Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Restaurants
Best Italian food in SD, the nhoque and linguini are to die for! Outstanding wine selection, beer tasting and also have a nice market next door with an awesome wine selection . Family owned!
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Buon Appetito Restaurant
1609 India StBest Italian food in SD, the nhoque and linguini are to die for! Outstanding wine selection, beer tasting and also have a nice market next door with an awesome wine selection . Family owned!
For great sushi in the neighborhood that won't break the bank!
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Sushi Fish Attack
4575 Clairemont DrFor great sushi in the neighborhood that won't break the bank!
Great for dine in or take out, large portions and delicious mediterranean food 5 min from the studio!
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Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
5420 Clairemont Mesa BlvdGreat for dine in or take out, large portions and delicious mediterranean food 5 min from the studio!
Delicious breakfast with a french twist with affordable prices! Also great for picking up a baguette or delicious pastries
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Arely French Bakery Cafe
4961 Clairemont DrDelicious breakfast with a french twist with affordable prices! Also great for picking up a baguette or delicious pastries
At JRDN restaurant, located inside the Tower23 Hotel you can catch the most beautiful sunsets in town, right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk, locals love this spot! They have a more casual patio option great for happy hours and a dinning room, both are great! Free valet parking.
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TOWER23 Hotel
723 Felspar StAt JRDN restaurant, located inside the Tower23 Hotel you can catch the most beautiful sunsets in town, right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk, locals love this spot! They have a more casual patio option great for happy hours and a dinning room, both are great! Free valet parking.
Delicious French food with good prices, great for lunch and dinner located in Hillcrest, free parking (limited)!
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Au Revoir French Bistro
420 Robinson AveDelicious French food with good prices, great for lunch and dinner located in Hillcrest, free parking (limited)!
Best brunch with an amazing view of La Jolla Shores. They are very busy in the summer! Next to La Jolla Cove.
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Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdBest brunch with an amazing view of La Jolla Shores. They are very busy in the summer! Next to La Jolla Cove.
Kind of a street market but different, lots of food and drinks option, located in Point Loma really close to the water, summer events are fun there!
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Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdKind of a street market but different, lots of food and drinks option, located in Point Loma really close to the water, summer events are fun there!
Tazza D'Oro
1603 India StItalian coffee shop in the heart of Little Italy, they have the best Kombucha!!!
Havana Grill
5450 Clairemont Mesa BlvdGreat comfort Cuban food less than a mile away.
A local favorites, great for everyone, fun atmosphere, nice patio, great drinks and food.
108 locals raden deze aan
Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdA local favorites, great for everyone, fun atmosphere, nice patio, great drinks and food.
Super fresh casual seafood restaurant, great for "Taco Tuesdays"
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Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveSuper fresh casual seafood restaurant, great for "Taco Tuesdays"
Great for tacos, beach front. Gets really busy and there is often a wait of at least 30 min in the evenings. It's worth the wait if you don't have little ones.
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World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrGreat for tacos, beach front. Gets really busy and there is often a wait of at least 30 min in the evenings. It's worth the wait if you don't have little ones.
Date Night Cooking class - Mattarello Cooking lab
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1260574
Cooking experience hosted by Lucia
From the host experience page:
"Enjoy a Special Night! Choose your pasta and learn how to make it from scratch to dine with your handmade dish! Our date night is build like this: you get to choose one appetizer and one pasta from the menu, whichever you prefer no limits. we’ll teach how to make it from scratch and then cook it to have your dinner! After you can enjoy our special dessert"
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal StDate Night Cooking class - Mattarello Cooking lab
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1260574
Cooking experience hosted by Lucia
From the host experience page:
"Enjoy a Special Night! Choose your pasta and learn how to make it from scratch to dine with your handmade dish! Our date night is build like this: you get to choose one appetizer and one pasta from the menu, whichever you prefer no limits. we’ll teach how to make it from scratch and then cook it to have your dinner! After you can enjoy our special dessert"
Best French Bistro in San Diego, great wine list and cocktails, great food portions and service.
