Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Great tasting room for San Diego brewery and adjacent to Underbelly ramen shop.
106 locals recommend
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StGreat tasting room for San Diego brewery and adjacent to Underbelly ramen shop.
Awesome selection of beers in a production facility. Dog and kid friendly too!
108 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveAwesome selection of beers in a production facility. Dog and kid friendly too!
Consistently one of America's Top 100 beer bars (Draft Magazine rankings) and great housemade food.
94 locals recommend
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdConsistently one of America's Top 100 beer bars (Draft Magazine rankings) and great housemade food.
#1 cocktail spot in US in 2014 per Imbibe magazine. Great cocktails, great design.
245 locals recommend
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St#1 cocktail spot in US in 2014 per Imbibe magazine. Great cocktails, great design.
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveWhiskey bar with lots of whiskey in a dark, comfy spot.
The best beer bar in San Diego - if you like beer you should go here.
170 locals recommend
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StThe best beer bar in San Diego - if you like beer you should go here.
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StGreat beer list.
The tasting room for the 2015 Best Very Small Brewery in the US. Excellent in-house brews from German styles to hop-heavy IPAs.
27 locals recommend
Rip Current Brewing North Park
4101 30th StThe tasting room for the 2015 Best Very Small Brewery in the US. Excellent in-house brews from German styles to hop-heavy IPAs.
Arts & Culture
Performance venue with lots of great acts - check the calendar for show listing.
125 locals recommend
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AvePerformance venue with lots of great acts - check the calendar for show listing.
Food Scene
Great food and awesome beer selection, open air all around and a kid's play area inside the restaurant.
77 locals recommend
Waypoint Public
3794 30th StGreat food and awesome beer selection, open air all around and a kid's play area inside the restaurant.
Sit down restaurant with great ambiance and food. Bluegrass brunch is a neighborhood favorite.
139 locals recommend
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StSit down restaurant with great ambiance and food. Bluegrass brunch is a neighborhood favorite.
Unique tacos that have attracted a healthy following since opening. Favorite pick for our guests.
150 locals recommend
City Tacos
3028 University AveUnique tacos that have attracted a healthy following since opening. Favorite pick for our guests.
All outdoor restaurant with a focus on meat-heavy sandwiches. Great, great place to go but be warned that long lines are common.
162 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueAll outdoor restaurant with a focus on meat-heavy sandwiches. Great, great place to go but be warned that long lines are common.
Amazing outdoor space with great ramen and stellar draft list
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StAmazing outdoor space with great ramen and stellar draft list
Old school Italian basics with super friendly staff. Delicious every time.
10 locals recommend
Paesano Italian Food
3647 30th StOld school Italian basics with super friendly staff. Delicious every time.
The best donuts in San Diego. Daily changing selection - try this place! Coffee from local roaster Zumbar also good.
53 locals recommend
Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveThe best donuts in San Diego. Daily changing selection - try this place! Coffee from local roaster Zumbar also good.
Great coffee from local roaster Dark Horse. Very small space but good to go.
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveGreat coffee from local roaster Dark Horse. Very small space but good to go.
Holsem Coffee
2911 University AveMuseum-like decor with good vibe and good coffee.
Italian style cafe with great espresso drinks, vibe, and outdoor seating with shade that is a great place to chill.
124 locals recommend
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StItalian style cafe with great espresso drinks, vibe, and outdoor seating with shade that is a great place to chill.
For those with kiddos, this outdoor burgers and beers spot can’t be beat. You get to chill outside under the stars while the little ones chase around in the play area.
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StFor those with kiddos, this outdoor burgers and beers spot can’t be beat. You get to chill outside under the stars while the little ones chase around in the play area.
A lovely little date place in north North Park. Great ambiance, great food.
50 locals recommend
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th StA lovely little date place in north North Park. Great ambiance, great food.
Best bet for great coffee shop food along with coffee from Bird Rock roasters.
30 locals recommend
Subterranean Coffee Boutique North Park
3764 30th StBest bet for great coffee shop food along with coffee from Bird Rock roasters.
Influx Cafe
1948 BroadwayIndoor and outdoor seating, very good muffins and cookies.
A great spot for working – lots of small tables with tons of plugs for computers. Serving awesome Bird Rock coffee and plenty of great craft beer.
24 locals recommend
Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th StA great spot for working – lots of small tables with tons of plugs for computers. Serving awesome Bird Rock coffee and plenty of great craft beer.
A local roaster with beans from all over the world. Super chill vibe and great pour-over coffee bar. Great for coffee and quiet conversation.
47 locals recommend
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon BlvdA local roaster with beans from all over the world. Super chill vibe and great pour-over coffee bar. Great for coffee and quiet conversation.
Shopping
Geographie
2879 University AveShop with lots of cute and functional goods. Great couple runs the shop.
A comparatively compact Target store that has household goods, toiletries, groceries and adult clothing for sale.
