Breweries
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StAnother one of the fantastic breweries in the neighborhood!
JuneShine
3052 El Cajon BlvdA favorite of our family- great beer and beautiful atmosphere.
Viewpoint Brewing Company
2201 San Dieguito DrBeautiful view, great beer!
Abnormal Beer Co
16990 Via TazonFood scene
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveGreat for Pizza, beer, and fancy apps
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StGreat spot a 10 minute walk away
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StGreat Italian coffe and sandwich spot!
Local coffee spot, their chocolate almond croissant is a piece of heaven!
69 locals recommend
James Coffee Co.
2355 India StLocal coffee spot, their chocolate almond croissant is a piece of heaven!
Empanada Kitchen
819 C StDelish food!
The Friendly Tavern
2632 University AveAmazing pizza and burgers
Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WayWe love pizza and this place has some amazing pies!
KINDRED
1503 30th StGood hipster vegan grub ad great cocktails
Little Italy Food Hall
550 W Date StGreat food hall with outdoor seating is a huge courtyard
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdThe food hall at Liberty station.
Ocean 97 Seafood
3030 Grape StreetBest non fussy civiche- AMAZING!
Lovely spot in the park, your can also grab drinks and let the kids roam the sculpture garden out back.
80 locals recommend
Panama 66
1450 El PradoLovely spot in the park, your can also grab drinks and let the kids roam the sculpture garden out back.
Great coffe and doughnuts! Additionally, Adam and I are both New Yorkers and we both agree their bagels are good too!
53 locals recommend
Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveGreat coffe and doughnuts! Additionally, Adam and I are both New Yorkers and we both agree their bagels are good too!
Donna Jean
2949 Fifth AveGreat little vegan spot!
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdUnderbelly North Park
3000 Upas StRamen spot a short walk away.
Solomon Bagels & Donuts
4152 30th StAs former New Yorkers, we think their bagels are top notch!
Panchita's Kitchen & Bakery
3803 32nd StCivico by The Park
2550 Fifth AveMr. Moto Pizza House
3773 30th StGood New York style pizza
El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdGreat takeout burrito spot
Great spot that is a medium walk away from the cottage for coffee.
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveGreat spot that is a medium walk away from the cottage for coffee.
Very good food but runs really spicy. Even if you like a lot of spice, go one level down. Walking distance to the cottage. More of a takeout spot.
11 locals recommend
Soi 30th
3442 30th StVery good food but runs really spicy. Even if you like a lot of spice, go one level down. Walking distance to the cottage. More of a takeout spot.
KINDRED
1503 30th StGreat vegan food and drinks!
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th StCute and delicious natural wine bar and restaurant.
Sightseeing
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdLovely walk along the water and the view of this historic ship is beautiful! Enjoy the park while you are there!
91 locals recommend
Star of India
1492 N Harbor DrLovely walk along the water and the view of this historic ship is beautiful! Enjoy the park while you are there!
Torrey Pines State Beach
Beautiful Views
La Jolla
Beautiful bneighborhood and the beach is lovely!
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrA family favorite!
The counterpart to the Zoo about a 45 minute drive north.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe counterpart to the Zoo about a 45 minute drive north.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayAnother family favorite!
Balboa Park
Coffee
Great little coffee shop with really tasty bakery goods- very short walk from the cottage.
123 locals recommend
Influx Cafe
1948 BroadwayGreat little coffee shop with really tasty bakery goods- very short walk from the cottage.
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveCommunal Coffee
2335 University AveHolsem Coffee
2911 University AveCafé Madeleine North Park
2850 El Cajon BlvdSeven Seas Roasting Company
1947 Fern StCaffè Calabria
3933 30th StPlaygrounds
Some neighborhood playgrounds where families may enjoy getting some energy out!
Montclair Neighborhood Park
Quince StreetMorley Field Playground
2229 Morley Field DrBird Park
Pershing DriveA smaller playground better for very young kids.
28th Street Playground
1612 28th StPepper Grove
Balboa Park Playground
3201 Sixth AveTrolley Barn Park
1943 Adams Ave