Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Produce is picked the same day, awesome products like olive oil from 1000 year old trees, sauces and soups from local restaurants.
Back to Roots Eatery and Market
3318 Fifth AveProduce is picked the same day, awesome products like olive oil from 1000 year old trees, sauces and soups from local restaurants.
Food Scene
La Marque
3590 Fifth AveDistinctive coffees and friendly staff
Cafe Bassam
3088 Fifth AveTea lover's paradise.
Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
3172 Fifth AveGreat happy hour - delicious Margaritas!
One of the best restaurants in the city! Call first for availability or just sit at the bar
50 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center DrOne of the best restaurants in the city! Call first for availability or just sit at the bar
Great prices on seafood, signature cocktail is the white negroni. On weekends go between 2-5pm. Little Italy
207 locals recommend
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StGreat prices on seafood, signature cocktail is the white negroni. On weekends go between 2-5pm. Little Italy
At first it looks like a retro dinner, but the menu is deliciously complex. Apple pie to die for
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington StAt first it looks like a retro dinner, but the menu is deliciously complex. Apple pie to die for
Great space and food, but you will need reservations unless you want to get there early. In which case sit upstairs on the rooftop lounge.
168 locals recommend
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdGreat space and food, but you will need reservations unless you want to get there early. In which case sit upstairs on the rooftop lounge.
Deal of the century on fresh sea food. Simple but delicious, also available for take out.
Fresh Catch Fish Market & Grill
3650 Fifth AveDeal of the century on fresh sea food. Simple but delicious, also available for take out.
Arts & Culture
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveGreat for art house movies!
Everything Else
24 Hour Fitness
3965 Fifth Avenearest gym, sign up online for a free one week pass
A vigorous 20 minute walk east on Upas to the sports complex for lap swimming ($4) and abundant tennis courts.
36 locals recommend
Morley Field Sports Complex
2221 Morley Field DrA vigorous 20 minute walk east on Upas to the sports complex for lap swimming ($4) and abundant tennis courts.
Club Pilates
2760 Fifth AveClasses for every level, drop in's welcome.
Entertainment & Activities
Get there 15 minutes before they open because the animals are most active in the morning. You can rent one of the deco bikes on the corner of Upas and 6th ave and park it at the zoo.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr Get there 15 minutes before they open because the animals are most active in the morning. You can rent one of the deco bikes on the corner of Upas and 6th ave and park it at the zoo.
Sightseeing
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrFun for all!
Walk south on 4th ave till you see the bridge near Quince St. Cross the bridge, turn right and go down the dirt stairs and enjoy a 15 min downhill trek to the edge of little Italy. Wear hiking shoes
6 locals recommend
Maple Canyon Trail
Maple Canyon TrailWalk south on 4th ave till you see the bridge near Quince St. Cross the bridge, turn right and go down the dirt stairs and enjoy a 15 min downhill trek to the edge of little Italy. Wear hiking shoes