Guidebook for San Diego

Allison
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Everyone and their mom goes here for brunch. Fun, lively atmosphere, every day of the week. My favorite dish is the Chilaquiles Benedict!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth Ave
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Everyone and their mom goes here for brunch. Fun, lively atmosphere, every day of the week. My favorite dish is the Chilaquiles Benedict!
What's better than pho after a night out?! Nothing. Get your Pho fix (or other yummy vietnamese food) late into the evening as this place is open till 3AM daily!
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Saigon on Fifth
3900 Fifth Ave
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What's better than pho after a night out?! Nothing. Get your Pho fix (or other yummy vietnamese food) late into the evening as this place is open till 3AM daily!
Great place for authentic Japanese yakitori, ramen, sake, and beer - great place for eating and drinking! The place is small, so call and make reservations. Open late until 1am!
928 Fort Stockton Dr
Great place for authentic Japanese yakitori, ramen, sake, and beer - great place for eating and drinking! The place is small, so call and make reservations. Open late until 1am!
Mister A's has a wrap-around rooftop patio and is one of the best views in San Diego to watch the planes fly right above you. Well priced happy hr, Sun-Thurs 2:30-6. Yummy poutine and kobe sliders.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave
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Mister A's has a wrap-around rooftop patio and is one of the best views in San Diego to watch the planes fly right above you. Well priced happy hr, Sun-Thurs 2:30-6. Yummy poutine and kobe sliders.
A yummy authentic sushi restaurant. It's pricey, but not for the quality and service, perfect for a special evening. We always get the omakase and shrimp karaage and have never been disappointed. Call for reservations.
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Sushi Tadokoro
2244 San Diego Ave
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A yummy authentic sushi restaurant. It's pricey, but not for the quality and service, perfect for a special evening. We always get the omakase and shrimp karaage and have never been disappointed. Call for reservations.
If you have a car, I definitely recommend that you come here! In my opinion, these are THE BEST fish tacos and fish ceviche tostados in San Diego all from an unpretentious food truck in the Target parking lot. Super cheap! You can feed two for under $10!
3030 Grape St
3030 Grape Street
If you have a car, I definitely recommend that you come here! In my opinion, these are THE BEST fish tacos and fish ceviche tostados in San Diego all from an unpretentious food truck in the Target parking lot. Super cheap! You can feed two for under $10!
They do a spin on ramen with locally sourced ingredients and have a great selection of local craft beers on tap. During happy hr, their local drafts are 50% off! Get Tonkatsu ramen w/ bacon mushrooms!
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Underbelly
750 W Fir St
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They do a spin on ramen with locally sourced ingredients and have a great selection of local craft beers on tap. During happy hr, their local drafts are 50% off! Get Tonkatsu ramen w/ bacon mushrooms!
Best NY style pizza in San Diego.
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Bronx Pizza
111 Washington St
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Best NY style pizza in San Diego.
Loved by locals. All kinds of freshly baked bread and other pastries. Have breakfast/lunch there or take it to go for a picnic in Balboa Park. I love their cappuccino and lavender shortbread.
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University Ave
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Loved by locals. All kinds of freshly baked bread and other pastries. Have breakfast/lunch there or take it to go for a picnic in Balboa Park. I love their cappuccino and lavender shortbread.
Oscar's first locations in PB & La Jolla were so popular, they had to open another location in Hillcrest. Their claim to fame is the BEST FISH TACOS in SD. Check their yelp reviews, they don't lie. Walkable from our apartment.
TIKI TAKA GRILL
646 University Avenue
Oscar's first locations in PB & La Jolla were so popular, they had to open another location in Hillcrest. Their claim to fame is the BEST FISH TACOS in SD. Check their yelp reviews, they don't lie. Walkable from our apartment.
You feel like you're sitting outside in the most gorgeous garden patio. Warm wood, live plant walls. Open all day with an afternoon happy hour and late night happy hour--$9 KOBE BURGER & HALF OFF COCKTAILS. DO IT!
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The Patio on Goldfinch
4020 Goldfinch St
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You feel like you're sitting outside in the most gorgeous garden patio. Warm wood, live plant walls. Open all day with an afternoon happy hour and late night happy hour--$9 KOBE BURGER & HALF OFF COCKTAILS. DO IT!
A new adventure by chef Richard Blais and the Juniper & Ivy restaurant. Eat organic jidori fried chicken on a such drenched patio. Play bocce ball in this fun, trendy atmosphere.
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The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvd
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A new adventure by chef Richard Blais and the Juniper & Ivy restaurant. Eat organic jidori fried chicken on a such drenched patio. Play bocce ball in this fun, trendy atmosphere.
In my opinion, the best farmers market in San Diego. It's held every Sunday morning. Tons of hot food to choose from if you just want to grab some brunch! There's also live music and locally made arts and crafts. Support local business.
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Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal St
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In my opinion, the best farmers market in San Diego. It's held every Sunday morning. Tons of hot food to choose from if you just want to grab some brunch! There's also live music and locally made arts and crafts. Support local business.
Amazing lavender honey almond latte.
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Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch St
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Amazing lavender honey almond latte.
Modern Mexican food by Javier Plascencia. Amazing food. One of my favorite restaurants in San Diego.
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Romesco Mexiterranean Cocina
1490 Kettner Boulevard
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Modern Mexican food by Javier Plascencia. Amazing food. One of my favorite restaurants in San Diego.
Great food, great drinks, great service, great atmosphere! Love coming here to meet friends for dinner and drinks. The bar tenders and wait staff are super friendly. Come for happy hour!
49 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall St
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Great food, great drinks, great service, great atmosphere! Love coming here to meet friends for dinner and drinks. The bar tenders and wait staff are super friendly. Come for happy hour!

