Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
One of my favorite restaurants in Bay Park. They have a rotating menu depending on the season and a great selection of beer at the bar. Carnitas tacos are my favorite.
108 locals recommend
Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants in Bay Park. They have a rotating menu depending on the season and a great selection of beer at the bar. Carnitas tacos are my favorite.
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StArguably one of the best fish tacos in San Diego
Located on H&M Landing, Point Loma Seafoods has the freshest catches you will find in San Diego. We go here for fresh fish and also to check out the landing. If you are a fisherman, this is a must see. There are always boats arriving with carts of Tuna spring, summer and fall.
120 locals recommend
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StLocated on H&M Landing, Point Loma Seafoods has the freshest catches you will find in San Diego. We go here for fresh fish and also to check out the landing. If you are a fisherman, this is a must see. There are always boats arriving with carts of Tuna spring, summer and fall.
One of our favorite breakfast spots in San Diego. They have a seasonal menu but I recommend their polenta eggs benedict or seasonal french toast. They are especially known for their drinking chocolate (hot chocolate) selections.
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StOne of our favorite breakfast spots in San Diego. They have a seasonal menu but I recommend their polenta eggs benedict or seasonal french toast. They are especially known for their drinking chocolate (hot chocolate) selections.
Liberty Public Market is a great location for a night out. It is located in Liberty Station which was converted from old military barracks. The market features 10-12 small restaurants (all of which are delicious) inside with a fill bar. Seating indoors and outdoors. Great spot for the family or a date night.
227 locals recommend
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdLiberty Public Market is a great location for a night out. It is located in Liberty Station which was converted from old military barracks. The market features 10-12 small restaurants (all of which are delicious) inside with a fill bar. Seating indoors and outdoors. Great spot for the family or a date night.
Rudy's Taco Shop. My favorite Mexican market! Perfect for your breakfast burrito fix or anything else Mexican. They hand make their tortillas which I highly recommend.
12 locals recommend
Rudy's Taco Shop
7662 El Camino RealRudy's Taco Shop. My favorite Mexican market! Perfect for your breakfast burrito fix or anything else Mexican. They hand make their tortillas which I highly recommend.
Parks & Nature
One of my favorites hikes in San Diego, many views of the pacific ocean from the trail.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadOne of my favorites hikes in San Diego, many views of the pacific ocean from the trail.
At Cabrillo National Monument you can tour the original home and lighthouse on Point Loma. You also have sweeping views of Coronado and Downtown San Diego from the Park.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrAt Cabrillo National Monument you can tour the original home and lighthouse on Point Loma. You also have sweeping views of Coronado and Downtown San Diego from the Park.
La Jolla Cove is a beach park where you can watch the seals play in the water.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Cove is a beach park where you can watch the seals play in the water.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park is the central hub for San Diego arts and culture. There are many attractions perfect for friends, a couple or the whole family.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is the central hub for San Diego arts and culture. There are many attractions perfect for friends, a couple or the whole family.
Getting Around
The Old Town Station is the closest central transit hub. From here you can take the Amtrak to northern California, the red trolley around San Diego or the bus to more specific locations.
100 locals recommend
Old Town Station
4005 Taylor StThe Old Town Station is the closest central transit hub. From here you can take the Amtrak to northern California, the red trolley around San Diego or the bus to more specific locations.
Essentials
Target is only a few minutes away from the house, they have mostly everything you would ever need. There are other shops and restaurants in the same shopping center which usually helps me knock a few tasks out in one trip.
217 locals recommend
Target
3030 Grape StreetTarget is only a few minutes away from the house, they have mostly everything you would ever need. There are other shops and restaurants in the same shopping center which usually helps me knock a few tasks out in one trip.
Sightseeing
Ocean Beach is a great beach town with a very eclectic group of residents. Take a walk down Newport Street for many shops, restaurants, bars and embrace the way of the "OBeacheans"
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StOcean Beach is a great beach town with a very eclectic group of residents. Take a walk down Newport Street for many shops, restaurants, bars and embrace the way of the "OBeacheans"
If you like water sports, Mission Bay is the place for you. There are a number of rental shops located on Mission Bay where you can rent paddle boards, wind surf, sail boats, jet skis wake boarding boats and even fishing boats to take out into the ocean.
189 locals recommend
Mission Bay
If you like water sports, Mission Bay is the place for you. There are a number of rental shops located on Mission Bay where you can rent paddle boards, wind surf, sail boats, jet skis wake boarding boats and even fishing boats to take out into the ocean.
Entertainment & Activities
Our favorite movie theater. There is an amazing restaurant where you can get dinner and drinks before your showing. You can choose your reclining seats when you buy your ticket and staff is on hand to cater to your every need during the movie.
103 locals recommend
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveOur favorite movie theater. There is an amazing restaurant where you can get dinner and drinks before your showing. You can choose your reclining seats when you buy your ticket and staff is on hand to cater to your every need during the movie.