Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beer and wine sold as well. Don't go too late in the morning on weekends to avoid lines. Live music on Saturday nights
79 locals recommend
Kensington Cafe
4141 Adams AveGreat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beer and wine sold as well. Don't go too late in the morning on weekends to avoid lines. Live music on Saturday nights
Great local Mexican restaurant owned and operated by the same family since 1969. Great atmosphere, good prices and wide variety of tequilas and margarhitas. Not open on Sundays!
96 locals recommend
Ponce's
4050 Adams AveGreat local Mexican restaurant owned and operated by the same family since 1969. Great atmosphere, good prices and wide variety of tequilas and margarhitas. Not open on Sundays!
Local burger join that uses only grass-fed beef, fresh ingredients and local craft beer and soft drinks.
120 locals recommend
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveLocal burger join that uses only grass-fed beef, fresh ingredients and local craft beer and soft drinks.
Great hand crafted pizzas and salads. Co-owned by owner of Kensington Cafe. Great place!
40 locals recommend
The Haven Pizzeria
4051 Adams AveGreat hand crafted pizzas and salads. Co-owned by owner of Kensington Cafe. Great place!
Great for a nice dinner in cool french atmosphere. Popular spot for brunch.
74 locals recommend
Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams AveGreat for a nice dinner in cool french atmosphere. Popular spot for brunch.
Starbucks
1206 28th StYou know...its Starbucks.
Popular spot among the locals. Serves craft beer and hand crafted pizzas. Kid friendly
174 locals recommend
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AvePopular spot among the locals. Serves craft beer and hand crafted pizzas. Kid friendly
Sabuku Sushi
3027 Adams AveI really love their take on sushi - even barbeque!
Entertainment & Activities
Great local ice cream joint owned by one of our friends. "Moosie" is a tribute to Grandma Moosie who used to always take the kids for ice cream
10 locals recommend
Moosie's Ice Cream
4073 Adams AveGreat local ice cream joint owned by one of our friends. "Moosie" is a tribute to Grandma Moosie who used to always take the kids for ice cream
Arts & Culture
Locally owned theatre that shows indie, art and classic films. Great venue...check out what's playing.
31 locals recommend
Landmark's Ken Cinema
4061 Adams AveLocally owned theatre that shows indie, art and classic films. Great venue...check out what's playing.
Live music venue that helped launch musicians such as Jewel and Jason Mraz. Joe always has an ecclectic mix of musicians. Shows usually start around 8pm. $10-15 entry fee. Serves coffee and cambucha
6 locals recommend
Java Joe's
2611 Congress StLive music venue that helped launch musicians such as Jewel and Jason Mraz. Joe always has an ecclectic mix of musicians. Shows usually start around 8pm. $10-15 entry fee. Serves coffee and cambucha
Drinks & Nightlife
Kensington Club
4079 Adams AveTrue dive bar! Live music on the weekends.
Locally owned wine bar. Great little spot for an early evening glass of wine and appetizers
26 locals recommend
Village Vino
4095 Adams AveLocally owned wine bar. Great little spot for an early evening glass of wine and appetizers
Essentials
Small shop but wide selection of wine and craft beer. Quick stop if you've run out of milk or other items. Love their hand-made sandwiches!
18 locals recommend
Clem's Bottle House
4100 Adams AveSmall shop but wide selection of wine and craft beer. Quick stop if you've run out of milk or other items. Love their hand-made sandwiches!
Sightseeing
Balboa Park was established in 1915 at the opening of the Panama Canal. Many of the buildings in the park are from this era including all of SD's museums. Home of the SD Zoo as well.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park was established in 1915 at the opening of the Panama Canal. Many of the buildings in the park are from this era including all of SD's museums. Home of the SD Zoo as well.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous - beautiful layout, every animal you can imagine.
Old school amusement park. One of southern california's oldes roller coasters. Right on the beach.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdOld school amusement park. One of southern california's oldes roller coasters. Right on the beach.
Popular tourist spot, lots of restaurants, historic district, stores, worth visiting.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Popular tourist spot, lots of restaurants, historic district, stores, worth visiting.