Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StThe best Fish Tacos in the area.
Upscale restaurant with a lovely view of Mission Bay for brunch or dinner, this is located at the Catamaran Hotel. To get here just take a stroll down bayside boardwalk. 10 min walk.
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Oceana Coastal Kitchen
3999 Mission BlvdUpscale restaurant with a lovely view of Mission Bay for brunch or dinner, this is located at the Catamaran Hotel. To get here just take a stroll down bayside boardwalk. 10 min walk.
Cute little bakery 2 minute walk from the rental. Choose between canolis, tiramisu, brownies, lemon bars, granola bars, macaroons, cinnamon rolls, bread loaves, and more, all made from scratch and in-house. (5 min walk)
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Olive Baking Company
735 Santa Clara PlCute little bakery 2 minute walk from the rental. Choose between canolis, tiramisu, brownies, lemon bars, granola bars, macaroons, cinnamon rolls, bread loaves, and more, all made from scratch and in-house. (5 min walk)
Great breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor. This is the closest cafe to the rental. (5 min walk)
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Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlGreat breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor. This is the closest cafe to the rental. (5 min walk)
If you want a good steak and seafood we recommend this spot. I recommend the sea bass. (5 min walk)
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Saska's
3768 Mission BlvdIf you want a good steak and seafood we recommend this spot. I recommend the sea bass. (5 min walk)
Local coffee house. We're not coffee drinkers but people swear by their coffee. (10 min walk)
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdLocal coffee house. We're not coffee drinkers but people swear by their coffee. (10 min walk)
Starbucks
4994 Newport AveOur closest Starbucks. (15 min walk)
This is a popular breakfast/lunch spot within walking distance to the vacation rental. If you get there after 9 am expect to wait for a table. No wait at lunchtime. Get french toast! (10 min walk away.)
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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 BlvdThis is a popular breakfast/lunch spot within walking distance to the vacation rental. If you get there after 9 am expect to wait for a table. No wait at lunchtime. Get french toast! (10 min walk away.)
Cheap breakfast and the portion size is huge! If you get there after 9 am expect a line down the block and a wait of at least 30 minutes. But its all part of the scene! (15-20 min walk)
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Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveCheap breakfast and the portion size is huge! If you get there after 9 am expect a line down the block and a wait of at least 30 minutes. But its all part of the scene! (15-20 min walk)
This is a little dive of a Mexican food place that faces Mission Blvd. Eat there or take out. (15 min walk)
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La Playa Taco Shop
3973 Mission BlvdThis is a little dive of a Mexican food place that faces Mission Blvd. Eat there or take out. (15 min walk)
If you like curry this is the place. They have curry dishes from all around the world from Thailand to Malaysia to England. The price is about $10-12/plate. (Free street parking on Garnet Ave)
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World Curry
1433 Garnet AveIf you like curry this is the place. They have curry dishes from all around the world from Thailand to Malaysia to England. The price is about $10-12/plate. (Free street parking on Garnet Ave)
Go here if you want a nice meal out with a lovely ocean view! Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Super cheap bar menu on weekdays. (15 min walk) Valet parking and free validated underground parking.
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World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrGo here if you want a nice meal out with a lovely ocean view! Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Super cheap bar menu on weekdays. (15 min walk) Valet parking and free validated underground parking.
Our favorite sushi place. If you go on a Monday or Tuesday they offer 1/2 off sushi rolls all day. (Free parking on Garnet.)
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Kato Sushi
980 Garnet AveOur favorite sushi place. If you go on a Monday or Tuesday they offer 1/2 off sushi rolls all day. (Free parking on Garnet.)
Cozy little Thai restaurant with all the usual Thai dishes. (15 min walk)
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Coconut Thai Asian Bistro
4150 Mission BlvdCozy little Thai restaurant with all the usual Thai dishes. (15 min walk)
Extremely popular ice cream place. Expect a line out the door most nights. Custom ice cream sandwiches with your choice of ice cream and fresh baked cookies or brownies. (15-20 min walk)
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The Baked Bear
4516 Mission BlvdExtremely popular ice cream place. Expect a line out the door most nights. Custom ice cream sandwiches with your choice of ice cream and fresh baked cookies or brownies. (15-20 min walk)
EVERY TUESDAY, 2 pm - 7 pm on Bayard Street at Garnet. Fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh eggs; fresh baked bread and pastries, fish, meat, cheese, & fresh flowers. Live music & craftspeople.
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Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StEVERY TUESDAY, 2 pm - 7 pm on Bayard Street at Garnet. Fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh eggs; fresh baked bread and pastries, fish, meat, cheese, & fresh flowers. Live music & craftspeople.