23 locals raden deze aan
Et Voilà! French Bistro
3015 Adams AveBest French Bistro in San Diego, great wine list and cocktails, great food portions and service.
Farmer's Table Bay Park
3055 Clairemont DrNeighborhood restaurant with good food, drinks and a favorite local breakfast spot.
23 locals raden deze aan
Bay Hill Tavern
3010 Clairemont DrNeighborhood restaurant with good food, drinks and a favorite local breakfast spot.
Best Indian restaurant! Great for dine in but even better for take out. Close to the studio.
8 locals raden deze aan
Bombay Coast Indian Cuisine
4705 Clairemont DrBest Indian restaurant! Great for dine in but even better for take out. Close to the studio.
Picasso Naturals
7420 Clairemont Mesa BlvdBest organic cafe around, coffee drinks and green juices available. Lunch only
Best seafood and great wine list in Pacific beach two blocks from the beach - reservations are a must!
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The Fishery
5040 Cass StBest seafood and great wine list in Pacific beach two blocks from the beach - reservations are a must!
High end sushi spot, worth the little higher prices for delicious rolls and high quality seafood, great sake selection. Located in Old Town
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Hane Sushi
2760 Fifth AveHigh end sushi spot, worth the little higher prices for delicious rolls and high quality seafood, great sake selection. Located in Old Town
Vallarta Express
1375 Garnet AveBest Mexican food in the neighborhood!
Great high end Mexican food and tequila selection. Located just outside UTC mall. Vallet available at the door
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Javier's La Jolla
4301 La Jolla Village DrGreat high end Mexican food and tequila selection. Located just outside UTC mall. Vallet available at the door
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park, 16 museums, lovely gardens, trails, many events (specially around summer time). Kids love this place! too!
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park, 16 museums, lovely gardens, trails, many events (specially around summer time). Kids love this place! too!
Beautiful hikes, can start from the top, hike down to the beach, swim and hike back. As an alternative, you can park by the beach and hike up or just enjoy Torrey Pines beach!
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful hikes, can start from the top, hike down to the beach, swim and hike back. As an alternative, you can park by the beach and hike up or just enjoy Torrey Pines beach!
Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/341650
From the Airbnb host experience page:
"This incredible experience will start and end at the same location and has FREE parking. I am an expert guide and amatuer photographer. I will guide you into the most spectacular and hard to reach areas where others have never even heard about! We will descend into an incredible slot canyon with opportunities for one of a kind photos and breathtaking views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. We will visit amazing sandstone slot canyons and wind caves on our trek. The hike up is strenuous at times but you will be rewarded with a 20 million dollar view as we summit magnificent cliffs. The experience will leave you with memories and pictures that will last a lifetime! Watch the 1 minute Virtual Tour Video https://youtu.be/V-dAx-2vA1g (cut and paste the link into your browser) If you can not make this morning hike the Incredible Slot Canyons at Sunset is an awesome alternative https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/341659 If you are wanting a more intimate experience with your group you can reserve the experience by choosing "private tour".
I can also add custom times for your group if you like.....just ask! It is not uncommon for groups to request Sunrise tours or full moon tours. Just ask!
Other things to note
This is an awesome family, friends and team bonding experience. The hike is strenuous on occasion. You should be in good physical condition with no physical limitations."
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrIncredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/341650
From the Airbnb host experience page:
"This incredible experience will start and end at the same location and has FREE parking. I am an expert guide and amatuer photographer. I will guide you into the most spectacular and hard to reach areas where others have never even heard about! We will descend into an incredible slot canyon with opportunities for one of a kind photos and breathtaking views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. We will visit amazing sandstone slot canyons and wind caves on our trek. The hike up is strenuous at times but you will be rewarded with a 20 million dollar view as we summit magnificent cliffs. The experience will leave you with memories and pictures that will last a lifetime! Watch the 1 minute Virtual Tour Video https://youtu.be/V-dAx-2vA1g (cut and paste the link into your browser) If you can not make this morning hike the Incredible Slot Canyons at Sunset is an awesome alternative https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/341659 If you are wanting a more intimate experience with your group you can reserve the experience by choosing "private tour".
