Entertainment & Activities
Grantville Neighborhood Park
6190 Crawford StreetClosest community park to run around and play.
Sightseeing
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
West Spruce StreetHidden Gem in San Diego over canyon
Shopping
Need to mail something? The ladies at this store are very helpful and know their business well. Fun cards and gifts also.
PostalAnnex+
6549 Mission Gorge RdNeed to mail something? The ladies at this store are very helpful and know their business well. Fun cards and gifts also.
Fun place to walk through even if you don't have birds. It is a very unique store that has been around for a very long time.
Our Feathered Friends
4420 Rainier AveFun place to walk through even if you don't have birds. It is a very unique store that has been around for a very long time.
LLLReptile & Supply Mission Valley
6628 Mission Gorge RdGreat place to check out reptiles. Small shop but lots to see.
IKEA
2149 Fenton PkwyHuge store, has a restaurant and lots of shopping.
Has a gas station if you are a member. Food vending is outdoors, do not need to be a member but cash only. Cheap yummy food! Hours: Monday-Friday: 10-8:30 Sat: 9:30-6, Sun: 10-6
131 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2345 Fenton PkwyHas a gas station if you are a member. Food vending is outdoors, do not need to be a member but cash only. Cheap yummy food! Hours: Monday-Friday: 10-8:30 Sat: 9:30-6, Sun: 10-6
Souplantation
9158 Fletcher PkwyAll you can eat food, usually you can find a coupon online.
Fry's Electronics
9825 Stonecrest BlvdHas just about anything electronic you would need.
Upscale mall with all the shops and great restaurants like the Cheese Cake Factory and PF Changs
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdUpscale mall with all the shops and great restaurants like the Cheese Cake Factory and PF Changs
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveHas Thrifty Ice-Cream! Jenny's favorite is chocolate malted crunch.
CVS
6265 El Cajon BlvdHas a Redbox.
Costco with outside food counter, IKEA with restaurant. Other shops like ice-cream and IHOP.
Fenton Marketplace
2345 Friars RdCostco with outside food counter, IKEA with restaurant. Other shops like ice-cream and IHOP.
Food Scene
Family run, higher class (but not higher price) subs and cheesesteaks (619) 955-8600
Gaglione Bros Famous Steaks & Subs
3944 W Point Loma BlvdFamily run, higher class (but not higher price) subs and cheesesteaks (619) 955-8600
Jamba Friars Village
10406 Friars RdGreat smoothies. Next to Starbucks.
This is THE source for RARE meats. They carry grass fed beef, duck, elk, alligator, lamb and more. They also have a walk-in cooler with a big selection of BEER & WINE (619) 281-5766
9 locals recommend
Iowa Meat Farms
6041 Mission Gorge RdThis is THE source for RARE meats. They carry grass fed beef, duck, elk, alligator, lamb and more. They also have a walk-in cooler with a big selection of BEER & WINE (619) 281-5766
El Pollo Loco
5415 El Cajon BlvdWow, that's here too!
Jack in the Box
9380 Mira Mesa BlvdGood salads and dollar menu
Take-out Thai food. Tasty! A little more expensive for a take-out place but good food. (619) 521-4810
Ra-Ka-De-Ka
10450 Friars RoadTake-out Thai food. Tasty! A little more expensive for a take-out place but good food. (619) 521-4810
Wendy's
10536 Craftsman WayFrosty and fries are my favorite. -Jenny
World famous fish tacos! Fresh and healthy fast food. We eat here a lot.
48 locals recommend
Rubio's Coastal Grill
437 Hwy 101World famous fish tacos! Fresh and healthy fast food. We eat here a lot.
Chicago Bros Pizzeria
10423 San Diego Mission RdPersonal recommendation from a long-time friend, it is great pizza!
Great Mexican food, Special Burrito is the best! Even though this is a chain, they make great authentic food.
Sombrero Mexican Food
6178 Mission Gorge RdGreat Mexican food, Special Burrito is the best! Even though this is a chain, they make great authentic food.
Starbucks
1206 28th StThis one has a drive-thru
Great food and cheap prices! They have chicken dishes for the non-fishy people.
8 locals recommend
Chiba Japanese
10435 San Diego Mission RdGreat food and cheap prices! They have chicken dishes for the non-fishy people.
Everything Else
Local EMERGENCY ROOM / HOSPITAL Hope you never need it.
6 locals recommend
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
4647 Zion AveLocal EMERGENCY ROOM / HOSPITAL Hope you never need it.
A Brooklyn Pizzeria
If you don't like Chicago style ;)
Grab & Go Subs
2102 India StQuick sandwich shop (619) 282-4722
San Diego grown.
KFC
6745 Mira Mesa BlvdIt is here if you want it. . . Not our favorite.
Consignment/used baby and children's clothing, toys and books. Great place to shop for kids and teens!
Baby Go Round
6360 Riverdale StConsignment/used baby and children's clothing, toys and books. Great place to shop for kids and teens!
This is the oldest Mission in California and just down the street. It is a nice walk there and the grounds are beautiful. There is current excavation and an adobe building to walk around.
61 locals recommend
Mission San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission RoadThis is the oldest Mission in California and just down the street. It is a nice walk there and the grounds are beautiful. There is current excavation and an adobe building to walk around.
Arts & Culture
Football games, concerts, soccer games, fireworks and sometimes monster trucks!
17 locals recommend
Stadium Way
Stadium WayFootball games, concerts, soccer games, fireworks and sometimes monster trucks!
Essentials
Vons
3610 Adams AveClosest grocery store
Close enough to walk and has good produce and other grocery items in small quantities.
Farmers Outlet
10407 Friars RdClose enough to walk and has good produce and other grocery items in small quantities.