Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Mister A's is hands down the best place to sip on cocktails while watching the planes fly right next to you and land at the airport! Perfect for catching the sunset; a bit expensive for a full dinner.
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Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveMister A's is hands down the best place to sip on cocktails while watching the planes fly right next to you and land at the airport! Perfect for catching the sunset; a bit expensive for a full dinner.
Starlite has the best (and rumor has it that they were the first) Moscow Mules in town. Delicious! Also uses locally grown, organic produce for 90% of their yummy dishes. Very popular with SD locals!
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Starlite
3175 India StStarlite has the best (and rumor has it that they were the first) Moscow Mules in town. Delicious! Also uses locally grown, organic produce for 90% of their yummy dishes. Very popular with SD locals!
Voted best deli in San Diego! Giant portion sizes and everything is freshly baked with natural ingredients and no additives. Two locations in San Diego and we're lucky enough to have one so close!
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Rubicon Deli
3715 India StVoted best deli in San Diego! Giant portion sizes and everything is freshly baked with natural ingredients and no additives. Two locations in San Diego and we're lucky enough to have one so close!
Saffron Thai
3737 India StSan Diego's first authentic Thai restaurant.
Great Mexican food; the first Taquito was allegedly born here...
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El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
3695 India StGreat Mexican food; the first Taquito was allegedly born here...
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India StCoffee and gelato - another local favorite!
Seasonal Italian eats with a Californian spin plus craft cocktails & wine shop in rustic-chic digs.
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CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center DrSeasonal Italian eats with a Californian spin plus craft cocktails & wine shop in rustic-chic digs.
Boutique cupcakes to die for! Also a full menu with great food and ambience.
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Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrBoutique cupcakes to die for! Also a full menu with great food and ambience.
One of the best of the Cohn Restaurant Group, The Prado. Picturesque hacienda with a patio sets the scene for inspired Californian fare & happy-hour deals.
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The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoOne of the best of the Cohn Restaurant Group, The Prado. Picturesque hacienda with a patio sets the scene for inspired Californian fare & happy-hour deals.
We love this place so much that you might even bump into us there! Don't miss the Crispy Cauliflower and the Bo Beau Brussels Sprouts; mouth watering!
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100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueWe love this place so much that you might even bump into us there! Don't miss the Crispy Cauliflower and the Bo Beau Brussels Sprouts; mouth watering!
Our favorite lively Mexican place! Fun and festive vibe with an extensive menu of margaritas located in Hillcrest, our trendy and tolerant gayborhood of San Diego.
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Baja Betty's
1421 University AveOur favorite lively Mexican place! Fun and festive vibe with an extensive menu of margaritas located in Hillcrest, our trendy and tolerant gayborhood of San Diego.
Extraordinary Desserts is the number one destination in San Diego for globally-inspired gourmet desserts. The name says it all, and we're lucky to have two locations close by! Delicious!
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveExtraordinary Desserts is the number one destination in San Diego for globally-inspired gourmet desserts. The name says it all, and we're lucky to have two locations close by! Delicious!
Cafe/bakery offering artisanal French breads & pastries, plus sandwiches, salads & breakfast fare. Sit outside and enjoy the great people watching in Hillcrest.
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Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveCafe/bakery offering artisanal French breads & pastries, plus sandwiches, salads & breakfast fare. Sit outside and enjoy the great people watching in Hillcrest.
I could eat their Panang curry every single day for a year! Best Thai in San Diego, in my humble opinion!
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Lotus Thai Cuisine
3761 Sixth AveI could eat their Panang curry every single day for a year! Best Thai in San Diego, in my humble opinion!
Small and modest venue with a lunch buffet that can't be beat. Amazing choices of Indian food for under $10. Don't forget the garlic naan!
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Tandoori Hut
3890 Fifth AveSmall and modest venue with a lunch buffet that can't be beat. Amazing choices of Indian food for under $10. Don't forget the garlic naan!
One of us is vegetarian and they have four super yummy veggie rolls!
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Ebisu Sushi & Bar
3765 Sixth AveOne of us is vegetarian and they have four super yummy veggie rolls!
One of the best sushi places in San Diego. This place is everyone's favorite!
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Hane Sushi
2760 Fifth AveOne of the best sushi places in San Diego. This place is everyone's favorite!
Everything Else
Drug store. Any toiletries you may have forgotten can be purchased here.
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Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveDrug store. Any toiletries you may have forgotten can be purchased here.
CVS
3151 University AveAnother drug store in the neighborhood.
Ashtanga Yoga center in Hillcrest. Tons of classes from beginner to advanced. Please call us for more suggestions on Reiki, holistic health and massage specialists. We can help you get your SD zen on!
Namaste Pacific Yoga and Wellness Center
3919 Fourth AveAshtanga Yoga center in Hillcrest. Tons of classes from beginner to advanced. Please call us for more suggestions on Reiki, holistic health and massage specialists. We can help you get your SD zen on!
United States Postal Service
3911 Cleveland AveTo send gifts home from San Diego, of course!
Essentials
Just remodeled, shiny and new! Best big-box grocery store in the neighborhood.
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Vons
3610 Adams AveJust remodeled, shiny and new! Best big-box grocery store in the neighborhood.
Who doesn't love Trader Joe's? Our favorite specialty grocery store chain has products that can't be found anywhere else at pretty low prices. Especially wines!
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveWho doesn't love Trader Joe's? Our favorite specialty grocery store chain has products that can't be found anywhere else at pretty low prices. Especially wines!
Eat, drink and be merry at the Hillcrest Whole Foods! Organic food and all-natural products are the pillars of this eco-minded grocery chain. Pricey, but generally worth it.
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Whole Foods Market
711 University AveEat, drink and be merry at the Hillcrest Whole Foods! Organic food and all-natural products are the pillars of this eco-minded grocery chain. Pricey, but generally worth it.
Similar to Vons, a big-box grocery store with everything you can possibly need.
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Ralphs
101 G StSimilar to Vons, a big-box grocery store with everything you can possibly need.
Arts & Culture
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park.
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveOur local movie theatre.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local dive, The Aero Club has been named one of America’s top dive bars by Maxim. The Aero Club now boasts 800+ whiskies, the most of any bar in San Diego and competitive with any bar in America!
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Aero Club Bar
3365 India StOur local dive, The Aero Club has been named one of America’s top dive bars by Maxim. The Aero Club now boasts 800+ whiskies, the most of any bar in San Diego and competitive with any bar in America!
Sightseeing
Old Town San Diego is not to be missed! Spend your day walking around the historic park and have lunch at Cafe Coyote, Old Town Mexican Cafe, or just about any place in this neighborhood.
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Old Town
Old Town San Diego is not to be missed! Spend your day walking around the historic park and have lunch at Cafe Coyote, Old Town Mexican Cafe, or just about any place in this neighborhood.
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open-space areas, natural vegetation zones, gardens, and walking paths, it has museums, theaters, and the famous SD zoo.
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open-space areas, natural vegetation zones, gardens, and walking paths, it has museums, theaters, and the famous SD zoo.