Local Guidebook for SDSU Area and Environs
Food Scene
A large, iconic coffeehouse with a homey vibe. Very well-known in the area. Lots of SDSU grad students use this place to study. Parking can be a tad tricky.
44 locals raden deze aan
The Living Room
5900 El Cajon BlvdA large, iconic coffeehouse with a homey vibe. Very well-known in the area. Lots of SDSU grad students use this place to study. Parking can be a tad tricky.
Consistently gets 5-star ratings on Yelp for their fresh seafood, pizza, and other tasty Italian treats. Family-owned.
Parking is free after 5 pm in the La Boheme Retail parking garage behind the restaurant.
13 locals raden deze aan
Siamo Napoli Restaurant
3959 30th StConsistently gets 5-star ratings on Yelp for their fresh seafood, pizza, and other tasty Italian treats. Family-owned.
Parking is free after 5 pm in the La Boheme Retail parking garage behind the restaurant.
Clem’s Station
4715 Monroe AvenueHighly recommended for a cozy pub-style meal with a huge selection of beers.
Adorable rustic decor, lively atmosphere, and delicious food. Of special note are their daily specials, which run the gamut from swordfish to bison.
Parking lot behind the restaurant is typically full. Metered street parking may be available.
71 locals raden deze aan
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdAdorable rustic decor, lively atmosphere, and delicious food. Of special note are their daily specials, which run the gamut from swordfish to bison.
Parking lot behind the restaurant is typically full. Metered street parking may be available.
Essentials
The Vons on College and El Cajon Boulevard has made-to-order sandwiches, organic produce, a delicious bakery (with awesome donuts), a floral shop, and much more!
56 locals raden deze aan
Vons
5630 Lake Murray BlvdThe Vons on College and El Cajon Boulevard has made-to-order sandwiches, organic produce, a delicious bakery (with awesome donuts), a floral shop, and much more!
Food 4 Less really lives up to its name. Prices are low; however, sometimes you get what you pay for. Their meats and produce are not top quality.
20 locals raden deze aan
Food 4 Less
312 Euclid AveFood 4 Less really lives up to its name. Prices are low; however, sometimes you get what you pay for. Their meats and produce are not top quality.
Getting Around
This Enterprise gives good service. It has unusual hours of operation, though, so do call first to make sure they have cars available and are open to serve you.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7370 BroadwayThis Enterprise gives good service. It has unusual hours of operation, though, so do call first to make sure they have cars available and are open to serve you.
Located inside Bob Stall Chevrolet dealership, this place seldom answers their phone. However, they are open until noon on Saturdays, which is quite convenient.
18 locals raden deze aan
Hertz
2667 Garnet AveLocated inside Bob Stall Chevrolet dealership, this place seldom answers their phone. However, they are open until noon on Saturdays, which is quite convenient.