Kelly’s Local Guidebook
Locals Flair
Not your touristy spots. Some of my go-to's around the hood
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveGood vibe. Pizza, beer and wine. Sometimes live music.
Small and quaint. Great, quality coffee from a local roaster.
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveSmall and quaint. Great, quality coffee from a local roaster.
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveGood margaritas. Good Carnitas. Divey spot and local favorite.
Sycamore Den
3391 Adams AveGreat cocktails and cool atmosphere. No food.
My favorite local brewery. Good punk music, open space and beers. Men love it here.
100 locals recommend
Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StMy favorite local brewery. Good punk music, open space and beers. Men love it here.
Panama 66
1450 El PradoBeers and burgers in the middle of Balboa Park. Great day spot.
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StTasty Room with local and popular brewery.
Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WayCool spot in the old Post Office. Feels very urban. Good food.
One of my FAV restaurants bc of the design and cocktails. A bit fancy but super good and nice date spot.
58 locals recommend
Madison
4622 Park BlvdOne of my FAV restaurants bc of the design and cocktails. A bit fancy but super good and nice date spot.
One of the best Italian spots around. Italian waiters and all. Always crowded, expect a wait but go grab a drink at Kindred or Dive Bar Hamiltons across the way while you wait.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StOne of the best Italian spots around. Italian waiters and all. Always crowded, expect a wait but go grab a drink at Kindred or Dive Bar Hamiltons across the way while you wait.
Hawthorn Coffee
3019 Adams AveMariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams AveIronside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StSeafood spot in Little Italy.
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon BlvdJames Coffee Co.
2355 India StTajima Ramen North Park
3015 Adams AveThe Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th StPolite Provisions
4696 30th StAns Dry Cleaning
3017 Adams AveFortunate Son
2943 Adams AveYoung & Trendy
Photogenic spots for the young and trendy
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveCoffee + Flowers.
Good Avocado toast.
2 locations.
JuneShine
3052 El Cajon BlvdHard Kombucha and bohemian bar
Pigment
3801 30th StNative Poppy
3009 Grape StreetCommunal Coffee
2335 University AveTheir second location, outside
Holsem Coffee
2911 University AveMoniker General
2860 Sims RdHoly Matcha
3118 University AveThe Taco Stand
621 Pearl StLocal Beaches + Views
Boardwalk is young and busy. Can walk along the boardwalk all the way to Pacific Beach, and walk along the bay. Nice if you've never been but parking can be tough.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardBoardwalk is young and busy. Can walk along the boardwalk all the way to Pacific Beach, and walk along the bay. Nice if you've never been but parking can be tough.
Good for sunset views and a nice walk along the cliffs.
Can go down to the beach but it's steep and mainly for surfing.
Go to Mission Beach or La Jolla for sand time but come here for sunsets
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
Good for sunset views and a nice walk along the cliffs.
Can go down to the beach but it's steep and mainly for surfing.
Go to Mission Beach or La Jolla for sand time but come here for sunsets
I LOVE Balboa Park. Nice greenery to walk around, check out a museum, or a have a beer at Panama 66
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
I LOVE Balboa Park. Nice greenery to walk around, check out a museum, or a have a beer at Panama 66
Very touristy but also very pretty and quintessential cali beach.
Can also snorkel over the cove or take surf lessons
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroVery touristy but also very pretty and quintessential cali beach.
Can also snorkel over the cove or take surf lessons
I have no idea what this thumbnail picture is! (it auto populates) but this is my go to beach if I'm going for a surf or a long day in the sand. Mix of locals and tourists.
113 locals recommend
Tourmaline Surf Park
I have no idea what this thumbnail picture is! (it auto populates) but this is my go to beach if I'm going for a surf or a long day in the sand. Mix of locals and tourists.
Good hikes. Park at bottom, walk up and around, back down on the beach. This is not the golf course - it's next to it.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGood hikes. Park at bottom, walk up and around, back down on the beach. This is not the golf course - it's next to it.
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StHotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveWorkout
My go to spots for running or taking classes
Yoga Box
3342 Adams AveCorePower Yoga
3918 30th StAlign Pilates SD
3735 Adams AveBalboa Tennis Club
2221 Morley Field DrBalboa Park