Guidebook for San Diego
Shopping
PostalAnnex+
113 W G StFedEx and UPS; fax, etc...
United States Postal Service
3911 Cleveland AveStamps, envelopes, mail
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdA beautiful, popular shopping destination.
Adams Avenue has a really great row of antique stores to transport yourself to the past!
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Antique Row Cafe
3002 Adams AveAdams Avenue has a really great row of antique stores to transport yourself to the past!
One of the best second hand (thrift) stores ever! Amazing deals and really unique items. You can't visit without buying something (on the cheap!).
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Thrift Trader
2947 El Cajon BoulevardOne of the best second hand (thrift) stores ever! Amazing deals and really unique items. You can't visit without buying something (on the cheap!).
Baras Foundation
1455 University AveLocal fun thrift store is great, if you're into thrifting. :)
THIS IS THE NICEST GOODWILL IN THE COUNTRY. I feel like I am in Macy's. So crazy.
Goodwill Store and Donation Center
1219 University AveTHIS IS THE NICEST GOODWILL IN THE COUNTRY. I feel like I am in Macy's. So crazy.
Food Scene
Mini-cafe with homemade brews and gluten-free breads!
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Industrial Grind Coffee MOVED TO 1433 University Ave
3922 Park BoulevardMini-cafe with homemade brews and gluten-free breads!
Starbucks
1206 28th StStarbucks.
Really cool laid back local spot, great for studying, working on laptop, or meeting up with a few friends to catch up.
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Filter Coffee House
1295 University AveReally cool laid back local spot, great for studying, working on laptop, or meeting up with a few friends to catch up.
Truly Inspiring Hand-Crafted Espresso and Cold-Brew with the highest quality and creativity. Best coffee in San Diego.
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Holsem Coffee
2911 University AveTruly Inspiring Hand-Crafted Espresso and Cold-Brew with the highest quality and creativity. Best coffee in San Diego.
Fun, decadent breakfast with huge portions. Be prepared for a long wait if going during prime hours.
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Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveFun, decadent breakfast with huge portions. Be prepared for a long wait if going during prime hours.
Closest delicious Thai staple restaurant. Great for both dates and take out.
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Amarin Thai Cuisine
3843 Richmond StClosest delicious Thai staple restaurant. Great for both dates and take out.
Bahn Thai
4646 Park BlvdBest Thai take out in San Diego.
Best quality burgers in town! Grass-fed beef and gourmet toppings. We eat here all the time :).
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Cali "O" Burgers
1290 University AveBest quality burgers in town! Grass-fed beef and gourmet toppings. We eat here all the time :).
Amazing happy hour with $5 tapas and delicious sangria deals. This is a favorite place to meet up with friends.
Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurant
3923 Fourth AveAmazing happy hour with $5 tapas and delicious sangria deals. This is a favorite place to meet up with friends.
Awesome for breakfast and lunch. Great value with huge quality food at reasonable prices. Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, and vegan-friendly options.
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Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetAwesome for breakfast and lunch. Great value with huge quality food at reasonable prices. Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, and vegan-friendly options.
Two words: Jerk Chicken (Spicy or Sweet). I had honestly never eaten African food before here, and they have absolutely converted me. We go here regularly for the amazing chicken and great sides.
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Flavors of East Africa
2322 El Cajon BlvdTwo words: Jerk Chicken (Spicy or Sweet). I had honestly never eaten African food before here, and they have absolutely converted me. We go here regularly for the amazing chicken and great sides.
BEST FISH TACOS IN SAN DIEGO! The sauce is amazing. You can go inexpensive with that classic fish taco, or get amazing fresh catches or shrimp salad. Complimentary seafood soup while you wait.
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StBEST FISH TACOS IN SAN DIEGO! The sauce is amazing. You can go inexpensive with that classic fish taco, or get amazing fresh catches or shrimp salad. Complimentary seafood soup while you wait.
This place was on TV and is famous for decadent desserts. :)
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveThis place was on TV and is famous for decadent desserts. :)
They serve "Flights" of gourmet ice cream (like flights of craft beer). Delicious.
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Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream
3077 University AveThey serve "Flights" of gourmet ice cream (like flights of craft beer). Delicious.
When you are looking for a nice casual evening walk, you might as well walk up to Golden Spoon for some frozen yogurt. :)
Golden Spoon
1254 University AveWhen you are looking for a nice casual evening walk, you might as well walk up to Golden Spoon for some frozen yogurt. :)
This place and Hash House have a kind of rivalry for best breakfast--we win!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveThis place and Hash House have a kind of rivalry for best breakfast--we win!
Super festive fun Mexican Restaurant where you go to have a margarita or let loose with a tequila shot.
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Baja Betty's
1421 University AveSuper festive fun Mexican Restaurant where you go to have a margarita or let loose with a tequila shot.
Everything Else
Great hip, laid-back shop. Well-trained in the latest styles for men.
Goodfellas Barbershop Shave Parlor
2035 University AveGreat hip, laid-back shop. Well-trained in the latest styles for men.
This studio has a hugely flexible schedule all morning, day, and night. They often have 1-week deals on Groupon or their website.
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CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StThis studio has a hugely flexible schedule all morning, day, and night. They often have 1-week deals on Groupon or their website.
This is my Crossfit gym. The coaches and fellow members are super friendly and are great at teaching proper form and safety for weight lifting and gymnastics. Awesome resource.
CrossFit Hillcrest
1243 University AveThis is my Crossfit gym. The coaches and fellow members are super friendly and are great at teaching proper form and safety for weight lifting and gymnastics. Awesome resource.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome craft beer, pizza, and best wings in town!
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South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StAwesome craft beer, pizza, and best wings in town!
Uptown Tavern
1236 University AveWonderful cocktails and LGBT friendly.
This is the fun-focused gay bar people go to really let loose their inner dancer. Wild.
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Rich's
1051 University AveThis is the fun-focused gay bar people go to really let loose their inner dancer. Wild.
A real gem restaurant and wine bar. The food is first class and the servers are really kind about helping recommend the perfect pairings.
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100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueA real gem restaurant and wine bar. The food is first class and the servers are really kind about helping recommend the perfect pairings.
This is the hippest cocktail bar in San Diego. So classy. So tasty. Simultaneously upscale and casual.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th StThis is the hippest cocktail bar in San Diego. So classy. So tasty. Simultaneously upscale and casual.
Essentials
Great for picking up quick snacks and simple meals for the apartment.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat for picking up quick snacks and simple meals for the apartment.
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrAwesome produce and fresh groceries.
For when you need that particularly quality ingredient that will just "make the meal".
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Whole Foods Market
711 University AveFor when you need that particularly quality ingredient that will just "make the meal".
Arts & Culture
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveAlways great exhibits here.
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveGreat place to catch indie and foreign films.
Lips Restaurant
3036 El Cajon BlvdDrag Shows. Fabulousness.
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrBest zoo this side of the Mississippi.