Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Nice Decor; more fast paced than Swell cafe. Great coffee also!
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdNice Decor; more fast paced than Swell cafe. Great coffee also!
Rubicon Deli - Mission Beach
3819 Mission Blvdgood sandwiches
Arslan's Gyros
3861 Mission Blvdfamily owned, good gyros
awesome breakfast; the best!
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The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission Blvdawesome breakfast; the best!
Dine here and stroll back to the house, also a boat takes off from the private pier for a cruise around the bay.
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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdDine here and stroll back to the house, also a boat takes off from the private pier for a cruise around the bay.
no frills and basic Japanese food; very reasonably priced. Fast service. Fresh
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Ichiban PB
1441 Garnet Aveno frills and basic Japanese food; very reasonably priced. Fast service. Fresh
Really fresh fish and seafood; sometimes requires reservation
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The Fishery
5040 Cass StReally fresh fish and seafood; sometimes requires reservation
Resturant/ bakery.
Sometimes good deals during promotions; call ahead to check. Nice French quaint place to dine
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The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise StResturant/ bakery.
Sometimes good deals during promotions; call ahead to check. Nice French quaint place to dine
Retro design; makes you feel like you are in Hawaii; except the fantastic view will let you know you are in La Jolla. Beautiful!
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Duke's La Jolla
1216 Prospect StRetro design; makes you feel like you are in Hawaii; except the fantastic view will let you know you are in La Jolla. Beautiful!
Dress up and go for a special night out; one of my favorites. Upscale and nice views!
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Prospect Bar and Lounge
1025 Prospect StDress up and go for a special night out; one of my favorites. Upscale and nice views!
sister place is downtown; funky design. upscale Mexican cuisine
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Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall Stsister place is downtown; funky design. upscale Mexican cuisine
also one in Del Mar. One of my top favorite resturants.
ood eats! there is also a location in Del Mar and in Little Italy. Get the sharing appetizer on a cutting board and try an entree. My favorite is the squid ink pasta ( seasonal) plus any of the salads.
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Prepkitchen La Jolla
7556 Fay Avealso one in Del Mar. One of my top favorite resturants.
ood eats! there is also a location in Del Mar and in Little Italy. Get the sharing appetizer on a cutting board and try an entree. My favorite is the squid ink pasta ( seasonal) plus any of the salads.
Nice outdoor dining with a nice ambiance.
Caribbean-inspired American food with tiki flair. Cubano Roasted Pork, Jerk Chicken and Paella Risotto
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Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission BlvdNice outdoor dining with a nice ambiance.
Caribbean-inspired American food with tiki flair. Cubano Roasted Pork, Jerk Chicken and Paella Risotto
Shaved ice but done beautifully. Nice flavors with an Asian touch.
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Iceskimo
4609 Convoy StShaved ice but done beautifully. Nice flavors with an Asian touch.
This is the real deal. Great sushi with a nice modern, fresh dining space. Sushi Oto is voted best sushi in San Diego, but it feels less peaceful than Boto
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Casa Sol y Mar
12865 El Camino RealThis is the real deal. Great sushi with a nice modern, fresh dining space. Sushi Oto is voted best sushi in San Diego, but it feels less peaceful than Boto
A little more for your everyday street taco, but nice ambiance.
You might have to order a few more if you have a big appetite after being in the ocean.
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Galaxy Taco
2259 Avenida De La PlayaA little more for your everyday street taco, but nice ambiance.
You might have to order a few more if you have a big appetite after being in the ocean.
This is the Original site where it all happened. Rubios was established back in the early 80's as a stand alone shack next to a gas station and today it's built up but still there.
Home of the fish taco, live and direct from San Diego
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Rubio's
4504 E Mission Bay DrThis is the Original site where it all happened. Rubios was established back in the early 80's as a stand alone shack next to a gas station and today it's built up but still there.
Home of the fish taco, live and direct from San Diego
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
650 University Avesimply the best. order a whole box
I'm kinda picky when it comes to Thai; but this one is pretty authentic and the lunche specials are good sized.
Koon Thai Kitchen
3860 Convoy StI'm kinda picky when it comes to Thai; but this one is pretty authentic and the lunche specials are good sized.
Voted best sushi in San Diego. Location is kinda hard to find; next to a 7-11.
Make reservations way ahead of time and do NOT be late. You won't regret it.
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Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrVoted best sushi in San Diego. Location is kinda hard to find; next to a 7-11.
Make reservations way ahead of time and do NOT be late. You won't regret it.
My favorite BBQ place. Easy to get to from Mission Beach via uber or taxi. In it's old location, the line would be out the door but for this larger space, not that extreme.
