Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
You have to go here for a locals experience. Make sure to visit Chicano Park nearby before or after you eat.
60 locals recommend
Las Cuatro Milpas
1857 Logan AveYou have to go here for a locals experience. Make sure to visit Chicano Park nearby before or after you eat.
Tacos El Gordo
556 BroadwayReal TJ style tacos
Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetBreakfast place with great omelettes
Sicilian Thing Pizza
4046 30th StGood New York style pizza.
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StFun to sit outside and eat by the table top fireplaces.
Mr. Moto Pizza House
3773 30th StGreat NY style pizza and pretty close
Close (walkable although not right around the corner) for coffee and pastries.
47 locals recommend
Santos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StClose (walkable although not right around the corner) for coffee and pastries.
Essentials
Mostly organic/healthy. Very good reasonably priced salad bar.
65 locals recommend
Barons Market North Park
3231 University AveMostly organic/healthy. Very good reasonably priced salad bar.
Smart & Final Extra!
6235 El Cajon BlvdGood for cheaper priced groceries.
Vons
3610 Adams AveThis is a regular grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StWithin walking distance!
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe gardens and landscaping is great here too.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park
Lots of museums to choose from.
Parks & Nature
Seal Rock
Children's Pool Observation WalkwayPretty views and you can see seals close up.
Shopping
Big Mexican grocery store with a huge produce section and a large meat department. The best place to buy fresh, hot tortillas.
34 locals recommend
Pancho Villa's Farmers Market
3245 El Cajon BlvdBig Mexican grocery store with a huge produce section and a large meat department. The best place to buy fresh, hot tortillas.
Northgate Market
1950 Main StBig Mexican grocery store with big produce market.