Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Farmer's Bottega Local gathering and eatery. 860 West Washington St. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 458-9929
Renowned deep-dish pizza in lively setting.
95 locals recommend
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th St
95 locals recommend
Renowned deep-dish pizza in lively setting.
Seasonal, locally grown, farm2table.
35 locals recommend
The Red Door
741 W Washington St
35 locals recommend
Seasonal, locally grown, farm2table.
Funky, local coffee shack.
22 locals recommend
Meshuggah Shack
4048 Goldfinch St
22 locals recommend
Funky, local coffee shack.
Just 'cuz. Plus it has free WiFi.
293 locals recommend
Starbucks
1206 28th St
293 locals recommend
Just 'cuz. Plus it has free WiFi.
Great Mexican takeout.
7 locals recommend
La Posta De Acapulco's 8
3980 Third Ave
7 locals recommend
Great Mexican takeout.
Newish and just a few blocks away in that charming block of "shoppes" I mentioned earlier. As long as you are there, drop off of pick up your dry cleaning at Mission Hills Fabric Care Center.
12 locals recommend
Kettle & Stone
1619 W Lewis St
12 locals recommend
Newish and just a few blocks away in that charming block of "shoppes" I mentioned earlier. As long as you are there, drop off of pick up your dry cleaning at Mission Hills Fabric Care Center.
Local neighborhood eatery and gathering spot.
42 locals recommend
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington St
42 locals recommend
Local neighborhood eatery and gathering spot.
Popular and lively new spot within blocks of The Little Garden.
33 locals recommend
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton Dr
33 locals recommend
Popular and lively new spot within blocks of The Little Garden.

Everything Else

You're on vacation. Treat yourself! 813 W Washington St (619) 269-9909
CHIROPRACTIQUE Mission Hills
813 West Washington Street
You're on vacation. Treat yourself! 813 W Washington St (619) 269-9909
A gym, if you have to.
44 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
3965 Fifth Ave
44 locals recommend
A gym, if you have to.
Because it's close by and in a charming, must-see, cluster of darling shoppes.
Mission Hills Fabric Care Center
1604 W Lewis St
Because it's close by and in a charming, must-see, cluster of darling shoppes.
Fill prescriptions, buy toiletries and some food items. As long as you're there, La Posta De Acapulco takeout is almost next door.
114 locals recommend
CVS
3151 University Ave
114 locals recommend
Fill prescriptions, buy toiletries and some food items. As long as you're there, La Posta De Acapulco takeout is almost next door.
Hair Salon, just in case... 3957 Goldfinch St. San Diego Ca 92103 619.794.2042
Salon Ink
3946 Fifth Avenue
Hair Salon, just in case... 3957 Goldfinch St. San Diego Ca 92103 619.794.2042
Lots of 5 star hair salons in the neighborhood.
Tops Salon
4040 Goldfinch St
Lots of 5 star hair salons in the neighborhood.
Another 5 Star Hair salon and a short few blocks walking distance.
Studio B
4085 Stephens St
Another 5 Star Hair salon and a short few blocks walking distance.
If you drove here and have car troubles, this garage is good, open 7 days and is close by.
Mission Hills Automotive
308 W Washington St
If you drove here and have car troubles, this garage is good, open 7 days and is close by.
Best prices on gasoline (petrol) without going too far. If you are going to Old Town anyway, you're almost there.
Valero
1083 Morena Blvd
Best prices on gasoline (petrol) without going too far. If you are going to Old Town anyway, you're almost there.
Because it's close. It's also more expensive. While you're there, do you need anything from CVS across the street, or Mexican takeout from La Posta de Acapulco?
10 locals recommend
Shell
4794 Voltaire St
10 locals recommend
Because it's close. It's also more expensive. While you're there, do you need anything from CVS across the street, or Mexican takeout from La Posta de Acapulco?
Even if Wells Fargo is not your bank, they have an atm. There is a U.S. Bank next door at 610 W Washington St San Diego, CA 92103.
8 locals recommend
Wells Fargo ATM
4994 Newport Ave
8 locals recommend
Even if Wells Fargo is not your bank, they have an atm. There is a U.S. Bank next door at 610 W Washington St San Diego, CA 92103.
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. Located at 849 West Harbor Drive.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. Located at 849 West Harbor Drive.
"“Open and Affirming”" congregation which means we welcome everyone seeking a spiritual home with a special outreach to LGBT persons." A few short blocks away.
Mission Hills United Church of Christ
4070 Jackdaw Street
"“Open and Affirming”" congregation which means we welcome everyone seeking a spiritual home with a special outreach to LGBT persons." A few short blocks away.
A popular and nearby Catholic church. You can walk there and not worry about parking.
St Vincent Catholic Church
4080 Hawk St
A popular and nearby Catholic church. You can walk there and not worry about parking.
"“open hearts, open minds, open doors. MHUMC welcomes all of God’s people fully into our community of faith.""
Dignity/San Diego
4044 Lark St
"“open hearts, open minds, open doors. MHUMC welcomes all of God’s people fully into our community of faith.""
If it's serious, call 911. If not, urgent care can be a good option.
15 locals recommend
Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown
300 Fir St
15 locals recommend
If it's serious, call 911. If not, urgent care can be a good option.
Please dial 911 if you have an emergency. If 911 isn't necessary, but you need medical help from a hospital ER, this is the nearest one.
26 locals recommend
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
4077 Fifth Ave
26 locals recommend
Please dial 911 if you have an emergency. If 911 isn't necessary, but you need medical help from a hospital ER, this is the nearest one.
Please dial 911 if you have an emergency. If 911 isn't necessary, but you need medical help from a hospital ER, this is the nearest one after Scripps Mercy.
Ucsd hospital
200 W Arbor Dr
Please dial 911 if you have an emergency. If 911 isn't necessary, but you need medical help from a hospital ER, this is the nearest one after Scripps Mercy.

