Food Scene
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdVery famous for their bbq ribs and chicken.
Small-scale bakery with really good pastries, desserts, and breakfast.
6 locals recommend
Edelweiss Bakery
11639 Duenda RdSmall-scale bakery with really good pastries, desserts, and breakfast.
Rodrigo's Taco Shop
Carmel Mountain RoadBest ultra-local carne asada in town.
Vietnamese soup house, affordable, great atmosphere and courteous hosts.
7 locals recommend
Pho Ca Dao & Grill
11808 Rancho Bernardo RdVietnamese soup house, affordable, great atmosphere and courteous hosts.
The Incredible Cafe
11828 Rancho Bernardo RdGood breakfast/brunch/lunch location, close to home.
Entertainment & Activities
Sea World Drive
Sea World DriveSan Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAnnual County Fair dates range from mid-June to mid-July. Amusement park rides, local animal shows/contests, carnival atmosphere and food.
22 locals recommend
San Diego County Fair
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdAnnual County Fair dates range from mid-June to mid-July. Amusement park rides, local animal shows/contests, carnival atmosphere and food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Instant Replay
11681 Duenda RdLocal dive bar, within walking distance from home. CASH ONLY, but cheap drink prices.
Arts & Culture
Museums, playgrounds, sightseeing, shopping. Great place to spend a day walking around, visiting the free museums and the pay museums.
3289 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Museums, playgrounds, sightseeing, shopping. Great place to spend a day walking around, visiting the free museums and the pay museums.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, scenic views of San Diego county, best at sunrise or sunset.
24 locals recommend
Mount Woodson Trailhead
14644 Mount Woodson TrailBeautiful, scenic views of San Diego county, best at sunrise or sunset.
Come see the seals on the beach and stay to explore La Jolla cuisine.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdCome see the seals on the beach and stay to explore La Jolla cuisine.
Beautiful hiking trails above the Pacific Ocean coastline.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful hiking trails above the Pacific Ocean coastline.
Potato Chip Rock
Shopping
Large mall with department stores and little, boutique malls. Closest, but pricey, bowling alley to home.
25 locals recommend
North County Fair station
Large mall with department stores and little, boutique malls. Closest, but pricey, bowling alley to home.
Essentials
CVS
11655 Duenda RdPharmacy and convenience store, within walking distance from home.