Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
The Friendly
4592 30th StPizza and burgers are great!
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th StGreat full course dinner option.
Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams AveGreat Breafast
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AvePizza
Great mexican dishes and have been around for a long time.
42 locals recommend
El Zarape Mexican Eatery
3038 Adams AveGreat mexican dishes and have been around for a long time.
Hawthorn Coffee
3019 Adams AveBlackmarket Bakery North Park
4686 30th StOne block away with all kinds of delicious foods.
Call as soon as you can to see if you can get reservations. Usually booked far in advance.
40 locals recommend
Hanna's Gourmet
2864 Adams AveCall as soon as you can to see if you can get reservations. Usually booked far in advance.
Senor Mangos
4607 30th StSmoothies
Volcano Bowl. I've never ordered anything else off the menu.
24 locals recommend
Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th StVolcano Bowl. I've never ordered anything else off the menu.
Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StGreat traditional Mexican food, been around for many years.
City Tacos
3028 University AveGourmet street tacos.
Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetAcai Bowl so good.
Beerfish
2933 Adams AveOne of the best grilled fish sandwiches in San Diego!
Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th StSuper popular gourmet donuts. They use to be located a block away from Mombo but out grew their location. So sad.
53 locals recommend
Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveSuper popular gourmet donuts. They use to be located a block away from Mombo but out grew their location. So sad.
Shank & Bone
2930 University AveVietnamese modern and classic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StSome of the best and knowledgable bartenders in San Diego!
Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StGreat Beer and steps from Mombo!
AIR CONDITIONED Lounge
4673 30th StHas been around for ages and keeps on going.
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StDrinks and video games always a great combo!
Eppig Brewing North Park
3794 30th StPoor House Brewing Company
4494 30th StreetNégociant Winery
1263 University AvenueFor those who don't feel like going to another brewery.
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StThe Observatory North Park
2891 University AveParks & Nature
Balboa Park
Museums, scenery, resturants
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadHikes and beaches.
Coronado Beach
Voted best beach in US a couple years back.
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StHippy beach community. Lots of restaurants and shops on Newport Ave.
Awesome beach hiking trails and not as far away as Torrey Pines State Beach. One of my favorite beaches. On the right tides your can go tide pooling and have a small beach almost to yourself.
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetAwesome beach hiking trails and not as far away as Torrey Pines State Beach. One of my favorite beaches. On the right tides your can go tide pooling and have a small beach almost to yourself.
Shopping
Folk Arts Rare Records
3610 University AvenueMaven
2946 Adams AveNormal Records
550 15th StLove and Aesthetics NoPa
2910 University AveHunt & Gather
3817 Ray StArts & Culture
Art On 30th
4434 30th StSightseeing
It's the point of entry for San Diego bay. See ships come in, views of downtown and of the Pacific ocean. Highly recommend. Never super crowded.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrIt's the point of entry for San Diego bay. See ships come in, views of downtown and of the Pacific ocean. Highly recommend. Never super crowded.
Converted US Navy training center and it has everything you need. Restaurants, shopping, art, cafes, parks, playgrounds, and there seems to be some kind of event going on almost every weekend.
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdConverted US Navy training center and it has everything you need. Restaurants, shopping, art, cafes, parks, playgrounds, and there seems to be some kind of event going on almost every weekend.