Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrTrader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveVons
1702 Garnet AveAwesome selection of whatever you're looking for. Within walking distance.
35 locals recommend
Crest Liquor
3787 Ingraham StAwesome selection of whatever you're looking for. Within walking distance.
Within walking distance of our location if you need anything from a pharmacy.
168 locals recommend
CVS
1792 Garnet AveWithin walking distance of our location if you need anything from a pharmacy.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic views of downtown san diego and mission bay
185 locals recommend
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad Rd Fantastic views of downtown san diego and mission bay
Challenging hike culminating in a photo-op atop the "potato chip" rock.
10 locals recommend
Mount Woodson Trail
Mount Woodson Trail Challenging hike culminating in a photo-op atop the "potato chip" rock.
Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain Fun short hike with great views on clear days.
Activities include awesome shopping, good restaurants, amazing beaches, snorkeling around the cove and seeing the sea lions.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdActivities include awesome shopping, good restaurants, amazing beaches, snorkeling around the cove and seeing the sea lions.
Balboa Park
Stunning views and a ton of attractions lie within Balboa park.
Quintessential southern California beach. Enormous cliffs line this beautiful San Diego beach.
144 locals recommend
Black's Beach
Quintessential southern California beach. Enormous cliffs line this beautiful San Diego beach.
Coronado Beach
Walk along one of the countries top rated beaches.
Awesome challenging hikes can be found at Iron Mountain trail head.
82 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Trailhead
14847-14909 CA-67Awesome challenging hikes can be found at Iron Mountain trail head.
Mount Laguna
Tons of outdoor activities to be had around Mt. Laguna.
If the tide is right, you can walk all the way from Imperial Beach (the most southern beach town in California) to the Border wall. Long, great walk.
6 locals recommend
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge
301 Caspian WayIf the tide is right, you can walk all the way from Imperial Beach (the most southern beach town in California) to the Border wall. Long, great walk.
If you don't feel like taking the Ferry, you can enjoy some of the best views of downtown from this park.
16 locals recommend
Centennial Park
1101 1st StIf you don't feel like taking the Ferry, you can enjoy some of the best views of downtown from this park.
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteSeasonal flower fields.
Sightseeing
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrHotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveOld Town is a great spot to enjoy authentic Mexican food while taking in some San Diego history.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town is a great spot to enjoy authentic Mexican food while taking in some San Diego history.
Probably the easiest way to park and ride the ferry from Coronado. Enjoy amazing views of downtown San Diego and Coronado.
102 locals recommend
Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st StProbably the easiest way to park and ride the ferry from Coronado. Enjoy amazing views of downtown San Diego and Coronado.
Awesome views at this National Monument located in Point Loma, only minutes from our location
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrAwesome views at this National Monument located in Point Loma, only minutes from our location
Food Scene
Start your day with awesome coffee within walking distance.
49 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee: Pacific Beach
1909 Garnet AveStart your day with awesome coffee within walking distance.
Probably the best restaurant in Pacific Beach. Great food, great drinks.
137 locals recommend
The Patio on Lamont
4445 Lamont StProbably the best restaurant in Pacific Beach. Great food, great drinks.
The Original Sab-E-Lee
13223-2 Linda Vista Rd Best thai food we've ever had, bar none.
Amazing Ethiopian food. If you've never had it, this place will blow your mind. Easily the best in San Diego.
57 locals recommend
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park BlvdAmazing Ethiopian food. If you've never had it, this place will blow your mind. Easily the best in San Diego.
Great coffee shop within walking distance. Great food and good coffee.
46 locals recommend
Crown Point Coffee
3510 Ingraham StGreat coffee shop within walking distance. Great food and good coffee.
Awesome market with a plethora of local artisan crafts, food booths and local beer on tap. One of our favorite places to hangout any time of day.
227 locals recommend
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdAwesome market with a plethora of local artisan crafts, food booths and local beer on tap. One of our favorite places to hangout any time of day.
If you're going to Coronado, this place has an awesome breakfast selection in a great location.
13 locals recommend
Cafe 1134
1134 Orange AveIf you're going to Coronado, this place has an awesome breakfast selection in a great location.
Arguably the best burrito in San Diego. Featured on the food network, this place won't disappoint.
139 locals recommend
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StArguably the best burrito in San Diego. Featured on the food network, this place won't disappoint.
In our opinion, probably the best, cheapest gelato in San Diego.
44 locals recommend
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India StIn our opinion, probably the best, cheapest gelato in San Diego.
Amazing Afghan food. This place is on the short list of restaurants we return to frequently.
11 locals recommend
Khyber Pass Restaurant
523 University AveAmazing Afghan food. This place is on the short list of restaurants we return to frequently.
If you're going to Coronado, you cant beat this breakfast. Old fashioned diner feel.
30 locals recommend
Clayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange AveIf you're going to Coronado, you cant beat this breakfast. Old fashioned diner feel.
Amazing breakfast spot. Get here early or wait behind the crowds.
178 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveAmazing breakfast spot. Get here early or wait behind the crowds.
Incredible pizza place. Try the Bowery Boy Sicilian pizza. Unbeatable.
