Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Espresso Cucina
1776 Sunset Cliffs BoulevardOur favorite local pizza is here!
Tasty and fresh Mexican food with several vegetarian options. Sit on the patio for a lovely lunch (tasty margaritas too!)
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Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs BlvdTasty and fresh Mexican food with several vegetarian options. Sit on the patio for a lovely lunch (tasty margaritas too!)
They used to be closer but I drive the extra 2 miles even now for their Kalamata Olive Bread. Pick up a loaf or enjoy a turkey cobb sandwich on it.
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Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
2750 Dewey RdThey used to be closer but I drive the extra 2 miles even now for their Kalamata Olive Bread. Pick up a loaf or enjoy a turkey cobb sandwich on it.
Cafe con leche and a lemon bar at this Cuban bakery will perk you right up. The scones! Anything with guava! Worth the walk just to see the dessert case.
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Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueCafe con leche and a lemon bar at this Cuban bakery will perk you right up. The scones! Anything with guava! Worth the walk just to see the dessert case.
My friend David started roasting coffee a few years back and got pretty good at it! And he's close to the Sports Arena swap meet which is just a fun collection of humanity & stuff to experience.
David's Roasting
3990 Hicock StMy friend David started roasting coffee a few years back and got pretty good at it! And he's close to the Sports Arena swap meet which is just a fun collection of humanity & stuff to experience.
My go-to favorite when anyone is in town visiting and lunch at least once a week: salads with fresh grilled meats and veggies.
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Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur RdMy go-to favorite when anyone is in town visiting and lunch at least once a week: salads with fresh grilled meats and veggies.
One-room with a view & fresh seafood right on the docks. Fish taco plate is my fav but read the board to see what's fresh & locally caught that day. Friendly staff will guide you & validate parking.
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Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StOne-room with a view & fresh seafood right on the docks. Fish taco plate is my fav but read the board to see what's fresh & locally caught that day. Friendly staff will guide you & validate parking.
Tasty beers locally brewed by award winning brewmasters. Take a seat outside and try the Duck Tacos or your server can recommend what's great that day.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdTasty beers locally brewed by award winning brewmasters. Take a seat outside and try the Duck Tacos or your server can recommend what's great that day.
Local wine shop with great appetizers and entrees.
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The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StLocal wine shop with great appetizers and entrees.
People line up at this house of pho before lunch to get in. Good stuff & close to the beach.
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StPeople line up at this house of pho before lunch to get in. Good stuff & close to the beach.
Great for a night out with a spectacular downtown & Coronado views. Great for afternoon lunch on the patio. Great food & imaginative cocktails. Just great all around.
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C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrGreat for a night out with a spectacular downtown & Coronado views. Great for afternoon lunch on the patio. Great food & imaginative cocktails. Just great all around.
Essentials
I'd love this market even if it weren't the closest one to the house. Everything you need is here. Next door is a pharmacy, Peet's Coffee, a frozen yogurt shop & a Subway. Easy walking distance.
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Fresh & Easy
955 Catalina BlvdI'd love this market even if it weren't the closest one to the house. Everything you need is here. Next door is a pharmacy, Peet's Coffee, a frozen yogurt shop & a Subway. Easy walking distance.
Sightseeing
Amazing fun exploring the tide pools and fantastic city/bay views near the lighthouse.
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New Point Loma Lighthouse
Cabrillo RoadAmazing fun exploring the tide pools and fantastic city/bay views near the lighthouse.
Ozeanstrand
1850 Ocean Front StStroll out on the pier.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harbor Town Pub
1125 Rosecrans StBurgers, Beer, Beautiful people. What's not to love?
Grab a window seat and your favorite beverage to watch the surfers near the pier. Great any hour of the day or night.
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Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveGrab a window seat and your favorite beverage to watch the surfers near the pier. Great any hour of the day or night.
Wine Steals
1243 University AveTasty nosh and yummy wines by the glass.
Make a reservation for this California casual French restaurant. It is tiny but tasty!
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BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdMake a reservation for this California casual French restaurant. It is tiny but tasty!
Shopping
Ocean Gifts and Shells
4934 Newport AveLocally owned souvenir & shell shop. Get your OB gear here!
Everything Else
Christine and the other instructors are always loads of fun! Sunday morning boot camp amps your pulse. Sunset classes keep you fit but take it down a notch.
Die-Hard Pilates
2195 Chatsworth BlvdChristine and the other instructors are always loads of fun! Sunday morning boot camp amps your pulse. Sunset classes keep you fit but take it down a notch.
Vacation hair emergency? Jennipher & Julie can fix anything or simply make you look your best. An Aveda salon with local color you won't forget. Not fru-fru but lots of fun.
Notorious For Hair
3025 Cañon StVacation hair emergency? Jennipher & Julie can fix anything or simply make you look your best. An Aveda salon with local color you won't forget. Not fru-fru but lots of fun.
Stop by and let Kerri & the girls get you ready for your close up, where ever that may be.
Dick & Jane Waxing Salon
1028 Rosecrans StStop by and let Kerri & the girls get you ready for your close up, where ever that may be.
FUNHOT, OMG it is hot in these studios but the instructors keep the hot, fusion and body sculpting yoga going with the flow. Great soundtrack, crowded, take my yoga matt in the front closet with you.
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CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StFUNHOT, OMG it is hot in these studios but the instructors keep the hot, fusion and body sculpting yoga going with the flow. Great soundtrack, crowded, take my yoga matt in the front closet with you.
Entertainment & Activities
Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island DrNice flat scenic 3 mile round trip walk.
Best ocean breezes and ocean sunset scenery in the city. Heed the signs & stay back from the cliff edges as you enjoy the un-obstructed views. A great evening stroll.
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Sunset Cliffs
Best ocean breezes and ocean sunset scenery in the city. Heed the signs & stay back from the cliff edges as you enjoy the un-obstructed views. A great evening stroll.
50's diner fun includes an arcade, DJ, malts and wait staff who sing & dance.
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Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur Rd50's diner fun includes an arcade, DJ, malts and wait staff who sing & dance.