I can also add custom times for your group if you like.....just ask! It is not uncommon for groups to request Sunrise tours or full moon tours. Just ask!
Other things to note
This is an awesome family, friends and team bonding experience. The hike is strenuous on occasion. You should be in good physical condition with no physical limitations."
Kayak in La Jolla (Sea Caves and Marine Reserve)
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/132375
Experience hosted by Everyday California Guides, here is the info from the hosts page:
"La Jolla Bay is a Marine Protected Area that is home to a thriving ecosystem that boasts a high concentration of sea life, has a natural boat launch, which allows safe ocean entry year round, and is famous for its Sea Caves and Marine Reserve.
No experience is required. Great for all skill levels. Your guide will kick things off with a paddle tutorial on the beach. If surf exists we will help push your kayak through any breakers.
As we paddle through La Jolla’s Marine Reserve keep an eye out for Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Pelicans, Dolphin and Gray whales in the fall/winter. Note: We cannot guarantee sea life.
If conditions are safe we will help guide your kayak into Emerald Cave. If it's not safe to enter Emerald Cave, we will still paddle out & explore La Jolla's World Famous Marine Reserve. Note: if not safe we WILL NOT enter the Emerald Cave, we don't cancel if the cave isn't safe and spend about a minute inside.
La Jolla Bay is an Uncontrollable Environment. Please come enjoy this place we love knowing each day is different than the last.
La Jolla is a popular place to kayak, SUP and surf year long."
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroKayak in La Jolla (Sea Caves and Marine Reserve)
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/132375
Experience hosted by Everyday California Guides, here is the info from the hosts page:
"La Jolla Bay is a Marine Protected Area that is home to a thriving ecosystem that boasts a high concentration of sea life, has a natural boat launch, which allows safe ocean entry year round, and is famous for its Sea Caves and Marine Reserve.
No experience is required. Great for all skill levels. Your guide will kick things off with a paddle tutorial on the beach. If surf exists we will help push your kayak through any breakers.
As we paddle through La Jolla’s Marine Reserve keep an eye out for Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Pelicans, Dolphin and Gray whales in the fall/winter. Note: We cannot guarantee sea life.
If conditions are safe we will help guide your kayak into Emerald Cave. If it's not safe to enter Emerald Cave, we will still paddle out & explore La Jolla's World Famous Marine Reserve. Note: if not safe we WILL NOT enter the Emerald Cave, we don't cancel if the cave isn't safe and spend about a minute inside.
La Jolla Bay is an Uncontrollable Environment. Please come enjoy this place we love knowing each day is different than the last.
La Jolla is a popular place to kayak, SUP and surf year long."
Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailShopping
Lots of restaurant options, theatre, ice skating, and many great stores. 10 min from the studio. This is an outdoor mall, like most of the malls in SD.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrLots of restaurant options, theatre, ice skating, and many great stores. 10 min from the studio. This is an outdoor mall, like most of the malls in SD.
On Saturdays morning from 8am to 2pm. Great for fresh produce and to grab a quick meal. There is a lot to do in that area so plant to spend time to visit the neighborhood.
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StOn Saturdays morning from 8am to 2pm. Great for fresh produce and to grab a quick meal. There is a lot to do in that area so plant to spend time to visit the neighborhood.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdThis is the mall with most options in SD, outdoor mall.
Essentials
The closest grocery store to the studio, great for organic food.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveThe closest grocery store to the studio, great for organic food.
Target
3030 Grape StreetSightseeing
Fun, upbeat, busy and always a lot going on! Beach, bars, nightlife, restaurants, shops etc.
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Pacific Beach
Fun, upbeat, busy and always a lot going on! Beach, bars, nightlife, restaurants, shops etc.