42 locals recommend
Hoboken Pizza & Beer Joint
1459 Garnet AveIncredible pizza place. Try the Bowery Boy Sicilian pizza. Unbeatable.
Farmers market on Sunday. Our second favorite farmers market. Most of the same vendors.
134 locals recommend
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StFarmers market on Sunday. Our second favorite farmers market. Most of the same vendors.
Awesome restaurant featured on the Food Network. Very popular place in the ocean beach neighborhood.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StAwesome restaurant featured on the Food Network. Very popular place in the ocean beach neighborhood.
Hodad's
5010 Newport AvePopular burger joint in the ocean beach neighborhood.
In-N-Out Burger
2910 Damon AveBecause you might have to treat yourself. Its too close not to.
The Broken Yolk Cafe
1851 Garnet AveGreat breakfast within walking distance of our location
Bare Back Grill
624 E StIncredible food.
Come grab a Calamari sandwich from this place. You will not be disappointed. Also has awesome sushi and other seafood selections right off the boat. Great seating options right on the bay.
120 locals recommend
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StCome grab a Calamari sandwich from this place. You will not be disappointed. Also has awesome sushi and other seafood selections right off the boat. Great seating options right on the bay.
Enjoy ocean views from this cliff side restaurant in La Jolla. Incredible food and right up the street from a very popular San Diego attraction (La Jolla Cove).
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StEnjoy ocean views from this cliff side restaurant in La Jolla. Incredible food and right up the street from a very popular San Diego attraction (La Jolla Cove).
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveBYOB fish place that serves incredible food.
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StAwesome Burgers within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Local Pacific Beach
809 Thomas AveTypically packed beach front bar. Solid food and a great atmosphere.
118 locals recommend
PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean BlvdTypically packed beach front bar. Solid food and a great atmosphere.
Awesome brewery located steps to some of the best views of Downtown San Diego you can get. Amazing food, better beer, awesome atmosphere.
57 locals recommend
Coronado Brewing Company | Coronado Brew Pub
170 Orange AveAwesome brewery located steps to some of the best views of Downtown San Diego you can get. Amazing food, better beer, awesome atmosphere.
Incredible assortment of beers on tap. Awesome food to go with the beer.
35 locals recommend
SD TapRoom
1269 Garnet AveIncredible assortment of beers on tap. Awesome food to go with the beer.
Dueling piano bar. Get advanced reservations because this spot is very popular.
47 locals recommend
The Shout! House
655 Fourth AveDueling piano bar. Get advanced reservations because this spot is very popular.
Moonshine Flats
344 7th AveCountry bar downtown.
barleymash
600 Fifth AveAwesome bar downtown.
The Duck Dive
4650 Mission BlvdGreat bar in pacific beach. Short Uber ride away.
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdGorgeous views, great wine, awesome for groups.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy a concert or a baseball game at this beautiful stadium. Tickets are usually reasonably priced and the food is amazing.
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdEnjoy a concert or a baseball game at this beautiful stadium. Tickets are usually reasonably priced and the food is amazing.
Enjoy this world class zoo only minutes from our location. We have been back more times than we can count.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrEnjoy this world class zoo only minutes from our location. We have been back more times than we can count.
Sea World is extremely close to our location. Cant pass this world famous attraction by.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World is extremely close to our location. Cant pass this world famous attraction by.
Belmont Park is home to one of the country's oldest wooden roller coasters right on the beach.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdBelmont Park is home to one of the country's oldest wooden roller coasters right on the beach.
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdWorld Class golf course not far from our location.
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrPerfect spot to take the kids.
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdIf you're into horse racing, this is your place.
Feeling adventurous? Get thrown out of a plane and see all of San Diego at the same time. If you're going to go sky diving, there is no better place to jump than in San Diego.
25 locals recommend
Skydive San Diego
13531 Otay Lakes RdFeeling adventurous? Get thrown out of a plane and see all of San Diego at the same time. If you're going to go sky diving, there is no better place to jump than in San Diego.
Ever wanted to experience sky diving without plummeting towards the earth? This is your spot. Incredibly fun.
18 locals recommend
iFLY
2385 Camino Del Rio NEver wanted to experience sky diving without plummeting towards the earth? This is your spot. Incredibly fun.
Fantastic sightseeing opportunity by boat. Book a dinner cruise and enjoy the city lights.
49 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises & Events
1800 N Harbor DrFantastic sightseeing opportunity by boat. Book a dinner cruise and enjoy the city lights.
Shopping
Pigment
3801 30th StUnique selection of home goods stocked by local artists and artisans.
An assortment of stores and restaurants with awesome waterfront views. Enjoy the weekend seafood market on the dock.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrAn assortment of stores and restaurants with awesome waterfront views. Enjoy the weekend seafood market on the dock.
Wide array of local artisans and artists. Enjoy the converted Naval Training Barracks turned shopping center with awesome options including breweries, restaurants, movie theaters, and stores
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdWide array of local artisans and artists. Enjoy the converted Naval Training Barracks turned shopping center with awesome options including breweries, restaurants, movie theaters, and stores
Korean market located in Clairemont. They have an assortment of cheap sushi and great Korean cuisine not far from our location.
18 locals recommend
Zion Market
7655 Clairemont Mesa BlvdKorean market located in Clairemont. They have an assortment of cheap sushi and great Korean cuisine not far from our location.