Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
This is a great spot for cocktails as well as brunch, lunch or dinner. Pretty hipster with a nice wine list and knowledgeable bartenders and staff. I suggest the bruschetta as an appetizer! They close up around midnight on the weekends and probably closer to 10 during the week. If you want a nice cheese plate or apps for the house you can order over the phone and pick up as the place is only a couple blocks away.
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Bankers Hill
This is a great spot for cocktails as well as brunch, lunch or dinner. Pretty hipster with a nice wine list and knowledgeable bartenders and staff. I suggest the bruschetta as an appetizer! They close up around midnight on the weekends and probably closer to 10 during the week. If you want a nice cheese plate or apps for the house you can order over the phone and pick up as the place is only a couple blocks away.
This is an upscale restaurant with an incredible menu and wine list. Highly recommended and considered one of the absolute best restaurants in San Diego. You will love the atmosphere! I highly recommend the foie gras cookies. They are life changing!
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Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdThis is an upscale restaurant with an incredible menu and wine list. Highly recommended and considered one of the absolute best restaurants in San Diego. You will love the atmosphere! I highly recommend the foie gras cookies. They are life changing!
This is a super hot new scene specializing in all things chicken. You can get sandwiches and fried chicken baskets with a great wine list. They have a really cool patio scene outside that is great for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon!
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The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdThis is a super hot new scene specializing in all things chicken. You can get sandwiches and fried chicken baskets with a great wine list. They have a really cool patio scene outside that is great for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon!
Nice little French brasserie with good food. Right near the park! You can walk but I'd recommend taking a bike or Uber. Solid wine list. I like the mussels and frites.
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Parc Bistro-Brasserie
2760 Fifth AveNice little French brasserie with good food. Right near the park! You can walk but I'd recommend taking a bike or Uber. Solid wine list. I like the mussels and frites.
This spot is right next to the house. They have basic but very good Mexican food. It's not expensive and they have a good selection. You will also find a laundromat and liquor store across the street/next door.
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Papas & Tacos Mexican Food
2239 1st AvenueThis spot is right next to the house. They have basic but very good Mexican food. It's not expensive and they have a good selection. You will also find a laundromat and liquor store across the street/next door.
Another good little spot to get a bite to eat walking distance from the house. They serve food late which is great. The bartender makes a good Old Fashioned.
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The Balboa
1863 Fifth AveAnother good little spot to get a bite to eat walking distance from the house. They serve food late which is great. The bartender makes a good Old Fashioned.
Great sushi spot close to the house. It's small though so call ahead and make sure they have a table for you! Otherwise, order take out and enjoy al-fresco in the garden!
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Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth AveGreat sushi spot close to the house. It's small though so call ahead and make sure they have a table for you! Otherwise, order take out and enjoy al-fresco in the garden!
Not as close to the house as you might want to be for coffee but if you're going to Little Italy anyway you should definitely stop here. The doughnuts are amazing and their coffee is really good.
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Devil's Dozen Donut Shop
2001 Kettner BlvdNot as close to the house as you might want to be for coffee but if you're going to Little Italy anyway you should definitely stop here. The doughnuts are amazing and their coffee is really good.
Breakfast! This place is amazing. Their staff is amazing, their food is amazing! They have homemade pies and cakes that are to die for. Try the coffee cake!
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Hob Nob Hill
2271 1st AveBreakfast! This place is amazing. Their staff is amazing, their food is amazing! They have homemade pies and cakes that are to die for. Try the coffee cake!
Awesome italian food close to the house. It's loud but definitely a scene if that's what you're in the mood for!
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CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel StAwesome italian food close to the house. It's loud but definitely a scene if that's what you're in the mood for!
You can see the Mister A's sign from the street in from of my house. The place is totally iconic with insane view of Mission Bay and a great, upscale scene. Definitely need a reservation. When in season, you can watch the fireworks over Sea World after dinner from their decks.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveYou can see the Mister A's sign from the street in from of my house. The place is totally iconic with insane view of Mission Bay and a great, upscale scene. Definitely need a reservation. When in season, you can watch the fireworks over Sea World after dinner from their decks.
If you're looking for a great spot to have dinner before hitting Gaslamp Quarter for the night Rustic Root is awesome. The ambiance is great and their rooftop is always a good scene.
