Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Baja Betty's
1421 University AveHuge nachos plates & great frozen margaritas!
Starbucks
1206 28th StNice patio seating.
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StAmazing cafe in the day. Turns into a pizzeria at night.
Great Thai food. All vegetarian with many gluten free options.
98 Einheimische empfehlen
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdGreat Thai food. All vegetarian with many gluten free options.
Sometimes you just need an amazing cookie or three.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
650 University AveSometimes you just need an amazing cookie or three.
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveTasty treats with coffee or tea.
Fiji Yogurt
1010 University AveServe yourself frozen yogurt. Flavors rotate daily. They usually have Taro!
Cozy spot with a changing menu of house-made soups, sandwiches & salads, plus a wide tea selection.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
T. Deli
1469 University AvenueCozy spot with a changing menu of house-made soups, sandwiches & salads, plus a wide tea selection.
LIV Juice Bar and Smoothies
1251 University AveSmoothies, fruit-bowls and sandwiches. Fresh and tasty!
Casual spot offering all-you-can-eat sushi, noodle soups & cooked fare, plus sake, wine & cocktails.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
RB Sushi
5943 El Cajon BlvdCasual spot offering all-you-can-eat sushi, noodle soups & cooked fare, plus sake, wine & cocktails.
Salsa Fiesta
4006 30th StOur favorite hole in the wall Mexican food.
Donut Factory
4007 30th StModern eatery inspired by the Italian postal service specializing in pasta & seafood.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Il Postino Restaurant
3959 30th StModern eatery inspired by the Italian postal service specializing in pasta & seafood.
City Tacos
3028 University AveJust tacos, but really great/unique tacos!
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StComfort food made with inventive ingredients.
Just two blocks away! Rustic, seasonally driven New American dishes, as well as local craft beer and artisanal wines.
63 Einheimische empfehlen
Trust
3752 Park BlvdJust two blocks away! Rustic, seasonally driven New American dishes, as well as local craft beer and artisanal wines.
Borscht, blini & other Russian fare in a homey, candlelit space with occasional live music.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdBorscht, blini & other Russian fare in a homey, candlelit space with occasional live music.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveGreat breakfast spot!
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
162 Einheimische empfehlen
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueCounter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveLots of amazing food! Big portions.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveRalphs
101 G StWhole Foods Market
711 University AveUpscale grocery store with a very impressive salad bar.
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveWalgreens
3222 University AveArts & Culture
Museums, architecture, koi pond, botanical gardens & more!
126 Einheimische empfehlen
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoMuseums, architecture, koi pond, botanical gardens & more!
Entertainment & Activities
The Giant Dipper is a historical wooden roller coaster located in Belmont Park, a small amusement park on Mission Beach in San Diego, CA. The Giant Dipper was built in 1925.
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Giant Dipper Roller Coaster
3146 Mission BlvdThe Giant Dipper is a historical wooden roller coaster located in Belmont Park, a small amusement park on Mission Beach in San Diego, CA. The Giant Dipper was built in 1925.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrAmc Mission Valley 20
1640 Camino Del Rio NAMC Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars RdUnited Artists Horton Plaza 8
475 Horton PlazaNew releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.
61 Einheimische empfehlen
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveNew releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.
Shopping
Sunday 9am to 2pm. Lots of food (and samples!), fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, plants & more.
134 Einheimische empfehlen
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StSunday 9am to 2pm. Lots of food (and samples!), fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, plants & more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StHuge selection of bottled craft beers.
Parks & Nature
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat for hiking!