Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Families Market
3304 41st StCorner convenience store open from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrSpecialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).
SoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more. Also has deli, bakery and pharmacy.
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Vons
3610 Adams AveSoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more. Also has deli, bakery and pharmacy.
Food Scene
No-frills 24-hour take-out eatery serving Mexican grub such as burritos, tacos & carne asada fries.
Aiberto's Taco Shop
3894 41st StNo-frills 24-hour take-out eatery serving Mexican grub such as burritos, tacos & carne asada fries.
American grill offers made-to-order hamburgers, kebabs & sandwiches in a no-frills space.
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Canada Steak Burger
3604 University AveAmerican grill offers made-to-order hamburgers, kebabs & sandwiches in a no-frills space.
Hipster cafe & espresso bar offering sandwiches, salads & a wide selection of craft canned beers.
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Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th StHipster cafe & espresso bar offering sandwiches, salads & a wide selection of craft canned beers.
Chic eatery with a swanky 1950s vibe serves elevated American fare, buzzed-about pie & cocktails.
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Great Maple
1451 Washington StChic eatery with a swanky 1950s vibe serves elevated American fare, buzzed-about pie & cocktails.
Gourmet burger spot boasting unexpected options like kangaroo & antelope patties in an industrial setting.
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Crazee Burger
3993 30th StGourmet burger spot boasting unexpected options like kangaroo & antelope patties in an industrial setting.
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
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Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueCounter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
Go-to choice for classic Japanese dishes such as nigiri, sushi & tonkatsu in sleek environs. Excellent selection of top-shelf sake.
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Saiko Sake and Sushi Bar
2884 University AveGo-to choice for classic Japanese dishes such as nigiri, sushi & tonkatsu in sleek environs. Excellent selection of top-shelf sake.
Bakery prepares signature desserts such as mouse & tiramisu plus a rotating selection of pastries.
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Heaven Sent Desserts
Bakery prepares signature desserts such as mouse & tiramisu plus a rotating selection of pastries.
Sunny spot for inventive breakfast plates plus craft beer & cocktails in hip digs with 2 patios.
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Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveSunny spot for inventive breakfast plates plus craft beer & cocktails in hip digs with 2 patios.
Simple cafe on the pier offers lobster tacos, pancakes & fish 'n' chips, plus notable ocean views
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Ozeanstrand
1850 Ocean Front StSimple cafe on the pier offers lobster tacos, pancakes & fish 'n' chips, plus notable ocean views
At this iconic burger joint patrons can dine inside restored cars or amid license plate-covered walls
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Hodad's
5010 Newport AveAt this iconic burger joint patrons can dine inside restored cars or amid license plate-covered walls
Local spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
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Mariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams AveLocal spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
This popsicle shop featuring creative flavors uses locally sourced, organic fruits & herbs.
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Viva Pops
3330 Adams AveThis popsicle shop featuring creative flavors uses locally sourced, organic fruits & herbs.
Breakfast, American fare & craft beers served in a rustic space with occasional live music.
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Nate's Garden Grill
3120 Euclid AveBreakfast, American fare & craft beers served in a rustic space with occasional live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood bar/venue with a full bar & 16 craft beers on tap. The Hideout caters to music lovers of all genres - Check out the calendar for upcoming events. https://thehideoutsd.wordpress.com/
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The Hideout
3519 El Cajon BlvdNeighborhood bar/venue with a full bar & 16 craft beers on tap. The Hideout caters to music lovers of all genres - Check out the calendar for upcoming events. https://thehideoutsd.wordpress.com/
Craft brews & creative eats such as wood-fired sandwiches in a casual pub space with picnic tables.
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Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdCraft brews & creative eats such as wood-fired sandwiches in a casual pub space with picnic tables.
Dog-friendly tasting room features a range of award-winning housemade beers in a welcoming, industrial-chic space.
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Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StDog-friendly tasting room features a range of award-winning housemade beers in a welcoming, industrial-chic space.
Unpretentious bar with beer & mixed drinks alongside live music from a variety of artists.
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Soda Bar
3615 El Cajon BlvdUnpretentious bar with beer & mixed drinks alongside live music from a variety of artists.
Unreal selection of bottled beer; probably one of San Diego's favorite beer bars.
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Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StUnreal selection of bottled beer; probably one of San Diego's favorite beer bars.
Folks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StFolks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
Modern, family-friendly hangout featuring a tasting room, board games & brewery views.
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Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveModern, family-friendly hangout featuring a tasting room, board games & brewery views.
Entertainment & Activities
Intimate nonprofit theater & lounge showing independent & international films & documentaries.
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Digital Gym CINEMA
1100 El Cajon BlvdIntimate nonprofit theater & lounge showing independent & international films & documentaries.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor DrPETCO Park
100 Park BlvdSDCCU-Stadion
9449 Friars RdHeadlining comedians plus emerging talent perform at this intimate club in an underground setting.
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The American Comedy Co.
818 Sixth AveHeadlining comedians plus emerging talent perform at this intimate club in an underground setting.
Comedy club featuring local & national comedians, plus open mic nights & a simple American menu.
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Mad House Comedy Club
801 Fourth AveComedy club featuring local & national comedians, plus open mic nights & a simple American menu.
Getting Around
University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza station
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park
24-hour dog-friendly destination provides an off-leash area at the north end of the mile-long beach.
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Dog Beach
3902 29th St24-hour dog-friendly destination provides an off-leash area at the north end of the mile-long beach.
Ozeanstrand
1850 Ocean Front StSunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetCabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrManzanita Canyon
4300 Thorn StSightseeing
Old Town