Entertainment & Activities

The place to go for independent films. Grab some candy at the candy depot before, and some sushi and sake at RB sushi after.
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Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth Ave
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The place to go for independent films. Grab some candy at the candy depot before, and some sushi and sake at RB sushi after.
Rent stand up paddle boards, tandem kayaks, or even a pontoon boat (for 10!) and cruise throughout mission bay.
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Mission Bay Sportcenter
1010 Santa Clara Pl
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Rent stand up paddle boards, tandem kayaks, or even a pontoon boat (for 10!) and cruise throughout mission bay.
The perfect outdoor movie experience -- watch an old school flick outdoors on a huge projection screen. Stay comfy in zero gravity chairs or cabanas, and heat lamps if it's chilly.
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Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch St
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The perfect outdoor movie experience -- watch an old school flick outdoors on a huge projection screen. Stay comfy in zero gravity chairs or cabanas, and heat lamps if it's chilly.

Essentials

Convenient gym nearby.
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24 Hour Fitness
3965 Fifth Ave
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Convenient gym nearby.
There is no washer or dryer in the apartment building. This is the closest coin-operated mat to the building!
Wash-O-Mat
131 Washington St
There is no washer or dryer in the apartment building. This is the closest coin-operated mat to the building!
24-hour pharmacy is just around the block.
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Rite Aid
3650 Adams Ave
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24-hour pharmacy is just around the block.
The closest place to get fresh, organic food. Great prepared food too if you're on the run or want to picnic. They also have a pub with tons of local brews on tap. Daily happy hour.
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Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
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The closest place to get fresh, organic food. Great prepared food too if you're on the run or want to picnic. They also have a pub with tons of local brews on tap. Daily happy hour.
"Green" dry cleaners nearby. They don't use any toxic chemicals.
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Veribest Cleaners
419 Robinson Ave
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"Green" dry cleaners nearby. They don't use any toxic chemicals.

