oven pizza joint.
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Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth AvenueBuild your own pie in this stylish brick oven pizza joint.
Drinks & Nightlife
Believe it or not, this bar attached to the Whole Foods has a lot of great local beer on draft.
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7th Avenue Pub
711 University AvenueBelieve it or not, this bar attached to the Whole Foods has a lot of great local beer on draft.
If you like dive bars, you can't skip Nunu's. Old-timer regulars knocking back Jack on the rocks sit next to hipsters drinking local craft brews.
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Nunu's
3537 Fifth AveIf you like dive bars, you can't skip Nunu's. Old-timer regulars knocking back Jack on the rocks sit next to hipsters drinking local craft brews.
Oenophiles rejoice! Wines by the glass or as tasting flights.
Vinavanti Urban Winery is now Charlie & Echo
1477 University AveOenophiles rejoice! Wines by the glass or as tasting flights.
Rich's
1051 University AveCome ready to party at Hillcrest's most vibrant, gay nightclub
Channel your inner Journey at this locals, belt-it-out karaoke bar. A little divey, but always a good time.
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The Lamplighter
817 W Washington StChannel your inner Journey at this locals, belt-it-out karaoke bar. A little divey, but always a good time.
Parks & Nature
Just 5-min walk away. Balboa is San Diego's Central Park and home to over a dozen museums, two theaters, stunning architecture, breath-taking gardens, miles of running and hiking trails, shops, restaurants and that famous San Diego sunshine. The one-stop-shop for a perfect day!
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Balboa Park
Just 5-min walk away. Balboa is San Diego's Central Park and home to over a dozen museums, two theaters, stunning architecture, breath-taking gardens, miles of running and hiking trails, shops, restaurants and that famous San Diego sunshine. The one-stop-shop for a perfect day!
This postcard-perfect greenhouse, set in front of a magnificent koi pond, houses rare orchids, ferns and other beautiful fauna in one stunning setting.
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Botanical Building en Lily Pond
1550 El PradoThis postcard-perfect greenhouse, set in front of a magnificent koi pond, houses rare orchids, ferns and other beautiful fauna in one stunning setting.
Desert Garden
Zoo PlaceBeautiful succulents and cacti native to San Diego
Sightseeing
The most famous zoo in America. I recommend walking from my place. It takes only about 30 minutes, and you'll pass through the gorgeous Prado on your way.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe most famous zoo in America. I recommend walking from my place. It takes only about 30 minutes, and you'll pass through the gorgeous Prado on your way.
The most beautiful spot in all of San Diego. Stunning architecture, art, gardens...this place is magical.
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El Prado
El PradoThe most beautiful spot in all of San Diego. Stunning architecture, art, gardens...this place is magical.
Shopping
Explore one of the many clothing exchanges to find that perfect retro outfit for your next costume party. Who doesn't need a neon green wig?
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Flashbacks
3849 Fifth AveExplore one of the many clothing exchanges to find that perfect retro outfit for your next costume party. Who doesn't need a neon green wig?
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveRite Aid
3650 Adams AveArts & Culture
Explore one of the frequently rotating exhibits.
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San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado Explore one of the frequently rotating exhibits.
This iconic building has housed some great exhibits including ones on torture, cannibalism and beer.
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D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveThis iconic building has housed some great exhibits including ones on torture, cannibalism and beer.
Modeled after the famous Shakespeare playhouse in London, this theater puts on a number of the bard's classics and as well as many contemporary plays.
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Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe WayModeled after the famous Shakespeare playhouse in London, this theater puts on a number of the bard's classics and as well as many contemporary plays.