Jason's Guidebook
Food scene
Great Texas-style BBQ spot! They get up before dawn to start smoking meat for the day. Nice outdoor area to enjoy a meal and a beer.
60 locals recommend
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd StGreat Texas-style BBQ spot! They get up before dawn to start smoking meat for the day. Nice outdoor area to enjoy a meal and a beer.
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StFun brewery just a half mile away.
Chique brewery with cool outdoor seating and a great selection of beers.
6 locals recommend
Pure Project North Park
2867 El Cajon BoulevardChique brewery with cool outdoor seating and a great selection of beers.
Great place to walk around, sightsee, and have lunch or dinner at The Brigantine, Miguel’s, or Ketch.
13 locals recommend
Portside Pier
1360 N Harbor DrGreat place to walk around, sightsee, and have lunch or dinner at The Brigantine, Miguel’s, or Ketch.
The Waterbar in Pacific Beach has a gorgeous second level view of the ocean and boardwalk. Enjoy some food and drinks while watching the sunset.
81 locals recommend
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdThe Waterbar in Pacific Beach has a gorgeous second level view of the ocean and boardwalk. Enjoy some food and drinks while watching the sunset.
At Tom Ham’s lighthouse, the view and food doesn’t get any better. Go for happy hour and get the best deals on oysters.
48 locals recommend
Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island DrAt Tom Ham’s lighthouse, the view and food doesn’t get any better. Go for happy hour and get the best deals on oysters.
Enjoy fresh fish n’ chips, tacos, and more at this great seafood spot in Point Loma.
77 locals recommend
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StEnjoy fresh fish n’ chips, tacos, and more at this great seafood spot in Point Loma.
Liberty Station is a great area with history, shops, restaurants, walking paths near the water, putt-putt, and a 9-hold executive golf course. This was the location of Navy boot camp many years ago and just across Marine Corps Recruit Depot (boot camp).
15 locals recommend
Liberty Station NTC Park
2455 Cushing RdLiberty Station is a great area with history, shops, restaurants, walking paths near the water, putt-putt, and a 9-hold executive golf course. This was the location of Navy boot camp many years ago and just across Marine Corps Recruit Depot (boot camp).
The Brigantine at Portside Pier is fine dining and drinks right on the water. Great views!
32 locals recommend
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
1360 N Harbor DrThe Brigantine at Portside Pier is fine dining and drinks right on the water. Great views!
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveAwesome beer selection, pizza, and vintage decor!
Neighborhoods
South Park is a small but fun neighborhood with great coffee, shops, and restaurants.
119 locals recommend
South Park
South Park is a small but fun neighborhood with great coffee, shops, and restaurants.
Mission Beach has something for everyone. Hit the beach, shop, play games or ride the roller coaster at Belmont Park. Rent a beach cruiser and cruise the boardwalk and bay side bike path.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardMission Beach has something for everyone. Hit the beach, shop, play games or ride the roller coaster at Belmont Park. Rent a beach cruiser and cruise the boardwalk and bay side bike path.
Little Italy is a great neighborhood to walk around, grab a bite and cocktail at the many restaurants and watering holes. There’s a beautiful piazza with a fountain and food court. Catch the Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s from 8am-2pm and Wednesday’s from 10am-2pm.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Little Italy is a great neighborhood to walk around, grab a bite and cocktail at the many restaurants and watering holes. There’s a beautiful piazza with a fountain and food court. Catch the Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s from 8am-2pm and Wednesday’s from 10am-2pm.
Sightseeing
Balboa Park is a beautiful place to walk around, visit museums, take pictures, and grab a bite at The Presidio.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a beautiful place to walk around, visit museums, take pictures, and grab a bite at The Presidio.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrVisit one of the best zoos in the country.
Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial is an amazing place to see the entire city of San Diego. It sits between La Jolla and Pacific Beach.
270 locals recommend
Soledad Mountain
Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial is an amazing place to see the entire city of San Diego. It sits between La Jolla and Pacific Beach.
An icon and tribute to the large naval heritage of San Diego. Great history and sightseeing.
USS Midway
An icon and tribute to the large naval heritage of San Diego. Great history and sightseeing.
Cabrillo Monument and Lighthouse is great sightseeing and views of San Diego. Head down to the tide pools to explore, hike, and take pictures.
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo Monument and Lighthouse is great sightseeing and views of San Diego. Head down to the tide pools to explore, hike, and take pictures.