Jennifer’s guidebook
Food scene
Welcome to the best damn bar in town! Here at the High Dive there’s no pretense – just great home-style cookin’, 20 taps of craft beer, smooth cocktails and kick-ass service. Got kids in tow? Or just a kid at heart? Let our pinball machines and your roll of quarters bring on a smile.
50 locals recommend
The High Dive
1801 Morena BlvdWelcome to the best damn bar in town! Here at the High Dive there’s no pretense – just great home-style cookin’, 20 taps of craft beer, smooth cocktails and kick-ass service. Got kids in tow? Or just a kid at heart? Let our pinball machines and your roll of quarters bring on a smile.
Baci Ristorante is a family-owned, fine dining, Italian restaurant. We aim to impress you with our attention to detail, not to mention our delicious cuisine. Experience the flavors of Italy cooked to perfection. We invite you to experience all the ways we have earned the AAA Four Diamond Award fourteen years in a row. Open for lunch or dinner, we offer high-quality seafood in addition to our traditional Italian dishes. We suggest you try our steamed mussels, portobello alla Baci, sliced portobello mushrooms cooked with prosciutto, sage and white whine, and our swordfish oreganato, garlic, olive oil and oregano breadcrumb crusted, thick-cut swordfish baked with white wine and garlic. For a dining experience you won't soon forget, join Baci Ristorante. Arrivederci!
30 locals recommend
Baci Restaurant
1955 Morena BlvdBaci Ristorante is a family-owned, fine dining, Italian restaurant. We aim to impress you with our attention to detail, not to mention our delicious cuisine. Experience the flavors of Italy cooked to perfection. We invite you to experience all the ways we have earned the AAA Four Diamond Award fourteen years in a row. Open for lunch or dinner, we offer high-quality seafood in addition to our traditional Italian dishes. We suggest you try our steamed mussels, portobello alla Baci, sliced portobello mushrooms cooked with prosciutto, sage and white whine, and our swordfish oreganato, garlic, olive oil and oregano breadcrumb crusted, thick-cut swordfish baked with white wine and garlic. For a dining experience you won't soon forget, join Baci Ristorante. Arrivederci!
With an award winning reputation for fine dining, Tony D’Amato owner of Baci Ristorante has created Luce Bar & Kitchen. In collaboration with Executive Chef Kat Johnson they have created this neighborhood “tavern-like” restaurant with a seasonal California and Italian Gastropub/Enoteca style menu with local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Focusing on the local casual consumer, Luce will offer affordable selections from small plates for sharing, cheese and meat boards, artisan pizzas as well as our Luce burger and entrees all below $23. The Beverage Concept will complement every aspect of the cuisine with a vast wine list focusing on California Wines as well as boutique growers from Europe and South America. The Beer list will offer customers a wide variety of specialty brews highlighting German, Belgian and Italian beers, as well as local and domestic craft beers. Luce will strive at providing guests with a relaxed, fun dining experience in the most inviting and unpretentious setting in Bay Park. Whether you want a drink or dinner we’re glad to have you.
108 locals recommend
Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdWith an award winning reputation for fine dining, Tony D’Amato owner of Baci Ristorante has created Luce Bar & Kitchen. In collaboration with Executive Chef Kat Johnson they have created this neighborhood “tavern-like” restaurant with a seasonal California and Italian Gastropub/Enoteca style menu with local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Focusing on the local casual consumer, Luce will offer affordable selections from small plates for sharing, cheese and meat boards, artisan pizzas as well as our Luce burger and entrees all below $23. The Beverage Concept will complement every aspect of the cuisine with a vast wine list focusing on California Wines as well as boutique growers from Europe and South America. The Beer list will offer customers a wide variety of specialty brews highlighting German, Belgian and Italian beers, as well as local and domestic craft beers. Luce will strive at providing guests with a relaxed, fun dining experience in the most inviting and unpretentious setting in Bay Park. Whether you want a drink or dinner we’re glad to have you.
Founded by two fishing buddies and their wives in 2005, Bay Park Fish Company has become a local hot spot for the freshest seafood in San Diego. Our menu features the freshest locally sourced seafood. We love being nestled into this quaint little neighborhood in San Diego & proud to support local fishermen.
Bay Park Fish Company opened its doors in March of 2005, family owned and operated we proudly serve locals and visitors the freshest seafood in town.
Our Catch of the Day comes in fresh daily, our sushi bar serves only the freshest sushi, oysters and ceviche. The Bay Park bar offers the perfect selection of locally influenced beers and wines to pair perfectly with your food.
Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. We also offer a private dining space and a pet-friendly patio to accommodate our fur-friends!
62 locals recommend
Bay Park Fish Company
4121 Ashton StFounded by two fishing buddies and their wives in 2005, Bay Park Fish Company has become a local hot spot for the freshest seafood in San Diego. Our menu features the freshest locally sourced seafood. We love being nestled into this quaint little neighborhood in San Diego & proud to support local fishermen.
Bay Park Fish Company opened its doors in March of 2005, family owned and operated we proudly serve locals and visitors the freshest seafood in town.
Our Catch of the Day comes in fresh daily, our sushi bar serves only the freshest sushi, oysters and ceviche. The Bay Park bar offers the perfect selection of locally influenced beers and wines to pair perfectly with your food.
Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. We also offer a private dining space and a pet-friendly patio to accommodate our fur-friends!
Rosemaries is a from scratch menu featuring hand ground Wagyu and traditional Nashville hot chicken sliders. Bringing inspirational comfort food with the best ingredients to the San Diego area.
Rosemarie's Burgers
3852 Mission BoulevardRosemaries is a from scratch menu featuring hand ground Wagyu and traditional Nashville hot chicken sliders. Bringing inspirational comfort food with the best ingredients to the San Diego area.
Harland Brewing Company was created in the image of its owners and by people that inspire others to live their lives doing what they love. Whether it’s building motorcycles in your garage to fly fishing a secret stream, Harland embodies the spirit of rolling up your sleeves to get the job done.
10 locals recommend
Harland Brewing Co. - Bay Park
4112 Napier StHarland Brewing Company was created in the image of its owners and by people that inspire others to live their lives doing what they love. Whether it’s building motorcycles in your garage to fly fishing a secret stream, Harland embodies the spirit of rolling up your sleeves to get the job done.
EW Ownership Since Jan. 2018 - a specialty coffee shop owned and operated in the heart of Bay Park, SD.
Located humbly in the heart of Bay Park, our mission is to strive to always be authentic, knowledgeable, and welcoming to our neighborhood friends as well as new visitors. Stop in, say hello, and get caffeinated with some locally roasted organic coffee (from our friends at Zumbar) and a delicious bite to eat.
Bay Park Coffee is located at 4130 Napier Street just off Morena Blvd, east of Mission Bay and the 5 Freeway. We are in the same center as Poseidon Project, San Diego Yoga Studio and San Diego Hydroponics. Also nearby are SeaWorld and Fiesta Island.
31 locals recommend
Bay Park Coffee
4130 Napier StEW Ownership Since Jan. 2018 - a specialty coffee shop owned and operated in the heart of Bay Park, SD.
Located humbly in the heart of Bay Park, our mission is to strive to always be authentic, knowledgeable, and welcoming to our neighborhood friends as well as new visitors. Stop in, say hello, and get caffeinated with some locally roasted organic coffee (from our friends at Zumbar) and a delicious bite to eat.
Bay Park Coffee is located at 4130 Napier Street just off Morena Blvd, east of Mission Bay and the 5 Freeway. We are in the same center as Poseidon Project, San Diego Yoga Studio and San Diego Hydroponics. Also nearby are SeaWorld and Fiesta Island.
The Poseidon Project provides a laid back, friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. It is a great place to grab a pizza and beers for lunch or meet some friends for drinks anytime. We are dog friendly. So bring your buddy. WIFI is available if you need to get some work done.
15 locals recommend
Poseidon Project
4126 Napier StThe Poseidon Project provides a laid back, friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. It is a great place to grab a pizza and beers for lunch or meet some friends for drinks anytime. We are dog friendly. So bring your buddy. WIFI is available if you need to get some work done.
Depending on what you are craving, your taste buds will enjoy some of the best Cuban cuisine this side of Miami, at André’s Restaurant on Morena Blvd. For over 33 years they have been serving delicious Cuban dishes with a side of romantic music, and great service.
Andrés Restaurant
1235 Morena BlvdDepending on what you are craving, your taste buds will enjoy some of the best Cuban cuisine this side of Miami, at André’s Restaurant on Morena Blvd. For over 33 years they have been serving delicious Cuban dishes with a side of romantic music, and great service.
If Italian is more your thing, then try Sardina’s Italian Restaurant down the road on Morena Blvd. Their specialty is Sicilian/Italian Cuisine.
13 locals recommend
Sardina's Italian Restaurant and Bar
1129 Morena BlvdIf Italian is more your thing, then try Sardina’s Italian Restaurant down the road on Morena Blvd. Their specialty is Sicilian/Italian Cuisine.
Barbecue lovers will find their favorite spot at Bull’s Smokin BBQ, where even your furry friends are welcome.
10 locals recommend
Bull's Smokin' BBQ
1127 Morena BlvdBarbecue lovers will find their favorite spot at Bull’s Smokin BBQ, where even your furry friends are welcome.
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant
5302 Napa StTeo Leos has amazing Mexican food and live music.
Neighborhoods
Bay Park overlooks beautiful Mission Bay and offers a bird’s eye view of both Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It’s known for its central location just east of the 5 freeway across from Mission Bay and just north of Old Town. Visitors to Mission Bay can enjoy Mission Bay Park, an enormous man-made aquatic park which offers space for those interested in wakeboarding, jet-skiing, sailing, and camping. There is a lot to see and do in Bay Park. It’s an unassuming neighborhood with an impressive roster of restaurants, parks, and more.
13 locals recommend
Bay Park
Bay Park overlooks beautiful Mission Bay and offers a bird’s eye view of both Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It’s known for its central location just east of the 5 freeway across from Mission Bay and just north of Old Town. Visitors to Mission Bay can enjoy Mission Bay Park, an enormous man-made aquatic park which offers space for those interested in wakeboarding, jet-skiing, sailing, and camping. There is a lot to see and do in Bay Park. It’s an unassuming neighborhood with an impressive roster of restaurants, parks, and more.
Sightseeing
Here you can enjoy water sports activities of every kind. From sailing lessons, kite surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding, to jet skiing, wake boarding and everything in between, there’s something for every age and skill-level to enjoy in the water. You can also take a moonlit cruise on Bahia Belle, a sternwheeler fashioned after a Mississippi riverboat that often features live music. On land, families can rent bikes, picnic, and barbecue or celebrate with bonfires right next to the water. Accommodations in the area are plentiful, from high-end luxury resorts to budget friendly hotels. Mission Bay is also home to SeaWorld San Diego, the world-famous marine life adventure park. With awe-inspiring shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable face-to-face animal encounters, kids of all ages will enjoy exploring the wonders and adventures of the sea. If sport fishing is your passion, a number of operators depart from Mission Bay with options for half-day, full-day and multi-day trips. During the twice yearly seasons, many of these same boats also offer whale watching tours.
109 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Here you can enjoy water sports activities of every kind. From sailing lessons, kite surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding, to jet skiing, wake boarding and everything in between, there’s something for every age and skill-level to enjoy in the water. You can also take a moonlit cruise on Bahia Belle, a sternwheeler fashioned after a Mississippi riverboat that often features live music. On land, families can rent bikes, picnic, and barbecue or celebrate with bonfires right next to the water. Accommodations in the area are plentiful, from high-end luxury resorts to budget friendly hotels. Mission Bay is also home to SeaWorld San Diego, the world-famous marine life adventure park. With awe-inspiring shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable face-to-face animal encounters, kids of all ages will enjoy exploring the wonders and adventures of the sea. If sport fishing is your passion, a number of operators depart from Mission Bay with options for half-day, full-day and multi-day trips. During the twice yearly seasons, many of these same boats also offer whale watching tours.
Crown Point Park
Crown Point DriveCrown Point is a favorite spot for volleyball games.
Ski Beach is a hot spot for family parties, casual picnics and beach bonfires.
9 locals recommend
Ski Beach Park
1600 Vacation RdSki Beach is a hot spot for family parties, casual picnics and beach bonfires.
Santa Clara Point has an excellent Aquatic Center offering water sports rentals and instruction.
7 locals recommend
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1008 Santa Clara PlSanta Clara Point has an excellent Aquatic Center offering water sports rentals and instruction.
Sail Bay has a wide running path, Fanuel Park playground, and nightly live music at the adjacent resorts.
26 locals recommend
Sail Bay
Sail Bay has a wide running path, Fanuel Park playground, and nightly live music at the adjacent resorts.
Quivera Basin offering daily fishing and scuba diving charters and a sampling of waterfront shops and restaurants.
Quivira Basin
Quivera Basin offering daily fishing and scuba diving charters and a sampling of waterfront shops and restaurants.
Dana Landing is a busy marina with a boat launching ramp, sailing, whale watching and a sportfishing center.
Dana Landing
2580 Ingraham StDana Landing is a busy marina with a boat launching ramp, sailing, whale watching and a sportfishing center.
East Mission Bay Park has endless grass parks, playgrounds and boat launching ramps.
East Mission bay park
2195 East Mission Bay DriveEast Mission Bay Park has endless grass parks, playgrounds and boat launching ramps.
Fiesta Island is a multi-purpose, dune-covered island enjoyed by recreational fanatics of all kinds – offering plenty of small watercraft launch options and an off-leash dog beach.
71 locals recommend
Fiesta Island Park
1590 E Mission Bay DrFiesta Island is a multi-purpose, dune-covered island enjoyed by recreational fanatics of all kinds – offering plenty of small watercraft launch options and an off-leash dog beach.
Take a moonlight cruise around the bay on the Bahia Belle, a tern wheeler Mississippi-style riverboat docked at the Catamaran Resort on Mission Bay.
22 locals recommend
Bahia Belle Cruises
998 W Mission Bay DrTake a moonlight cruise around the bay on the Bahia Belle, a tern wheeler Mississippi-style riverboat docked at the Catamaran Resort on Mission Bay.
Riding the "Giant Dipper" roller coaster at the adjacent Belmont Amusement Park.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdRiding the "Giant Dipper" roller coaster at the adjacent Belmont Amusement Park.
Bike riding around the bay and the adjacent beach boardwalks at Mission and Pacific Beach. Mission Beach Boardwalk is just a 19-mile spin.
79 locals recommend
Mission Beach Boardwalk
Bike riding around the bay and the adjacent beach boardwalks at Mission and Pacific Beach. Mission Beach Boardwalk is just a 19-mile spin.
Learning how to sail at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center.
84 locals recommend
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara PlLearning how to sail at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center.
Golf where Tiger Woods won a Junior World title, the Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center. It’s an 18-hole executive course designed by Ted Robinson, former president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.
17 locals recommend
Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center
2702 N Mission Bay DrGolf where Tiger Woods won a Junior World title, the Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center. It’s an 18-hole executive course designed by Ted Robinson, former president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.