Food Scene
Fine restaurant, food and service. Nice atmosphere despite being in a shopping center, may sit outdoors if comfortable. Best place for wine as well. Also offers a full bar and a side game and tv sports room.
10 locals recommend
Mediterraneo
1347 Tavern RdFine restaurant, food and service. Nice atmosphere despite being in a shopping center, may sit outdoors if comfortable. Best place for wine as well. Also offers a full bar and a side game and tv sports room.
Hearty, homey, American food (looks like Montana log-cabin.) Excellent for breakfast, lunch and early dining. Ask for the back patio in fair weather.
24 locals recommend
Janet's Montana Cafe
2506 Alpine BlvdHearty, homey, American food (looks like Montana log-cabin.) Excellent for breakfast, lunch and early dining. Ask for the back patio in fair weather.
Personally, I recommend trying the closer, better, family-owned and operated The Well Cafe instead. Mentioning this chain for the brand addicts. A Subway and McDonald's are neighboring options in the Albertson's shopping center.
Starbucks
2963 Alpine BlvdPersonally, I recommend trying the closer, better, family-owned and operated The Well Cafe instead. Mentioning this chain for the brand addicts. A Subway and McDonald's are neighboring options in the Albertson's shopping center.
Casual, American food and good beer taps, next to Janet's Montana Cafe. There is patio table dining in the rear.
9 locals recommend
Alpine Tavern and Grill
2502 Alpine BlvdCasual, American food and good beer taps, next to Janet's Montana Cafe. There is patio table dining in the rear.
Family operated, friendly, good coffee, blended drinks and tasty panninis and baked goods. Pleasant patio on the side.
The Well Cafe
1945 Alpine BoulevardFamily operated, friendly, good coffee, blended drinks and tasty panninis and baked goods. Pleasant patio on the side.
Mike Hess Brewing pub and restaurant. Provides their own craft beer brewed in San Diego. This is an indoor/outdoor location next to Ace Hardware in The Baron's Market shopping center.
Mike Hess Brewing Alpine
Mike Hess Brewing pub and restaurant. Provides their own craft beer brewed in San Diego. This is an indoor/outdoor location next to Ace Hardware in The Baron's Market shopping center.
Everything Else
Opened in May, 2021, but already offering some of the world's best beers. The founder and original father and son brewers at Alpine Beer Company now own and operate their true family craft brewery and tasting room, without outside ownership. New beer names, but soon to be classic. IPA heaven, with other fine brews too: lager, blonde, red to stout. Outdoor tables are in the back. May bring food from elsewhere, such as Tapatio's.
Mcilhenney Brewing
2363 Alpine BoulevardOpened in May, 2021, but already offering some of the world's best beers. The founder and original father and son brewers at Alpine Beer Company now own and operate their true family craft brewery and tasting room, without outside ownership. New beer names, but soon to be classic. IPA heaven, with other fine brews too: lager, blonde, red to stout. Outdoor tables are in the back. May bring food from elsewhere, such as Tapatio's.
About 11 miles east of Alpine, this is a conservation home for animals that are saved from bad private zoos and treatment. Support their operation by visiting and donating. Appointment only.
12 locals recommend
Lions, Tigers & Bears
24402 Martin WayAbout 11 miles east of Alpine, this is a conservation home for animals that are saved from bad private zoos and treatment. Support their operation by visiting and donating. Appointment only.
Sightseeing
A beautiful, large open space natural area with trees, boulders, owls, hawks..., with winding walking trails. Great area for mornings strolls or to view sunsets.
Wright's Field
1951 Tavern RdA beautiful, large open space natural area with trees, boulders, owls, hawks..., with winding walking trails. Great area for mornings strolls or to view sunsets.
Hiking in the pines (some burned) with vistas, includes the Pacific Crest Trail and a 6,300 ft. peak towering over the desert below.
34 locals recommend
Mount Laguna
Hiking in the pines (some burned) with vistas, includes the Pacific Crest Trail and a 6,300 ft. peak towering over the desert below.
Hiking in the pines (many burned) to a 6,500 foot peak towering over a view to the Pacific.
8 locals recommend
Cuyamaca Peak
Hiking in the pines (many burned) to a 6,500 foot peak towering over a view to the Pacific.
Learn about falcons and see them fly in action, for photographers and curious.
7 locals recommend
Sky Falconry
593 Anderson Truck TrailLearn about falcons and see them fly in action, for photographers and curious.
Shopping
Rite Aid
1665 Alpine BlvdClosest of the three pharmacies in Alpine (which also has CVS and Sav-On.)
Ace Hardware
1347 Tavern RdAll sorts of hardware, should you need.
CVS
1385 Tavern Rdif desired
Viejas Outlet Center
5003 Willows Rd(If you want a super market.)
I recommend you try the smaller but good and closer alternative first - -Barons Market at 1347 Tavern Road.
8 locals recommend
Albertsons
2955 Alpine Blvd(If you want a super market.)
I recommend you try the smaller but good and closer alternative first - -Barons Market at 1347 Tavern Road.
I recommend this excellent local grocery-store chain, and closest to The Shire.
9 locals recommend
Barons Market Alpine
1347 Tavern RdI recommend this excellent local grocery-store chain, and closest to The Shire.