Pizza by the slice or the whole pie. They also have pasta and sandwiches. It's walking distance to the guest house or they deliver. Indoor & outdoor seating. (5-10 min walk)
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Rosaria Pizza
3741 Mission BlvdPizza by the slice or the whole pie. They also have pasta and sandwiches. It's walking distance to the guest house or they deliver. Indoor & outdoor seating. (5-10 min walk)
These sandwiches are huge! We recommend the pastrami. They stack the meat on super high. You can definitely share one of these sandwiches. (5-10 min walk)
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Rubicon Deli - Mission Beach
3819 Mission BlvdThese sandwiches are huge! We recommend the pastrami. They stack the meat on super high. You can definitely share one of these sandwiches. (5-10 min walk)
This is exactly what you think it is - the national chain diner. But its one of the only restaurants in the area open 24 hours. (15-20 min walk)
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Denny's
800 Garnet AveThis is exactly what you think it is - the national chain diner. But its one of the only restaurants in the area open 24 hours. (15-20 min walk)
Specializing in breakfast food all day long and typical American lunch/dinner food. Specialize in waffles, crepes, and pancakes. Open 6am-10pm weekdays and 24 hours weekends (15-20 min walk).
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IHOP
856 Grand AveSpecializing in breakfast food all day long and typical American lunch/dinner food. Specialize in waffles, crepes, and pancakes. Open 6am-10pm weekdays and 24 hours weekends (15-20 min walk).
This place is where the locals go for brunch. Covered outdoor seating. Amazing stuffed french toast. (10 min away by car.)
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Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass StThis place is where the locals go for brunch. Covered outdoor seating. Amazing stuffed french toast. (10 min away by car.)
Swell Coffee Co.
3833 Mission BlvdA popular coffee bar / breakfast cafe. (10 min walk)
If you want an outdoor ocean front brunch experience this place is about a 15 minute walk from the guest house. In the afternoon and evenings this becomes a noisy bar.
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Baja Beach Cafe
701 Thomas AveIf you want an outdoor ocean front brunch experience this place is about a 15 minute walk from the guest house. In the afternoon and evenings this becomes a noisy bar.
Situated directly on the Mission Beach boardwalk, this 30,000 square foot outdoor venue is the perfect place to soak up the San Diego sun. Grab lunch here on the beach side of the roller coaster. Dine on the sand & watch the boardwalk pass you by. Their unique environment features outdoor tiki bars, fire pits, cabanas and tropical palms which create the quintessential California beach experience. Relax in a cabana or take a seat at a beachfront bars, a perfect setting to enjoy our epic sunsets while you enjoy a cold beer and some delicious eats!
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Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front WalkSituated directly on the Mission Beach boardwalk, this 30,000 square foot outdoor venue is the perfect place to soak up the San Diego sun. Grab lunch here on the beach side of the roller coaster. Dine on the sand & watch the boardwalk pass you by. Their unique environment features outdoor tiki bars, fire pits, cabanas and tropical palms which create the quintessential California beach experience. Relax in a cabana or take a seat at a beachfront bars, a perfect setting to enjoy our epic sunsets while you enjoy a cold beer and some delicious eats!
Upscale, ocean view located at the Tower23 Hotel, just 1 block north of the pier. 3 hrs of complimentary valet parking when dining there.
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JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StUpscale, ocean view located at the Tower23 Hotel, just 1 block north of the pier. 3 hrs of complimentary valet parking when dining there.
Tiki inspired cocktails and dishes based on Caribbean and Cuban flavors and ingredients, ranging from jerk chicken and curried coconut shrimp to a Cuban sandwich and citrus-marinated skirt steak. Miss B's also offers a brunch menu every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes coconut-rum French toast, a Monte Cristo sandwich and a ropa vieja hash with braised beef, Jamaican beer cheese and chimichurri. (5 min walk)
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Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission BlvdTiki inspired cocktails and dishes based on Caribbean and Cuban flavors and ingredients, ranging from jerk chicken and curried coconut shrimp to a Cuban sandwich and citrus-marinated skirt steak. Miss B's also offers a brunch menu every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes coconut-rum French toast, a Monte Cristo sandwich and a ropa vieja hash with braised beef, Jamaican beer cheese and chimichurri. (5 min walk)
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bar. Great lunch and dinner menu. They have delicious tacos. It's a great place to watch a game or go out for Trivia Night. (3 min walk)
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Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission BlvdLocal bar. Great lunch and dinner menu. They have delicious tacos. It's a great place to watch a game or go out for Trivia Night. (3 min walk)
If you are in your 20's and looking for a scene this is it. It gets packed. It's called "The Local" but we suspect its mostly out of towners. You might spot your neighbors from Arizona here. Ha!
