Guidebook for San Diego
Parks & Nature
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrLa Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd360 incredible view of entire San Diego. The cross monument honors American veterans with plaques telling their stories. I highly recommend you to go twice during the day and night. Amazing view. You'll be very glad you took the time out to see this!
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S360 incredible view of entire San Diego. The cross monument honors American veterans with plaques telling their stories. I highly recommend you to go twice during the day and night. Amazing view. You'll be very glad you took the time out to see this!
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBalboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El PradoSightseeing
Old Town
Village of La Jolla
World class shopping, dining, entertainment, boutiques.
Essentials
Trader Joe's is only 3.2 miles South of the condo. It offers many organic items at very reasonable prices. It's my go to place for groceries.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveTrader Joe's is only 3.2 miles South of the condo. It offers many organic items at very reasonable prices. It's my go to place for groceries.
This is 1.6 miles south of the condo and a favorite supermarket of locals.
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Gelson's Market
730 Turquoise StThis is 1.6 miles south of the condo and a favorite supermarket of locals.
Vons
1702 Garnet Ave Vons Supermarket is only 1.5 miles north of the condo.
Food Scene
They won best coffee roaster of the year for the entire US. Warm, inviting place. Friday mornings there are public "cuppings" (tastings) where you can learn about roasting and brewing coffee. I tried the Trophy Wife which is a Macadamia Nut flavored coffee and it was amazing. Decent line so be prepared. They grind that coffee fresh and this spot has such a well rounded flavor to their roast.
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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdThey won best coffee roaster of the year for the entire US. Warm, inviting place. Friday mornings there are public "cuppings" (tastings) where you can learn about roasting and brewing coffee. I tried the Trophy Wife which is a Macadamia Nut flavored coffee and it was amazing. Decent line so be prepared. They grind that coffee fresh and this spot has such a well rounded flavor to their roast.
The Promiscuous Fork
6984 La Jolla BlvdCafé Vahik
6780 La Jolla BlvdCheese Shop
2165 Avenida De La Playa“Oscars is a small hole in the wall taco stand closest to the condo but there is another Oscars in Pacific Beach (3 miles south). The breakfast plates ($5.50) are delicious -- smoked fish is my favorite and good enough for 2 people. Their specialty is fish tacos ($1.99), shrimp tacos ($2.99). Shrimp ceviche ($4.90) is a local favorite. There is often a line to order and a bit of a wait for your food to be ready. Only a few outdoor tables to sit at. So consider take out". There is NO big Oscars sign from the street and you might miss it as you drive along Turqoiuse St. However, you will see people eating out in the small outdoor tables and that's Oscars.
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St“Oscars is a small hole in the wall taco stand closest to the condo but there is another Oscars in Pacific Beach (3 miles south). The breakfast plates ($5.50) are delicious -- smoked fish is my favorite and good enough for 2 people. Their specialty is fish tacos ($1.99), shrimp tacos ($2.99). Shrimp ceviche ($4.90) is a local favorite. There is often a line to order and a bit of a wait for your food to be ready. Only a few outdoor tables to sit at. So consider take out". There is NO big Oscars sign from the street and you might miss it as you drive along Turqoiuse St. However, you will see people eating out in the small outdoor tables and that's Oscars.
“Iconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line or try to get there before 5:00 p.m. as it can fill up quickly.”
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Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave“Iconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line or try to get there before 5:00 p.m. as it can fill up quickly.”
“One of the best hamburgers can be found at this local bar. Can be a wait for a table. Menu has two items (hamburger 1/3 or 1/2 lb with or without cheese and French fries) Lunch special includes burger and choice of a beer or soda. Cash only. 21 & older. Offers takeout. They do one thing and do it very well, or medium well. Most San Diego craft beers are on tap here and available by the pitcher.”
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Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham St“One of the best hamburgers can be found at this local bar. Can be a wait for a table. Menu has two items (hamburger 1/3 or 1/2 lb with or without cheese and French fries) Lunch special includes burger and choice of a beer or soda. Cash only. 21 & older. Offers takeout. They do one thing and do it very well, or medium well. Most San Diego craft beers are on tap here and available by the pitcher.”
