Food Scene
What looks like a taco stand in the front, which are incredibly delicious, is a storefront to a very hip speakeasy in the back with fabulous cocktails, crowds and atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Tacos Libertad
1023 University AveWhat looks like a taco stand in the front, which are incredibly delicious, is a storefront to a very hip speakeasy in the back with fabulous cocktails, crowds and atmosphere.
Fresh sushi, authentic, twenty steps from the apartment, awesome saki selections. tasteful decor. Make reservations or you'll be looking at a very long wait. Open for lunch.
55 locals recommend
Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth AveFresh sushi, authentic, twenty steps from the apartment, awesome saki selections. tasteful decor. Make reservations or you'll be looking at a very long wait. Open for lunch.
The "Cheers" of Banker's Hill. Good food, nice bartenders, friendly neighbors, large draft selection. Good place to hang out on a Sunday, have brunch, talk with people and have a bloody mary.
9 locals recommend
The Corner Drafthouse
495 Laurel StThe "Cheers" of Banker's Hill. Good food, nice bartenders, friendly neighbors, large draft selection. Good place to hang out on a Sunday, have brunch, talk with people and have a bloody mary.
Exquisite upscale French Bistro sans the snobbery. Nice location, walking distance. Good Food. Elegant, tasteful, nice staff, reminisce of a bistro in Paris, outdoor seating. Not overpriced.
14 locals recommend
Parc Bistro-Brasserie
2760 Fifth AveExquisite upscale French Bistro sans the snobbery. Nice location, walking distance. Good Food. Elegant, tasteful, nice staff, reminisce of a bistro in Paris, outdoor seating. Not overpriced.
Wonderfully located in Little Italy this fresh seafood place will not disappoint. Afterwards, walking up India street and have a scoop of gelato, or sit in one of the sidewalk cafes and enjoy a cappuccino
207 locals recommend
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StWonderfully located in Little Italy this fresh seafood place will not disappoint. Afterwards, walking up India street and have a scoop of gelato, or sit in one of the sidewalk cafes and enjoy a cappuccino
Delicious, authentic Ramen. Owned by the same family that runs Azuki Sushi. Great for a quick bite.
16 locals recommend
HACHI RAMEN
2505 Fifth AveDelicious, authentic Ramen. Owned by the same family that runs Azuki Sushi. Great for a quick bite.
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveNice Bakery, Good Sandwiches, salads.
Parks & Nature
The epicenter of San Diego with numerous cafes/restaurants, museums, theatre, scenery, history, walking trails. ON Thursday nights food trucks line the prado providing a bevy of culinary selections and people watching.
6 locals recommend
El Prado
El PradoThe epicenter of San Diego with numerous cafes/restaurants, museums, theatre, scenery, history, walking trails. ON Thursday nights food trucks line the prado providing a bevy of culinary selections and people watching.
Museums, Theatre, Walking trails, Nature, scenery, Cafes, street vendors, artist village, old globe theatre, architecture, history, picnics, zoo.
3289 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Museums, Theatre, Walking trails, Nature, scenery, Cafes, street vendors, artist village, old globe theatre, architecture, history, picnics, zoo.
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous San Diego Zoo.
Take the ferry across San Diego Harbor, walk around the village of Coronado, take in it's relaxed scene and wonderful restaurants. Rent a bike a ride around the island. Home to the famous Navy Seals.
486 locals recommend
Coronado Island
Take the ferry across San Diego Harbor, walk around the village of Coronado, take in it's relaxed scene and wonderful restaurants. Rent a bike a ride around the island. Home to the famous Navy Seals.
Numerous Cafes, Gelatarias, and lots of people watching. Stroll the avenue and stop in at cafes or gelato shops. Great walking.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Numerous Cafes, Gelatarias, and lots of people watching. Stroll the avenue and stop in at cafes or gelato shops. Great walking.
Everything Else
Local scene is on Park Blvd and Adams Avenue. Trendy places to visit. Where middle aged and younger crowds merge.
Continue east on Adams avenue to find many local pubs and hang out places.
46 locals recommend
University Heights
Local scene is on Park Blvd and Adams Avenue. Trendy places to visit. Where middle aged and younger crowds merge.
Continue east on Adams avenue to find many local pubs and hang out places.
Good Local Scene on University Avenue and 30th. Younger crowd with a variety of restaurants and things to do.
439 locals recommend
North Park
Good Local Scene on University Avenue and 30th. Younger crowd with a variety of restaurants and things to do.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrFresh Organic Produce without Whole Foods prices.
Trader Joe's has a wonderful selection of everything you can imagine without the high priced ticket.
751 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveTrader Joe's has a wonderful selection of everything you can imagine without the high priced ticket.
Wonderful to pick up a few items for a picnic, as they have many choices, or to grab a salad to take with you. They also have a good selection of beers / wine and spirits.
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveWonderful to pick up a few items for a picnic, as they have many choices, or to grab a salad to take with you. They also have a good selection of beers / wine and spirits.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gay and metrosexual epicenter of San Diego. Bars, nightlife, clubs, restaurants, scenery.
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StThe Gay and metrosexual epicenter of San Diego. Bars, nightlife, clubs, restaurants, scenery.