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The Local Pacific Beach
809 Thomas AveIf you are in your 20's and looking for a scene this is it. It gets packed. It's called "The Local" but we suspect its mostly out of towners. You might spot your neighbors from Arizona here. Ha!
Sightseeing
The Heart of San Diego's Nightlife. The 16 square-blocks are Victorian-era buildings and modern skyscrapers , housing more than 100 of the city's finest restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and retails shops, as well as offices and residential/work lofts. Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is rich with cultural offerings that include theaters, art galleries, symphony halls, concert venues and museums. You can spend an entire day in the Gaslamp Quarter, shopping at one of the many trendy boutiques or in the multi-level outdoor mall, Horton Plaza.
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Gaslamp Quarter
The Heart of San Diego's Nightlife. The 16 square-blocks are Victorian-era buildings and modern skyscrapers , housing more than 100 of the city's finest restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and retails shops, as well as offices and residential/work lofts. Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is rich with cultural offerings that include theaters, art galleries, symphony halls, concert venues and museums. You can spend an entire day in the Gaslamp Quarter, shopping at one of the many trendy boutiques or in the multi-level outdoor mall, Horton Plaza.
Spectacular viewpoint on the top peak of La Jolla. You'll need a car to get here or take an Uber. Bring your camera or your binoculars. It's just a few miles up the road, driving through the ritzy neighborhoods of the wealthy of La Jolla.
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Soledad Mountain
Spectacular viewpoint on the top peak of La Jolla. You'll need a car to get here or take an Uber. Bring your camera or your binoculars. It's just a few miles up the road, driving through the ritzy neighborhoods of the wealthy of La Jolla.
The pier is open to the public and you can walk out and get a great view of the beach areas and plenty of fresh air. The unique part is it has cottages that are available for rent right on the pier.
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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean BlvdThe pier is open to the public and you can walk out and get a great view of the beach areas and plenty of fresh air. The unique part is it has cottages that are available for rent right on the pier.
This is a historic state park, restored to resemble the old west when San Diego was first settled. There are wood sidewalks and dirt roads. Within the official park there are shopkeepers dressed in traditional period clothing. Check out the Mormon Battalion Museum for a free guided tour. Surrounding the park there are a lot of very popular Mexican restaurants and shops selling Mexican souvenirs (no need to travel to Tijuana.)
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Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StThis is a historic state park, restored to resemble the old west when San Diego was first settled. There are wood sidewalks and dirt roads. Within the official park there are shopkeepers dressed in traditional period clothing. Check out the Mormon Battalion Museum for a free guided tour. Surrounding the park there are a lot of very popular Mexican restaurants and shops selling Mexican souvenirs (no need to travel to Tijuana.)
December through April you can observe part of the amazing 10,000 mile annual migration of the Pacific gray whale from Alaska to Mexico. May through November means the migration of the great blue whales and mighty fin whales. Minke, humpback, and sperm whales are also possible sightings. All of these amazing whales are generally found 5 to 9 miles off shore feeding on our local banks. Throughout the year various types of playful dolphins (Short-beaked and Long-beaked Common, Pacific Bottlenose, Rissos, and Pacific white-sided) are encountered on most trips with some pods numbering into the thousands! These dolphins will regularly seek out the boat on their own to greet you and to show their
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San Diego Whale Watch
1617 Quivira RdDecember through April you can observe part of the amazing 10,000 mile annual migration of the Pacific gray whale from Alaska to Mexico. May through November means the migration of the great blue whales and mighty fin whales. Minke, humpback, and sperm whales are also possible sightings. All of these amazing whales are generally found 5 to 9 miles off shore feeding on our local banks. Throughout the year various types of playful dolphins (Short-beaked and Long-beaked Common, Pacific Bottlenose, Rissos, and Pacific white-sided) are encountered on most trips with some pods numbering into the thousands! These dolphins will regularly seek out the boat on their own to greet you and to show their
Parks & Nature
This is a scenic lookout spot where you can watch the seals sunning on the shore.
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Childrens Pool Beach
This is a scenic lookout spot where you can watch the seals sunning on the shore.
La Jolla Cove is an unforgettable white sand beach and small deep water bay, flanked by sea caves accessible to adventurers in kayaks and on foot, depending on the tides. The Cove is ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and swimming. La Jolla Cove is a part of the La Jolla Underwater Park meaning it is a marine refuge area with specific restrictions in order to protect marine life. No surfboards, boogie boards or inflatable devices are permitted. The Cove also has a gorgeous grass park above the sea cliffs perfect for playing Frisbee or enjoying a picnic.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Cove is an unforgettable white sand beach and small deep water bay, flanked by sea caves accessible to adventurers in kayaks and on foot, depending on the tides. The Cove is ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and swimming. La Jolla Cove is a part of the La Jolla Underwater Park meaning it is a marine refuge area with specific restrictions in order to protect marine life. No surfboards, boogie boards or inflatable devices are permitted. The Cove also has a gorgeous grass park above the sea cliffs perfect for playing Frisbee or enjoying a picnic.
