Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Good sushi and a really great view. It's busy around lunch time, especially on a nice day so I'd get there a little early and put your name in. I recommend their "stiegl" (grapefruit beer) and lobster rolls.
119 locals recommend
Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front WalkGood sushi and a really great view. It's busy around lunch time, especially on a nice day so I'd get there a little early and put your name in. I recommend their "stiegl" (grapefruit beer) and lobster rolls.
Sandbar Sports Grill
718 Ventura PlAward winning tacos! Go upstairs to get the view.
Woody's Breakfast And Burgers
4111 Ocean BlvdGreat food and even better people watching
Really good food and cheaper than most places around here. Local spot.
67 locals recommend
Bare Back Grill
624 E StReally good food and cheaper than most places around here. Local spot.
Brand new restaurant with higher end food and a great view. It turns into a bar at night and they sometimes have live music and karaoke.
81 locals recommend
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdBrand new restaurant with higher end food and a great view. It turns into a bar at night and they sometimes have live music and karaoke.
Amazing tacos and somewhat of a view. It turns into a cool, more low-key bar at night.
92 locals recommend
The Local Pacific Beach
809 Thomas AveAmazing tacos and somewhat of a view. It turns into a cool, more low-key bar at night.
If you're looking for a day party, this is the place to go. They usually have cover on Saturdays during the summer.
55 locals recommend
El Prez
4190 Mission BlvdIf you're looking for a day party, this is the place to go. They usually have cover on Saturdays during the summer.
Really good, authentic (as far as I know), Italian food if you're trying to stay local. However, Little Italy has the best Italian food around.
99 locals recommend
Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass StReally good, authentic (as far as I know), Italian food if you're trying to stay local. However, Little Italy has the best Italian food around.
Swanky, iconic restaurant with an incredible view of San Diego Harbor and the downtown skyline.
106 locals recommend
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrSwanky, iconic restaurant with an incredible view of San Diego Harbor and the downtown skyline.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking to go out and party, Pacific Beach is the place to go. Mavericks is brand new and really cool, but it's pricey and usually has cover on the weekends. Garnet Ave. has most of the bars in PB so if you don't like Mavericks, you can walk to others next door.
89 locals recommend
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AveIf you're looking to go out and party, Pacific Beach is the place to go. Mavericks is brand new and really cool, but it's pricey and usually has cover on the weekends. Garnet Ave. has most of the bars in PB so if you don't like Mavericks, you can walk to others next door.
Beachcomber and the pennant are where the South Mission locals hangout as well as USD students during the school year.
40 locals recommend
Beachcomber
2901 Mission BlvdBeachcomber and the pennant are where the South Mission locals hangout as well as USD students during the school year.
Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission BlvdBest Happy Hour at the beach
Parks & Nature
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat hiking and stunning views.
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBeautiful beach on a cliffside
AKA Seal Cove because seals have infiltrated this man-made beach. There is always a ton of seals there so you won't be let down!
108 locals recommend
Childrens Pool Beach
AKA Seal Cove because seals have infiltrated this man-made beach. There is always a ton of seals there so you won't be let down!
Sightseeing
Awesome museum on a retired naval ship. This is also right next to the signature "Unconditional Surrender" statue.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrAwesome museum on a retired naval ship. This is also right next to the signature "Unconditional Surrender" statue.
It's a cool area to walk around. It has old, original buildings, some touristy shopping, and really good Mexican restaurants.
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StIt's a cool area to walk around. It has old, original buildings, some touristy shopping, and really good Mexican restaurants.
Essentials
California does not provide plastic or paper bags anymore so you must bring your own! They sell reusable bags at grocery stores but they can be a little pricey.
208 locals recommend
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrCalifornia does not provide plastic or paper bags anymore so you must bring your own! They sell reusable bags at grocery stores but they can be a little pricey.
California does not provide plastic or paper bags anymore so you must bring your own! They sell reusable bags at grocery stores but they can be a little pricey.
443 locals recommend
Vons
1702 Garnet Ave California does not provide plastic or paper bags anymore so you must bring your own! They sell reusable bags at grocery stores but they can be a little pricey.
Getting Around
This place has everything you'll need to rent while you're here including stand up paddle (SUP) boards.
8 locals recommend
Mission Beach Rentals
3136 Mission BlvdThis place has everything you'll need to rent while you're here including stand up paddle (SUP) boards.
Everything Else
This is the closest farmers market. They have your typical farmers market items (produce, flowers), and more! Also a good lunch spot. Open 1-7 PM.
42 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StThis is the closest farmers market. They have your typical farmers market items (produce, flowers), and more! Also a good lunch spot. Open 1-7 PM.