Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Twiggs
4590 Park BlvdOur favourite coffee house. They have lovely scones and excellent java.
Fantastic, hearty breakfasts. Try the "Mission French Toast" and you'll be ruined for all other french toast.
133 locals recommend
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveFantastic, hearty breakfasts. Try the "Mission French Toast" and you'll be ruined for all other french toast.
So, we love coffee. Here's another favourite. They also have a very nice selection of veg-friendly soups most days of the week.
Filter Coffee & Tea
4096 30th StreetSo, we love coffee. Here's another favourite. They also have a very nice selection of veg-friendly soups most days of the week.
We like their generous, well-made meals and good wine selection. It's a good walk, which we also like after eating here.
20 locals recommend
Adams Avenue Bicycles
2602 Adams AveWe like their generous, well-made meals and good wine selection. It's a good walk, which we also like after eating here.
Fantastic bistro-style pub. It's close by, and has the best fish n' chips in town, so this is a frequent destination.
50 locals recommend
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th StFantastic bistro-style pub. It's close by, and has the best fish n' chips in town, so this is a frequent destination.
French-inspired bistro with excellent quality food and wine. Owner is often on premises and happy to talk. Long walk or short drive.
114 locals recommend
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StFrench-inspired bistro with excellent quality food and wine. Owner is often on premises and happy to talk. Long walk or short drive.
French and local inspired eatery. Very good for breakfast. Very good quality bread. Small, intimate setting.
19 locals recommend
Farm House Cafe
2121 Adams AveFrench and local inspired eatery. Very good for breakfast. Very good quality bread. Small, intimate setting.
Yes, we're vegetarian, but they care about what they serve: local, fresh, artisan. A delight for sausage fans. Worth a visit.
The Linkery
3794 30th StYes, we're vegetarian, but they care about what they serve: local, fresh, artisan. A delight for sausage fans. Worth a visit.
Sipz
3914 30th StFor vegetarians and vegans! You will be happy here. Love their noodle bowls.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good, local-sourced food and micro-brews. Right across from Filter cafe, where you can have dessert afterwards!
24 locals recommend
Ritual Tavern
4095 30th StGood, local-sourced food and micro-brews. Right across from Filter cafe, where you can have dessert afterwards!
Essentials
Large, convenient, clean grocery store open 24hrs for anything you might need. Includes a pharmacy (not open at all hours) and a Starbucks kiosk. Friendly staff, decent deli and bakery. Even flowers!
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams AveLarge, convenient, clean grocery store open 24hrs for anything you might need. Includes a pharmacy (not open at all hours) and a Starbucks kiosk. Friendly staff, decent deli and bakery. Even flowers!
Arts & Culture
When we want to see a new release. Cinema is in the mall. Lots of parking and shopping.
37 locals recommend
Amc Mission Valley 20
1640 Camino Del Rio NWhen we want to see a new release. Cinema is in the mall. Lots of parking and shopping.
A beautiful, high quality production theatre that usually boasts very good, entertaining plays. Check local listings for shows.
12 locals recommend
Cygnet Theatre
4040 Twiggs StA beautiful, high quality production theatre that usually boasts very good, entertaining plays. Check local listings for shows.
Shopping
Convenient corner-store is closest to home. Also has a Red Box (movie rentals) outside.
7 locals recommend
7-Eleven
2483 BroadwayConvenient corner-store is closest to home. Also has a Red Box (movie rentals) outside.
Everything Else
As a massage therapist, I regularly receive bodywork and recommend Riley and Dr. Beau and Geoff for massage, adjustments or acupuncture. All in one cool place.
Chiropractique North Park
2301 El Cajon BlvdAs a massage therapist, I regularly receive bodywork and recommend Riley and Dr. Beau and Geoff for massage, adjustments or acupuncture. All in one cool place.
Our local surfer-guru's favourite spot to catch some waves.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroOur local surfer-guru's favourite spot to catch some waves.
A favourite hiking destination. Offers trails for all levels of interest / fitness. Volunteers at the info center are very helpful and friendly.
194 locals recommend
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailA favourite hiking destination. Offers trails for all levels of interest / fitness. Volunteers at the info center are very helpful and friendly.
My office. I am a professional, liscenced massage therapist offering customized bodywork. All treatments include aromatherapy. Swedish and myofascial release specialities.
2911 Adams Ave
2911 Adams AvenueMy office. I am a professional, liscenced massage therapist offering customized bodywork. All treatments include aromatherapy. Swedish and myofascial release specialities.
Sightseeing
World-famous! Recently improved to be even more amazing. Highly recommended.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld-famous! Recently improved to be even more amazing. Highly recommended.
World famous! Lots of fun to take the guided tour bus. Worth the drive.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdWorld famous! Lots of fun to take the guided tour bus. Worth the drive.
Favourite beach. There is a $10 entrance fee, which goes towards preservation and trail maintenance. The beach trail hike along the bluff is absolutely spectacular. Totally worth it.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
Favourite beach. There is a $10 entrance fee, which goes towards preservation and trail maintenance. The beach trail hike along the bluff is absolutely spectacular. Totally worth it.
A pretty drive among the elite. (See how the other half lives!) Park and walk to the famous Children's Cove to watch the sea lions, which took over some time ago.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
A pretty drive among the elite. (See how the other half lives!) Park and walk to the famous Children's Cove to watch the sea lions, which took over some time ago.
You wouldn't think an old aircraft carrier would be so cool, but this anchored ship-turned-museum is a must-see. We've enjoyed several visits. Includes several planes on the deck.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrYou wouldn't think an old aircraft carrier would be so cool, but this anchored ship-turned-museum is a must-see. We've enjoyed several visits. Includes several planes on the deck.
A popular tourist destination. Nevertheless fun. Shopping, music and characters galore.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrA popular tourist destination. Nevertheless fun. Shopping, music and characters galore.
This famous wooden hotel was the filming location for a Marylin Monroe film and is simply beautiful inside and out. The beach provides a pleasant walk and the restaurants are highly rated.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveThis famous wooden hotel was the filming location for a Marylin Monroe film and is simply beautiful inside and out. The beach provides a pleasant walk and the restaurants are highly rated.
It's Old Town! Part historic, part entertainment and all fun. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Don't miss the tea specialists and old-time candy shop where they pull taffy on-site.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
It's Old Town! Part historic, part entertainment and all fun. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Don't miss the tea specialists and old-time candy shop where they pull taffy on-site.
Balboa Park also boasts beautiful greens, walking paths and gardens, dozens of museums, shops and local artisans as well as a few excellent theatres and restaurants. Spend the day.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park also boasts beautiful greens, walking paths and gardens, dozens of museums, shops and local artisans as well as a few excellent theatres and restaurants. Spend the day.