Guidebook for San Diego

Karen
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

This place is a cute little romantic Italian joint with a great (big) bar and live music on the weekends!
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Old Venice Restaurant
2910 Cañon St
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This place is a cute little romantic Italian joint with a great (big) bar and live music on the weekends!
The best local coffee shop around! Food is yummy(but takes a while so bear that in mind). They have beer and wine also and a great collection of local art.
Reds Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar
1017 Rosecrans St
The best local coffee shop around! Food is yummy(but takes a while so bear that in mind). They have beer and wine also and a great collection of local art.
Great fish tacos and snacks!
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Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte Dr
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Great fish tacos and snacks!
Best mai tais in San Diego, and you cant beat the view of the harbor!
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Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island Dr
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Best mai tais in San Diego, and you cant beat the view of the harbor!
Good view of America's Cup Harbor and good happy hour prices! ($3 pints/wells and discounted appetizers)
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Humphreys Restaurant
2241 Shelter Island Dr
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Good view of America's Cup Harbor and good happy hour prices! ($3 pints/wells and discounted appetizers)
My favorite fish tacos in San Diego with a view. (Cash only and is usually busy)
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South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
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My favorite fish tacos in San Diego with a view. (Cash only and is usually busy)
Arguably one of the better burgers in town, but expect to be waiting in a bit of a line!
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Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
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Arguably one of the better burgers in town, but expect to be waiting in a bit of a line!
Amazing selection of fresh fish cuts(for take home preparation) or plenty of selection to eat there. They are in process of completing a gorgeous addition and remodel (open during construction).
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Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson St
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Amazing selection of fresh fish cuts(for take home preparation) or plenty of selection to eat there. They are in process of completing a gorgeous addition and remodel (open during construction).
Excellent steakhouse and being right on top (literally) of the water always makes everything taste better.
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Island Prime
880 Harbor Island Dr
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Excellent steakhouse and being right on top (literally) of the water always makes everything taste better.
Chips, salsa, and their white sauce. I am ALWAYS full by the time my entree comes.
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Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island Dr
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Chips, salsa, and their white sauce. I am ALWAYS full by the time my entree comes.
Cozy little Thai place with amazing food!
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Supannee House of Thai Restaurant & Catering
2907 Shelter Island Dr
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Cozy little Thai place with amazing food!
Oh my goodness I love this place. Fish is always fresh and delicious. My favorite is the Yummy Crunch. I recommend sitting at the bar :)
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umi sushi
2806 Shelter Island Dr
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Oh my goodness I love this place. Fish is always fresh and delicious. My favorite is the Yummy Crunch. I recommend sitting at the bar :)
Pho-mazing! The food is excellent (7-10 entrees), extensive beer list, and fun atmosphere (not suited for a quiet romantic night by any means).
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
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Pho-mazing! The food is excellent (7-10 entrees), extensive beer list, and fun atmosphere (not suited for a quiet romantic night by any means).
Great bakery and cafe with my favorite sandwich in San Diego-turkey cobb(and the world outside my moms cooking). Closed Wednesdays and can get very busy on the weekends.
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Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
2750 Dewey Rd
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Great bakery and cafe with my favorite sandwich in San Diego-turkey cobb(and the world outside my moms cooking). Closed Wednesdays and can get very busy on the weekends.
Really tasty simple locally sourced foods. Good salads, sandos, and meat plate (think roasted chicken, mashed potato, and salad). $10-12
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Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur Rd
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Really tasty simple locally sourced foods. Good salads, sandos, and meat plate (think roasted chicken, mashed potato, and salad). $10-12
This burger joint serves up their patties with 50% bacon 50% beef and has a great draft beer list. Good happy hour and late night happy hour. Burgers are around $10ish...
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Slater's 50/50
2750 Dewey Rd
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This burger joint serves up their patties with 50% bacon 50% beef and has a great draft beer list. Good happy hour and late night happy hour. Burgers are around $10ish...
Cheap and good Mexican food made by Hector who is super friendly and nice.
Hector's Mexican & Seafood
1224 Rosecrans St
Cheap and good Mexican food made by Hector who is super friendly and nice.
Great decor and ambiance and the food is amazing!
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Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India St
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Great decor and ambiance and the food is amazing!
AMAZING Napolitan style pizza!!! The pizza chef was flown in from Napoli and they have one of those cool globe pizza ovens.
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Pummaro
1101 Scott St
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AMAZING Napolitan style pizza!!! The pizza chef was flown in from Napoli and they have one of those cool globe pizza ovens.