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Rustic Root
535 Fifth AveIf you're looking for a great spot to have dinner before hitting Gaslamp Quarter for the night Rustic Root is awesome. The ambiance is great and their rooftop is always a good scene.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kettner Exchange is a great spot to start out a night on the town. You have a killer cocktail list and great proximity to everything Little Italy. You can definitely walk there from the house! Attire and scene are trendy/hip. I know they serve dinner too but haven't eaten a full meal there yet.
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Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdKettner Exchange is a great spot to start out a night on the town. You have a killer cocktail list and great proximity to everything Little Italy. You can definitely walk there from the house! Attire and scene are trendy/hip. I know they serve dinner too but haven't eaten a full meal there yet.
Waterfront is the ultimate dive bar! It's right across the street from Kettner Exchange. You will love it for its rustic, inexpensive, laid back vibe. I almost never visit one of these bars without stopping into the other for a drink.
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Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdWaterfront is the ultimate dive bar! It's right across the street from Kettner Exchange. You will love it for its rustic, inexpensive, laid back vibe. I almost never visit one of these bars without stopping into the other for a drink.
Complete, total and utter dive bar. If you're looking for late-night drinks you will love this place. It's a classic.
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Cherry Bomb
2237 1st AveComplete, total and utter dive bar. If you're looking for late-night drinks you will love this place. It's a classic.
Upscale nightclub with major Djs headlining every weekend. Definitely check their website or facebook for reservations. There is also and Omnia in Vegas.
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OMNIA Nightclub San Diego
454 Sixth AveUpscale nightclub with major Djs headlining every weekend. Definitely check their website or facebook for reservations. There is also and Omnia in Vegas.
If you're going downtown this is one of my favorite spots. Kind of hidden amongst the crazy Gaslamp bars but well worth seeking out if you're into wine. They frequently have live music as well.
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Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth AveIf you're going downtown this is one of my favorite spots. Kind of hidden amongst the crazy Gaslamp bars but well worth seeking out if you're into wine. They frequently have live music as well.
Classic bar scene in downtown SD with good food and frequent live music. Recommended.
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barleymash
600 Fifth AveClassic bar scene in downtown SD with good food and frequent live music. Recommended.
Parks & Nature
Balboa is the most amazing park you can imagine. It's only a few blocks from the house and features a ton of beautiful hiking and running trails. You can also venture into the museums with many frequently changing exhibits! They have an app you can download for iPhone or Android that gives great info on everything the park has to offer.
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Balboa Park
Balboa is the most amazing park you can imagine. It's only a few blocks from the house and features a ton of beautiful hiking and running trails. You can also venture into the museums with many frequently changing exhibits! They have an app you can download for iPhone or Android that gives great info on everything the park has to offer.
San Diego Zoo is a must-see when you are in town. It's a short cab, Uber or bike ride from my house and is totally worth the entry fee. I love going here on a date with my boyfriend. Yes there are a lot of kids and families, but it's so well done that it's amazing! They also serve local craft beer at most of the refreshment stands! Keep in mind they close at 5pm and it really takes at least three hours to get the most out of a visit because it's so huge.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo is a must-see when you are in town. It's a short cab, Uber or bike ride from my house and is totally worth the entry fee. I love going here on a date with my boyfriend. Yes there are a lot of kids and families, but it's so well done that it's amazing! They also serve local craft beer at most of the refreshment stands! Keep in mind they close at 5pm and it really takes at least three hours to get the most out of a visit because it's so huge.
Essentials
This is the closest Whole Foods to the house - about 7 minutes by car.
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Whole Foods Market
711 University AveThis is the closest Whole Foods to the house - about 7 minutes by car.
This is the closest good-sized major grocery store to the house. If you need super basic groceries there are two general stores that also carry liquor, wine and beer at 1st and Ivy a couple blocks walking distance.
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Vons
3610 Adams AveThis is the closest good-sized major grocery store to the house. If you need super basic groceries there are two general stores that also carry liquor, wine and beer at 1st and Ivy a couple blocks walking distance.
Sightseeing
Must see for Naval history, great shops and iconic landmarks on the bay.
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Seaport Village station
Must see for Naval history, great shops and iconic landmarks on the bay.