Make reservations or call ahead to order and pick up
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Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdMy favorite BBQ place. Easy to get to from Mission Beach via uber or taxi. In it's old location, the line would be out the door but for this larger space, not that extreme.
Make reservations or call ahead to order and pick up
Good for kids. Personal pizzas made fresh... Nice choices and nice family place
Pieology Pizzeria, San Diego, CA
1656 Garnet AvenueGood for kids. Personal pizzas made fresh... Nice choices and nice family place
I think the original one was established here. Great breakfast place
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The Broken Yolk Cafe
1851 Garnet AveI think the original one was established here. Great breakfast place
All around good food breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice views of the PB pier and beach. upscale beach dining
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JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StAll around good food breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice views of the PB pier and beach. upscale beach dining
Go for cocktails, craft beers and a chef-inspired, sustainably sourced menu hidden away in Pacific Beach. New location in MB coming soon. Phone Big Jim for a complementary ride on his golf cart to and from the resturant.
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The Patio on Lamont
4445 Lamont StGo for cocktails, craft beers and a chef-inspired, sustainably sourced menu hidden away in Pacific Beach. New location in MB coming soon. Phone Big Jim for a complementary ride on his golf cart to and from the resturant.
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdReally nice coffee
Not just dinner; go for the price fixe lunch or
Sunday Brunches. Inside the Hard Rock cafe Hotel. Nobu doesn't disappoint
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Nobu San Diego
207 Fifth AveNot just dinner; go for the price fixe lunch or
Sunday Brunches. Inside the Hard Rock cafe Hotel. Nobu doesn't disappoint
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveFormal sit down dinner
Sometimes the line can be long, but plan ahead and get there a little early. Cafeteria style but all healthy and tasty foods! Check out the website. My favorite is the meatloaf, mac and cheese and brussel sprouts with their signature desserts.
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Urban Plates
12857 El Camino RealSometimes the line can be long, but plan ahead and get there a little early. Cafeteria style but all healthy and tasty foods! Check out the website. My favorite is the meatloaf, mac and cheese and brussel sprouts with their signature desserts.
Fast sandwich shop; great selection.
you can call ahead and pick up your sandwich/ chips/ drinks to avoid the long line out the door at lunch.
mmm mmm good
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Cheese Shop
2165 Avenida De La PlayaFast sandwich shop; great selection.
you can call ahead and pick up your sandwich/ chips/ drinks to avoid the long line out the door at lunch.
mmm mmm good
Korean supermarket with a asian food court for budget friendly choices.
If you crave your Korean BBQ or Pho soup, come here
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Zion Market
7655 Clairemont Mesa BlvdKorean supermarket with a asian food court for budget friendly choices.
If you crave your Korean BBQ or Pho soup, come here
Mister Falafel Mediterranean Cuisine
4461 Clairemont Mesa Blvdfood to go,
Closed on Sundays; caters to working weekday crowds; fast service nice selection
Tigris Mediterranean Grille
5285 Overland AveClosed on Sundays; caters to working weekday crowds; fast service nice selection
Pho Duyen Mai
5375 Kearny Villa RdGreat place for Vietnamnese Pho and other dishes
Sit down and dine comfortably in this family style resturant; Pho noodle soup, rice dishes, fried fish.
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Phuong Trang
4170 Convoy StSit down and dine comfortably in this family style resturant; Pho noodle soup, rice dishes, fried fish.
Really nice authentic Italian food; make reservations for groups <= 6people ahead of time. In south park area, so not close to Mission Beach
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StReally nice authentic Italian food; make reservations for groups <= 6people ahead of time. In south park area, so not close to Mission Beach
Upscale Baja Californian cuisine and full selection of Mexican beers and tecquilas. Very modern space; Upstairs roof deck with multiple fireplaces/ heating lamps is open in high season. Beautiful space.
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Pueblo
877 Hornblend StUpscale Baja Californian cuisine and full selection of Mexican beers and tecquilas. Very modern space; Upstairs roof deck with multiple fireplaces/ heating lamps is open in high season. Beautiful space.
Nice local Tiki bar that also serves poke and other treats. You'll feel like you are in Hawaii
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The Grass Skirt
910 Grand AveNice local Tiki bar that also serves poke and other treats. You'll feel like you are in Hawaii
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StNice fresh seafood; upscale and fresh
Everything Else
Ralphs Pharmacy
4315 Mission Blvdor you can go to CVS
CVS
1792 Garnet Aveor your can go to Ralphs
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara PlRentals, lessons, everything aquatic!
