Stefan's Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
One of San Diego's most famous Italian restaurants. Wait lines even during the week. Insider tip: Sign-up for a table and have a delicious drink in the Kindred bar, right across the street.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StOne of San Diego's most famous Italian restaurants. Wait lines even during the week. Insider tip: Sign-up for a table and have a delicious drink in the Kindred bar, right across the street.
Big Kitchen Café
3003 Grape StreetOur favorite coffee place in the neighborhood. French vibe. Great coffee and great food. Our favorite: the Avocado toast, with egg.
71 locals recommend
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th StOur favorite coffee place in the neighborhood. French vibe. Great coffee and great food. Our favorite: the Avocado toast, with egg.
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StDunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StLittle Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdJake's Del Mar
1660 Coast BlvdNice outdoor place for coffee. Friendly staff. Busy on weekends. Dogs are welcome. Good place to meet the locals. Within walking distance - for a nice stroll through South Park.
146 locals recommend
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveNice outdoor place for coffee. Friendly staff. Busy on weekends. Dogs are welcome. Good place to meet the locals. Within walking distance - for a nice stroll through South Park.
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdSantos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StPanchita's Kitchen & Bakery
3803 32nd St Try the California burrito
Panchita's Bakery
2519 C StMexican bakery
Benny's Mexican Food
1244 30th StTake out
CURRYOSITY
3023 Juniper StGreat Indian food. Close by.
Our go to place for breakfast. Great coffee. Check out the breakfast plate!
20 locals recommend
Matteo
3015 Juniper StOur go to place for breakfast. Great coffee. Check out the breakfast plate!
Tap room from a local brewery. Great vibe. Relaxed place. Indoor and outdoor seating. Best beer in our neighborhood.
Harland - South Park
Tap room from a local brewery. Great vibe. Relaxed place. Indoor and outdoor seating. Best beer in our neighborhood.
South Park
Drinks & Nightlife
My local favorite. Sold at the Food Bowl and other local grocery stores and liquor stores. A chill and refreshing "Barrio", a Baja-style lager, can be always found in my refrigerator. During evenings food trucks park in front. Great to have nice food and craft beer in the neighborhood.
129 locals recommend
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StMy local favorite. Sold at the Food Bowl and other local grocery stores and liquor stores. A chill and refreshing "Barrio", a Baja-style lager, can be always found in my refrigerator. During evenings food trucks park in front. Great to have nice food and craft beer in the neighborhood.
Best drinks in town :) Unique atmosphere. Nicely dressed guests. Cool staff. Nice for sunsets. Right across Buona Forchetta, which makes it a great combo.
140 locals recommend
KINDRED
1503 30th StBest drinks in town :) Unique atmosphere. Nicely dressed guests. Cool staff. Nice for sunsets. Right across Buona Forchetta, which makes it a great combo.
Essentials
Great choice of fresh (organic) produce. Open until 9pm (Sun 8pm).
43 locals recommend
Food Bowl Market & Deli
3035 Cedar StGreat choice of fresh (organic) produce. Open until 9pm (Sun 8pm).
7-Eleven
2101 Fern StGas station
Parks & Nature
Bird Park
Pershing DriveTorrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadAnnie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills Trail Slot canyons
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetLa Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast BlvdMission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardCoronado Beach
Potato Chip Rock
Three Sisters Falls Trail
Three Sisters Falls TrailEagle Rock
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailFonts Point
North Fortuna Mountain Summit
North Fortuna Mountain Summit TrailVolcan Mountain Trailhead
1107 Farmer RdSlot Canyon Trail
California 78Balboa Park
Easy climb. Great views. Parking available for $10 across the street in the Day Use area of the campground.
9 locals recommend
Stonewall Peak
Easy climb. Great views. Parking available for $10 across the street in the Day Use area of the campground.
Great for camping and day use. Waterfalls with swimming holes. Great hiking nearby.
Green Valley Area Campground
11842 CA-79Great for camping and day use. Waterfalls with swimming holes. Great hiking nearby.
Insider tip: Best beach in town. Free parking at the Torrey Pines Gliderport. Short 15 mins walk down to the beach.
12 locals recommend
Black's Beach
Insider tip: Best beach in town. Free parking at the Torrey Pines Gliderport. Short 15 mins walk down to the beach.
Balboa Park
Horsethief Canyon
Arts & Culture
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveUSS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrShopping
Bad Madge & Co.
2205 Fern StPigment
3801 30th StTarget
3030 Grape StreetHillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StLittle Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StGold Leaf
2225 30th StEntertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdLEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrBirch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way