Very famous neighborhood with beautiful beaches, Hotel Del Coronado, which is a historic beachfront hotel. In the winter they have amazing Christmas decorations and an ice rink.
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Coronado Island
Very famous neighborhood with beautiful beaches, Hotel Del Coronado, which is a historic beachfront hotel. In the winter they have amazing Christmas decorations and an ice rink.
Sailing Yacht Experience on San Diego Bay Small Group
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/127055
Airbnb Experience hosted by Aaron (from host's page:):
"Set sail with your Captain aboard our sailboat and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on our comfortable sailing yacht as we depart from Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island and sail along the San Diego Skyline and enjoy a beautiful day on San Diego Bay. We often see Sea Lions and occasionally Dolphins frolicking, and we always have a fantastic time! White wine, soda, water and snacks are available on board complimentary
For a private sailing experience for you and your friends only, feel free to book all 6 seats
If you don't see a date scheduled that your interested in, reach out! We sail daily and can usually accommodate you!
Other things to note
Smoking is not permitted on board."
26 locals raden deze aan
Harbor Island Deli & Spirits
2040 Harbor Island DrSailing Yacht Experience on San Diego Bay Small Group
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/127055
Airbnb Experience hosted by Aaron (from host's page:):
"Set sail with your Captain aboard our sailboat and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on our comfortable sailing yacht as we depart from Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island and sail along the San Diego Skyline and enjoy a beautiful day on San Diego Bay. We often see Sea Lions and occasionally Dolphins frolicking, and we always have a fantastic time! White wine, soda, water and snacks are available on board complimentary
For a private sailing experience for you and your friends only, feel free to book all 6 seats
If you don't see a date scheduled that your interested in, reach out! We sail daily and can usually accommodate you!
Other things to note
Smoking is not permitted on board."
Definitely worth the visit! Stop someplace in Ocean Beach for a nice lunch or happy hour!
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Nationaal monnument van Cabrillo
Definitely worth the visit! Stop someplace in Ocean Beach for a nice lunch or happy hour!
Beautiful beach, SD seals favorite chillin' spot. Nearby there are many cafes, shops and restaurants located in the village of La Jolla.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBeautiful beach, SD seals favorite chillin' spot. Nearby there are many cafes, shops and restaurants located in the village of La Jolla.
This is the pier in Pacific Beach, walk through the Crystal Pier hotel gate all the way to the end of the pier. You can get a close up from the surfers and beautiful views. I recommend lunch or happy hour at Tower 23 hotel (JRDN Restaurant), just north of the pier.
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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean BlvdThis is the pier in Pacific Beach, walk through the Crystal Pier hotel gate all the way to the end of the pier. You can get a close up from the surfers and beautiful views. I recommend lunch or happy hour at Tower 23 hotel (JRDN Restaurant), just north of the pier.
Arts & Culture
Bay Side Summer Nights - In the summer they have concerts right by the water front.
http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/tickets-events/bayside2018/
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San Diego Symphony
750 B StBay Side Summer Nights - In the summer they have concerts right by the water front.
http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/tickets-events/bayside2018/
Drinks & Nightlife
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveSuper cool spot for concerts
Music Box
1337 India StLive music and DJs
Bang Bang
526 Market StThey host some good DJs
Hidden Gem, speakeasy, craft cocktails and live music, usually jazz. So fun! Google how to find the entrance ;)
49 locals raden deze aan
Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth AveHidden Gem, speakeasy, craft cocktails and live music, usually jazz. So fun! Google how to find the entrance ;)
Wolfie's Carousel Bar
2401 Kettner BoulevardFun bar & amazing cocktails. reservation is a must!
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdYoung crowd, drinks and DJs
Buzzy spot offers margaritas & seasonal Mexican grub, plus an outdoor patio, happy hour & DJ nights.
51 locals raden deze aan
Camino Riviera
2400 India StBuzzy spot offers margaritas & seasonal Mexican grub, plus an outdoor patio, happy hour & DJ nights.