Drinks & Nightlife

Low key during the week, but a fun place to go on a weekend night for drinks & dancing in the gaslamp. Fun atmosphere and decorated like Alice in Wonderland.. gotta find your way down the rabbit hole!
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Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth Ave
92 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Low key during the week, but a fun place to go on a weekend night for drinks & dancing in the gaslamp. Fun atmosphere and decorated like Alice in Wonderland.. gotta find your way down the rabbit hole!
Great craft cocktails. Sexy, dark, but laid back atmosphere. Lounge at the bar or play some pool. Live music some nights.
133 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University Ave
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Great craft cocktails. Sexy, dark, but laid back atmosphere. Lounge at the bar or play some pool. Live music some nights.
A landmark in Hillcrest! This gay friendly bar and grill keeps the party going at all times of day and night.
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University Ave
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A landmark in Hillcrest! This gay friendly bar and grill keeps the party going at all times of day and night.
Tucked away in Midtown, is my favorite place to get a Moscow Mule. Sip on this ginger spirit at the super sexy bar or on the roof on a warm night. Food is also available. Great place for a date.
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Starlite
3175 India St
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Tucked away in Midtown, is my favorite place to get a Moscow Mule. Sip on this ginger spirit at the super sexy bar or on the roof on a warm night. Food is also available. Great place for a date.
Fun place to grab a drink and play old school arcade games. Fun atmosphere, well made cocktails, great beer selection on draft! A good place to start an easy night.
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
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Fun place to grab a drink and play old school arcade games. Fun atmosphere, well made cocktails, great beer selection on draft! A good place to start an easy night.
KARAOKE.
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The Lamplighter
817 W Washington St
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KARAOKE.
Not a brewery, but an extensive tap room with ONLY San Diego craft brews. It's like going on a brew tour with the convenience of being in one place. Also since its only a quick 5 minute walk from our apartment, you don't have to drive after all those beers! They also have a full bar and serve food all day.
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Project Bar & Grill
3683 Fifth Ave
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Not a brewery, but an extensive tap room with ONLY San Diego craft brews. It's like going on a brew tour with the convenience of being in one place. Also since its only a quick 5 minute walk from our apartment, you don't have to drive after all those beers! They also have a full bar and serve food all day.
If you love craft beer, Ballast point needs to be on your MUST-GO list.
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Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India St
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If you love craft beer, Ballast point needs to be on your MUST-GO list.

Shopping

An iconic farmers' market on Saturday morning. Great place to start your Saturday walking through Little Italy, scope the local produce and good eats, with the San Diego marina in the background.
247 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date St
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An iconic farmers' market on Saturday morning. Great place to start your Saturday walking through Little Italy, scope the local produce and good eats, with the San Diego marina in the background.
This cute design boutique has everything that you never knew you needed. A great place to pick up a gift or souvenir to take home. I could spend over an hour in here just looking around.
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Pigment
3801 30th St
158 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This cute design boutique has everything that you never knew you needed. A great place to pick up a gift or souvenir to take home. I could spend over an hour in here just looking around.

Arts & Culture

Walk down the Cabrillo bridge and marvel at the beautiful architecture. Tons of museums and grassy areas to hang out in.
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Парк Бальбоа
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Walk down the Cabrillo bridge and marvel at the beautiful architecture. Tons of museums and grassy areas to hang out in.

Parks & Nature

A beginner/intermediate hike that's not too far away from Hillcrest. Great views of San Diego once you hit the top.
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Гора Коулес
Cowles Mountain
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A beginner/intermediate hike that's not too far away from Hillcrest. Great views of San Diego once you hit the top.
Easy hiking trails that lead down to the beach.
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Torrey Pines
206 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Easy hiking trails that lead down to the beach.
One of my favorite beaches in San Diego- small and mostly locals. Sandy beach, large rock formations, great surf, and really clean!
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Пляж Винданси
Neptune Pl
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One of my favorite beaches in San Diego- small and mostly locals. Sandy beach, large rock formations, great surf, and really clean!
About a mile of gorgeous cliff formations overlooking the ocean. There are walking trails throughout. You can watch surfers from the cliffs or iff you're feeling adventurous, follow the locals down the mountainside to secret beaches.
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Заповедник Сансет-Клифс
Ladera Street
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About a mile of gorgeous cliff formations overlooking the ocean. There are walking trails throughout. You can watch surfers from the cliffs or iff you're feeling adventurous, follow the locals down the mountainside to secret beaches.