Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

A two-story coffee shop that serves pastries and food. Large, open spaces with lots of tables. A hub for all. In the heart of the LGBTQ district known as Hillcrest.
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Lestat's Hillcrest
1045 University Ave
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A two-story coffee shop that serves pastries and food. Large, open spaces with lots of tables. A hub for all. In the heart of the LGBTQ district known as Hillcrest.
Chicano culture! fun vibe, great tacos. After a meal, walk around the trendy art district.
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¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan Ave
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Chicano culture! fun vibe, great tacos. After a meal, walk around the trendy art district.
Ooooh is this place good! In a more commercial area but that makes for short wait times to be seated on most nights. Crawfish boil style, it won't disappoint!
Crab Fever
1420 E Plaza Blvd
Ooooh is this place good! In a more commercial area but that makes for short wait times to be seated on most nights. Crawfish boil style, it won't disappoint!
A very unique Taiwanese style bakery where the bakers call out "fresh bread!" as they bring out freshly-baked unique goodies for all tastes. They also have awesome coffee drinks, cakes, artful jelly pies, and more. Try the Salted Iced Coffee with Boba - yum!
85C Bakery Cafe - National City
1302 E Plaza Blvd
A very unique Taiwanese style bakery where the bakers call out "fresh bread!" as they bring out freshly-baked unique goodies for all tastes. They also have awesome coffee drinks, cakes, artful jelly pies, and more. Try the Salted Iced Coffee with Boba - yum!
authentic Mexican-style Seafood, "Mariscos", in a fun atmosphere. Full bar. In the historic Barrio Logan neighborhood, a few blocks from Chicano Park.
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Mariscos El Pulpo Barrio Logan
1900 Main St
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authentic Mexican-style Seafood, "Mariscos", in a fun atmosphere. Full bar. In the historic Barrio Logan neighborhood, a few blocks from Chicano Park.
Towering above the city and bay, a high-end menu accompanies an excellent cocktail and wine list. You can gaze out to Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, downtown San Diego. Must make a reservation for dinner.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave
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Towering above the city and bay, a high-end menu accompanies an excellent cocktail and wine list. You can gaze out to Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, downtown San Diego. Must make a reservation for dinner.
a Southern California original. Simple burgers, amazing taste. Near our home and has a drive thru. Typically very popular but lines go by fast.
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In-N-Out Burger
500 Mile of Cars Way
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a Southern California original. Simple burgers, amazing taste. Near our home and has a drive thru. Typically very popular but lines go by fast.
cook your own meat! yep, this swanky old dive serves up great food but you have to grill the meat on an open grill yourself. Great full bar, too!
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Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
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cook your own meat! yep, this swanky old dive serves up great food but you have to grill the meat on an open grill yourself. Great full bar, too!
our most highly recommended locally-owned and historic coffee shop. If you want to stay away from coffee chains during your stay, go here! Simple menu and they are an operating coffee factory, with lots of old industrial coffee-processing machinery on display. Get samples of their coffees in their large store.
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Cafe Moto
2619 National Ave
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our most highly recommended locally-owned and historic coffee shop. If you want to stay away from coffee chains during your stay, go here! Simple menu and they are an operating coffee factory, with lots of old industrial coffee-processing machinery on display. Get samples of their coffees in their large store.
Excellent and authentic Mexican cuisine, inexpensive, and located in a popular Outlet mall situated next to the U.S.-Mexico border. Great if you are curious to visit the border area; views of neighboring Mexico will not disappoint. Go early on the weekends to avoid crowds.
Restaurant El Achiote
4119 Camino De La Plaza
Excellent and authentic Mexican cuisine, inexpensive, and located in a popular Outlet mall situated next to the U.S.-Mexico border. Great if you are curious to visit the border area; views of neighboring Mexico will not disappoint. Go early on the weekends to avoid crowds.
very close by and the breakfast is fast and super tasty. American and Mexican homestyle meals. The area is not at all touristy, parking is always available, and your meal is served quickly with awesome service!
Not Your Momma's
213 Highland Ave
very close by and the breakfast is fast and super tasty. American and Mexican homestyle meals. The area is not at all touristy, parking is always available, and your meal is served quickly with awesome service!
Local homestyle breakfast and brunch eatery for those with large appetites. The food is very good, portions are usually shareable. Expect a wait time, usually no longer than 10-15 minutes as it is a large establishment. They've been in business for many years and still loved by locals!
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Family House of Pancakes
562 Broadway
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Local homestyle breakfast and brunch eatery for those with large appetites. The food is very good, portions are usually shareable. Expect a wait time, usually no longer than 10-15 minutes as it is a large establishment. They've been in business for many years and still loved by locals!
a local chain of breakfast eateries, this location being the closest one and located within walking distance of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Delicious food with many healthier options. Expect lines for the breakfast rush unless you plan and go early.
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The Mission
1250 J St
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a local chain of breakfast eateries, this location being the closest one and located within walking distance of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Delicious food with many healthier options. Expect lines for the breakfast rush unless you plan and go early.
as recommended by Chef Bobby Flay, a local gem with lots of breakfast options.
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Cafe 222
222 Island Ave
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as recommended by Chef Bobby Flay, a local gem with lots of breakfast options.
one of our favorite places, near the Embarcadero and Seaport Villages. Great coffee and homestyle breakfast options, they have indoor and patio seating with lots of people watching since its in a transit corner. Cool views of Downtown architecture.
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Brickyard Coffee & Tea
675 W G St
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one of our favorite places, near the Embarcadero and Seaport Villages. Great coffee and homestyle breakfast options, they have indoor and patio seating with lots of people watching since its in a transit corner. Cool views of Downtown architecture.