217 locals recommend
Target
3030 Grape StreetA comparatively compact Target store that has household goods, toiletries, groceries and adult clothing for sale.
Your typical outdoor SoCal mall anchored by Target, Macy's and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
135 locals recommend
Westfield Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio NYour typical outdoor SoCal mall anchored by Target, Macy's and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
An outdoor SoCal mall offering upscale retailers. Anchored by Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdAn outdoor SoCal mall offering upscale retailers. Anchored by Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.
North County outlet mall - offers regular retailers with items at a discount.
400 locals recommend
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteNorth County outlet mall - offers regular retailers with items at a discount.
Outlet mall right before the U.S. - Mexico border. Offers regular retailers at a discount.
138 locals recommend
Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La PlazaOutlet mall right before the U.S. - Mexico border. Offers regular retailers at a discount.
Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaAn outdoor mall in the Gaslamp district of downtown.
Pigment
3801 30th StGreat for gifts, home goods and just general browsing.
Sightseeing
The San Diego Zoo is one of the biggest attractions in San Diego. Well worth spending a day.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe San Diego Zoo is one of the biggest attractions in San Diego. Well worth spending a day.
The highest point in the City of San Diego and a very popular hike, about 45 minutes each way. Approx. 15 miles away from cottage.
314 locals recommend
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainThe highest point in the City of San Diego and a very popular hike, about 45 minutes each way. Approx. 15 miles away from cottage.
The biggest (and best) farmer's market in San Diego. Four blocks packed with organic produce, meats, and cheese as well as clothing and other gift items. Enjoy the music and views as you buy a picnic.
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StThe biggest (and best) farmer's market in San Diego. Four blocks packed with organic produce, meats, and cheese as well as clothing and other gift items. Enjoy the music and views as you buy a picnic.
THE park of San Diego. With beautiful Spanish-Renaissance architecture, museums, gardens and more, there is plenty to explore here.
3289 locals recommend
Balboa Park
THE park of San Diego. With beautiful Spanish-Renaissance architecture, museums, gardens and more, there is plenty to explore here.
Great hiking in a huge open space park. Includes Cowles Mountain, highest point in city limits and a number of other peaks to enjoy.
194 locals recommend
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailGreat hiking in a huge open space park. Includes Cowles Mountain, highest point in city limits and a number of other peaks to enjoy.
A beautiful state park on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Stroll along the beach, take a guided nature tour, or just enjoy the views from the top.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA beautiful state park on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Stroll along the beach, take a guided nature tour, or just enjoy the views from the top.
World famous aquatic park that is great for visitors of all ages.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.World famous aquatic park that is great for visitors of all ages.
Old Town is a classic place to visit for locals and guests alike. Enjoy a variety of great Mexican food and lots of shops to explore. Also a number of old-time museums to visit.
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StOld Town is a classic place to visit for locals and guests alike. Enjoy a variety of great Mexican food and lots of shops to explore. Also a number of old-time museums to visit.
Everything Else
A small brewery in a quiet spot in North Park. Good vibe, good beers.
129 locals recommend
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StA small brewery in a quiet spot in North Park. Good vibe, good beers.
Essentials
Your basic large chain U.S. supermarket. Has most anything you could need for cooking and some basic household / toiletry supplies.
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams AveYour basic large chain U.S. supermarket. Has most anything you could need for cooking and some basic household / toiletry supplies.
Our favorite grocery store in the area. Has a large selection of produce (organic and not) at great prices as well as a seafood and meat counter plus bulk bins galore. Perfect for those who cook.
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrOur favorite grocery store in the area. Has a large selection of produce (organic and not) at great prices as well as a seafood and meat counter plus bulk bins galore. Perfect for those who cook.
From 3 PM – 7 PM on Thursday afternoons you can pick up pretty much any local, fresh produce you’re looking for. Also has a variety of prepared foods for purchase.
19 locals recommend
North Park Thursday Market
3000 North Park WayFrom 3 PM – 7 PM on Thursday afternoons you can pick up pretty much any local, fresh produce you’re looking for. Also has a variety of prepared foods for purchase.
The best spot around for a huge selection of beers to purchase from near and far. Great cheese and salami shop in the back. Also has beers on tap if you want to sample before purchasing.
29 locals recommend
Bottlecraft North Park
3007 University AveThe best spot around for a huge selection of beers to purchase from near and far. Great cheese and salami shop in the back. Also has beers on tap if you want to sample before purchasing.
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveGrocery chain focused on local and organic ingredients.
Grocery chain with a cult-like following in the U.S. Offers prepared food, fresh ingredients and alcoholic beverages.
751 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGrocery chain with a cult-like following in the U.S. Offers prepared food, fresh ingredients and alcoholic beverages.