Essentials

Nearest major grocery store.
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams Ave
323 locals recommend
Nearest major grocery store.
More options.
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
240 locals recommend
More options.
Affordable and unique foods.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
752 locals recommend
Affordable and unique foods.
Fine selection of cheeses and other goodies.
18 locals recommend
Venissimo Cheese - Mission Hills
754 W Washington St
18 locals recommend
Fine selection of cheeses and other goodies.
Our new neighborhood addition features organic and natural and gourmet foods, including bakery and deli.
42 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington St
42 locals recommend
Our new neighborhood addition features organic and natural and gourmet foods, including bakery and deli.

Arts & Culture

4040 Goldfinch St. Classic films in intimate outdoor setting. Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas is a nearby option for current films. 3965 5th Ave, San Diego.
22 locals recommend
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch St
22 locals recommend
4040 Goldfinch St. Classic films in intimate outdoor setting. Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas is a nearby option for current films. 3965 5th Ave, San Diego.
1. It Is The Largest Comic Convention In The USA. 2. You may meet Your Favorite Star or Creator. 3. See and meet many interesting new people.
19 locals recommend
Comic Con San Diego
19 locals recommend
1. It Is The Largest Comic Convention In The USA. 2. You may meet Your Favorite Star or Creator. 3. See and meet many interesting new people.

Sightseeing

!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
!
You asked.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 locals recommend
You asked.
990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. Gives you a different view and perspective of the city when you see it from the water. Drops you off steps from a number of good eateries on Coronado Island.
39 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises & Events (Whale Watching & Harbor Tours)
970 N Harbor Dr
39 locals recommend
990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. Gives you a different view and perspective of the city when you see it from the water. Drops you off steps from a number of good eateries on Coronado Island.
And as long as you're on Coronado, drive around the charming town, walk on the beach and visit historic Hotel del Coronado or The Del, as locals call it.
31 locals recommend
Coronado Bridge
California 75
31 locals recommend
And as long as you're on Coronado, drive around the charming town, walk on the beach and visit historic Hotel del Coronado or The Del, as locals call it.
Historic Old Town San Diego, the Birthplace of California, where the first Europeans settled.
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace St
170 locals recommend
Historic Old Town San Diego, the Birthplace of California, where the first Europeans settled.
Explore a floating city at sea and relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
775 locals recommend
Explore a floating city at sea and relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century
Restaurants, art museums, world famous San Diego Zoo, Air & Space Museum, Fleet Science Center, Natural History Museum and much more.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Restaurants, art museums, world famous San Diego Zoo, Air & Space Museum, Fleet Science Center, Natural History Museum and much more.

Shopping

Tasteful and unique little shop with nice gifts and cards.
WITH LOVE Gift & Paperie
1620 W Lewis St
Tasteful and unique little shop with nice gifts and cards.
Who knows, you may want to ship something!
11 locals recommend
The UPS Store
4142 Adams Ave
11 locals recommend
Who knows, you may want to ship something!
Très Français, chic gifts and home decor.
Maison En Provence
820 Fort Stockton Dr
Très Français, chic gifts and home decor.
Wine and gifts.
Luxury Farms™
918 Orange Ave
Wine and gifts.
Local produce and fun, different things to try.
134 locals recommend
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal St
134 locals recommend
Local produce and fun, different things to try.
A smaller and newer farmers market than Hillcrest, but great location and atmosphere. Close to the waterfront too. Next stop?
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date St
247 locals recommend
A smaller and newer farmers market than Hillcrest, but great location and atmosphere. Close to the waterfront too. Next stop?

Parks & Nature

It's small and pretty and remains a cool spot on a hot day. There are some picnic tables and plenty of grass to sit out on, public restrooms and all within a few block stroll from The Little Garden. If you are visiting during the summer, check for free music concerts.
11 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
1521 Washington Pl
11 locals recommend
It's small and pretty and remains a cool spot on a hot day. There are some picnic tables and plenty of grass to sit out on, public restrooms and all within a few block stroll from The Little Garden. If you are visiting during the summer, check for free music concerts.
Next door to world famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park offers walking trails, dining, museums and a beautiful, historic setting.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Next door to world famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park offers walking trails, dining, museums and a beautiful, historic setting.
Small, historic San Diego Park, easy drive or walk from the house. Have a picnic .
66 locals recommend
Presidio Park
2811 Jackson St
66 locals recommend
Small, historic San Diego Park, easy drive or walk from the house. Have a picnic .
Be outdoors, on the water, walk to restaurants, see the new developments, tour maritime museums.
114 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific Hwy
114 locals recommend
Be outdoors, on the water, walk to restaurants, see the new developments, tour maritime museums.