Sherman Heights and Co.
Downtown and Vicinity
Sights and things to do in the urban city section of San Diego (only one of many interesting areas!)
Restaurant, bars, sightseeing, nightlife the Gaslamp Quarter is a must be at while you are in downtown. Happy hours galore. Be aware of baseball games nights and convention crowds. Use public transit.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Restaurant, bars, sightseeing, nightlife the Gaslamp Quarter is a must be at while you are in downtown. Happy hours galore. Be aware of baseball games nights and convention crowds. Use public transit.
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdPadres Games!
Popular Gay Bar and nightclub. Not just gay men - women and straight men welcome too!
65 locals recommend
Rich's
1051 University AvePopular Gay Bar and nightclub. Not just gay men - women and straight men welcome too!
Because it has an escalator... and essentially free and secure downtown parking for a couple hours for the price of a pack of gum.
333 locals recommend
Ralphs
101 G StBecause it has an escalator... and essentially free and secure downtown parking for a couple hours for the price of a pack of gum.
Because farmers markets are one more reason you are here and enjoying the beautiful day
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StBecause farmers markets are one more reason you are here and enjoying the beautiful day
Theaters, eateries, sightseeing at the Del... it's all here and fantastic views of the San Diego skyline. The westside of Coronado is great for sunsets! Ferry to Coronado costs $6-8 each way. Worth it as a thing to do... take your bike!
102 locals recommend
Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st StTheaters, eateries, sightseeing at the Del... it's all here and fantastic views of the San Diego skyline. The westside of Coronado is great for sunsets! Ferry to Coronado costs $6-8 each way. Worth it as a thing to do... take your bike!
Sightseeing
In addition to awesome views and sprawling grass, La Jolla Cove has sea lions and a great urban center with restaurants and upscale boutique shopping
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdIn addition to awesome views and sprawling grass, La Jolla Cove has sea lions and a great urban center with restaurants and upscale boutique shopping
My favorite place in the whole world. More than 60 miles of hiking trails, multiple museums, free event throughout the week, the San Diego Zoo, this year is the Centennial, lots to see!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
My favorite place in the whole world. More than 60 miles of hiking trails, multiple museums, free event throughout the week, the San Diego Zoo, this year is the Centennial, lots to see!
A little touristy but definitely a go - to for those who like the "festive Mexico" feel of southern CA.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
A little touristy but definitely a go - to for those who like the "festive Mexico" feel of southern CA.
Entertainment & Activities
Anywhere in Mission Bay is worth going to especially on a warm day. Plenty of space to run around and get wet anywhere near here. At 8:45 pm SeaWorld has fireworks - best seen from the Bay.
7 locals recommend
Bonita Cove
1100 W Mission Bay DrAnywhere in Mission Bay is worth going to especially on a warm day. Plenty of space to run around and get wet anywhere near here. At 8:45 pm SeaWorld has fireworks - best seen from the Bay.
Sea World is a great place to learn about the ocean and animals there and have a lot of fun at the same time!
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World is a great place to learn about the ocean and animals there and have a lot of fun at the same time!
The World Famous San Diego Zoo lives up to its name. Definitely interesting, lots of animals to see, and you will find animals you never knew existed! The insect house is surprisingly exciting.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe World Famous San Diego Zoo lives up to its name. Definitely interesting, lots of animals to see, and you will find animals you never knew existed! The insect house is surprisingly exciting.
Local Essentials
For things you might need within walking distance.
Albertsons
655 14th StClosest supermarket to home
Cool mural. More liquor store than market, it gets the job done for basics and alcohol two blocks from home.
38 locals recommend
Golden Hill Market
2044 Market StCool mural. More liquor store than market, it gets the job done for basics and alcohol two blocks from home.
Don’t go to Cotija’s or Jack in the Box for a quick meal close by, go here. Solid all-around Mexican food, a variety of items, open 24 hours, and much better than Cotija’s, same price as Jack. Just at 25th and Market.
11 locals recommend
Adalberto's Mexican Food
2498 Market StDon’t go to Cotija’s or Jack in the Box for a quick meal close by, go here. Solid all-around Mexican food, a variety of items, open 24 hours, and much better than Cotija’s, same price as Jack. Just at 25th and Market.
A couple of blocks east of Adalberto’s you’ve got La Cocina de Rosita, which has handmade tortillas, birria (goat meat) and a more welcoming sit down area than the always-open Adalberto’s. Our guests recommend the quesadillas.
La Cocina De Rosita
2665 Market StA couple of blocks east of Adalberto’s you’ve got La Cocina de Rosita, which has handmade tortillas, birria (goat meat) and a more welcoming sit down area than the always-open Adalberto’s. Our guests recommend the quesadillas.
Apparently some of the best donuts in the city? And two blocks away... and ... freshly roasted local coffee!
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveApparently some of the best donuts in the city? And two blocks away... and ... freshly roasted local coffee!
Food Scene
Food places of interest within a 15 minute drive
Ok, so it's gotten a lot of hype. Too much hype. There are plenty of great taco shops in San Diego. But if you are dying to take a selfie at a place featured in food shows, this is it. Take the bus.
139 locals recommend
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StOk, so it's gotten a lot of hype. Too much hype. There are plenty of great taco shops in San Diego. But if you are dying to take a selfie at a place featured in food shows, this is it. Take the bus.
Great local coffeehouse for a morning/ lunchtime spree or casual yet sophisticated business meeting.
103 locals recommend
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveGreat local coffeehouse for a morning/ lunchtime spree or casual yet sophisticated business meeting.
Sushi Deli 1
228 W Washington StEasy sushi place with weekly specials.
Taste of Thai
527 University AvePrevious guests raved about the great quality Thai food here.
Sister Rays
549 25th StJust up the street, relaxed place with a friendly vibe
counterpoint
830 25th StOn my list of places to try, it’s only three blocks from home.
Mutual Friend Ice Cream
3004 25th StTry it out and let us know what you think.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bars and breweries that are not in the busier neighborhoids
They have happy hour like all day long, and a festive gay friendly atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Fiesta Cantina
142 University AveThey have happy hour like all day long, and a festive gay friendly atmosphere.
Haven’t visited yet but it’s only a few blocks (take the 3 or 5 bus every 15 mins to avoid the uphill walk home)
Melvin Brewing
634 14th StreetHaven’t visited yet but it’s only a few blocks (take the 3 or 5 bus every 15 mins to avoid the uphill walk home)