Essentials
There's a deli inside that offers great made-to-order sandwiches. There's also a do-it-yourself salad and soup bar, freshly-made sushi, and gourmet ready-to-eat meals at the deli.
32 locals recommend
Windmill Farms
6386 Del Cerro BlvdThere's a deli inside that offers great made-to-order sandwiches. There's also a do-it-yourself salad and soup bar, freshly-made sushi, and gourmet ready-to-eat meals at the deli.
Food Scene
This is kind of a neighborhood hangout and can get packed at various times of year. Craft beers, good wine and spirits selection, and people rave about the fish tacos.
14 locals recommend
KnB Bistro - Del Cerro
6380 Del Cerro BlvdThis is kind of a neighborhood hangout and can get packed at various times of year. Craft beers, good wine and spirits selection, and people rave about the fish tacos.
Chili's Grill & Bar
10184 Scripps Highlands DrYour basic Chili's! You know the drill.
Starbucks
5416 Lake Murray BlvdThey have a drive-through at this location.
Great place to hang out with your laptop, sip a huge latte on vintage furniture - - like you're in someone's...living room. They sometimes have board games or decks of cards behind the counter.
44 locals recommend
The Living Room
5900 El Cajon BlvdGreat place to hang out with your laptop, sip a huge latte on vintage furniture - - like you're in someone's...living room. They sometimes have board games or decks of cards behind the counter.
A staple for the locals in this neighborhood. Been around for decades. Margaritas, enchiladas, tostadas. . .
6 locals recommend
TIO LEO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
6333 Mission Gorge RdA staple for the locals in this neighborhood. Been around for decades. Margaritas, enchiladas, tostadas. . .
This Mexican place has gotten rave reviews from our guests—and it’s only a five-house walk away! If you’re in town on a Tuesday, their Taco Tuesday is a must.
El Toro Del Cerro
6358 Del Cerro BlvdThis Mexican place has gotten rave reviews from our guests—and it’s only a five-house walk away! If you’re in town on a Tuesday, their Taco Tuesday is a must.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
6302 Del Cerro BlvdWalk over for your morning bagel sandwich!
Everything Else
SDCCU Stadium
9449 Friars RdSightseeing
The first of the historic missions in California - - this place is fabulous! There are old ruins to view, services to drop in on, and a historic chapel to peek into.
61 locals recommend
Mission San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission RoadThe first of the historic missions in California - - this place is fabulous! There are old ruins to view, services to drop in on, and a historic chapel to peek into.
This is a great place to see wildlife during a morning or afternoon stroll or jog. Lots of locals who get their daily exercise here.
92 locals recommend
Lake Murray Rest Area
5650 Kiowa DrThis is a great place to see wildlife during a morning or afternoon stroll or jog. Lots of locals who get their daily exercise here.
Great popular hiking trail alongside oodles of locals - - great exercise and a 360-degree view of the city.
314 locals recommend
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat popular hiking trail alongside oodles of locals - - great exercise and a 360-degree view of the city.
Hiking trails and a modern visitors' center and museum that highlights the Native Americans who used to thrive in this area.
194 locals recommend
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailHiking trails and a modern visitors' center and museum that highlights the Native Americans who used to thrive in this area.