Shopping

Liquor store with a deli that makes decent sandwiches.
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Harbor Town Pub
1125 Rosecrans St
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Liquor store with a deli that makes decent sandwiches.
Great place to stock up and food and snacks, with tons of healthy pre- made choices to avoid cooking. Also very expansive and inexpensive wine selection!
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
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Great place to stock up and food and snacks, with tons of healthy pre- made choices to avoid cooking. Also very expansive and inexpensive wine selection!
Really nice outlet center about a 35 minute drive North. This is near Legoland and the Flower Fields which are also fun to check out.
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Премиум аутлеты — Карлсбад
5620 Paseo Del Norte
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Really nice outlet center about a 35 minute drive North. This is near Legoland and the Flower Fields which are also fun to check out.

Everything Else

Hippie-ish beach (the scene from Almost Famous at the beach) with tide pools, great surf, volleyball courts, dog beach, and tons of good CHEAP places to eat and drink. Casual and mellow!
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Оушен-Бич
1850 Ocean Front St
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Hippie-ish beach (the scene from Almost Famous at the beach) with tide pools, great surf, volleyball courts, dog beach, and tons of good CHEAP places to eat and drink. Casual and mellow!
Lots of boat stuff to see and do here, and walking distance to Sea Port Village.
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Embarcadero Marina Park North
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Lots of boat stuff to see and do here, and walking distance to Sea Port Village.
Great nightlife, shopping, food, and people watching and its gorgeous!
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Гасламп Квотер
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Great nightlife, shopping, food, and people watching and its gorgeous!
Ok, so this is touristy but some people like that (including me!) and the penguins and dolphins are so cute!
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Си Ворлд Сан-Диего
500 Sea World Dr.
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Ok, so this is touristy but some people like that (including me!) and the penguins and dolphins are so cute!
World Famous!
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Зоопарк Сан-Диего
2920 Zoo Dr
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World Famous!
One of my favorite places in the city! Countless museums, gardens, and photo ops.
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Парк Бальбоа
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One of my favorite places in the city! Countless museums, gardens, and photo ops.
Still my favorite airport in the US. $10 cab ride from my house and its usually (there are exceptions to every rule!) very quick to get in/out of!
Airport Terminal Road
Airport Terminal Road
Still my favorite airport in the US. $10 cab ride from my house and its usually (there are exceptions to every rule!) very quick to get in/out of!
My running (or lets be honest- walking) loop. 3.5 miles from my house to the end of the "island" and back along the "Hawaii" of San Diego.
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Shelter Island Drive
Shelter Island Drive
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My running (or lets be honest- walking) loop. 3.5 miles from my house to the end of the "island" and back along the "Hawaii" of San Diego.
This is about a 3 minute drive from my house and definitely the most picturesque sunsets in San Diego. Great little trail along the water for a leisurely walk or jog. Local treasure!
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Утесы заката
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This is about a 3 minute drive from my house and definitely the most picturesque sunsets in San Diego. Great little trail along the water for a leisurely walk or jog. Local treasure!
Gorgeous beaches (Moonlight for volleyball, surfing, hanging out) and Swamis (surfing) and bursting with cool spots for food/drink/shopping.
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Encinitas
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Gorgeous beaches (Moonlight for volleyball, surfing, hanging out) and Swamis (surfing) and bursting with cool spots for food/drink/shopping.
If you have some time I recommend heading to Julian for a day. Its a time warp (think Mayberry) with great hiking, an amazing scenic drive, and an old town feel.
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Julian
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If you have some time I recommend heading to Julian for a day. Its a time warp (think Mayberry) with great hiking, an amazing scenic drive, and an old town feel.
Hot (and I mean hot) yoga of all varieties and you get a week free- I believe $15 for a drop in.
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CorePower Yoga
3918 30th St
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Hot (and I mean hot) yoga of all varieties and you get a week free- I believe $15 for a drop in.
This place is no frills but you can get a mani-pedi for $20 and a spa mani-pedi for $32 and they do a good job!
Kyla Nails & Spa
1221 Rosecrans St
This place is no frills but you can get a mani-pedi for $20 and a spa mani-pedi for $32 and they do a good job!
On Sundays from about 9am-2pm (dont quote me though). Fresh flowers, produce vendors, and art/craft vendors as well as several food vendors. All within a block!
Point Loma Farmers Market and Artisan Fair
1125 Rosecrans St
On Sundays from about 9am-2pm (dont quote me though). Fresh flowers, produce vendors, and art/craft vendors as well as several food vendors. All within a block!
Great views of the city. Historic lighthouse and tide pools. Nice running path as well. Enter through the military guard booth at the end of Catalina.
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Центр посетителей национального памятника Кабрильо
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
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Great views of the city. Historic lighthouse and tide pools. Nice running path as well. Enter through the military guard booth at the end of Catalina.
Good store for getting the essentials and premade food at good prices. This place is just up the street from my house.
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Fresh & Easy
955 Catalina Blvd
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Good store for getting the essentials and premade food at good prices. This place is just up the street from my house.
This outlet center has some nice stores and really nice deals if you want to do some shopping. Its very close to the border of Mexico so make sure you pay attention to the freeway exits!
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Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La Plaza
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This outlet center has some nice stores and really nice deals if you want to do some shopping. Its very close to the border of Mexico so make sure you pay attention to the freeway exits!