Renowned chef Trey Foshee’s seafood-centric cuisine served in an elegant setting with three-stories of ocean views. Open for lunch and dinner. Zagat rated San Diego’s Best Californian Restaurant. A little expensive but good food and nice ocean view.
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StRenowned chef Trey Foshee’s seafood-centric cuisine served in an elegant setting with three-stories of ocean views. Open for lunch and dinner. Zagat rated San Diego’s Best Californian Restaurant. A little expensive but good food and nice ocean view.
Kono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. If it's a nice day, be sure to scuttle around the opposite side of the boardwalk to the hidden deck area to overlook the ocean while you eat. Bring cash, because they don't take cards.
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Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveKono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. If it's a nice day, be sure to scuttle around the opposite side of the boardwalk to the hidden deck area to overlook the ocean while you eat. Bring cash, because they don't take cards.
They have the best French toasts and crab cakes! It gets pretty crowded on the weekend, but it is definitely worth the wait. Located within “The Village” in downtown La Jolla. Enjoy people watching in the outdoor covered patio surrounded by white picket fence or inside the newly renovated vintage coastal cottage. Open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Open for dinner between May and September.
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The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveThey have the best French toasts and crab cakes! It gets pretty crowded on the weekend, but it is definitely worth the wait. Located within “The Village” in downtown La Jolla. Enjoy people watching in the outdoor covered patio surrounded by white picket fence or inside the newly renovated vintage coastal cottage. Open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Open for dinner between May and September.
Best Italian food in Pacific Beach! Great affordable wine selection hand picked from Italy by the Italian chef. One entree being about $20. Very authentic and romantic. Mon- Wed free corkage fee! Reservations for weekend advised.
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Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass StBest Italian food in Pacific Beach! Great affordable wine selection hand picked from Italy by the Italian chef. One entree being about $20. Very authentic and romantic. Mon- Wed free corkage fee! Reservations for weekend advised.
Amazing brunch/lunch. Excellent food with healthy options. Fusion of Asian/Latin flavors. Truly unique.
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Isabel's Cantina
966 Felspar StAmazing brunch/lunch. Excellent food with healthy options. Fusion of Asian/Latin flavors. Truly unique.
Best fresh fish in La Jolla. Wide selection of locally caught and imported fresh fish, delicious white clam chowder in a bread bowl. Fish tacos, fish sandwiches, salads, anything fish, they've got it!
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El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StBest fresh fish in La Jolla. Wide selection of locally caught and imported fresh fish, delicious white clam chowder in a bread bowl. Fish tacos, fish sandwiches, salads, anything fish, they've got it!
Good selection of bagels, muffins, and freshly squeezed OJ. Within walking distance from the cottage! decent place to get coffee and a toasted egg bagel w/ cheese.
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Busy Bee's Bagel Bakery
6861 La Jolla BlvdGood selection of bagels, muffins, and freshly squeezed OJ. Within walking distance from the cottage! decent place to get coffee and a toasted egg bagel w/ cheese.
Great cakes, cupcakes, pies, gluten free, sugar free items. Irish origin. Lunch too.
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Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
7660 Fay AveGreat cakes, cupcakes, pies, gluten free, sugar free items. Irish origin. Lunch too.
Shopping
La Jolla Village
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite movie theater. There is an amazing restaurant where you can get dinner and drinks before your showing. You can choose your reclining seats when you buy your ticket and staff is on hand to cater to your every need during the movie.
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THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveMy favorite movie theater. There is an amazing restaurant where you can get dinner and drinks before your showing. You can choose your reclining seats when you buy your ticket and staff is on hand to cater to your every need during the movie.
See more than 5,000 fish in 60+ habitats plus a museum featuring cutting edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Take in spectacular panoramic ocean views, get hands on with interactive activities, see a tank feeding, and dive deeper into the world under, in, and above the oceans. Adult -$18.50. Senior (60+) -$15.50.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Address: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Parking: three-hour courtesy parking is available in the Birch Aquarium lot
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySee more than 5,000 fish in 60+ habitats plus a museum featuring cutting edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Take in spectacular panoramic ocean views, get hands on with interactive activities, see a tank feeding, and dive deeper into the world under, in, and above the oceans. Adult -$18.50. Senior (60+) -$15.50.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Address: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Parking: three-hour courtesy parking is available in the Birch Aquarium lot