Dude, Mr. Price started Price Club in the early 1980s and Costco eventually bought him out but this is the ORIGINAL Costco warehouse!!! ya, I go here weekly
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Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda Dr Dude, Mr. Price started Price Club in the early 1980s and Costco eventually bought him out but this is the ORIGINAL Costco warehouse!!! ya, I go here weekly
Mission Bay Sportcenter
1010 Santa Clara PlThis is a wide and pretty flat beach; public restrooms/ showers and then head to avenida de la playa and grab some food to eat if hungry; just a walk away. Also this beach has a parking lot and kid playground.
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La Jolla Shores
This is a wide and pretty flat beach; public restrooms/ showers and then head to avenida de la playa and grab some food to eat if hungry; just a walk away. Also this beach has a parking lot and kid playground.
Drinks & Nightlife
Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission Blvdfood is not bad, drinks good, and lotsa TVs
Great Shanghai style soup dumplings; Decor is really cool; like walking into Shanghai in the 1920's garden. The Saloon has a great selection. Take Uber home.
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Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
4625 Convoy StGreat Shanghai style soup dumplings; Decor is really cool; like walking into Shanghai in the 1920's garden. The Saloon has a great selection. Take Uber home.
Really nice beer and this place even has a coffee cafe onsite.
Uber it home please
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Modern Times Beer
3725 Greenwood StReally nice beer and this place even has a coffee cafe onsite.
Uber it home please
Mavericks
Acutally , there is one in PB; right on Garnet Avenue nearby Sprouts. Nice scene!
Shopping
Luv Surf Boutique
3816 Mission Blvdthey are our neighbors, nice souvieners
Higher end shopping mall. Like all malls here, it is an outdoor mall.
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Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdHigher end shopping mall. Like all malls here, it is an outdoor mall.
Asian supermarket; live seafood and anything you need for your culinary needs. Great place to buy lobster, live prawns, fish, etc. Asian fruits , veggies, spices and condiments
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99 Ranch Market
7330 Clairemont Mesa BlvdAsian supermarket; live seafood and anything you need for your culinary needs. Great place to buy lobster, live prawns, fish, etc. Asian fruits , veggies, spices and condiments
Entertainment & Activities
great for kids; also watch nightly fireworks from the house during the summer
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.great for kids; also watch nightly fireworks from the house during the summer
Parks & Nature
Walk around downtown LJ to enjoy shops and resturants and then nearby is the cove where you can snorkel and enjoy protected shores. Walk to Childrens beach where you can view families of seals beached on shore . ( a pernament collection)
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdWalk around downtown LJ to enjoy shops and resturants and then nearby is the cove where you can snorkel and enjoy protected shores. Walk to Childrens beach where you can view families of seals beached on shore . ( a pernament collection)
Yes there is hiking, golfing, Lodge dining overlooking golf course, There is also the awesome beach with breathtaking cliffs soaring above. Walk much further south and you will hit blacks beach ( nude beach).
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadYes there is hiking, golfing, Lodge dining overlooking golf course, There is also the awesome beach with breathtaking cliffs soaring above. Walk much further south and you will hit blacks beach ( nude beach).
Parke either in the neighborhood east/south of this park or somewhere in downtown la Jolla and take your time walking there.
Once upon a time a beach designed for kids, now completely taken over by seals. For viewing only; don't go up to them; the mothers are very protective.
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Children's Pool La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd SParke either in the neighborhood east/south of this park or somewhere in downtown la Jolla and take your time walking there.
Once upon a time a beach designed for kids, now completely taken over by seals. For viewing only; don't go up to them; the mothers are very protective.
Its close to the world famous SD Zoo; but beautiful Spanish artichecture. Plenty of museums in this park; aerospace, history of man, minegei. Check out the koi pond in front of the arbetorium. Beautiful!
Museums are free on some Tuesdays.
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Parke ng Balboa
Its close to the world famous SD Zoo; but beautiful Spanish artichecture. Plenty of museums in this park; aerospace, history of man, minegei. Check out the koi pond in front of the arbetorium. Beautiful!
Museums are free on some Tuesdays.
Arts & Culture
There is also a really nice cafe inside the museum
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StThere is also a really nice cafe inside the museum
Sometimes a small exhibit space, can't beat the view. The cafe is not bad either. Sorry, SD is not known for the art scene so this is one of the few places to view. Also check out LUX in Encinitas for artist in residence showings.
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Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery
7946 Ivanhoe AveSometimes a small exhibit space, can't beat the view. The cafe is not bad either. Sorry, SD is not known for the art scene so this is one of the few places to view. Also check out LUX in Encinitas for artist in residence showings.