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best chill restaurants/lounges in San Diego. Amazing ambiance, hand crafted cocktails, and locally sourced food. They also have Sunday brunch, weekly dive in movies and bingo!
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Restaurant at The Pearl
1410 Rosecrans St
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One of the best chill restaurants/lounges in San Diego. Amazing ambiance, hand crafted cocktails, and locally sourced food. They also have Sunday brunch, weekly dive in movies and bingo!
My favorite burger in San Diego. ( Cash only)
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Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham St
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My favorite burger in San Diego. ( Cash only)
For cheap strong drinks, pool, and darts ONLY. Cash only.
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Club Marina
1310 Scott St
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For cheap strong drinks, pool, and darts ONLY. Cash only.
Cool wine store/bar with tasty pizzas and cheese plates.
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Wine Steals
1243 University Ave
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Cool wine store/bar with tasty pizzas and cheese plates.
This is a cute little place that also has outdoor seating. Good selection of wine and good food(food is a little $$$) But overall a great little spot with friendly staff.
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The Wine Pub
2907 Shelter Island Dr
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This is a cute little place that also has outdoor seating. Good selection of wine and good food(food is a little $$$) But overall a great little spot with friendly staff.
One of my favorite places to eat in San Diego. Local and seasonal items are used for the menu, so things are always changing but always good.
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Bankers Hill
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One of my favorite places to eat in San Diego. Local and seasonal items are used for the menu, so things are always changing but always good.

Arts & Culture

There is one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters and quite a few other rides and even mini golf, and its all right on the beach. Rides are 2-6$, and mini golf is around 8-10.
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Белмонт Парк
3146 Mission Blvd
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There is one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters and quite a few other rides and even mini golf, and its all right on the beach. Rides are 2-6$, and mini golf is around 8-10.