Guidebook for San Diego

Jennifer
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Super convenient for coffee, lunch, dinner, and even drinks. The sangria is fantastic.
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SoleLuna Cafe
702 Ash St
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Super convenient for coffee, lunch, dinner, and even drinks. The sangria is fantastic.
If you're vegan, you absolutely must eat here during your stay. Always get the daily special and at least one of the desserts. The strawberry shake or any of the cupcakes are on my standby list.
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Evolution
2965 Fifth Ave
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If you're vegan, you absolutely must eat here during your stay. Always get the daily special and at least one of the desserts. The strawberry shake or any of the cupcakes are on my standby list.
If you're in the mood to splurge on fine dining, then Uber over to Mister A's for the best views in the city. Go for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner. This place books quickly on weekends.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave
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If you're in the mood to splurge on fine dining, then Uber over to Mister A's for the best views in the city. Go for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner. This place books quickly on weekends.
Too trendy for my taste, but this newly opened bar/restaurant is all the rage right now and were the cool folk go to dine. Make reservations if you want a table. Community seating is kind of a drag.
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Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvd
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Too trendy for my taste, but this newly opened bar/restaurant is all the rage right now and were the cool folk go to dine. Make reservations if you want a table. Community seating is kind of a drag.
Sangria city. Seriously. Red. White. And then some. Plus the patio is perfect for people watching.
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Cafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth Ave
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Sangria city. Seriously. Red. White. And then some. Plus the patio is perfect for people watching.

Everything Else

This neighborhood bodega is perfect for picking up forgotten essentials and has a decent beer and wine selection.
El Cortez Gourmet Mart
702 Ash St
This neighborhood bodega is perfect for picking up forgotten essentials and has a decent beer and wine selection.
You're walking distance to one of the most beautiful parks in the city. Balboa Park is home to stunning gardens, great trails, fantastic museums, outdoor concerts, and many a picnic spot.
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Balboa Park
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You're walking distance to one of the most beautiful parks in the city. Balboa Park is home to stunning gardens, great trails, fantastic museums, outdoor concerts, and many a picnic spot.
Right on the bay with restaurants, beautiful outdoor areas, and cute shops, this place is a tourist trap frequented by locals for a reason.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
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Right on the bay with restaurants, beautiful outdoor areas, and cute shops, this place is a tourist trap frequented by locals for a reason.
The famous Stone Brewing Co has a new Point Loma location. Same great beers and food, but much more convenient than Escondido.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur Rd
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The famous Stone Brewing Co has a new Point Loma location. Same great beers and food, but much more convenient than Escondido.
San Diego's new waterfront park is a great place to take the kiddos or to sit and read.
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Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific Hwy
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San Diego's new waterfront park is a great place to take the kiddos or to sit and read.
For those who need to get their CrossFit in, East Village offers the most flexible open gym hours around and is walking distance from the Hill.
Bear Republic
840 G St
For those who need to get their CrossFit in, East Village offers the most flexible open gym hours around and is walking distance from the Hill.

Drinks & Nightlife

Love isn't a strong enough word for this Mexican restaurant. The ambiance, street-style tacos, and guacamole make it a most-stop downtown eatery.
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Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor Dr
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Love isn't a strong enough word for this Mexican restaurant. The ambiance, street-style tacos, and guacamole make it a most-stop downtown eatery.
One of San Diego's better craft breweries, complete with a massive tasting room and a decent menu.
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Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India St
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One of San Diego's better craft breweries, complete with a massive tasting room and a decent menu.
Tucked away in the Marina district, this hip little bar is dark in all the right places. The cocktails and bartenders are exceptional. Happy hour prices make this place an uber find.
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The Lion's Share
629 Kettner Blvd
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Tucked away in the Marina district, this hip little bar is dark in all the right places. The cocktails and bartenders are exceptional. Happy hour prices make this place an uber find.
There's nothing cultural or particularly unique about this bar, but it's big, airy, and full of TVs, which makes it a great hang out for sports fans.
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barleymash
600 Fifth Ave
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There's nothing cultural or particularly unique about this bar, but it's big, airy, and full of TVs, which makes it a great hang out for sports fans.
You could follow the masses to the Bootlegger or choose this great downtown bar instead.
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Knotty Barrel
844 Market St
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You could follow the masses to the Bootlegger or choose this great downtown bar instead.
Cool without being pretentious, just how good bars should be.
Bailiwick
756 Fifth Ave
Cool without being pretentious, just how good bars should be.

Essentials

Who would a thunk a little downtown bodega could be so hip as to have a smorgasbord of vegan treats, natural food items, and craft beer.
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Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods
1036 7th Ave
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Who would a thunk a little downtown bodega could be so hip as to have a smorgasbord of vegan treats, natural food items, and craft beer.