This is a state park with some great trails for hiking. Pick up a trail map at the entry booth. Many of the hikes just take an hour and offer breathtaking views of the ocean and cliffs. (20-30 min drive)
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadThis is a state park with some great trails for hiking. Pick up a trail map at the entry booth. Many of the hikes just take an hour and offer breathtaking views of the ocean and cliffs. (20-30 min drive)
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park.
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Parke ng Balboa
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park.
Arts & Culture
This is by far the best aircraft carrier museum in the nation! The ship hosts all sorts of events and is a highlight of any visit to San Diego. A "City at Sea", thousands of men and women lived for weeks or months at a time on this massive ship. See where they slept, ate, got dental work, haircut, had their clothes laundered. In addition, the flight deck explains how planes took off and landed. Allow yourself 2-3 hours. There are simulator rides and a self-guided tour with headphones.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThis is by far the best aircraft carrier museum in the nation! The ship hosts all sorts of events and is a highlight of any visit to San Diego. A "City at Sea", thousands of men and women lived for weeks or months at a time on this massive ship. See where they slept, ate, got dental work, haircut, had their clothes laundered. In addition, the flight deck explains how planes took off and landed. Allow yourself 2-3 hours. There are simulator rides and a self-guided tour with headphones.
Closest library. Great little library with A/C, WiFi, and computers.
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Pacific Beach Taylor Branch Library
4275 Cass StClosest library. Great little library with A/C, WiFi, and computers.
Shopping
If you need a new swimsuit, board shorts, or flip flops this is the place to go. They have all the current surf brands.
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Beach & Resort Wear
4475 Mission BlvdIf you need a new swimsuit, board shorts, or flip flops this is the place to go. They have all the current surf brands.
Essentials
This is the closest full grocery store. They have a pharmacy and ATM inside. Free underground parking.
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Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrThis is the closest full grocery store. They have a pharmacy and ATM inside. Free underground parking.
The liquor stores around here are also convenience stores so you can also get basic groceries and necessities here if in a pinch. They are open all day and late at night. (10 min walk)
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Hub Liquor
3757 Mission BlvdThe liquor stores around here are also convenience stores so you can also get basic groceries and necessities here if in a pinch. They are open all day and late at night. (10 min walk)
Closest laundromat. If you don't feel like waiting around to get your laundry done they offer drop-off service at an affordable rate per pound. They have a small parking lot next to it. (10 min walk)
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Beach Laundromat
3817 Mission BlvdClosest laundromat. If you don't feel like waiting around to get your laundry done they offer drop-off service at an affordable rate per pound. They have a small parking lot next to it. (10 min walk)
This is the local health food store. It's way cheaper than Whole Foods Market and even cheaper than Trader Joe's. Big produce section, fresh meats, deli counter, and lots of vitamins and supplements.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveThis is the local health food store. It's way cheaper than Whole Foods Market and even cheaper than Trader Joe's. Big produce section, fresh meats, deli counter, and lots of vitamins and supplements.
Pharmacy/Convenience store. Open until midnight. They sell sunscreen and beach supplies year round as well as basic groceries. (15-20 min walk)
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CVS
1792 Garnet AvePharmacy/Convenience store. Open until midnight. They sell sunscreen and beach supplies year round as well as basic groceries. (15-20 min walk)
7-Eleven
6953 La Jolla BlvdThe only local convenience store open 24 hours. (15 min walk)
If you break a nail and need to get it fixed or if its time for a pedicure this is the closest nail salon. (5 min walk)
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Mission Hair and Nails
3786 Mission BlvdIf you break a nail and need to get it fixed or if its time for a pedicure this is the closest nail salon. (5 min walk)
This is the nearest spa, which offers a beautiful view. They offer facials, exfoliating, body wraps, manicures, etc. It is just 10-15 minute walk.
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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdThis is the nearest spa, which offers a beautiful view. They offer facials, exfoliating, body wraps, manicures, etc. It is just 10-15 minute walk.
This grocery store is super popular for convenient prepared food. They have great prepared salads and food that you just heat up. It's very affordable & everything is delicious.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThis grocery store is super popular for convenient prepared food. They have great prepared salads and food that you just heat up. It's very affordable & everything is delicious.
If you are sick or get injured while on vacation you can go here to get treated. There is rarely a wait and they take most insurances as well as cash pay.
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Marque Urgent Care
4490 Fanuel StIf you are sick or get injured while on vacation you can go here to get treated. There is rarely a wait and they take most insurances as well as cash pay.