Food scene
Unpretentious place offering Persian fare, including kebab plates & charbroiled meats.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Darband Fifth Avenue Grill
1450 Fifth AveUnpretentious place offering Persian fare, including kebab plates & charbroiled meats.
Small tavern known for cocktails, burgers, fries & frequent live music offered amid vintage decor.
35 Einheimische empfehlen
The Balboa
1863 Fifth AveSmall tavern known for cocktails, burgers, fries & frequent live music offered amid vintage decor.
Unassuming choice for traditional pizzas, pastas, Italian sandwiches & entrees, plus a full bar.
Caps Pizza & Bar
1428 1st AveUnassuming choice for traditional pizzas, pastas, Italian sandwiches & entrees, plus a full bar.
Coffee Shops
Small & bright stop serving artisanal, house-roasted coffee & assorted baked goods.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Achilles Coffee Roasters on Cortez Hill
703 Ash StSmall & bright stop serving artisanal, house-roasted coffee & assorted baked goods.
Nightlife
With deep red walls & chandeliers, this storied gay bar delivers a glam but laid-back vibe.
SRO Lounge
1807 Fifth AveWith deep red walls & chandeliers, this storied gay bar delivers a glam but laid-back vibe.
Watering hole with a Western theme offers a variety of seasonal cocktails plus music spun by DJs.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
El Dorado Cocktail Lounge
1030 BroadwayWatering hole with a Western theme offers a variety of seasonal cocktails plus music spun by DJs.
Sleek spot pairs panini, salads & Californian-influenced Italian small plates with wine & beer.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Enoteca Style
1445 India StSleek spot pairs panini, salads & Californian-influenced Italian small plates with wine & beer.
Essentials
This open-late, one-stop shop features organic & local foods, plus artisanal beer & wine.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods
1036 7th AveThis open-late, one-stop shop features organic & local foods, plus artisanal beer & wine.
Activity
Popular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.
76 Einheimische empfehlen
San Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American PlazaPopular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.