Amanda's Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent place to either grab a speciality cocktail or stay for dinner. Also does brunch on week ends. One of our “go-to” places.
58 locals recommend
Madison
4622 Park BlvdExcellent place to either grab a speciality cocktail or stay for dinner. Also does brunch on week ends. One of our “go-to” places.
Excellent take out Thai place (has very limited seating). So many favorite dishes here, you can’t go wrong. Also has great gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options.
95 locals recommend
Bahn Thai
4646 Park BlvdExcellent take out Thai place (has very limited seating). So many favorite dishes here, you can’t go wrong. Also has great gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options.
Excellent, reasonably priced Mexican restaurant! Good for a quick bite either eat in or take out.
85 locals recommend
El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdExcellent, reasonably priced Mexican restaurant! Good for a quick bite either eat in or take out.
Located only a few minute walk away (maybe 4 blocks). Amazing sweet or savory pies made fresh daily. Vegan options available. Also does really good espresso!
26 locals recommend
Pop Pie Co.
4404 Park BlvdLocated only a few minute walk away (maybe 4 blocks). Amazing sweet or savory pies made fresh daily. Vegan options available. Also does really good espresso!
Great, larger coffee shop that is open 24 hrs. Also does sandwiches, pastries, etc. Has non dairy milk options.
74 locals recommend
Lestat's on Park
4496 Park BlvdGreat, larger coffee shop that is open 24 hrs. Also does sandwiches, pastries, etc. Has non dairy milk options.
This is a must visit! All ice cream is made on site and they have a changing menu. The best ice cream we have ever had! Has gluten free and vegan options too. Only a short walk away (4 blocks)
17 locals recommend
Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
4404 Park BlvdThis is a must visit! All ice cream is made on site and they have a changing menu. The best ice cream we have ever had! Has gluten free and vegan options too. Only a short walk away (4 blocks)
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdGrocery stores and markets
Located 1 min walk from flat. Great for quick need items (milk, water, beer, and wine). For bigger shopping needs see other super markets that are listed.
6 locals recommend
American Market
4395 Cleveland AveLocated 1 min walk from flat. Great for quick need items (milk, water, beer, and wine). For bigger shopping needs see other super markets that are listed.
Beaches
Coronado Beach
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardPacific Beach
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroFiesta Island Park
1590 E Mission Bay DrOcean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StNeighbourhoods
🏳️🌈it’s pride all year round! 🏳️🌈 but also some great food and famous farmers market every Sunday
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal St🏳️🌈it’s pride all year round! 🏳️🌈 but also some great food and famous farmers market every Sunday
Little Italy
Old Town
South Park
Balboa Park
Farmers market
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StLittle Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StCool kids playgrounds and parks
Civita Park
7960 Civita BlvdTrolley Barn Park
1943 Adams AveMaruta gardner playground
1100 W Mission Bay DrWaterfront Park Playground
1400-1496 Pacific HwyThe Plunge San Diego
Ocean Front WalkPioneer Park
1521 Washington PlLiberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdSan Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American PlazaMuseums for the kids
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoFleet Science Center
1875 El PradoThe New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveSan Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado