Jeanie's Guidebook
Food scene
Great family fun with arcade room and waitstaff that sing and dance and wear wigs
29 locals recommend
Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur RdGreat family fun with arcade room and waitstaff that sing and dance and wear wigs
Owner is very hospitable and has own recipe book. Caters weddings in spare time. Next to Reading movie theater for great date night.
8 locals recommend
Bombay Coast Indian Cuisine
4705 Clairemont DrOwner is very hospitable and has own recipe book. Caters weddings in spare time. Next to Reading movie theater for great date night.
Personal favorite. Hole in wall but great food! Best for take out or eat in with small party.
Chaba Thai Kitchen
8010 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardPersonal favorite. Hole in wall but great food! Best for take out or eat in with small party.
White cheese sauce is to die for! Quality Mexican food at fair prices.
85 locals recommend
Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island DrWhite cheese sauce is to die for! Quality Mexican food at fair prices.
Free music on Saturday. Large patio ample seating. Restaurant on site after tasting to sober up. Worth the drive.
43 locals recommend
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
32720 Rancho California RdFree music on Saturday. Large patio ample seating. Restaurant on site after tasting to sober up. Worth the drive.
Julian is a day trip. Make sure to savor cider, pies and local craft shops
82 locals recommend
Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79Julian is a day trip. Make sure to savor cider, pies and local craft shops
Large portions and fair prices. Line always out the door, must pay cash. Coupons online, print before you go.
7 locals recommend
Yogurt Mill
935 BroadwayLarge portions and fair prices. Line always out the door, must pay cash. Coupons online, print before you go.
The Melting Pot
901 Fifth AvePersonal favorite for fondue special evening out.
Owned by Retired Navy Seals, a local favorite. Outside patio is fantastic with fireside tables.
17 locals recommend
McP's Irish Pub
1107 Orange AveOwned by Retired Navy Seals, a local favorite. Outside patio is fantastic with fireside tables.
American diner type atmosphere with large portions, friendly staff and unique decorations. Family friendly
Black Bear Diner
1025 Fletcher ParkwayAmerican diner type atmosphere with large portions, friendly staff and unique decorations. Family friendly
San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
2633 El Cajon BlvdSightseeing
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrMuseums for all ages, street venders and live entertainment on weekends including magic, music and other.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Museums for all ages, street venders and live entertainment on weekends including magic, music and other.
Amusement park at beach by the boardwalk. Includes rides, rock climbing, miniature golf and carnival games
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdAmusement park at beach by the boardwalk. Includes rides, rock climbing, miniature golf and carnival games
Hard to find parking but great for snorkeling, kayaking and viewing sea lions.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdHard to find parking but great for snorkeling, kayaking and viewing sea lions.
Old Town
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe Hot Spot Pottery Painting Candle Making & More
2770 Historic Decatur RoadTraveler advice
Getting around
Uber/lift to the beach, parking not worth the hassle.
Plenty of parking in winter though.
Getting around
Trolley parking for Old Town
Easiest parking for Old Town is Trolley parking lot
What to pack
Light jacket in summer
It gets colder at night so always bring a sweater or jacket with you