Iain’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite family Italian Restaurant in the heart of the Barrio- really more like cheers than anything we ever have experienced!- Call for a reservation to be safe.
15 locals recommend
Ciccia Osteria
2233 Logan AveOur favorite family Italian Restaurant in the heart of the Barrio- really more like cheers than anything we ever have experienced!- Call for a reservation to be safe.
Gourmet Tijuana inspired hot dogs with outrageous fixings, traditional drinks and Mexican microbrews.
24 locals recommend
Barrio Dogg
2234 Logan AveGourmet Tijuana inspired hot dogs with outrageous fixings, traditional drinks and Mexican microbrews.
Ferchaladas
2709 Imperial AvenueSome of the best Ceviche in town and in our neighborhood!
Pin Up/Lowrider inspired burgers BBQ and Brews- try the Black Lagoon sauce and/or the Maitake Mushroom Sandwich!!
13 locals recommend
MishMash
1805 Newton AvePin Up/Lowrider inspired burgers BBQ and Brews- try the Black Lagoon sauce and/or the Maitake Mushroom Sandwich!!
Neighborhoods
All walkable from the condo...
-Chicano Park- an amazing skate park & history of Chicano and Kumeyaay in southern California represented in colossal murals & a culture
-Libuela Book Store- Bi-Lingual lit, poetry, zines & art books
-Grand Artique trading company- limited hours best to try and communicate with them
57 locals recommend
Barrio Logan
All walkable from the condo...
-Chicano Park- an amazing skate park & history of Chicano and Kumeyaay in southern California represented in colossal murals & a culture
-Libuela Book Store- Bi-Lingual lit, poetry, zines & art books
-Grand Artique trading company- limited hours best to try and communicate with them
More suggestions for food....
-Buona Forchetta, Family Italian
-Kindred Punk Metal (Vegan)
119 locals recommend
South Park
More suggestions for food....
-Buona Forchetta, Family Italian
-Kindred Punk Metal (Vegan)
City/town information
East Village and Downtown- towards the city
-Courtyard- music venue with coffee and other fun
-Space 4 Art- open studios most weekends
-Neighborhood restaurant- recently redone secret space with a speakeasy in the back
-Jay and Tony’s discount Cured Meats and Negroni Warehouse! ridiculous cocktails and breakfast sandwiches as well as coffee and brews
290 locals recommend
San Diego
East Village and Downtown- towards the city
-Courtyard- music venue with coffee and other fun
-Space 4 Art- open studios most weekends
-Neighborhood restaurant- recently redone secret space with a speakeasy in the back
-Jay and Tony’s discount Cured Meats and Negroni Warehouse! ridiculous cocktails and breakfast sandwiches as well as coffee and brews
Traveler advice
Getting around
Trolley station half a block from the condo
San Diego’s famous trolley is available at the end of our street- with the purchase of a card for storing your fares, you can reach both UCSD Campus and SDSU as well as the San Ysidro Border Crossing, Petco Park, Old Town State Park and many other destinations around town.
Getting around
Parking
Street parking is free in the neighborhood. You can double park, with hazards when loading and unloading in front of the house, but don't leave it too long especially in the morning as there are meter maids/aka parking police about.