Guidebook for San Diego

Debra Koren
Debra Koren
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Our favorite local pizza is here!
Espresso Cucina
1776 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
Our favorite local pizza is here!
Tasty and fresh Mexican food with several vegetarian options. Sit on the patio for a lovely lunch (tasty margaritas too!)
44 locals recommend
Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
44 locals recommend
Tasty and fresh Mexican food with several vegetarian options. Sit on the patio for a lovely lunch (tasty margaritas too!)
They used to be closer but I drive the extra 2 miles even now for their Kalamata Olive Bread. Pick up a loaf or enjoy a turkey cobb sandwich on it.
30 locals recommend
Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
2750 Dewey Rd
30 locals recommend
They used to be closer but I drive the extra 2 miles even now for their Kalamata Olive Bread. Pick up a loaf or enjoy a turkey cobb sandwich on it.
Cafe con leche and a lemon bar at this Cuban bakery will perk you right up. The scones! Anything with guava! Worth the walk just to see the dessert case.
70 locals recommend
Azucar
4820 Newport Avenue
70 locals recommend
Cafe con leche and a lemon bar at this Cuban bakery will perk you right up. The scones! Anything with guava! Worth the walk just to see the dessert case.
My friend David started roasting coffee a few years back and got pretty good at it! And he's close to the Sports Arena swap meet which is just a fun collection of humanity & stuff to experience.
David's Roasting
3990 Hicock St
My friend David started roasting coffee a few years back and got pretty good at it! And he's close to the Sports Arena swap meet which is just a fun collection of humanity & stuff to experience.
My go-to favorite when anyone is in town visiting and lunch at least once a week: salads with fresh grilled meats and veggies.
57 locals recommend
Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur Rd
57 locals recommend
My go-to favorite when anyone is in town visiting and lunch at least once a week: salads with fresh grilled meats and veggies.
One-room with a view & fresh seafood right on the docks. Fish taco plate is my fav but read the board to see what's fresh & locally caught that day. Friendly staff will guide you & validate parking.
77 locals recommend
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott St
77 locals recommend
One-room with a view & fresh seafood right on the docks. Fish taco plate is my fav but read the board to see what's fresh & locally caught that day. Friendly staff will guide you & validate parking.
Tasty beers locally brewed by award winning brewmasters. Take a seat outside and try the Duck Tacos or your server can recommend what's great that day.
175 locals recommend
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur Rd
175 locals recommend
Tasty beers locally brewed by award winning brewmasters. Take a seat outside and try the Duck Tacos or your server can recommend what's great that day.
Local wine shop with great appetizers and entrees.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon St
180 locals recommend
Local wine shop with great appetizers and entrees.
People line up at this house of pho before lunch to get in. Good stuff & close to the beach.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
205 locals recommend
People line up at this house of pho before lunch to get in. Good stuff & close to the beach.
Great for a night out with a spectacular downtown & Coronado views. Great for afternoon lunch on the patio. Great food & imaginative cocktails. Just great all around.
130 locals recommend
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island Dr
130 locals recommend
Great for a night out with a spectacular downtown & Coronado views. Great for afternoon lunch on the patio. Great food & imaginative cocktails. Just great all around.

Essentials

I'd love this market even if it weren't the closest one to the house. Everything you need is here. Next door is a pharmacy, Peet's Coffee, a frozen yogurt shop & a Subway. Easy walking distance.
17 locals recommend
Fresh & Easy
955 Catalina Blvd
17 locals recommend
I'd love this market even if it weren't the closest one to the house. Everything you need is here. Next door is a pharmacy, Peet's Coffee, a frozen yogurt shop & a Subway. Easy walking distance.

Sightseeing

Amazing fun exploring the tide pools and fantastic city/bay views near the lighthouse.
58 locals recommend
New Point Loma Lighthouse
Cabrillo Road
58 locals recommend
Amazing fun exploring the tide pools and fantastic city/bay views near the lighthouse.
Stroll out on the pier.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
Stroll out on the pier.

Drinks & Nightlife

Burgers, Beer, Beautiful people. What's not to love?
40 locals recommend
Harbor Town Pub
1125 Rosecrans St
40 locals recommend
Burgers, Beer, Beautiful people. What's not to love?
Grab a window seat and your favorite beverage to watch the surfers near the pier. Great any hour of the day or night.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica Ave
228 locals recommend
Grab a window seat and your favorite beverage to watch the surfers near the pier. Great any hour of the day or night.
Tasty nosh and yummy wines by the glass.
18 locals recommend
Wine Steals
1243 University Ave
18 locals recommend
Tasty nosh and yummy wines by the glass.
Make a reservation for this California casual French restaurant. It is tiny but tasty!
133 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma Blvd
133 locals recommend
Make a reservation for this California casual French restaurant. It is tiny but tasty!

Shopping

Locally owned souvenir & shell shop. Get your OB gear here!
Ocean Gifts and Shells
4934 Newport Ave
Locally owned souvenir & shell shop. Get your OB gear here!

Everything Else

Christine and the other instructors are always loads of fun! Sunday morning boot camp amps your pulse. Sunset classes keep you fit but take it down a notch.
Die-Hard Pilates
2195 Chatsworth Blvd
Christine and the other instructors are always loads of fun! Sunday morning boot camp amps your pulse. Sunset classes keep you fit but take it down a notch.
Vacation hair emergency? Jennipher & Julie can fix anything or simply make you look your best. An Aveda salon with local color you won't forget. Not fru-fru but lots of fun.
Notorious For Hair
3025 Cañon St
Vacation hair emergency? Jennipher & Julie can fix anything or simply make you look your best. An Aveda salon with local color you won't forget. Not fru-fru but lots of fun.
Stop by and let Kerri & the girls get you ready for your close up, where ever that may be.
Dick & Jane Waxing Salon
1028 Rosecrans St
Stop by and let Kerri & the girls get you ready for your close up, where ever that may be.
FUNHOT, OMG it is hot in these studios but the instructors keep the hot, fusion and body sculpting yoga going with the flow. Great soundtrack, crowded, take my yoga matt in the front closet with you.
29 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
3918 30th St
29 locals recommend
FUNHOT, OMG it is hot in these studios but the instructors keep the hot, fusion and body sculpting yoga going with the flow. Great soundtrack, crowded, take my yoga matt in the front closet with you.

Entertainment & Activities

Nice flat scenic 3 mile round trip walk.
61 locals recommend
Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island Dr
61 locals recommend
Nice flat scenic 3 mile round trip walk.
Best ocean breezes and ocean sunset scenery in the city. Heed the signs & stay back from the cliff edges as you enjoy the un-obstructed views. A great evening stroll.
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
580 locals recommend
Best ocean breezes and ocean sunset scenery in the city. Heed the signs & stay back from the cliff edges as you enjoy the un-obstructed views. A great evening stroll.
50's diner fun includes an arcade, DJ, malts and wait staff who sing & dance.
29 locals recommend
Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur Rd
29 locals recommend
50's diner fun includes an arcade, DJ, malts and wait staff who sing & dance.