Guidebook for San Diego

Laura & Chris
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

The food and fancy atmosphere are always incredible, but head there for Monday night pizza & beer or Tuesday night pasta & wine - the deals on food are too good to be true, and drinks are $1! Bring cash for the drink portion.
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Alexander's
3391 30th St
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The food and fancy atmosphere are always incredible, but head there for Monday night pizza & beer or Tuesday night pasta & wine - the deals on food are too good to be true, and drinks are $1! Bring cash for the drink portion.
Enjoy afternoon sunshine with excellent charcuterie, woodfired pizzas, and wonderful selection of wine. The staff at Rose is fun too, authentic people offering knowledgeable service.
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The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th St
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Enjoy afternoon sunshine with excellent charcuterie, woodfired pizzas, and wonderful selection of wine. The staff at Rose is fun too, authentic people offering knowledgeable service.
If you haven’t tried Georgian/Russian food yet and are looking for a filling meal, Pomegranate is authentic in atmosphere and taste. Plenty of yum.
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Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon Blvd
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If you haven’t tried Georgian/Russian food yet and are looking for a filling meal, Pomegranate is authentic in atmosphere and taste. Plenty of yum.
Lips boasts drag entertainment for those who enjoy costumes and a performance to remember. There’s dinner and brunch options, all complete with cocktails.
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Lips Restaurant
3036 El Cajon Blvd
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Lips boasts drag entertainment for those who enjoy costumes and a performance to remember. There’s dinner and brunch options, all complete with cocktails.
The trendiest, most delightful ramen in North Park with tons of craft beer options. The outdoor seating is a must.
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Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St
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The trendiest, most delightful ramen in North Park with tons of craft beer options. The outdoor seating is a must.
Traditional tacos with a hip twist. A grand variety of salsas and beers and some outdoor seating to boot.
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City Tacos
3028 University Ave
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Traditional tacos with a hip twist. A grand variety of salsas and beers and some outdoor seating to boot.
Traditional tacos. So good - if you haven’t had a California burrito yet, try one here.
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The Taco Stand
621 Pearl St
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Traditional tacos. So good - if you haven’t had a California burrito yet, try one here.
Homemade ice cream and sorbet in a dry cleaning themed space. Flavors like watermelon basil and ricotta fig. Delicious!
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Ans Dry Cleaning
3017 Adams Ave
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Homemade ice cream and sorbet in a dry cleaning themed space. Flavors like watermelon basil and ricotta fig. Delicious!
Order “The Champ” for a perfectly blended unique latte
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams Ave
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Order “The Champ” for a perfectly blended unique latte
Light but interesting breakfasts/lunches with great coffee
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Holsem Coffee
2911 University Ave
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Light but interesting breakfasts/lunches with great coffee

Drinks & Nightlife

A 5 minute Lyft can take you to this nostalgic bar where you can grill your own steaks, burgers, and more. The garlic bread is amazing, and the drinks are stiff.
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Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
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A 5 minute Lyft can take you to this nostalgic bar where you can grill your own steaks, burgers, and more. The garlic bread is amazing, and the drinks are stiff.
Just next to downtown/Gaslamp, Little Italy is full of restaurants unparalleled in style.
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Little Italy
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Just next to downtown/Gaslamp, Little Italy is full of restaurants unparalleled in style.

Essentials

Try vegan Bitchin' Sauce with carrots or chips. Yum!
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Vons
3610 Adams Ave
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Try vegan Bitchin' Sauce with carrots or chips. Yum!

Shopping

Unique vintage finds at reasonable prices, check it out if you want to add some California style to your vacation wardrobe.
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Hunt & Gather
3817 Ray St
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Unique vintage finds at reasonable prices, check it out if you want to add some California style to your vacation wardrobe.
Pinterest made into reality, one of the most well done gift shops out there.
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Pigment
3801 30th St
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Pinterest made into reality, one of the most well done gift shops out there.

Parks & Nature

One of the most beautiful and accessible hikes nearby. Cliffs and formations with the Pacific below.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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One of the most beautiful and accessible hikes nearby. Cliffs and formations with the Pacific below.
The least populated local beach.
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Black’s Beach
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The least populated local beach.
Classic roller coaster, games, and more at this historic oceanfront amusement park.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
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Classic roller coaster, games, and more at this historic oceanfront amusement park.

Everything Else

A colorful beach town packed with chill small businesses a long pier where locals fish for mackerel in the evenings.
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Ozeanstrand
1850 Ocean Front St
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A colorful beach town packed with chill small businesses a long pier where locals fish for mackerel in the evenings.
A busy commercial area with tons of shopping including a great vintage selection and every manner of food.
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
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A busy commercial area with tons of shopping including a great vintage selection and every manner of food.
A 30 minute drive without traffic, but a lovely, quiet beach town with just enough to do.
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Encinitas
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A 30 minute drive without traffic, but a lovely, quiet beach town with just enough to do.

Sightseeing

An architectural wonder with an incredible ocean view.
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Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N Torrey Pines Rd
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An architectural wonder with an incredible ocean view.