Sightseeing

Oh so close to our home! It's historic, Wyatt Earp had some dealings. There's lots of interesting bars and restaurants. Get dressed up and go people watch. Attractions like the treat and pastry shops, bars, pubs, breweries, and the famous Petco Park are all in reasonable walking/scooter distance from each other.
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Гасламп Квотер
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Oh so close to our home! It's historic, Wyatt Earp had some dealings. There's lots of interesting bars and restaurants. Get dressed up and go people watch. Attractions like the treat and pastry shops, bars, pubs, breweries, and the famous Petco Park are all in reasonable walking/scooter distance from each other.
cute shopping and restaurant village by the beautiful San Diego Bay. Great for evening strolls.
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Seaport Village station
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cute shopping and restaurant village by the beautiful San Diego Bay. Great for evening strolls.
A few ships to explore, some to ride on and take on 2-hour excursions to see our spectacular San Diego Bay, and the scenic cruise ship terminal. Take in a nice, serene spot along the bay!
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Музей «Звезда Индии»
1492 N Harbor Dr
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A few ships to explore, some to ride on and take on 2-hour excursions to see our spectacular San Diego Bay, and the scenic cruise ship terminal. Take in a nice, serene spot along the bay!
epic views of our gorgeous bay! Seek out the 25 minute scenic drive through the Point Loma peninsula where you pass scenic ocean views, military memorial parks, and your final destination at the tip of the peninsula, the Cabrillo National Monument Lighthouse and epic lookouts.
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Центр посетителей национального памятника Кабрильо
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
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epic views of our gorgeous bay! Seek out the 25 minute scenic drive through the Point Loma peninsula where you pass scenic ocean views, military memorial parks, and your final destination at the tip of the peninsula, the Cabrillo National Monument Lighthouse and epic lookouts.

Arts & Culture

historic park depicting unique murals depicting the Chicano and Field Worker's Rights movements. Lots of amazing photo ops, bring your camera. Near the Barrio Logan Art District.
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Чикано-парк
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historic park depicting unique murals depicting the Chicano and Field Worker's Rights movements. Lots of amazing photo ops, bring your camera. Near the Barrio Logan Art District.
San Diego's "Central Park", complete with museums, art galleries, a botanical garden and koi pond, restaurants, picnic areas, rec parks, cultural center, playgrounds, Japanese garden, an outdoor organ, and so much more, all in one spot.
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Парк Бальбоа
3290 (рекомендации местных жителей)
San Diego's "Central Park", complete with museums, art galleries, a botanical garden and koi pond, restaurants, picnic areas, rec parks, cultural center, playgrounds, Japanese garden, an outdoor organ, and so much more, all in one spot.

Essentials

This faithful little convenience store is located right across the street from our home! A hop and a skip away from snacks, drinks, beer, and wine as well as every day essentials. Open until 9pm every day!
Tom Boy Market
1705 South 39th Street
This faithful little convenience store is located right across the street from our home! A hop and a skip away from snacks, drinks, beer, and wine as well as every day essentials. Open until 9pm every day!
Find the best in Latinx grocery products. They have a great selection of fresh meats, organic produce, and even deliciously prepared authentic Mexican dishes in their indoor restaurant. Great one-stop-shop for your extended stay.
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Northgate Market
1950 Main St
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Find the best in Latinx grocery products. They have a great selection of fresh meats, organic produce, and even deliciously prepared authentic Mexican dishes in their indoor restaurant. Great one-stop-shop for your extended stay.

Entertainment & Activities

World Famous!
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Зоопарк Сан-Диего
2920 Zoo Dr
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World Famous!
Tour a retired carrier ship, lots of photo ops, and scenic bay views. Check out the sailor and nurse commemorative statue next door, and stop in at the Fish Market for their fine seafood fare.
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Музей USS Midway
910 N Harbor Dr
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Tour a retired carrier ship, lots of photo ops, and scenic bay views. Check out the sailor and nurse commemorative statue next door, and stop in at the Fish Market for their fine seafood fare.

Drinks & Nightlife

Tour the famous Hotel Del Coronado, where the Presidents and celebrities stay, then wind down at the outdoor Sun Deck Bar. Sleek fire pits and the ocean air.
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Sun Deck Bar Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
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Tour the famous Hotel Del Coronado, where the Presidents and celebrities stay, then wind down at the outdoor Sun Deck Bar. Sleek fire pits and the ocean air.
Upscale pedestrian-friendly restaurant and bar hub.
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Little Italy
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Upscale pedestrian-friendly restaurant and bar hub.
The U.S.'s oldest agave bar. You'll learn plenty about tequila culture here.
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Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams Ave
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The U.S.'s oldest agave bar. You'll learn plenty about tequila culture here.
Experience Mai-Tai culture at its finest. Tiki Lounge style swanky establishment.
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Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island Dr
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Experience Mai-Tai culture at its finest. Tiki Lounge style swanky establishment.
One of THE social hubs in the gay district that is open and accepting of all. Very friendly atmosphere, great drinks, good bar food, dancefloor, and patio sitting. The place you go to see and be seen.
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Gossip Grill
1220 University Ave
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One of THE social hubs in the gay district that is open and accepting of all. Very friendly atmosphere, great drinks, good bar food, dancefloor, and patio sitting. The place you go to see and be seen.

Parks & Nature

the closest and most gorgeous beach near our home. Plenty of parking and not typically crowded. White sandy beach, and next to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado.
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Пляж Коронадо
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the closest and most gorgeous beach near our home. Plenty of parking and not typically crowded. White sandy beach, and next to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado.